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	The Wall Street Journal. NewsDow Jones & Company, Inc., publisher of The Wall Street Journal. How to cancel →	iOS	4.7	449
4	The New YorkerAdvance Magazine Publishers Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	3.9	430
5	Nextdoor: Neighborhood NetworkNextdoor How to cancel →	iOS	4.7	419
6	RedditREDDIT, INC. How to cancel →	iOS	4.8	396
7	FOX News: US & World HeadlinesFox News Network, LLC How to cancel →	iOS	4.5	384
8	Reuters - Breaking World NewsThomson Reuters Enterprise Centre GmbH How to cancel →	iOS	4.7	383
9	Citizen: Safety & Live Videosp0n, Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	4.7	360
10	AP NewsThe Associated Press How to cancel →	iOS	4.6	345
11	ClubhouseAlpha Exploration Co. How to cancel →	iOS	4.8	339
12	Neighbors by RingRing.com How to cancel →	iOS	0.0	327
13	Citizen: Protect The WorldSp0n Inc. How to cancel →	Android	4.5	323
14	ABC News: Live Breaking NewsDisney How to cancel →	iOS	4.0	309
15	CNN: Live & Breaking NewsCNN How to cancel →	Android	4.3	287
16	NBC News: Breaking News & LiveNBC News Digital LLC How to cancel →	Android	4.4	285
17	FOX News - Daily Breaking NewsFOX News Network, LLC How to cancel →	Android	4.7	285
18	FOX Nation: Celebrate AmericaFOX News Network, LLC How to cancel →	Android	3.9	277
19	NewsBreak: Local News & AlertsParticle Media Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	0.0	274
20	ABC News: Breaking News LiveDisney How to cancel →	Android	3.2	273
21	ABC 7 New YorkDisney How to cancel →	iOS	4.8	272
22	Spectrum News: Local StoriesCharter Communications How to cancel →	iOS	0.0	264
23	Podcast PlayerCastbox.FM - Radio & Podcast & AudioBooks How to cancel →	Android	4.8	263
24	Police Scanner: Fire RadioGuru Network Limited Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	4.7	262
25	SmartNews: Breaking NewsSmartNews, Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	0.0	262
26	KSTP 5 Minneapolis-St. Paul MNHubbard Broadcasting, Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	4.6	259
27	Ground NewsSnapwise Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	4.7	253
28	NewsmaxNewsmax Media How to cancel →	Android	3.2	248
29	Police Scanner: Crime RadarSepia Software LLC How to cancel →	iOS	4.6	242
30	Fizz: Your Authentic CommunityFizz Social Corp. How to cancel →	iOS	4.7	238
31	NYTimes: US and Global NewsThe New York Times Company How to cancel →	iOS	4.8	236
32	SmartNews: Live News & RewardsSmartNews, Inc. How to cancel →	Android	3.7	232
33	5-0 Radio Pro Police ScannerSmartest Apps LLC How to cancel →	iOS	4.6	232
34	NYTimes: US and Global NewsThe New York Times Company How to cancel →	Android	4.7	230
35	Court TVKatapy How to cancel →	iOS	4.1	227
36	XX Corp. How to cancel →	iOS	4.6	222
37	FOX LOCAL: Live News & WeatherFox Television Stations, Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	4.7	219
38	Wapa.TVWapaTV How to cancel →	iOS	3.5	218
39	Ground NewsSnapwise Inc.(dba Ground News) How to cancel →	Android	4.6	214
40	Podcast AppEvolve Global, Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	4.8	210
41	Quora: the knowledge platformQuora, Inc. How to cancel →	Android	4.1	207
42	Police Scanner Radio & FireGordonEdwards.net LLC How to cancel →	iOS	4.6	207
43	FOX LOCAL: Live News & WeatherFox Television Stations, Inc. How to cancel →	Android	4.5	205
44	ABC 7 New YorkDisney How to cancel →	Android	4.2	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	196
47	Local News: Headlines & AlertsOpera How to cancel →	Android	4.5	195
48	Spectrum News: Local StoriesCharter/Spectrum How to cancel →	Android	4.1	190
49	Police Scanner - Live RadioPolice Scanner, Scanner Live Radio App How to cancel →	Android	4.8	189
50	NewsBreak: Local News & AlertsParticle Media Inc. How to cancel →	Android	4.6	186

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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