iTunes Store: Top Paid Applications in News

Downcast - Jamawkinaw Enterprises LLC

Downcast
Jamawkinaw Enterprises LLC
Genre: News
Price: $2.99
Release Date: October 1, 2010

A powerful, complete, and easy to use podcast player that will help you manage and listen to podcasts the way you want to.

Now with CarPlay support!

"Downcast: Probably The Best Podcast Downloader for iPad and iPhone" - Wired Gadget Lab

Subscription Features
• Search, subscribe to and download audio and video podcasts of any size
• Manually subscribe to podcasts via URL
• Download podcasts automatically
• Continue podcast downloads in the background*
• Browse and download older podcast episodes
• Auto-refresh podcast feeds
• Settings for auto-download and episode retention
• Import and export podcast feeds via OPML
• Import supported audio/video media files
• Support for password-protected podcasts
• Create and edit "smart" playlists
• View podcast details and episode show notes
• Rename podcast titles

iCloud Syncing with other iOS devices or Macs**
• Podcast subscriptions
• Playlists
• Settings
• Episode information

Playback Features
• Video and audio AirPlay support
• .5x, 1x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 2x, 2.25x, 2.5x and 3x speed playback
• Chapters support for enhanced podcasts
• Stream episodes without downloading
• Playback control from external devices
• Bluetooth devices
• Headphone remote controls
• Devices connected via Lightning/dock connector
• View embedded images in podcast episodes
• Gesture support
• Sleep timer
• Google Cast™ Ready

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For support, please search our support site at http://support.downcastapp.com or email us at support@downcastapp.com!

For the latest information about Downcast, please follow @downcastapp on Twitter!

* Per iOS restrictions

** iCloud syncing with Macs requires Downcast for Mac, which is a separate purchase from the Mac App Store
© © 2010-2024 Jamawkinaw Enterprises LLC

News Explorer - Ron Elemans

News Explorer
Ron Elemans
Genre: News
Price: $4.99
Release Date: September 2, 2016

News Explorer is a full-featured yet easy-to-use RSS, JSON, Atom, Reddit, YouTube, Podcast, Bluesky and Mastodon news reader with iCloud synchronization between Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple TV.

Full iCloud Sync
• News Explorer syncs your feeds, filters, folders, articles including statuses, notes and tags, across all your Apple devices.
• Synchronization is based on iCloud, so there is no need to login or to sign up into any other service, it just works out of the box.

Smart Filters
• Filter your news according your own conditions and preferences, easily accessible from the feeds list.
• Filters customizations are synced across all your devices.

Automatic Reader View
• Use automatic Reader view to download and read the full text version of truncated articles from supported sources.
• News Explorer makes use of multiple parsers to offer the best Reader view results.

Article Comments
• Read article comments from other readers directly in the app.
• Works with RSS feeds that has comment feeds per article, YouTube feeds, Reddit feeds and Hacker News feeds.
• Also works with most feeds from websites that use Open Web comments.

Article Notes
• Create rich text notes, directly in the context of the article.
• Notes are synced via iCloud together with the related article.

Feed Settings
• All aspects of a feed like title, source link or icon, can be adjusted in the Feed settings dialog.
• Disable the feed temporarily or permanently.
• Override app settings for syncing, downloading comments and reading articles.

Feed Prefilters
• Prevent the app from downloading articles you don’t want to see or read.
• Prefilters are synced via iCloud, and can be easily configured on feed level in the Feed settings dialog.

Article Inspector
• Inspect metadata, tags, media, notes and comments of articles in the Inspector panel.
• View and add custom tags in the Metadata panel.
• Browse and download media, including podcasts, in the Media panel.

Article Tags
• Article categories of RSS articles are displayed in the Inspector panel as tags.
• Can be extended with your own tags.
• Custom tags are easily recognizable, and are synced via iCloud.
• Tags can be used as conditions in filters.

