Best Independent News Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Out of 248+ independent news apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Independent News Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1The Independent: Breaking NewsThe Independent: Breaking NewsFree4.6★ (612)NoYesNov 2026
2AP NewsAP NewsFree4.6★ (359K)YesNoNov 2026
3The Free PressThe Free PressFree4.9★ (15K)NoYesNov 2026
4Scripps NewsScripps NewsFree4.7★ (10K)YesNoOct 2026
5Reuters - Breaking World NewsReuters - Breaking World NewsFree4.8★ (9.1K)YesYesNov 2026
6Unbiased Headlines: NewsUnbiased Headlines: NewsFree5.0★ (5)NoNoNov 2026
7The Guardian - US & World NewsThe Guardian - US & World NewsFree4.9★ (114K)YesYesNov 2026
8POLITICOPOLITICOFree4.7★ (49K)YesNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Independent News

AP News#2

AP News by The Associated Press

Breaking World & Local News
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.6😐(359K ratings)
FreeAds
#8in News
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Get breaking world and local news, along with trending headlines. This app offers a personalized news feed, custom alerts, and in-depth content hubs for major events. Access award-winning photos, videos, and articles.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Unbiased and factual reporting
  • 📰 Comprehensive news coverage
  • ⚖️ Balanced and objective journalism

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding specific articles
  • 🔄 Resets to top of feed after reading articles
  • 🔌 Interrupts background audio playback
The Free Press#3

The Free Press by Runaway Media Inc.

News and Sensemaking
Worth Considering
📡 News
4.9😊(15K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access investigative journalism, provocative commentary, and in-depth analysis. Read articles, listen to podcasts, and watch video investigations. Stay informed with personalized notifications on topics and contributors you care about.

What We Love

  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 🚀 Centralized and comprehensive
  • 🗣️ Diverse perspectives
  • ✍️ High-quality journalism
  • 🎨 Clean and intuitive layout

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Sign-in issues
  • 🔒 Subscription recognition problems
  • 💡 Lack of dark mode

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FAQ about Independent News

What are the best independent news apps for iPhone?
The Independent: Breaking News tops our independent news apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 612 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top independent news apps we rank are free to download, including The Independent: Breaking News and AP News.
The Independent: Breaking News has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 248+ independent news apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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