Best World News Radio Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Looking for free world news radio apps? 20 of our 247+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top World News Radio Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1BBC: World News & StoriesBBC: World News & StoriesFree4.5★ (88K)YesYesNov 2026
2NPR: National & Local NewsNPR: National & Local NewsFree4.7★ (77K)YesNoNov 2026
3ClickMe - World Radio & NewsClickMe - World Radio & NewsFree5.0★ (1)YesNoOct 2026
4Top 100 Radio Stations Music, News in the World FMTop 100 Radio Stations Music, News in the World FMFree4.0★ (4)NoNoOct 2026
5CNN: Live & Breaking NewsCNN: Live & Breaking NewsFree4.8★ (1.7M)YesYesNov 2026
6USA Radio and the world: the best US radios and rest of the worldUSA Radio and the world: the best US radios and rest of the worldFree5.0★ (1)NoYesNov 2026
7Citizens.am RadioCitizens.am RadioFree—YesNoMay 2026
8World News: Daily NewspapersWorld News: Daily NewspapersFree—NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for World News Radio

BBC: World News & Stories#1

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

Breaking News, Podcasts, Video
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.5😞(88K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#13in News
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Access breaking news, in-depth articles, podcasts, and videos from a trusted global network of journalists. Stream live news channels, listen to radio shows, and watch documentaries. Download content for offline listening and reading.

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
NPR: National & Local News#2

NPR: National & Local News by NPR

Podcasts. Live Radio. Music.
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.7😐(77K ratings)
FreeAds
#23in News
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Access a personalized stream of news, podcasts, and music from public radio. Discover new shows, enjoy live performances, and stay informed with curated content. Connect to your speakers for an amplified listening experience.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great but loses track after inactivity
  • 🚀 Excellent content
  • 🚀 Very high quality and reliable news
  • 🚀 Balanced and well-presented/organized news
  • 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🚀 Slick and user friendly interface
  • 🚀 Eclectic selection of interesting articles and radio shows
  • 🚀 Comprehensive and responsive
  • 🚀 Keeps me up to date on the world in an intelligent and critical manner

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App used 79GB of data in two weeks
  • 🐛 Broken, freezes, and crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Poor UI with ads
  • 🐛 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Biased and unbalanced content
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
  • 🐛 Glitchy and inconsistent playback
  • 🐛 Excessive data usage
  • 🐛 Cluttered and confusing interface
  • 🐛 Loses playlist and other key features

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FAQ about World News Radio

What are the best world news radio apps for iPhone?
BBC: World News & Stories tops our world news radio apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 88K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top world news radio apps we rank are free to download, including BBC: World News & Stories and NPR: National & Local News.
BBC: World News & Stories shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 247+ world news radio apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.