Alternatives
Downcast alternatives
The 10 most successful News apps similar to Downcast on the United States App Store as of Oct 8, 2026, ranked by MRRBeam's success score and closeness to Downcast. The top alternative is X by X Corp. (4.6★ from 11,090,418 ratings).
Compared with Downcast
Downcast by Jamawkinaw Enterprises LLC: 4.3★ from 2.7K ratings · Paid $2.99 · success 60/100
| # | App | Rating | Ratings | Chart | Pricing | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XX Corp. | 4.6★ | 11M | #1 | Free download | 91 |
| 2 | RedditREDDIT, INC. | 4.8★ | 3.5M | #2 | Free download | 90 |
| 3 | Police Scanner Radio & FireGordonEdwards.net LLC | 4.6★ | 535K | #9 | Free download | 77 |
| 4 | Nextdoor: Neighborhood NetworkNextdoor | 4.7★ | 2.2M | #5 | Free download | 85 |
| 5 | NewsBreak: Local News & AlertsParticle Media Inc. | 4.8★ | 1.4M | #6 | Free download | 83 |
| 6 | SubstackSubstack, Inc. | 4.9★ | 547K | #4 | Free download | 83 |
| 7 | Podcast App & Player - CastboxGuru Network Limited | 4.9★ | 200K | #22 | Free download | 72 |
| 8 | Police Scanner: Fire RadioGuru Network Limited Inc. | 4.7★ | 166K | #14 | Free download | 72 |
| 9 | NYTimes: US and Global NewsThe New York Times Company | 4.8★ | 794K | #10 | Free download | 79 |
| 10 | Citizen: Safety & Live Videosp0n, Inc. | 4.7★ | 521K | #7 | Free download | 79 |
Questions about Downcast alternatives
- What is the best alternative to Downcast?
- X by X Corp. is the most successful similar app MRRBeam tracks, with a success score of 91/100 and 11,090,418 ratings.
- Is there a free alternative to Downcast?
- Yes: X, Reddit, Police Scanner Radio & Fire and Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network are free to download.
- What apps are similar to Downcast?
- Apps similar to Downcast include X, Reddit, Police Scanner Radio & Fire, Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network, NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts and Substack.