Best Upstream News Apps

The Free Press

News and Sensemaking

Free

Access investigative journalism and provocative commentary on current events. Read articles, listen to podcasts, and watch video investigations. Connect with a community of curious minds.

Epoch Times: Live & Breaking

National, World News & Alerts

Free

Access authentic, in-depth news on world events, politics, and culture. Stay informed with breaking alerts, live streams, exclusive video series, and opinion pieces. Enjoy features like offline reading and text-to-audio.

MxM News

Credible, curated news

Free

Access credible, curated news that bypasses mainstream bias and censorship. This platform provides minute-by-minute updates from diverse publications, ensuring you stay informed on important topics that might otherwise be overlooked.

Euronews: World news & live TV

24/7 Breaking news & updates

Free

Access breaking news, in-depth reports, and live TV from a European perspective. Enjoy video on demand, data-saving features, and offline reading for a seamless news experience.

The Week US: Daily Analysis

by Future Publishing Ltd.

Free

This app curates the week's most important news from U.S. and international media into a concise digest. It offers provocative perspectives and in-depth insights into vital stories, designed for busy readers. Enjoy a seamless reading experience with various formatting options and offline access.

Straight Arrow | SAN

Unbiased News. Straight Facts.

Free

Access unbiased, fact-based news and in-depth context to understand current events. Discover original video podcasts and reporting often missed by mainstream media, providing a more complete picture of the world.

Local News -Breaking & Latest

Breaking news, weather, alerts

Free

Stay informed with breaking news alerts, local headlines, and real-time weather. This app aggregates news from multiple sources, offering a personalized feed and features like audio playback for a convenient reading experience.

Newsdaily - Headlines & News

Hourly News Summary

Free

This news reader automatically optimizes articles for a clean, readable experience, removing ads and unnecessary links. Customize text size, fonts, and themes for comfortable reading. Access news from thousands of publishers worldwide and save articles for later.

The Economic Times

Markets & Business News App

Free

Stay informed with real-time business and market news. Access live updates, financial news, and comprehensive coverage of Indian and global economies. Features include offline reading, push notifications, and customizable widgets.

The Mercury News for Mobile

by Media News Group

Free

Access personalized news, save articles for later, and customize push notifications. Enjoy a streamlined reading experience with offline access and a digital replica of the daily newspaper.

TheJournal.ie News

Ireland's favourite news app

Free

Access breaking news, in-depth investigations, and insightful commentary on issues that matter. This app offers multimedia storytelling, fact-checking, and interactive features. Choose between a free experience or support independent journalism with an ad-free subscription.

Indian Express News + Epaper

The Indian Express Group

Free

Access in-depth news analysis, clear explainers, and unbiased reporting from a trusted source for over 90 years. Stay informed on politics, world affairs, sports, tech, and more with a clean, ad-lite experience and offline reading capabilities.

Interval News

The headlines you're missing.

Free

This app delivers important, often underreported headlines with context to help you understand complex narratives. It curates critical reporting from various sources, offering perspectives that might otherwise be missed. The goal is to provide information for informed decision-making.

inkl: News without paywalls

And without ads or clickbait

Free

Access high-quality news from trusted global publishers without ads or paywalls. Discover curated stories, in-depth analysis, and positive news to stay informed and understand the world better.

Feedly - Smart News Reader

Stay ahead of the curve

Free

Organize and follow your favorite online sources, from news and blogs to podcasts and YouTube channels. Track keywords and integrate with other tools for seamless sharing. Ideal for individuals and teams seeking to stay informed without information overload.

世界日報 World Journal

一網帶您看遍世界

Free

Stay informed with 24/7 breaking news from around the world, including the US, China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Access diverse content across international, financial, lifestyle, and entertainment topics. Offers personalized news feeds, customizable text sizes, and easy social sharing for Chinese speakers globally.

Democracy Now!

Award-Winning Independent News

Free

Access award-winning independent news with daily global headlines and in-depth interviews. This app offers content in video, audio, and transcript formats, including web exclusives and a live video stream.