Top Android News & Magazines Apps

Real-time app store rankings and insights for August 2025

Android

๐Ÿ’กMarket Insights

  • โ€ขX (Formerly Twitter) (#1) dominates the News & Magazines category, holding the top position for 24 out of the last 30 days, suggesting its importance as a news source despite not being a dedicated news app.
  • โ€ขThe rise of Daily News: Headlines & Alerts (+6) and US News: Breaking News & Local (+5) this month indicates a growing user interest in readily accessible, curated news feeds, reflecting a potential shift away from broader social media platforms for news consumption.
  • โ€ขThe consistent presence of Local Weather & News - Radar (#3) and Police Scanner - Live Radio (#4) in the top 5 highlights the user demand for immediate, localized information, suggesting that users are prioritizing real-time updates about their surroundings.
  • โ€ขSubstack (#5) maintains a steady position in the top 5, indicating a consistent interest in independent writing and newsletter-style content within the News & Magazines category, which caters to users seeking in-depth analysis and diverse perspectives.
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๐Ÿ‘‘Top #1 Champion

X (Formerly Twitter)
X (Formerly Twitter)
24 days at #1

๐Ÿš€Biggest Gainers

Daily News: Headlines & Alerts
Daily News: Headlines & Alerts
+6#32
US News: Breaking News & Local
US News: Breaking News & Local
+5#16
People: Daily Pop Culture News
People: Daily Pop Culture News
+3#33

๐Ÿ†Top 10 Apps in News & Magazines

See how the top apps are performing this week

App Rankings

NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts
#2
Police Scanner - Live Radio

Police Scanner, Scanner Live Radio App

#4
Substack

Substack Inc.

#5
Local News: Breaking & Latest
#6
Scanner Radio - Police Scanner

GordonEdwards.net LLC

#7
FOX LOCAL: Live Streaming News

Fox Television Stations, Inc.

#10

Current Rankings

RankApp30-Day TrendRatingAction
1
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โ˜…3.8
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2
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โ˜…4.6
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3
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โ˜…4.5
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4
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Police Scanner - Live Radio
Police Scanner - Live Radio
Police Scanner, Scanner Live Radio App
โ˜…4.8
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5
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Substack
Substack
Substack Inc.
โ˜…4.8
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6
โ€”
โ˜…4.5
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7
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Scanner Radio - Police Scanner
Scanner Radio - Police Scanner
GordonEdwards.net LLC
โ˜…4.7
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9
โ†‘ 1
โ˜…4.5
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10
โ†“ 2
FOX LOCAL: Live Streaming News
FOX LOCAL: Live Streaming News
Fox Television Stations, Inc.
โ˜…4.4
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11
โ€”
โ˜…3.7
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12
โ†‘ 1
โ˜…3.9
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13
โ†“ 1
โ˜…4.2
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14
โ€”
โ˜…4.2
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15
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Ground News
Ground News
Snapwise Inc.(dba Ground News)
โ˜…4.7
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16
โ†‘ 5
โ˜…4.5
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17
โ†“ 1
Podcast Player
Podcast Player
Castbox.FM - Radio & Podcast & AudioBooks
โ˜…4.8
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18
โ†“ 1
โ˜…4.3
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19
โ†“ 1
FOX Nation: Celebrate America
FOX Nation: Celebrate America
FOX News Network, LLC
โ˜…3.8
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20
โ†“ 1
Fox News - Daily Breaking News
Fox News - Daily Breaking News
FOX News Network, LLC
โ˜…3.3
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21
โ†“ 1
โ˜…4.4
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22
โ€”
โ˜…4.3
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23
โ€”
โ˜…4.5
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24
โ€”
โ˜…4.0
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25
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Breaking News - Live Headlines
Breaking News - Live Headlines
YING LIANG HK LIMITED
โ˜…4.6
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26
โ†‘ 1
NYTimes: US and Global News
NYTimes: US and Global News
The New York Times Company
โ˜…4.8
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27
โ†“ 1
NBC News: Breaking News & Live
NBC News: Breaking News & Live
NBC News Digital LLC
โ˜…4.6
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28
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NewsBreak Lite
NewsBreak Lite
Particle Media Inc.
โ˜…4.8
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29
โ†‘ 1
โ˜…3.5
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30
โ†‘ 1
Newsmax
Newsmax
Newsmax Media
โ˜…3.2
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31
โ†“ 2
โ˜…4.0
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32
โ†‘ 6
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33
โ†‘ 3
People: Daily Pop Culture News
People: Daily Pop Culture News
Dotdash Meredith Inc.
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34
โ†“ 2
โ˜…4.6
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35
โ†“ 2
The Wall Street Journal. News
The Wall Street Journal. News
Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
โ˜…4.3
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36
โ†“ 2
โ˜…4.7
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37
โ†“ 2
BBC: World News & Stories
BBC: World News & Stories
BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.
โ˜…3.8
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38
โ†“ 1
โ˜…4.4
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39
โ†‘ 2
โ˜…4.5
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40
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Medium
Medium
A Medium Corporation
โ˜…4.7
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41
โ†‘ 1
โ˜…4.9
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42
โ†‘ 2
OneWire News
OneWire News
AppSpark Group
โ˜…3.9
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43
โ†“ 4
Noticias Locales
Noticias Locales
NEWSDELIVER LIMITED
โ˜…4.7
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44
โ†“ 1
โ˜…4.8
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45
โ†‘ 1
AP News: World & Local
AP News: World & Local
The Associated Press
โ˜…4.3
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46
โ†‘ 2
โ˜…4.5
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47
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โ˜…3.7
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49
โ†“ 4
MSNBC: Watch Live & Analysis
MSNBC: Watch Live & Analysis
NBC News Digital LLC
โ˜…4.7
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50
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FREECABLEยฉ TV App: Shows, News
FREECABLEยฉ TV App: Shows, News
TV App: News, TV Shows, TV Series & Moviesใƒ†ใƒฌใƒ“
โ˜…4.6
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