Top Android News & Magazines Apps

Real-time app store rankings and insights for October 2025

Android

Market Insights

  • โ€ขThe dominance of X (Formerly Twitter) (#1) in the News & Magazines category highlights the continued user preference for social media platforms as primary sources of news, maintaining the top position for the past month.
  • โ€ขThe rise of hyper-local news and weather apps, exemplified by Local Weather & News - Radar (#5) gaining four positions this month, and CrimeRadar (#3) holding a top spot, suggests a growing user demand for immediate, geographically relevant information.
  • โ€ขThe entry of The Guardian - Live World News (not ranked) into the category and the consistent performance of NewsNation: Unbiased News (not ranked) and US News: Breaking News & Local (not ranked) indicate a sustained user interest in diverse news sources and unbiased reporting, even if they are not consistently in the top rankings.
  • โ€ขThe significant gains of Real News - Republican News (not ranked) and Fox News - Daily Breaking News (not ranked), both climbing four or more positions this month, point to an increasing polarization in news consumption, with users actively seeking out news aligned with their political viewpoints.
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Time Period

๐Ÿ‘‘Top #1 Champion

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

Biggest Gainers

Real News - Republican News
Real News - Republican News
+6#32
Local Weather & News - Radar
Local Weather & News - Radar
+4#5
Fox News - Daily Breaking News
Fox News - Daily Breaking News
+4#9

New Entries

The Guardian - Live World News
The Guardian - Live World News
#49
Breaking News: Local & Alerts
Breaking News: Local & Alerts
#50

Trending Up

The Guardian - Live World News
The Guardian - Live World News
50%#49
NewsNation: Unbiased News
NewsNation: Unbiased News
50%#48
US News: Breaking News & Local
US News: Breaking News & Local
41%#16

Top 10 Apps in News & Magazines

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App Rankings

NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts
#2
CrimeRadar

Scoopz Inc.

#3
Substack

Substack Inc.

#4
Police Scanner - Live Radio

Police Scanner, Scanner Live Radio App

#6
Local News: Breaking & Latest
#7
FOX LOCAL: Live Streaming News

Fox Television Stations, Inc.

#8
Fox News - Daily Breaking News

FOX News Network, LLC

#9
Scanner Radio - Police Scanner

GordonEdwards.net LLC

#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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CrimeRadar
CrimeRadar
Scoopz Inc.
โ˜…4.4
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4
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Substack
Substack
Substack Inc.
โ˜…4.8
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5
โ†‘ 4
โ˜…4.5
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6
โ†“ 1
Police Scanner - Live Radio
Police Scanner - Live Radio
Police Scanner, Scanner Live Radio App
โ˜…4.8
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7
โ†“ 1
โ˜…4.5
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8
โ†“ 1
FOX LOCAL: Live Streaming News
FOX LOCAL: Live Streaming News
Fox Television Stations, Inc.
โ˜…4.4
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9
โ†‘ 4
Fox News - Daily Breaking News
Fox News - Daily Breaking News
FOX News Network, LLC
โ˜…3.3
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10
โ†“ 2
Scanner Radio - Police Scanner
Scanner Radio - Police Scanner
GordonEdwards.net LLC
โ˜…4.7
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12
โ€”
โ˜…4.2
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13
โ†‘ 1
โ˜…4.5
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14
โ†‘ 1
Ground News
Ground News
Snapwise Inc.(dba Ground News)
โ˜…4.7
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15
โ†‘ 4
โ˜…4.3
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16
โ†“ 5
โ˜…4.5
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17
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Podcast Player
Podcast Player
Castbox.FM - Radio & Podcast & AudioBooks
โ˜…4.8
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18
โ†“ 2
โ˜…4.4
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19
โ†‘ 3
FOX Nation: Celebrate America
FOX Nation: Celebrate America
FOX News Network, LLC
โ˜…3.8
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20
โ†“ 2
โ˜…4.2
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21
โ†‘ 3
โ˜…3.5
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22
โ†“ 1
โ˜…3.9
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23
โ†“ 3
โ˜…3.7
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24
โ†‘ 4
NBC News: Breaking News & Live
NBC News: Breaking News & Live
NBC News Digital LLC
โ˜…4.6
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25
โ†“ 2
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26
โ€”
โ˜…4.0
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27
โ†‘ 4
Newsmax
Newsmax
Newsmax Media
โ˜…3.2
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28
โ†“ 1
NYTimes: US and Global News
NYTimes: US and Global News
The New York Times Company
โ˜…4.8
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29
โ†‘ 1
โ˜…4.5
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30
โ†“ 5
People: Daily Pop Culture News
People: Daily Pop Culture News
Dotdash Meredith Inc.
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31
โ†“ 2
โ˜…4.3
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32
โ†‘ 6
โ˜…4.6
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33
โ†“ 1
NewsBreak Lite
NewsBreak Lite
Particle Media Inc.
โ˜…4.8
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34
โ†‘ 1
Breaking News - Live Headlines
Breaking News - Live Headlines
YING LIANG HK LIMITED
โ˜…4.6
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35
โ†“ 2
โ˜…4.7
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36
โ†“ 2
โ˜…4.9
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37
โ†“ 1
โ˜…4.0
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38
โ†‘ 3
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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39
โ†“ 2
The Wall Street Journal. News
The Wall Street Journal. News
Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
โ˜…4.3
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40
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BBC: World News & Stories
BBC: World News & Stories
BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.
โ˜…3.8
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41
โ†‘ 1
AP News: World & Local
AP News: World & Local
The Associated Press
โ˜…4.3
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42
โ†“ 3
Medium
Medium
A Medium Corporation
โ˜…4.7
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44
โ€”
โ˜…4.4
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45
โ†“ 2
MSNBC: Watch Live & Analysis
MSNBC: Watch Live & Analysis
NBC News Digital LLC
โ˜…4.7
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47
โ†“ 2
Breaking Local News
Breaking Local News
YING LIANG HK LIMITED
โ˜…5.0
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48
โ†“ 2
Noticias Locales
Noticias Locales
NEWSDELIVER LIMITED
โ˜…4.7
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49
The Guardian - Live World News
The Guardian - Live World News
Guardian News & Media Ltd
โ˜…4.7
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50
โ˜…4.5
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