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Best New Breaks Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Whether you're new to new breaks or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 250+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top New Breaks Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1NewsBreak: Local News & AlertsNewsBreak: Local News & AlertsFree4.8★ (1.4M)YesYesSep 2026
2Apple NewsApple NewsFree4.6★ (1.6M)YesYesSep 2026
3Citizen: Safety & Live VideoCitizen: Safety & Live VideoFree4.7★ (518K)NoYesSep 2026
4CNN: Live & Breaking NewsCNN: Live & Breaking NewsFree4.8★ (1.7M)YesYesSep 2026
5FOX News: US & World HeadlinesFOX News: US & World HeadlinesFree4.5★ (575K)YesNoSep 2026
6SmartNews: Breaking NewsSmartNews: Breaking NewsFree4.6★ (929K)YesYesSep 2026
7News Breaking: Local & US NewsNews Breaking: Local & US NewsFree4.5★ (1K)NoNoSep 2026
8NBC News: Breaking & US NewsNBC News: Breaking & US NewsFree4.7★ (151K)YesYesSep 2026

Top Picks for New Breaks

NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts#1

NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts by Particle Media Inc.

Weather, Safety & Crime Alerts
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.8😞(1.4M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#5in 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
Apple News#2

Apple News by Apple

News + magazines, in one app
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.6😞(1.6M 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
Citizen: Safety & Live Video#3

Citizen: Safety & Live Video by sp0n, Inc.

Crime Map & Breaking News
Worth Considering
📡 News
4.7😞(518K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#4in News
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Receive real-time safety alerts for crimes, natural disasters, and emergencies in your area. Watch live incident videos and access crime trend data to stay informed and protected. An optional premium subscription offers enhanced features like scanner audio and detailed archives.

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

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FAQ about New Breaks

What are the best new breaks apps for iPhone?
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts tops our new breaks apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 1.4M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top new breaks apps we rank are free to download, including NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts and Apple News.
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ new breaks apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app delivers daily news and events directly to your phone, focusing on both local and national current events. It provides curated daily briefings, live news streams from local channels, and in-depth stories from a wide range of trusted sources.
Key features include local news highlights, breaking news alerts for both national and local events, a personalized news feed tailored to your interests, live local news streams, and at-a-glance weather and traffic updates. It also aggregates news from over 10,000 trusted sources.