Best News Alerts Apps & Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated November 2026

Looking for free news alerts apps and games? 20 of our 250+ tracked titles are free to download โ€” no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top News Alerts Apps & Games (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1News AlertsNews AlertsFreeโ€”NoNoMay 2026
2NewsBreak: Local News & AlertsNewsBreak: Local News & AlertsFree4.8โ˜… (1.4M)YesYesNov 2026
3Breaking NewsBreaking NewsFree4.6โ˜… (10K)YesYesNov 2026
4Google NewsGoogle NewsFree4.6โ˜… (226K)YesNoNov 2026
5AP NewsAP NewsFree4.6โ˜… (359K)YesNoNov 2026
6FOX News: US & World HeadlinesFOX News: US & World HeadlinesFree4.5โ˜… (603K)YesNoNov 2026
7Chat AI 5: AI Agent & VideoChat AI 5: AI Agent & VideoFree4.5โ˜… (2.4K)NoYesOct 2026
8Breaking News: Local & AlertsBreaking News: Local & AlertsFree4.5โ˜… (7.5K)YesNoNov 2026

Top Picks for News Alerts

NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts#2

NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts by Particle Media Inc.

Weather, Safety & Crime Alerts
Strong Contender
๐Ÿ“ก News
4.8๐Ÿ˜ž(1.4M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#8in News
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Stay informed with local and national news, weather, and traffic updates. Discover trending stories, personalized feeds, and community events. Support local journalism and connect with your neighborhood.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Efficient news aggregation
  • ๐Ÿ“ฐ Diverse news sources
  • ๐Ÿ“ Useful for local news
  • ๐Ÿ’ฌ Ability to comment on articles

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ” Difficulty finding specific articles
  • ๐Ÿค– Excessive clickbait and misinformation
  • ๐Ÿ’ฌ Toxic and hateful comments
  • ๐Ÿ”Œ Aggressive advertising
  • ๐Ÿ› Bugs and technical issues
Breaking News#3

Breaking News by Vijay Anand

As it Happens
Worth Considering
๐Ÿ“ก News
4.6๐Ÿ˜(10K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Access up-to-the-minute global news updates, sports, finance, and entertainment from trusted sources. Customize your feed and receive real-time push notifications. Enjoy hourly newscasts and podcasts for in-depth coverage.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Fast and up-to-date news delivery
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Customizable news sources
  • ๐ŸŒ Wide range of news coverage
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Convenient radio feature

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Notification issues (only showing latest, not stacking)
  • ๐Ÿ” Lack of local news coverage
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Paid features behind paywall
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Compatibility issues with newer devices

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FAQ about News Alerts

Are there free news alerts apps & games for iPhone?
Yes โ€” 20 of the top news alerts apps & games we rank are free to download, including News Alerts and NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts.
News Alerts has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ news alerts apps & games on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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