Local Account
• Add feeds to News Explorer that only exists on your device by activating the Local account option.
• The local account option can be used in addition to or instead of syncing with iCloud.

Reading Features
• Mark items as favorite for later reading.
• Navigate with one click to the original content.
• Full keyboard navigation.
• Full text search in the List and Timeline view.
• Mark as read while scrolling option.
• Image viewer to browse through all images of articles or feeds.
• Built-in sharing to Instapaper, Raindrop and Readwise.
• Share news items via Email, Messages and other services.

Configuration Features
• Countless settings to tweak layout, fonts, behaviors and more.
• Import and export feeds via OPML.
• Add new feeds via the Search new feeds or Add feed dialogs.
• Organize your feeds by assigning them to folders.
• Multiple themes, tint colors and app icons.

System Features
• Create automations with News Explorer actions in the Shortcuts app.
• Option to index articles with Spotlight.
• Local notifications for feeds selected in the Feeds Manager.
• Widgets with adjustable sources and fonts.

Multi Platform
You only need to buy two apps to cover all Apple platforms:
• News Explorer for Mac is available on the Mac App Store.
• News Explorer for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple TV is a universal purchase app, available on the App Store of the mentioned devices. On visionOS you can use the iPadOS edition of News Explorer.

Support
• News Explorer has an extensive help page on https://betamagic.nl/support/newsexplorer/help.html.
• If you still have questions or need support, email us at support@betamagic.nl.

If you like News Explorer then feel free to leave a review or a rating in the App Store, it helps us a lot!
© © 2016 - 2026 Betamagic

Reeder Classic - Silvio Rizzi

Reeder Classic
Silvio Rizzi
Genre: News
Price: $4.99
Release Date: October 16, 2020

Keep control of your news reading with Reeder Classic, RSS reader and read later client in one app, now with support for iCloud syncing.

FEEDS
Sync all your feeds and articles with iCloud. Reeder Classic comes with a built-in RSS/Feeds service which will keep everything in sync on all your devices. Of course, this is optional. You can still just use one of the many third-party services supported by Reeder or just RSS (without sync).

READ LATER
This is Reeder's built-in read later service which stores all your data securely in iCloud. A sharing extension allows you to add links from outside of Reeder.

BIONIC READING
A higher dimension of reading. With Bionic Reading you read texts with more focus, awareness, and sustainability. Read more about Bionic Reading at bionic-reading.com.

WIDGETS
View most recent articles, configurable to only show items from feeds, folders, searches (for services that support searches) or tags (for read later services).

MARK AS READ ON SCROLL
With version 5, Reeder finally supports marking items as read while scrolling. Off by default, this can be enabled on a per-account basis.

READER VIEW
Enter Reader View (for feed items and read later links that support this) for a clutter-free reading experience directly in Reeder's article viewer. You can enable "Automatic Reader View" on a per-feed basis to always load items of a feed with Reader View.

SUPPORTED THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
Feedbin, Feedly, FeedHQ, NewsBlur, The Old Reader, Inoreader, BazQux Reader, FreshRSS, Instapaper and Pocket.

© © 2020 Silvio Rizzi

Yesterday For Old Reddit - Ritinkar Pramanik

Yesterday For Old Reddit
Ritinkar Pramanik
Genre: Social Networking
Price: $2.99
Release Date: January 10, 2022

A Safari extension that switches Reddit back to the old UI.

- Switch to the old Reddit interface.
- Now with Dark Mode. Enable from preferences.
- Optional True Black Mode. For OLED devices.
- Infinite Scroll.
- Mobile-optimized viewing experience. No need to zoom and span.
- Quick Search Bar. Quickly switch between your subs.
- Quick Nav Bar. Zip through the comments like never before.
- Color-coded comment lines.
- Filter out Threads by Keywords or Subreddits.
- No more annoying popups.
- Browse without logging in.
- And plenty of other Quality of Life improvements.

