Alternatives
MSN alternatives
The 10 most successful News apps similar to MSN on the United States App Store as of Oct 8, 2026, ranked by MRRBeam's success score and closeness to MSN. The top alternative is X by X Corp. (4.6★ from 11,090,418 ratings).
Compared with MSN
MSN by Microsoft Corporation: 4.6★ from 124K ratings · Free download · 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 | Nextdoor: Neighborhood NetworkNextdoor | 4.7★ | 2.2M | #5 | Free download | 85 |
| 4 | NewsBreak: Local News & AlertsParticle Media Inc. | 4.8★ | 1.4M | #6 | Free download | 83 |
| 5 | SubstackSubstack, Inc. | 4.9★ | 547K | #4 | Free download | 83 |
| 6 | NYTimes: US and Global NewsThe New York Times Company | 4.8★ | 794K | #10 | Free download | 79 |
| 7 | Citizen: Safety & Live Videosp0n, Inc. | 4.7★ | 521K | #7 | Free download | 79 |
| 8 | Police Scanner Radio & FireGordonEdwards.net LLC | 4.6★ | 535K | #9 | Free download | 77 |
| 9 | CNN: Live & Breaking NewsCNN Interactive Group, Inc. | 4.8★ | 1.7M | #29 | Free download | 76 |
| 10 | CrimeRadar Dispatch AudioScoopz Inc. | 4.9★ | 41K | #3 | Free download | 76 |
Questions about MSN alternatives
- What is the best alternative to MSN?
- 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 MSN?
- Yes: X, Reddit, Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network and NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts are free to download.
- What apps are similar to MSN?
- Apps similar to MSN include X, Reddit, Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network, NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts, Substack and NYTimes: US and Global News.