Best Latest News Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

The best latest news apps on iPhone average 4.5★ across 247+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated October 2026.

Compare top Latest News Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1CNN: Live & Breaking NewsCNN: Live & Breaking NewsFree4.8★ (1.7M)YesYesNov 2026
2Apple NewsApple NewsFree4.6★ (1.7M)YesYesNov 2026
3NewsBreak: Local News & AlertsNewsBreak: Local News & AlertsFree4.8★ (1.4M)YesYesNov 2026
4Google NewsGoogle NewsFree4.6★ (226K)YesNoNov 2026
5FOX News: US & World HeadlinesFOX News: US & World HeadlinesFree4.5★ (602K)YesNoNov 2026
6Hoobuy: Buy direct from ChinaHoobuy: Buy direct from ChinaFree4.7★ (27)NoNoOct 2026
7Breaking NewsBreaking NewsFree4.6★ (10K)YesYesNov 2026
8AP NewsAP NewsFree4.6★ (359K)YesNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Latest News

CNN: Live & Breaking News#1

CNN: Live & Breaking News by CNN Interactive Group, Inc.

Daily news you can trust
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.8😊(1.7M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#4in News
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Access breaking news, in-depth analysis, and live reporting from trusted journalists. Stay informed with articles, videos, podcasts, and live audio, covering global events, politics, health, and more.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Comprehensive news coverage
  • 👍 Unbiased and factual reporting
  • 🌍 Worldwide news perspective
  • 💡 Innovative features like Magic Wall
  • 🔍 Reliable and trustworthy source

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • 🔗 Overly sensitive embedded links
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 📺 Too many ads and commercials
  • 🕰️ Slow loading times
Apple News#2

Apple News by Apple

News + magazines, in one app
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.6😞(1.7M ratings)
FreeAds
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Access top stories curated by editors, personalized news feeds, and in-depth sports coverage. Enjoy local news, daily podcasts, and exclusive recipes and puzzles with an optional subscription.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Convenient one-stop news source
  • 📚 Access to wide range of magazines
  • 🎧 Audio news feature
  • 🌐 Aggregates news from multiple sources
  • 🌙 Respects night mode

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Difficult to customize news feed
  • 🚫 Blocked sources still show up
  • 💰 Ads even with paid subscription
  • 🔁 Repeated/outdated news stories
  • 🤯 Overwhelming amount of irrelevant content
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🔍 Poor search functionality
  • 🤖 Biased/partisan news curation
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts#3

NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts by Particle Media Inc.

Weather, Safety & Crime Alerts
Worth Considering
📡 News
4.8😞(1.4M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#8in News
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Stay informed with local and national news, weather, and traffic updates. Discover trending stories, personalized feeds, and community events. Support local journalism and connect with your neighborhood.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Efficient news aggregation
  • 📰 Diverse news sources
  • 📍 Useful for local news
  • 💬 Ability to comment on articles

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Difficulty finding specific articles
  • 🤖 Excessive clickbait and misinformation
  • 💬 Toxic and hateful comments
  • 🔌 Aggressive advertising
  • 🐛 Bugs and technical issues

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FAQ about Latest News

What are the best latest news apps for iPhone?
CNN: Live & Breaking News tops our latest news apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 1.7M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top latest news apps we rank are free to download, including CNN: Live & Breaking News and Apple News.
CNN: Live & Breaking News shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 247+ latest 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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