Top Android News & Magazines Apps

Last 12 Months rankings and insights

Android

Market Insights

  • X (Formerly Twitter) (#1) has dominated the top spot for 105 days, which suggests users continue treating it as a primary news source despite its social media roots—reviews indicate people value real-time updates from journalists and eyewitnesses during breaking events.
  • CrimeRadar (#2) and Local Weather & News - Radar (#3) both seem to be capitalizing on hyperlocal demand; users report checking these daily for neighborhood-specific alerts, probably because they bundle practical safety and weather data in one feed.
  • NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts (#4) and Substack (#5) show a split in news consumption—NewsBreak appeals to readers wanting free, aggregated local coverage, while Substack’s steady presence hints at growing interest in independent writers and niche topics.
  • The big jumps by NBC News (+18) and ABC News (+10) over the past year likely reflect a return to trusted brands during election cycles and major events, with users mentioning reliable push notifications as a key reason for installing.
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Apps Tracked
4.3
Average Rating
4
New Entries
365d
Time Period

👑Top #1 Champion

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

Biggest Gainers

NBC News: Breaking News & Live
NBC News: Breaking News & Live
+18#16
Local News: Headlines & Alerts
Local News: Headlines & Alerts
+17#30
ABC News: Breaking News Live
ABC News: Breaking News Live
+10#25

New Entries

Snap News: Local & Alerts
Snap News: Local & Alerts
#45
Global Times
Global Times
#46
NBC 4 New York: News & Weather
NBC 4 New York: News & Weather
#49

Trending Up

Snap News: Local & Alerts
Snap News: Local & Alerts
75%#45
Global Times
Global Times
75%#46
CGTN – China Global TV Network
CGTN – China Global TV Network
70%#34

Rankings for Last 12 Months

RankApp365-Day TrendRatingAction
1
3.8
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2
CrimeRadar
CrimeRadar
Scoopz Inc.
4.4
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3
4.5
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4
4.6
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5
Substack
Substack
Substack Inc.
4.8
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6
Police Scanner - Live Radio
Police Scanner - Live Radio
Police Scanner, Scanner Live Radio App
4.8
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7
2
4.4
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8
1
4.5
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9
5
FOX Nation: Celebrate America
FOX Nation: Celebrate America
FOX News Network, LLC
3.8
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10
2
Scanner Radio - Police Scanner
Scanner Radio - Police Scanner
GordonEdwards.net LLC
4.7
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11
6
FOX LOCAL: Live Streaming News
FOX LOCAL: Live Streaming News
Fox Television Stations, Inc.
4.4
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12
1
NYTimes: US and Global News
NYTimes: US and Global News
The New York Times Company
4.8
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13
2
Fox News - Daily Breaking News
Fox News - Daily Breaking News
FOX News Network, LLC
3.3
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14
4
4.5
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15
2
4.3
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16
18
NBC News: Breaking News & Live
NBC News: Breaking News & Live
NBC News Digital LLC
4.6
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17
9
3.9
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19
2
4.2
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20
4
Podcast Player
Podcast Player
Castbox.FM - Radio & Podcast & AudioBooks
4.8
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21
2
Ground News
Ground News
Snapwise Inc.(dba Ground News)
4.7
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22
2
4.4
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23
5
3.7
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24
9
4.3
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25
10
3.5
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26
2
Newsmax
Newsmax
Newsmax Media
3.2
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27
4
4.0
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28
4
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29
2
4.0
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30
17
4.5
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31
2
Breaking News - Live Headlines
Breaking News - Live Headlines
YING LIANG HK LIMITED
4.6
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32
12
4.5
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33
8
MSNBC: Watch Live & Analysis
MSNBC: Watch Live & Analysis
NBC News Digital LLC
4.7
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34
10
4.3
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35
1
Straight Arrow News | SAN
Straight Arrow News | SAN
Straight Arrow News
4.2
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36
5
The Wall Street Journal. News
The Wall Street Journal. News
Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
4.3
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37
People: Daily Pop Culture News
People: Daily Pop Culture News
Dotdash Meredith Inc.
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38
7
FREECABLE© TV App: Shows, News
FREECABLE© TV App: Shows, News
TV App: News, TV Shows, TV Series & Moviesテレビ
4.6
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39
1
4.7
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40
2
Medium
Medium
A Medium Corporation
4.7
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41
2
OneWire News
OneWire News
AppSpark Group
3.9
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42
12
4.9
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43
3
4.4
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44
4
4.0
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45
4.0
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46
Global Times
Global Times
《环球时报》社有限公司
4.2
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48
1
AP News: World & Local
AP News: World & Local
The Associated Press
4.3
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49
NBC 4 New York: News & Weather
NBC 4 New York: News & Weather
NBCUniversal Media, LLC
4.0
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50
4.4
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