Best News Video Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

If you already know Local News & Weather, this is the deeper bench. 246+ news video apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of October 2026.

Compare top News Video Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Local News & Weather: HaystackLocal News & Weather: HaystackFree4.7★ (21K)YesYesNov 2026
2NewsReels - Top news videosNewsReels - Top news videosFree1.0★ (9)YesNoOct 2026
3Breaking News Video MakerBreaking News Video MakerFree4.6★ (2.6K)YesYesNov 2026
4FOX News: US & World HeadlinesFOX News: US & World HeadlinesFree4.5★ (603K)YesNoNov 2026
5NewsTok: Summarized News VideoNewsTok: Summarized News VideoFree—NoNoAug 2026
6CNN: Live & Breaking NewsCNN: Live & Breaking NewsFree4.8★ (1.7M)YesYesNov 2026
7dailyme TV News: Top Videosdailyme TV News: Top VideosFree4.0★ (1)YesNoMay 2026
8News Studio Video MakerNews Studio Video MakerFree5.0★ (1)YesYesSep 2026

Top Picks for News Video

Local News & Weather: Haystack#1

Local News & Weather: Haystack by Haystack TV

Live TV Broadcasts Streaming
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.7😊(21K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#87in News
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Stream over 400 news channels, including local and international coverage. Customize your news feed by categories, sources, and topics. Get breaking local news alerts and weather updates.

What We Love

  • 👍 Customizable news feed
  • 🚀 Efficient news aggregation
  • 🌍 Variety of news sources
  • ⏱️ Quick access to news updates
  • 🌐 Ability to follow local and global news

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Difficulty filtering out unwanted content
  • 📺 Lack of portrait mode on iPad
  • 🕰️ Outdated or delayed news content
  • 🔈 Repetitive ads
NewsReels - Top news videos#2

NewsReels - Top news videos by jai rangwani

Bite-sized breaking news reels
Strong Contender
📡 News
1.0(9 ratings)
FreeAds
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Get breaking news in short, engaging video clips. This app offers a personalized feed covering various topics, with options for audio summaries and home screen widgets. Stay informed quickly and easily.

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FAQ about News Video

What are the best news video apps for iPhone?
Local News & Weather: Haystack tops our news video apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 21K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top news video apps we rank are free to download, including Local News & Weather: Haystack and NewsReels - Top news videos.
Local News & Weather: Haystack shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 246+ news video apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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