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To enable this extension:

- Go to settings > safari > extensions.
- Select the extension.
- Toggle on the extension.
- At the bottom, for both "reddit.com" and "old.reddit.com", select "Allow".

To configure this extension:

- Go to settings > safari > extensions.
- Select the extension. Tap on Extension Settings.
- Save your preferences.
- Alternatively, you can open the extension settings using the cog icon in the top right corner of any page on old Reddit.

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Disclaimer - We're not affiliated with Reddit.

Reddit is a trademark of Reddit Inc. or its affiliates.
© © Ritinkar Pramanik

Current - RSS Feed Reader - Jupiter Interactive Group LLC

Current - RSS Feed Reader
Jupiter Interactive Group LLC
Genre: News
Price: $9.99
Release Date: February 17, 2026

Current is an RSS reader built on a simple idea: your feed should never make you feel behind.

There are no unread counts. No red badges. No number climbing while you sleep, silently tallying everything you haven't read. Current shows you what's new right now, and that's it. Nothing is owed. Nothing is overdue. You open it when you want to read, and whatever's there is what's there.

The design is intentional. Every screen, every interaction, every animation was built to feel calm and unhurried. Articles are presented beautifully with clean typography and generous whitespace. Navigation is fluid and intuitive. The app gets out of the way and lets you focus on what matters: the writing.

Current supports multiple sync providers so you can bring your existing subscriptions:

- Feedbin
- Inoreader
- MiniFlux
- FreshRSS
- The Old Reader
- NewsBlur
- Local RSS (on-device, no account needed)

Features:

- Universal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
- Beautiful article reader with smart formatting
- Full-text article extraction
- Light and dark themes
- Background refresh
- OPML import and export
- Share extension
- Keyboard shortcuts on iPad and Mac
- iCloud sync for local feeds

Current is a one-time purchase. No subscription. No ads. No tracking. Just an app you buy once and own forever.

Built by an indie developer who wanted to love RSS again.
© © 2026 Terry Godier

YourPods: Podcast Player - A Secret Company, LLC

YourPods: Podcast Player
A Secret Company, LLC
Genre: News
Price: $5.99
Release Date: January 16, 2026

YourPods delivers a smooth and secure podcast experience across all your devices—even your vehicle. Enjoy refreshing, native playback on iOS, Apple Watch, and Apple CarPlay. No ads. No subscriptions. Ever.

We believe your listening habits belong to you, which is why we give you total control over your data. Listen using a secure, local-only account to keep your library lightning-fast and 100% private right on your device. For self-hosters and privacy purists, YourPods offers seamless, native integration with gPodder-compatible servers (like Nextcloud gPodder Sync, NextPod, and RePod). Sync your entire library across devices on your own terms—without ever relying on Big Tech corporate clouds.

Whether you’re a power listener trying to conquer a massive queue, or an everyday listener looking for a cleaner app, YourPods is built for you.

PRIVACY YOU CAN SEE
P3 — Privacy Preserving Playback strips tracking redirects and dynamic ad insertion from episode URLs before your device ever connects.

SYNC YOUR WAY
Choose how your data travels — or keep it local:
- Vault Mode: Everything stays on your device. No account or server required.
- Nextcloud / Self-Hosted: Bring your own gPodder-compatible server for full control.
- gpodder.net: Free public sync with no server setup required.
- YourPods Sync: Enhanced sync by yourpods.app — free account, cross-device queue, now-playing handoff, and listening stats.

POWERFUL PLAYBACK
- Per-podcast Listening Profiles: playback speed, skip intro, skip outro, auto-download, and AutoPilot queue management
- Chapters with auto-extraction from show notes
- Transcripts (SRT, VTT, JSON, plain text)
- Sleep timer with DriftOff Mode
- Download episodes for offline listening
- Smart episode notifications with per-podcast controls
- App icon badge for unplayed episodes

NATIVE APPLE ECOSYSTEM
• Universal Purchase: Buy once, use it across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch.
• Apple Watch Freedom: Download episodes directly to your wrist for fast, offline, phone-free workouts.
• Siri & CarPlay: Full Siri command support for hands-free listening, and a beautifully integrated CarPlay UI.
• Dynamic Island & Lock Screen: Feels like an app Apple designed themselves.

