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Best Local News Now Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

If you already know Local Now, this is the deeper bench. 250+ local news now apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of October 2026.

Compare top Local News Now Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Local Now: News, TV & MoviesLocal Now: News, TV & MoviesFree4.3★ (1.3K)YesNoOct 2026
2NewsBreak: Local News & AlertsNewsBreak: Local News & AlertsFree4.8★ (1.4M)YesYesOct 2026
3NOW Local Breaking News FeedNOW Local Breaking News FeedFree4.1★ (17)NoNoMay 2026
4FOX LOCAL: Live News & WeatherFOX LOCAL: Live News & WeatherFree4.7★ (18K)YesNoOct 2026
5Patch - Everything LocalPatch - Everything LocalFree4.7★ (26K)YesNoOct 2026
6Breaking News: Local & AlertsBreaking News: Local & AlertsFree4.5★ (7.4K)YesNoOct 2026
7Spectrum News: Local StoriesSpectrum News: Local StoriesFree4.7★ (52K)YesNoOct 2026
8Local NEWS NetworkLocal NEWS NetworkFree5.0★ (2)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Local News Now

Local Now: News, TV & Movies#1

Local Now: News, TV & Movies by Weather Group, LLC

Stream Weather, Shows & More
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.3😐(1.3K ratings)
FreeAds
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Stream local news and weather from over 400 channels, plus thousands of Hollywood movies. Discover a wide variety of content including national news, courtroom dramas, comedy, horror, and travel shows, all available for free.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great free streaming app
  • 🚀 Efficient and fast
  • 📺 Variety of local and national channels
  • 🌐 Comprehensive local news coverage

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔁 Constant channel switching and looping
  • 🔇 Audio issues and lack of sound
  • 🤖 Poor navigation and UI, especially on tablets
  • 📺 Unreliable live stream playback
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts#2

NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts by Particle Media Inc.

Weather, Safety & Crime Alerts
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.8😞(1.4M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#6in News
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Stay informed with breaking news, local events, and personalized updates delivered directly to your device. Discover curated daily briefings, live news streams, and in-depth stories from trusted sources, covering everything from weather and traffic to national headlines.

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 Local News Now

What are the best local news now apps for iPhone?
Local Now: News, TV & Movies tops our local news now apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 1.3K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top local news now apps we rank are free to download, including Local Now: News, TV & Movies and NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts.
Local Now: News, TV & Movies shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ local news now apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.