Best Live News Radio Apps

244+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Looking for free live news radio apps? 20 of our 244+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Live News Radio Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1NPR: National & Local NewsNPR: National & Local NewsFree4.7★ (77K)YesNoNov 2026
2FOX News: US & World HeadlinesFOX News: US & World HeadlinesFree4.5★ (608K)YesNoNov 2026
3CNN: Live & Breaking NewsCNN: Live & Breaking NewsFree4.8★ (1.7M)YesYesNov 2026
4CBS News: Live Breaking NewsCBS News: Live Breaking NewsFree3.7★ (20K)YesNoNov 2026
5World Radio: Live StationsWorld Radio: Live StationsFree—NoNoAug 2026
6iHeart: Radio, Music, PodcastsiHeart: Radio, Music, PodcastsFree4.8★ (651K)YesYesNov 2026
7TuneIn Radio: Music & SportsTuneIn Radio: Music & SportsFree4.7★ (1.1M)YesYesNov 2026
8RadioWatch: Live RadioRadioWatch: Live RadioFree was $1.99—NoNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Live News Radio

NPR: National & Local News#1

NPR: National & Local News by NPR

Podcasts. Live Radio. Music.
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.7😐(77K ratings)
FreeAds
#29in News
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Access a personalized stream of news, podcasts, and music from public radio. Discover new shows, enjoy live performances, and stay informed with curated content. Connect to your devices for an amplified listening experience.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great but loses track after inactivity
  • 🚀 Excellent content
  • 🚀 Very high quality and reliable news
  • 🚀 Balanced and well-presented/organized news
  • 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🚀 Slick and user friendly interface
  • 🚀 Eclectic selection of interesting articles and radio shows
  • 🚀 Comprehensive and responsive
  • 🚀 Keeps me up to date on the world in an intelligent and critical manner

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App used 79GB of data in two weeks
  • 🐛 Broken, freezes, and crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Poor UI with ads
  • 🐛 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Biased and unbalanced content
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
  • 🐛 Glitchy and inconsistent playback
  • 🐛 Excessive data usage
  • 🐛 Cluttered and confusing interface
  • 🐛 Loses playlist and other key features
FOX News: US & World Headlines#2

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

Media, Politics & True Crime
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.5(608K ratings)
FreeAds
#33in News
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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.

CNN: Live & Breaking News#3

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

Daily news you can trust
Worth Considering
📡 News
4.8😊(1.7M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#6in News
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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

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FAQ about Live News Radio

What are the best live news radio apps for iPhone?
NPR: National & Local News tops our live news radio apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 77K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top live news radio apps we rank are free to download, including NPR: National & Local News and FOX News: US & World Headlines.
NPR: National & Local News shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 244+ live news radio apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.