Alternatives
CNN alternatives
The 10 most successful News & Magazines apps similar to CNN on the United States App Store as of Oct 14, 2026, ranked by MRRBeam's success score and closeness to CNN. The top alternative is X by X Corp. (4.8★ from 24,500,566 ratings).
Compared with CNN
CNN by CNN: 3.3★ from 578 ratings · Free download · success 25/100
| # | App | Rating | Ratings | Chart | Pricing | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XX Corp. | 4.8★ | 25M | #1 | Free download | 93 |
| 2 | CNN: Live & Breaking NewsCNN | 4.3★ | 587K | #17 | Free download | 70 |
| 3 | NewsBreak: Local News & AlertsParticle Media Inc. | 4.6★ | 640K | #3 | Free download | 82 |
| 4 | SubstackSubstack Inc. | 4.8★ | 333K | #4 | Free | 81 |
| 5 | Scanner Radio - Police ScannerGordonEdwards.net LLC | 4.8★ | 503K | #9 | Free download | 78 |
| 6 | CrimeRadar: Dispatch AlertsScoopz LLC | 4.8★ | 47K | #2 | Free download | 77 |
| 7 | NYTimes: Breaking World NewsThe New York Times Company | 4.7★ | 207K | #6 | Free download | 76 |
| 8 | Police Scanner - Live RadioPolice Scanner, Scanner Live Radio App | 4.8★ | 145K | #8 | Free download | 74 |
| 9 | FOX News - Daily Breaking NewsFOX News Network, LLC | 4.6★ | 310K | #14 | Free | 73 |
| 10 | Podcast PlayerCastbox.FM - Radio & Podcast & AudioBooks | 4.8★ | 317K | #23 | Free download | 72 |
Questions about CNN alternatives
- What is the best alternative to CNN?
- X by X Corp. is the most successful similar app MRRBeam tracks, with a success score of 93/100 and 24,500,566 ratings.
- Is there a free alternative to CNN?
- Yes: X, CNN: Live & Breaking News, NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts and Substack are free to download.
- What apps are similar to CNN?
- Apps similar to CNN include X, CNN: Live & Breaking News, NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts, Substack, Scanner Radio - Police Scanner and CrimeRadar: Dispatch Alerts.