TECHNICAL
YourPods is open source. No advertising identifiers. No third-party analytics. The Privacy Manifest declares exactly what data is collected — and in Vault Mode, the answer is nothing. View the full data transparency screen in Settings.
• Private Feeds: Securely add password-protected premium RSS feeds (like Patreon). They're stored locally along with credentials and not sync'd to any server.
• Sync Backend: Optimized for the gpodder sync (https://apps.nextcloud.com/apps/gpoddersync) Nextcloud app. Standard `gpodder` services may work but are not the primary focus and are untested.
• Protocol: Implements the Open Podcast Sync protocol for subscriptions (`SubscriptionDelta`) and actions (`EpisodeAction`).
• Architecture: Built with `provider` for state management and `just_audio` for robust playback.
• Platform Integration: Native integrations for CarPlay (Swift), WatchOS (SwiftUI), and iOS Live Activities.
• Podcast 2.0: supporting many features today, we're continually expanding compatibility for Podcast ecosystem.

HUGE thank you to our TestFlight testers!!
Get help or requests features: https://asecretcompany.com/support/
Privacy Policy: https://asecretcompany.com/yourpods-privacy-policy/
© © 2026 A Secret Company, LLC

911 Dispatch - Christopher Coudriet

911 Dispatch
Christopher Coudriet
Genre: News
Price: $4.99
Release Date: February 7, 2013

911 Dispatch puts live emergency radio in your pocket — police, fire, and EMS feeds from across the country, streamed directly to your device.
Tune into iconic feeds like NYPD, LAPD, Chicago Fire, and thousands more, all at a fraction of the cost of a traditional scanner. Whether you're a first responder, a curious listener, or just want to stay informed, 911 Dispatch makes it effortless.
FEATURES

Browse thousands of live emergency feeds from across the US
Save your favorite stations for instant one-tap access
Top 100 most-listened feeds, updated in real time
Near Me discovery — find feeds closest to your location
Integrated maps with pinch-to-zoom for location-aware browsing
Built-in police code reference so you always know what's happening
Full Bluetooth & AirPlay support — listen in your car or on the go
Background audio — keep scanning while using other apps
Auto-updating database, always stocked with the latest feeds
Fast, responsive customer support

Questions or issues? Email us and we'll have you sorted quickly.
911 Dispatch connects you to real, live emergency radio feeds. This app is not to be used to interfere with or impede law enforcement or emergency services personnel in the performance of their duties. Not all locations are available. Available feeds are subject to change. Crushed Box Software does not own or operate any of the available feeds.
© © 2026 Crushed Box Software

World Newspapers - 200 countries - BoCoSoft,Inc.

World Newspapers - 200 countries
BoCoSoft,Inc.
Genre: News
Price: $0.99
Release Date: May 7, 2009

Read newspapers from 200 countries and territories around the world.
• Automatically translate into your language or your preferred language.
• Make a favorites list of your most used sources or add custom news sources.

This application is great for the world travelers, language learners, politicians and students.

— How do I add my own news source? —
In the main country list, press the plus sign in the top right hand corner. Write the news source name, its web address, and pick the country it belongs to.

— How do I delete all the news sources that I've added? —
Go the the Settings Screen (from the main list, tap the top left button "Settings"), and tap the button "Reset". This will return the news source database to its original state when you downloaded/updated the application.

— How do I read the news in my own language or a language of my choosing? —
Touch the translate button on the toolbar while viewing any website not in your own language to immediately translate it. On the settings screen, you can enable automatic translation from the settings screen or change your preferred target language.

