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	RedditREDDIT, INC. How to cancel →	iOS	4.8	450
5	The Wall Street Journal. NewsDow Jones & Company, Inc., publisher of The Wall Street Journal. How to cancel →	iOS	4.7	445
6	The New YorkerAdvance Magazine Publishers Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	3.9	430
7	Citizen: Safety & Live Videosp0n, Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	4.7	399
8	Reuters - Breaking World NewsThomson Reuters Enterprise Centre GmbH How to cancel →	iOS	4.7	383
9	FOX News - Daily Breaking NewsFOX News Network, LLC How to cancel →	Android	3.0	370
10	Nextdoor: Neighborhood NetworkNextdoor How to cancel →	iOS	4.7	368
11	AP NewsThe Associated Press How to cancel →	iOS	4.6	364
12	ClubhouseAlpha Exploration Co. How to cancel →	iOS	4.8	339
13	Neighbors by RingRing.com How to cancel →	iOS	4.8	323
14	Citizen: Protect The WorldSp0n Inc. How to cancel →	Android	4.5	316
15	ABC News: Live Breaking NewsDisney How to cancel →	iOS	4.0	309
16	CNN: Live & Breaking NewsCNN How to cancel →	Android	4.3	306
17	NewsBreak: Local News & AlertsParticle Media Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	4.8	305
18	5-0 Radio Pro Police ScannerSmartest Apps LLC How to cancel →	iOS	4.6	288
19	FOX Nation: Celebrate AmericaFOX News Network, LLC How to cancel →	Android	3.9	277
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	KSTP 5 Minneapolis-St. Paul MNHubbard Broadcasting, Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	4.6	259
26	NewsmaxNewsmax Media How to cancel →	Android	3.2	248
27	Police Scanner: Crime RadarSepia Software LLC How to cancel →	iOS	4.6	242
28	Ground NewsSnapwise Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	4.7	240
29	SmartNews: Live News & RewardsSmartNews, Inc. How to cancel →	Android	3.7	237
30	NYTimes: US and Global NewsThe New York Times Company How to cancel →	Android	4.7	235
31	NYTimes: US and Global NewsThe New York Times Company How to cancel →	iOS	4.8	228
32	Police Scanner Radio & FireGordonEdwards.net LLC How to cancel →	iOS	4.6	224
33	Fizz: Your Authentic CommunityFizz Social Corp. How to cancel →	iOS	4.7	219
34	FOX LOCAL: Live News & WeatherFox Television Stations, Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	4.7	219
35	Wapa.TVWapaTV How to cancel →	iOS	3.5	218
36	XX Corp. How to cancel →	iOS	4.6	215
37	Podcast AppEvolve Global, Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	4.8	210
38	Quora: the knowledge platformQuora, Inc. How to cancel →	Android	4.1	207
39	Local News: Headlines & AlertsOpera How to cancel →	Android	4.5	205
40	CrimeRadar Dispatch AudioScoopz Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	4.9	205
41	ABC 7 New YorkDisney How to cancel →	Android	4.2	201
42	NewsBreak: Local News & AlertsParticle Media Inc. How to cancel →	Android	4.6	200
43	Ground NewsSnapwise Inc.(dba Ground News) How to cancel →	Android	4.7	199
44	FOX LOCAL: Live News & WeatherFox Television Stations, Inc. How to cancel →	Android	4.6	194
45	Google News - Daily HeadlinesGoogle LLC How to cancel →	Android	4.0	193
46	Spectrum News: Local StoriesCharter/Spectrum How to cancel →	Android	4.1	190
47	Police Scanner - Live RadioPolice Scanner, Scanner Live Radio App How to cancel →	Android	4.8	189
48	NBC News: Breaking News & LiveNBC News Digital LLC How to cancel →	Android	4.6	161
49	News 9Griffin Communications, L.L.C. How to cancel →	iOS	4.6	159
50	NewsNation: Unbiased NewsNexstar Broadcasting How to cancel →	iOS	3.8	155

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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