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Best Zatz Publishing Apps

145+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

Looking for free zatz publishing apps? 20 of our 145+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Zatz Publishing Apps (May 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1NYTimes: US and Global NewsNYTimes: US and Global NewsFree4.8★ (774K)YesYesSep 2026
2The Economist: News & AnalysisThe Economist: News & AnalysisFree4.9★ (182K)YesYesSep 2026
3The Week US: Daily AnalysisThe Week US: Daily AnalysisFree4.7★ (6.5K)NoYesSep 2026
4Foreign Affairs MagazineForeign Affairs MagazineFree4.8★ (14K)NoYesSep 2026
5The Guardian - US & World NewsThe Guardian - US & World NewsFree4.9★ (113K)YesYesSep 2026
6Magzter: Magazines, NewspapersMagzter: Magazines, NewspapersFree4.5★ (5.7K)NoYesSep 2026
7Medium: Read & Write StoriesMedium: Read & Write StoriesFree4.8★ (157K)NoYesSep 2026
8GETTR - A Marketplace of IdeasGETTR - A Marketplace of IdeasFree4.2★ (24K)YesNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Zatz Publishing

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😐(774K 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
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
The Economist: News & Analysis#2

The Economist: News & Analysis by The Economist

Global News, Video & Podcasts
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.9😐(182K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#5in News
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Access independent, fact-checked global news analysis and reporting. Understand complex world events through articles, podcasts, and videos. Offers premium content for deeper insights into politics, economics, science, and technology.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent app for accessing Economist content
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 📚 High-quality journalism and in-depth analysis
  • 🔊 Convenient audio playback option

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy audio playback with frequent issues
  • 🔍 Lack of search functionality and difficulty navigating past issues
  • 💰 Expensive subscription cost
  • 📢 Presence of ads despite paid subscription
  • 🔄 Inconsistent syncing of read articles across devices
The Week US: Daily Analysis#3

The Week US: Daily Analysis by Future plc

Because news needs a curator
Worth Considering
📡 News
4.7😊(6.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🙏 Couldn't start my day without it
  • 📰 My go to news source
  • 🌟 Favorite magazine
  • 🗣️ True Free Press
  • 📚 Wide Ranging News Topics
  • 🔍 News tightened up
  • 🌍 My Go To Source for Depth & Breadth
  • 📜 Great summary of national and international news
  • 🤩 Amazing
  • 🗞️ Concise and Balanced
  • 📰 Fair and Balanced
  • 🤩 Love it
  • 🔍 Quick and concise
  • 📰 Excellent News Magazine
  • 📚 Just the correct amount

Room to Improve

  • 🤖 Digital Edition
  • 🤬 The cancellation process is ridiculous
  • 📰 Left-leaning news curation
  • 🤖 I can't get it to reliably download
  • 🤖 New iPad app is _bad_
  • 🤖 Too slow
  • 🤖 The Week's new app is HORRIBLE
  • 🤖 Subscription
  • 🤖 Not an app
  • 🤖 New app version is AWFUL!
  • 🤖 Requires a $ubscription!
  • 🤖 Constant problems when trying to subscribe
  • 🤖 Difficult to read!
  • 🤖 New app is horrible
  • 🤖 Terrible app
  • 🤖 Spotty at best
  • 🤖 Terrible customer service
  • 🤖 Horrid update
  • 🤖 The app
  • 🤖 Can't access current issue through app
  • 🤖 Mediocre app

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FAQ about Zatz Publishing

What are the best zatz publishing apps for iPhone?
NYTimes: US and Global News tops our zatz publishing apps ranking as of May 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 774K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top zatz publishing apps we rank are free to download, including NYTimes: US and Global News and The Economist: News & Analysis.
NYTimes: US and Global News shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of May 2026.
We track 145+ zatz publishing apps on the iOS App Store as of May 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The app provides original reporting, breaking news, and in-depth analysis on topics like politics, health, business, and culture. It also features news videos, podcasts, narrated articles, games, recipes, product reviews, and sports coverage.
You can receive breaking news and developing stories as they happen through push notifications. The app also allows you to add widgets and custom alerts to keep up with the latest world news.