Best Local News Radio Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5โ˜…, the local news radio category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 245+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Local News Radio Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1All News Radio 106.5 & 99.5All News Radio 106.5 & 99.5Freeโ€”โ€”NoJun 2026
2NPR: National & Local NewsNPR: National & Local NewsFree4.7โ˜… (77K)YesNoNov 2026
3KNOX News RadioKNOX News RadioFree4.0โ˜… (6)YesNoOct 2026
4NewsBreak: Local News & AlertsNewsBreak: Local News & AlertsFree4.8โ˜… (1.4M)YesYesNov 2026
5TuneInย Radio: Music & SportsTuneInย Radio: Music & SportsFree4.7โ˜… (1.1M)YesYesNov 2026
6Regional Media NewsRegional Media NewsFreeโ€”NoNoOct 2026
7RadiobreakRadiobreakFree5.0โ˜… (1)NoYesNov 2026
8News: RadioNews: RadioFree5.0โ˜… (1)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Local News Radio

NPR: National & Local News#2

NPR: National & Local News by NPR

Podcasts. Live Radio. Music.
Strong Contender
๐Ÿ“ก News
4.7๐Ÿ˜(77K ratings)
FreeAds
#26in 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

  • ๐Ÿš€ Great but loses track after inactivity
  • ๐Ÿš€ Excellent content
  • ๐Ÿš€ Very high quality and reliable news
  • ๐Ÿš€ Balanced and well-presented/organized news
  • ๐Ÿš€ Intuitive and easy to use
  • ๐Ÿš€ Slick and user friendly interface
  • ๐Ÿš€ Eclectic selection of interesting articles and radio shows
  • ๐Ÿš€ Comprehensive and responsive
  • ๐Ÿš€ Keeps me up to date on the world in an intelligent and critical manner

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› App used 79GB of data in two weeks
  • ๐Ÿ› Broken, freezes, and crashes frequently
  • ๐Ÿ› Poor UI with ads
  • ๐Ÿ› Too many ads
  • ๐Ÿ› Biased and unbalanced content
  • ๐Ÿ› Buggy and unreliable
  • ๐Ÿ› Glitchy and inconsistent playback
  • ๐Ÿ› Excessive data usage
  • ๐Ÿ› Cluttered and confusing interface
  • ๐Ÿ› Loses playlist and other key features

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FAQ about Local News Radio

Are there free local news radio apps for iPhone?
Yes โ€” 20 of the top local news radio apps we rank are free to download, including All News Radio 106.5 & 99.5 and NPR: National & Local News.
All News Radio 106.5 & 99.5 has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 245+ local news radio apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.