232+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
The best simple news reader apps on iPhone average 4.3★ across 232+ 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 | 3.3★ (3) | No | No | May 2026 | |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.7★ (24) | Yes | No | Sep 2026 | |
| 3 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 4 |  | Free | 5.0★ (37) | No | No | Aug 2026 | |
| 5 |  | Free | — | — | No | Oct 2026 | |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.7★ (1K) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 7 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 8 |  | Free | 3.5★ (13) | No | No | Oct 2026 |
This app offers a clean and intuitive interface for managing RSS feeds. Easily add, refresh, and browse articles, with options to save for later and a convenient night mode.
Access live news and magazines from thousands of global sources on a single, beautifully organized screen. This app offers an unadulterated, up-to-the-second news experience without requiring any accounts. Discover new sources, share articles, and receive push notifications for updates.
