Best Live News Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

With an average user rating of 4.6★, the live news category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 248+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Live News Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1CNN: Live & Breaking NewsCNN: Live & Breaking NewsFree4.8★ (1.7M)YesYesNov 2026
2Citizen: Safety & Live VideoCitizen: Safety & Live VideoFree4.7★ (526K)NoYesNov 2026
3FOX News: US & World HeadlinesFOX News: US & World HeadlinesFree4.5★ (608K)YesNoNov 2026
4NBC News: Breaking & US NewsNBC News: Breaking & US NewsFree4.7★ (151K)YesYesNov 2026
5CBS News: Live Breaking NewsCBS News: Live Breaking NewsFree3.7★ (20K)YesNoNov 2026
6FOX LOCAL: Live News & WeatherFOX LOCAL: Live News & WeatherFree4.7★ (19K)YesNoNov 2026
7NewsBreak: Local News & AlertsNewsBreak: Local News & AlertsFree4.8★ (1.4M)YesYesNov 2026
8ABC News: Live & BreakingABC News: Live & BreakingFree4.0★ (6K)YesNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Live 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
#6in News
CNN: Live & Breaking News screenshot 1
CNN: Live & Breaking News screenshot 2
CNN: Live & Breaking News screenshot 3
CNN: Live & Breaking News screenshot 4
CNN: Live & Breaking News screenshot 5
CNN: Live & Breaking News screenshot 6

Access breaking news, in-depth analysis, and live video from around the world. Stay informed with personalized stories, election tracking, and engaging podcasts. Enjoy a premium news experience with various subscription options.

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
Citizen: Safety & Live Video#2

Citizen: Safety & Live Video by sp0n, Inc.

Crime Map & Breaking News
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.7😞(526K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#5in News
Citizen: Safety & Live Video screenshot 1
Citizen: Safety & Live Video screenshot 2
Citizen: Safety & Live Video screenshot 3
Citizen: Safety & Live Video screenshot 4
Citizen: Safety & Live Video screenshot 5
Citizen: Safety & Live Video screenshot 6

Receive real-time alerts for local crimes, emergencies, and breaking news. Watch live video from incident scenes, track events on a map, and get instant notifications for your chosen areas. The app also helps locate missing pets and persons, and provides access to police radio.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Convenient real-time alerts
  • 🗺️ Helpful for staying informed about local incidents
  • 👍 Useful community-based safety tool
  • 📹 Ability to view user-generated videos

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Excessive paywalls and subscription requirements
  • 🔔 Too many irrelevant notifications
  • 🗣️ Lack of moderation for toxic comments
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate location data and incident reporting
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns around location tracking
FOX News: US & World Headlines#3

FOX News: US & World Headlines by Fox News Network, LLC

Media, Politics & True Crime
Worth Considering
📡 News
4.5(608K ratings)
FreeAds
#32in News
FOX News: US & World Headlines screenshot 1
FOX News: US & World Headlines screenshot 2
FOX News: US & World Headlines screenshot 3
FOX News: US & World Headlines screenshot 4
FOX News: US & World Headlines screenshot 5
FOX News: US & World Headlines screenshot 6

Access breaking national and international news with expert analysis and in-depth reporting. Watch live streams or on-demand videos of your favorite shows, listen to podcasts, and stay updated with real-time alerts. Includes interactive games and social sharing features.

More Live News apps to explore

FAQ about Live News

What are the best live news apps for iPhone?
CNN: Live & Breaking News tops our live news apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 1.7M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top live news apps we rank are free to download, including CNN: Live & Breaking News and Citizen: Safety & Live Video.
CNN: Live & Breaking News shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 248+ live news apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

Related searches