Best Wirecutter Apps & Games

228+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
18 free apps & games
Updated May 2026

Looking for free wirecutter apps and games? 18 of our 228+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Top Picks for Wirecutter

NYTimes: US and Global News#1

NYTimes: US and Global News by The New York Times Company

Breaking News and Live Updates
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.8😐(719K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#1in News
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Access original reporting, breaking news, and in-depth analysis from around the globe. Stay informed with videos, podcasts, and personalized content. Includes games, recipes, and product reviews.

What We Love

  • 📰 Excellent journalism and content
  • 🌍 Valuable for international readers
  • 🎮 Engaging games and features
  • 🔍 Comprehensive news coverage

Room to Improve

  • 🔀 Confusing navigation and UI changes
  • 🕰️ Slow performance and freezing issues
  • 💰 Excessive ads even for paid subscribers
NYT Cooking: Quick Tasty Meals#2

NYT Cooking: Quick Tasty Meals by The New York Times Company

Easy recipes and kitchen tips
Strong Contender
🍔 Food & Drink
4.9😊(538K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#2in Food & Drink
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Discover thousands of tested recipes, from quick weeknight dinners to impressive holiday dishes. Find inspiration with editor-curated collections and helpful cooking videos. Organize your favorites, plan meals, and create grocery lists.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great recipes
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Helpful community comments
  • 🚀 Convenient features like shopping lists

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find recipes
  • 🔍 Missing features like dietary filters
  • 🔍 Lack of nutritional information
The Athletic: All Sports News#3

The Athletic: All Sports News by The New York Times Company

Insights, Stats & Highlights
Worth Considering
⚽ Sports
4.8😊(235K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#15in Sports
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Access in-depth sports news, expert analysis, and live scores for all major leagues and teams. Stay updated with exclusive podcasts, breaking stories, and real-time notifications for football, basketball, soccer, hockey, baseball, and more. Includes a daily sports trivia game.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great content
  • 📰 Excellent journalism
  • 💬 Intelligent comments
  • 🔒 No ads

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app
  • 🔍 Poor navigation/organization
  • 🔊 Podcast issues

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NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword
NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword
NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword
Play Word & Logic Game Puzzles
Free

Engage your mind with a daily collection of popular word, number, and logic puzzles. Enjoy classic challenges like Wordle and The Crossword, alongside new brain teasers. Track your progress and compete with friends.

Daily Crossword puzzlesWordle word-guessing gameConnections category grouping
🎮 Games
(291K)
free with in-app purchases
5
The Weather Channel - Radar
The Weather Channel - Radar
The Weather Channel - Radar
Forecast Updates: Storms, Rain
Free

Get accurate daily and hourly weather forecasts, including severe storm alerts and air quality index. Plan up to 15 days in advance with personalized weather tracking and live radar maps.

Daily and hourly forecastsLive Doppler radar mapsSevere weather alerts
☀️ Weather
(5.9M)
free with in-app purchases
6
AccuWeather: Weather Forecast
AccuWeather: Weather Forecast
AccuWeather: Weather Forecast
Local radar & storm tracker
Free

Get real-time weather alerts and hyperlocal forecasts with proven accuracy. Track severe weather events like hurricanes and snowstorms with live radar and detailed updates. Plan your day and stay informed about conditions affecting your safety and activities.

Hyperlocal precipitation forecastsRealFeel® temperatureLive radar and storm tracking
☀️ Weather
(1.5M)
free with in-app purchases
7
Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar
Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar
Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar
Hurricanes, marine weather
Free

This app provides detailed wind, wave, and weather forecasts for various outdoor activities. It offers historical data, real-time alerts, and a community feature for sharing conditions. Ideal for surfers, sailors, and other wind sports enthusiasts.

Wind report, forecast, and statisticsWind alert and storm warningsWeather history (2012-2024)
☀️ Weather
(72K)
freemium
8
RainDrop - Rain Totals & Radar
RainDrop - Rain Totals & Radar
RainDrop - Rain Totals & Radar
Forecasts & Weather Alerts
Free

This app provides precise, real-time precipitation totals for any location in the US, eliminating the need for a rain gauge. It offers detailed forecasts, live radar maps, and customizable rain alerts for multiple saved locations.

Real-time rain and snow totals16-day weather forecastsAnimated live weather radar
☀️ Weather
(20K)
free with in-app purchases
9
MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar
MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar
MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar
Doppler, NOAA & NWS Forecasts
Free

Get animated weather radar for your current location with up to two hours of loop data. Receive hyper-local, minute-by-minute rain alerts up to an hour in advance. Overlay various weather and environmental data layers for a comprehensive view.

Animated weather radarHyper-local rain alertsWind and frontal boundary layers
☀️ Weather
(1.1M)
free with in-app purchases
10
CARROT Weather: Alerts & Radar
CARROT Weather: Alerts & Radar
CARROT Weather: Alerts & Radar
Local Forecasts & Live Maps
Free

This app provides hyper-accurate local weather forecasts with a unique personality. It offers detailed current, hourly, and daily predictions, along with engaging features like secret locations and achievements. Premium subscriptions unlock advanced data sources, notifications, and customization options.