— I have a suggestion or comment for the app. —
Write us at support@bocosoft.net
© © 2015 BoCoSoft, Inc.

HackerWire for Hacker News - Sabba Petri

HackerWire for Hacker News
Sabba Petri
Genre: News
Price: $0.99
Release Date: May 29, 2026

Hacker News, reimagined. HackerWire is a fast, beautiful, fully native iOS reader for Hacker News, no web wrappers, no clutter, no account required to browse.

Built from scratch in SwiftUI, HackerWire makes reading HN a genuine pleasure on iPhone.

FEATURES
• Native, lightning-fast interface, zero web views
• Threaded comments that are actually easy to follow
• AI summaries on tap, get the gist of long threads instantly
• 17+ handcrafted themes, from clean light to deep dark
• 30+ custom app icons to match your home screen
• Offline reading, save stories for the subway
• No ads, no tracking, no account needed to browse

Whether you're a developer, a founder, or just love the orange site, HackerWire is the cleanest, fastest way to keep up with what's new.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
© © 2026 HackerWire

GoodLinks - Ngoc Luu

GoodLinks
Ngoc Luu
Genre: News
Price: $9.99
Release Date: June 10, 2020

Save links effortlessly. View them later, from anywhere, on all your devices. Sync, organize, and share your links—privately, without ever creating an account.

GoodLinks is a powerful bookmarking app with a sleek reading experience. Save the content of the link while eliminating the ads and other clutter.

Adding and viewing links is super simple and lightning fast. If you want to dig deeper, GoodLinks can be fully customized.

No account. No ads. No creepy spying. GoodLinks just works.

KEY FEATURES

• Universal App :: GoodLinks is a single app that works on all of your iOS and macOS devices, so you can access your articles anywhere.
• No Account :: Sync links, tags, and reading position without needing another web service account. iCloud Sync means all you have to do is install the app.
• Simple :: Save articles from anywhere with a powerful Share Sheet extension. GoodLinks is so easy it feels like part of the operating system.
• Readability :: Put the emphasis where it belongs—on the article you want to read. GoodLinks extracts the article text and removes web advertisements and other distractions to provide a wonderful reading experience. Pick the perfect font, spacing, and size.
• Highlight & Note :: Highlight important information within articles and add notes to them, making it easier for you to remember key passages.
• Organize :: Tame a large list with tags and starred articles, so you can always find what you need. You can also search based on title, author, and description.
• Actions :: Actions help you manage and share links. You can add article to Starred, share to other apps, export to PDF, plain text or Markdown... Build your own actions to export and share your saved links.
• Customize :: Adjust how your links and lists look, change swipe behavior, and more. Tailor GoodLinks to fit your style.
• Themes :: Switch between beautiful themes: Light and Sepia for light mode, Dark and Night for dark mode.
• Siri Shortcuts :: Deep support of iOS Shortcuts. Save a new link, query links, open a specific view, and more.
• Log in to Sites :: Log in to paywalled sites to get full access to their content.
• Widgets :: Get quick access to a list, or open a random unread link from your home screen.
• Summarization :: Get a summary of any article with Apple Intelligence or external LLM services using your own API keys.
• Archive :: The full rich text of each article gets saved in GoodLinks, and your reading history provides a natural archive if you need it. Save as many links as you want.
• Private :: Your reading history and favorite articles should only be private by default. GoodLinks doesn’t track you or your information, and nothing is shared online unless you choose to share it.
• VoiceOver :: GoodLinks is fully accessible via VoiceOver.

GOODLINKS PREMIUM

When you purchase GoodLinks today, you will get *permanent* access to all the current features, including any new ones released one year from your date of purchase. After your one year of feature upgrades is up, any new features introduced will require the GoodLinks Premium subscription to unlock. Once unlocked, those features are yours to keep *forever*, even if you choose to unsubscribe right after subscribing.

Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://goodlinks.app/privacy/
© © 2026 Ngoc Luu