Best The Guardian Apps & Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated October 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our the guardian list covers 250+ iPhone apps and games updated through October 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top The Guardian Apps & Games (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1The Guardian - US & World NewsThe Guardian - US & World NewsFree4.9★ (114K)YesYesNov 2026
2BBC: World News & StoriesBBC: World News & StoriesFree4.5★ (88K)YesYesNov 2026
3The Guardian EditionsThe Guardian EditionsFree4.6★ (420)NoYesNov 2026
4AP NewsAP NewsFree4.6★ (359K)YesNoNov 2026
5NPR: National & Local NewsNPR: National & Local NewsFree4.7★ (76K)YesNoNov 2026
6POLITICOPOLITICOFree4.7★ (49K)YesNoNov 2026
7NYTimes: US and World NewsNYTimes: US and World NewsFree4.8★ (806K)YesYesNov 2026
8The Guardian AppThe Guardian AppFree—NoYesMay 2026

Top Picks for The Guardian

The Guardian - US & World News#1

The Guardian - US & World News by Guardian News and Media Limited

News, sport, podcasts, puzzles
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.9😊(114K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#7in News
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Access fearless, independent journalism with breaking news, diverse opinions, and live blogs. Enjoy personalized content, puzzles, podcasts, and article-to-audio features. Offers unlimited, ad-free, and offline reading with a subscription.

What We Love

  • 💯 Excellent journalism
  • 🌍 Worldwide coverage
  • 🔍 Unbiased and factual reporting
  • 🗞️ Variety of content
  • 🗓️ Timely and up-to-date news
  • 📚 Informative and educational
  • 🌐 International perspective
  • 🔍 Investigative journalism

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Subscription too expensive
  • 🤖 Intrusive subscription prompts
  • 🔀 Confusing app navigation and layout changes
  • 🐛 Bugs and technical issues
  • 🕓 Limited free article access
  • 💬 Biased or one-sided coverage
  • 🔍 Lack of balanced perspectives
BBC: World News & Stories#2

BBC: World News & Stories by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.

Breaking News, Podcasts, Video
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.5😞(88K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#9in News
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Access breaking news, in-depth articles, podcasts, and live video streams from a trusted global news network. Enjoy documentaries, sports updates, and customizable alerts. Save content for later and listen to radio shows on demand.

What We Love

  • 🗞️ Excellent news coverage
  • 🌍 Global perspective on news
  • 🗓️ Timely updates

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Lack of customization options
  • 📢 Intrusive advertising
  • 🐛 Buggy performance and crashes
  • 🔙 Frustrating navigation (e.g., returning to top of list)
  • 🤖 Perceived bias in news reporting
The Guardian Editions#3

The Guardian Editions by Guardian News and Media Limited

The Guardian Editions
Worth Considering
📡 News
4.6(420 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access daily UK newspaper editions, the Guardian Weekly, and Long Read magazine reimagined for mobile and tablet. Enjoy an ad-free, easy-to-navigate reading experience with offline capabilities. Requires an existing Guardian digital subscription.

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FAQ about The Guardian

What are the best the guardian apps & games for iPhone?
The Guardian - US & World News tops our the guardian apps & games ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 114K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top the guardian apps & games we rank are free to download, including The Guardian - US & World News and BBC: World News & Stories.
The Guardian - US & World News shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ the guardian apps & games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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