Worst News Apps

News apps ranked by the most negative reviews from real users on App Store and Google Play. Updated monthly.

#	App	Platform	Rating	Negative Reviews
1	CNN: Live & Breaking NewsCNN Interactive Group, Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	4.8	493
2	BBC: World News & StoriesBBC Studios Distribution Ltd. How to cancel →	iOS	4.5	481
3	FOX News: US & World HeadlinesFox News Network, LLC How to cancel →	iOS	4.4	458
4	The New YorkerAdvance Magazine Publishers Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	3.9	430
5	The Wall Street Journal. NewsDow Jones & Company, Inc., publisher of The Wall Street Journal. How to cancel →	iOS	4.7	402
6	Reuters - Breaking World NewsThomson Reuters Enterprise Centre GmbH How to cancel →	iOS	4.7	383
7	Citizen: Safety & Live Videosp0n, Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	0.0	353
8	AP NewsThe Associated Press How to cancel →	iOS	4.6	345
9	ClubhouseAlpha Exploration Co. How to cancel →	iOS	4.8	339
10	Neighbors by RingRing.com How to cancel →	iOS	0.0	327
11	Citizen: Protect The WorldSp0n Inc. How to cancel →	Android	4.5	319
12	Nextdoor: Neighborhood NetworkNextdoor How to cancel →	iOS	4.7	319
13	ABC News: Live Breaking NewsDisney How to cancel →	iOS	4.0	309
14	RedditREDDIT, INC. How to cancel →	iOS	4.8	303
15	CNN: Live & Breaking NewsCNN How to cancel →	Android	4.3	287
16	FOX Nation: Celebrate AmericaFOX News Network, LLC How to cancel →	Android	3.9	277
17	ABC News: Breaking News LiveDisney How to cancel →	Android	3.2	273
18	ABC 7 New YorkDisney How to cancel →	iOS	4.8	272
19	Spectrum News: Local StoriesCharter Communications How to cancel →	iOS	0.0	264
20	Podcast PlayerCastbox.FM - Radio & Podcast & AudioBooks How to cancel →	Android	4.8	263
21	SmartNews: Breaking NewsSmartNews, Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	0.0	262
22	KSTP 5 Minneapolis-St. Paul MNHubbard Broadcasting, Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	4.6	259
23	NewsmaxNewsmax Media How to cancel →	Android	3.2	248
24	NewsBreak: Local News & AlertsParticle Media Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	4.8	246
25	Police Scanner: Crime RadarSepia Software LLC How to cancel →	iOS	4.6	242
26	SmartNews: Live News & RewardsSmartNews, Inc. How to cancel →	Android	3.7	232
27	NYTimes: US and Global NewsThe New York Times Company How to cancel →	Android	4.7	232
28	5-0 Radio Pro Police ScannerSmartest Apps LLC How to cancel →	iOS	4.6	232
29	Police Scanner: Fire RadioGuru Network Limited Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	4.7	228
30	Court TVKatapy How to cancel →	iOS	4.1	227
31	Fizz: Your Authentic CommunityFizz Social Corp. How to cancel →	iOS	0.0	225
32	XX Corp. How to cancel →	iOS	4.6	224
33	FOX LOCAL: Live News & WeatherFox Television Stations, Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	4.7	219
34	Wapa.TVWapaTV How to cancel →	iOS	3.5	218
35	Ground NewsSnapwise Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	4.7	217
36	Podcast AppEvolve Global, Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	4.8	210
37	NewsBreak: Local News & AlertsParticle Media Inc. How to cancel →	Android	4.6	209
38	Quora: the knowledge platformQuora, Inc. How to cancel →	Android	4.1	207
39	Ground NewsSnapwise Inc.(dba Ground News) How to cancel →	Android	4.6	205
40	FOX News - Daily Breaking NewsFOX News Network, LLC How to cancel →	Android	4.4	204
41	Local News: Headlines & AlertsOpera How to cancel →	Android	4.5	201
42	ABC 7 New YorkDisney How to cancel →	Android	4.2	201
43	Police Scanner - Live RadioPolice Scanner, Scanner Live Radio App How to cancel →	Android	4.8	201
44	NYTimes: US and Global NewsThe New York Times Company How to cancel →	iOS	4.8	201
45	Google News - Daily HeadlinesGoogle LLC How to cancel →	Android	4.0	200
46	CrimeRadar Dispatch AudioScoopz Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	4.9	193
47	FOX LOCAL: Live News & WeatherFox Television Stations, Inc. How to cancel →	Android	4.6	193
48	Spectrum News: Local StoriesCharter/Spectrum How to cancel →	Android	4.1	190
49	Police Scanner Radio & FireGordonEdwards.net LLC How to cancel →	iOS	4.6	180
50	NBC News: Breaking News & LiveNBC News Digital LLC How to cancel →	Android	4.6	161

Why News Apps Get Negative Reviews

The news category is one of the most competitive on both the App Store and Google Play. Users expect reliability, performance, and regular updates. When apps fall short, negative reviews pile up fast. This page ranks news apps by their total number of negative reviews (1-3 stars), giving you a data-driven view of which apps frustrate users the most.

Whether you're a developer avoiding common pitfalls, a product manager benchmarking competitors, or an ASO specialist looking for market gaps, this data helps you make informed decisions. Filter by country to see regional differences in user complaints.

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