Best The News Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

The best the news apps on iPhone average 4.6★ across 250+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated October 2026.

Compare top The News Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1the newsthe newsFree4.8★ (6)YesNoOct 2026
2Apple NewsApple NewsFree4.6★ (1.7M)YesYesNov 2026
3FOX News: US & World HeadlinesFOX News: US & World HeadlinesFree4.5★ (605K)YesNoNov 2026
4NewsBreak: Local News & AlertsNewsBreak: Local News & AlertsFree4.8★ (1.4M)YesYesNov 2026
5NBC News: Breaking & US NewsNBC News: Breaking & US NewsFree4.7★ (151K)YesYesNov 2026
6CNN: Live & Breaking NewsCNN: Live & Breaking NewsFree4.8★ (1.7M)YesYesNov 2026
7Yalla News: News on the go.Yalla News: News on the go.Free—YesNoJul 2026
8The Commuter: news digestThe Commuter: news digestFree—YesNoMay 2026

Top Picks for The News

Apple News#2

Apple News by Apple

News + magazines, in one app
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.6😞(1.7M ratings)
FreeAds
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Convenient one-stop news source
  • 📚 Access to wide range of magazines
  • 🎧 Audio news feature
  • 🌐 Aggregates news from multiple sources
  • 🌙 Respects night mode

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Difficult to customize news feed
  • 🚫 Blocked sources still show up
  • 💰 Ads even with paid subscription
  • 🔁 Repeated/outdated news stories
  • 🤯 Overwhelming amount of irrelevant content
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🔍 Poor search functionality
  • 🤖 Biased/partisan news curation
FOX News: US & World Headlines#3

FOX News: US & World Headlines by Fox News Network, LLC

Media, Politics & True Crime
Worth Considering
📡 News
4.5(605K ratings)
FreeAds
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Access breaking national and international news, expert analysis, and live video streams. Stay informed on politics, business, tech, and more with in-depth reporting and personalized alerts. Includes podcasts and casual games.

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FAQ about The News

What are the best the news apps for iPhone?
the news tops our the news apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 6 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top the news apps we rank are free to download, including the news and Apple News.
the news shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ the news apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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