Humorous weather personalitiesAccurate hourly and daily forecastsGamified activities and achievements
☀️ Weather
(86K)
subscription
11
Living Earth - Clock & Weather
Living Earth - Clock & Weather
Living Earth - Clock & Weather
Forecast Storms & Hurricanes
$5.99

Experience a visually stunning 3D simulation of Earth with real-time weather, global cloud patterns, and tropical storm tracking. This app offers a world clock for millions of cities, detailed forecasts, and an interactive view of celestial bodies. It also features an alarm clock with music integration and city syncing across devices.

Live 3D Earth simulationReal-time weather mapsGlobal cloud patterns
☀️ Weather
(15K)
paid
12
Weathershot - Instaweather
Weathershot - Instaweather
Weathershot - Instaweather
weather cam with temperature
Free

This app allows you to add real-time weather information and custom text overlays to your photos. Personalize your images with detailed weather reports and share them instantly on social media.

Add weather overlays to photosCustomize with text and filtersDetailed weather data options
☀️ Weather
(996)
free with in-app purchases
13
Windy.com
Windy.com
Windy.com
NOAA Radar, Hurricanes, Alerts
Free

This app offers advanced weather forecasting with over 50 detailed maps and 15 weather models, including live radar, satellite imagery, and hurricane tracking. It provides customizable alerts for storms, wind, and snow, making it ideal for outdoor activities and aviation.

Live weather radar & satelliteOver 50 weather maps15+ weather models
☀️ Weather
(77K)
free with in-app purchases
14
KTUU Channel 2 Weather
KTUU Channel 2 Weather
KTUU Channel 2 Weather
by Gray Television Group, Inc.
Free

Get hyper-local weather information with advanced radar, satellite imagery, and detailed forecasts. Receive color-coded alerts and track your favorite locations with GPS integration.

Vertical and horizontal map display with loopingNOWrad radarHigh-resolution satellite imagery
☀️ Weather
(2.8K)
free
15
KTUL WX
KTUL WX
KTUL WX
by Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc
Free

Get hyper-local weather information with high-resolution radar and future radar capabilities. Receive severe weather alerts and customize forecasts for your favorite locations. Stay informed with real-time updates and detailed hourly and daily predictions.

250 meter radarFuture radarHigh resolution satellite imagery
☀️ Weather
(4.2K)
free
16
WQAD Storm Track 8 Weather
WQAD Storm Track 8 Weather
WQAD Storm Track 8 Weather
by Tegna Inc.
Free

Get hyper-local weather with high-resolution radar and future tracking. Receive real-time updates, daily and hourly forecasts, and severe weather alerts directly from the National Weather Service. Customize by saving favorite locations and utilizing GPS for current conditions.

250 meter radarFuture radar trackingHigh-resolution satellite imagery
☀️ Weather
(3.2K)
ad-supported
17
KWQC First Alert Weather
KWQC First Alert Weather
KWQC First Alert Weather
by Gray Television Group, Inc.
Free

Get accurate, up-to-the-minute weather information for the Quad City area. Track storms with live radar, view current conditions, and receive weather alerts directly on your phone. Stay informed with the trusted local weather team's forecasts.

Interactive live radar mapsCurrent weather conditions7-day and hour-by-hour forecasts
☀️ Weather
(5.6K)
ad-supported
18
Weather Mate Pro - Forecast
Weather Mate Pro - Forecast
Weather Mate Pro - Forecast
NOAA Radar Maps & Storm Alerts
$7.99

This app provides hyperlocal, accurate weather forecasts and alerts using data from personal weather stations and official sources. It offers detailed hourly and daily predictions, interactive radar maps, and historical climate data for planning.

Hyperlocal weather data from personal stations15-day hourly and daily forecastsInteractive radar and satellite maps
☀️ Weather
(6.1K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Living Weather HD Live
Living Weather HD Live
Living Weather HD Live
Forecast & Dynamic backgrounds
Free

Experience dynamic weather visualizations on your device with animated backgrounds that reflect current conditions. Get detailed forecasts and choose from various scenic views to match your mood or for stress relief.

Live weather conditions and forecastAnimated weather background scenesDetailed forecast access
☀️ Weather
(4.7K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Weather Pro · Radar Alerts
Weather Pro · Radar Alerts
Weather Pro · Radar Alerts
Live Storm & Rain Forecasts
Free

This app provides precise weather data with a focus on real-time rain and severe weather alerts. It features an interactive radar, hyperlocal forecasts, and dynamic animations to help you plan your day with confidence.

Real-time rain and severe weather alertsInteractive weather radarHyperlocal forecasts (hours & 10 days)
☀️ Weather
(262K)
free with in-app purchases

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