236+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
The best news widget reader apps on iPhone average 4.5★ across 236+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated October 2026.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 3.6★ (36) | No | No | Sep 2026 | |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.8★ (1.5K) | No | No | Oct 2026 | |
| 3 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.8★ (272) | No | No | Sep 2026 | |
| 5 |  | Free | 5.0★ (1) | No | No | Aug 2026 | |
| 6 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 7 |  | Free | 4.7★ (882) | No | No | Oct 2026 | |
| 8 |  | Free | 3.5★ (13) | No | No | Oct 2026 |
Access news from hundreds of sources directly on your home screen, even offline. This app intelligently downloads the latest headlines and can read them aloud to you using text-to-speech technology.
Build a personalized, ad-free news feed from any website or social media. Enjoy a customizable reader, offline access, and AI summaries. Stay informed on your own terms.
Stay updated with your favorite news and blogs directly from your home screen. This app allows you to add RSS feeds and view them through customizable widgets, with options to archive articles and use a dark mode.
