Apple News alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Apple News: apple devices only, and can't add your own RSS feeds. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Apple News, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Google News currently ranks first.
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Best Apple News alternative for most people
Google NewsFree and cross-platform, including Android and the web.
Best Apple News alternative for a free option
FlipboardFree curated magazine-style news on any device.
Best Apple News alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
Ground NewsCompares coverage across outlets and highlights media bias.
Best Apple News alternative for open source
NetNewsWireFree reader for following specific sites and blogs on Mac and iPhone.
Best Apple News alternative for iPhone and Android
Google NewsFree and cross-platform, including Android and the web.
Best Apple News alternative for working in the browser
Google NewsFree and cross-platform, including Android and the web.
Apple News alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Apple News?
Google News ranks first right now. Free and cross-platform, including Android and the web. Flipboard and Ground News follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Apple News?
Yes. Google News (free), Flipboard (free), Ground News (free plan + paid) and NetNewsWire (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Apple News?
Yes: NetNewsWire.
Why do people switch from Apple News?
The complaints we hear most: apple devices only; can't add your own RSS feeds; availability and publications vary by country.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Apple News, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.