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Best News Tracker Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good news tracker apps. We benchmark 249+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top News Tracker Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1NewsBreak: Local News & AlertsNewsBreak: Local News & AlertsFree4.8โ˜… (1.4M)YesYesAug 2026
2Google NewsGoogle NewsFree4.6โ˜… (226K)YesNoAug 2026
3News Tracker - web bookmarksNews Tracker - web bookmarksFree4.7โ˜… (3)NoYesMay 2026
4AI News Tracker: SentinelAI News Tracker: SentinelFreeโ€”NoYesAug 2026
5PureFeed NewsPureFeed NewsFreeโ€”NoNoJun 2026
6AP NewsAP NewsFree4.6โ˜… (359K)YesNoAug 2026
7Inkline: News & Media MonitorInkline: News & Media MonitorFreeโ€”NoYesJul 2026
8AVALW News USAAVALW News USAFreeโ€”NoNoJun 2026

Top Picks for News Tracker

NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts#1

NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts by Particle Media Inc.

Weather, Safety & Crime Alerts
Editor's Choice
๐Ÿ“ก News
4.8๐Ÿ˜ž(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

  • 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
Google News#2

Google News by Google

Top world & local news stories
Strong Contender
๐Ÿ“ก News
4.6๐Ÿ˜(226K ratings)
FreeAds
#22in News
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This app aggregates and highlights global and local news stories tailored to your interests. It provides personalized briefings, in-depth coverage from multiple sources, and allows you to follow specific topics and news outlets. Stay informed on the go or on your desktop.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Comprehensive news coverage
  • ๐Ÿ“ฐ Wide range of news sources
  • ๐Ÿ” Customizable news feed
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Sleek and modern interface

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Frequent crashes and bugs
  • ๐Ÿ”„ Annoying auto-refresh issues
  • ๐Ÿ’ค Slow article loading times
News Tracker - web bookmarks#3

News Tracker - web bookmarks by Andrei Sadovnicov

Follow websites, blogs, news
Worth Considering
๐Ÿ“ก News
4.7(3 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app allows you to easily follow multiple websites and blogs by organizing them into topics. Quickly access your favorite sites with a single tap. On iPad, experience split-screen browsing to view up to three websites simultaneously.

More News Tracker apps to explore

4
AI News Tracker: Sentinel
AI News Tracker: Sentinel
AI News Tracker: Sentinel
Hire AI reporters on any topic
Free
๐Ÿ“ฐ Magazines & Newspapers
(0)
5
PureFeed News
PureFeed News
PureFeed News
Just the news. No trackers.
Free
๐Ÿ“ก News
(0)
6
AP News
AP News
AP News
Breaking World & Local News
Free

Get breaking world and local news, along with trending headlines. This app offers a personalized news feed, custom alerts, and in-depth content hubs for major events. Access award-winning photos, videos, and articles.

Breaking news updatesLocal news coveragePersonalized news feed
๐Ÿ“ก News
(359K)
ad-supported
7
Inkline: News & Media Monitor
Inkline: News & Media Monitor
Inkline: News & Media Monitor
Media monitoring & briefings
Free

Stay informed with a streamlined reading experience for news and blogs. Organize your feeds, take notes, and get personalized summaries. All processing happens on your device for enhanced privacy.

On-device processingHome and Lock Screen widgetsSiri integration
๐Ÿ“ก News
(0)
subscription
8
AVALW News USA
AVALW News USA
AVALW News USA
Breaking news, zero tracking
Free
๐Ÿ“ก News
(0)
9
KeepMePosted Platipus
KeepMePosted Platipus
KeepMePosted Platipus
For lazy people
Free
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
(0)
10
ANA โ€ข My Personal News
ANA โ€ข My Personal News
ANA โ€ข My Personal News
Curate a personal news feed
Free
๐Ÿ“ก News
(0)
11
Stock market news tracker
Stock market news tracker
Stock market news tracker
Financial news - Investing
Free

Get real-time stock market news alerts based on keywords you define. Stay updated on companies, symbols, or any term of interest without manual searching. It aggregates news from over 65 sources, including websites and social media.

Keyword-based news notificationsReal-time share market newsPrice tracking for matched assets
๐Ÿ“ก News
(20)
free with in-app purchases
12
Mera News
Mera News
Mera News
Your Personal News Curator
Free
๐Ÿ“ก News
(0)
13
Briefly - RSS reader and news
Briefly - RSS reader and news
Briefly - RSS reader and news
Intuitive RSS feeds with news
Free
๐Ÿ“ฐ Magazines & Newspapers
(0)
14
Notiviyo - AI Topic Tracker
Notiviyo - AI Topic Tracker
Notiviyo - AI Topic Tracker
by Emrah Yldz
Free
๐Ÿ”ง Utilities
(0)
15
Apple News
Apple News
Apple News
News + magazines, in one app
Free

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.

Curated and personalized news feedLocal news coverageIn-depth sports analysis and scores
๐Ÿ“ก News
(1.6M)
free with in-app purchases
16
AlphaNode - Trump Gov Tracker
AlphaNode - Trump Gov Tracker
AlphaNode - Trump Gov Tracker
Instant Alerts & Market Signal
Free
๐Ÿ”ง Utilities
(0)
17
News Catcher
News Catcher
News Catcher
Auto news finder
Free
๐Ÿ“ก News
(0)
18
SimpleNews: News for You
SimpleNews: News for You
SimpleNews: News for You
by Amir Zeltzer
Free
๐Ÿ“ก News
(0)
19
new's
new's
new's
Personalize your news.
Free
๐Ÿ“ก News
(0)
20
WS News:Breaking World Updates
WS News:Breaking World Updates
WS News:Breaking World Updates
Live Headlines Trusted Sources
Free
๐Ÿ“ก News
(0)

FAQ about News Tracker

What are the best news tracker apps for iPhone?
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts tops our news tracker apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 1.4M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes โ€” 20 of the top news tracker apps we rank are free to download, including NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts and Google News.
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 249+ news tracker apps on the iOS App Store as of July 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.

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