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NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts

Particle Media Inc.

Store data observed · From public App Store data · How we score apps

  • News
  • App Store
  • United States
  • 4.81,390,192 ratings
  • Free download
  • Updated
  • Observed
App Store

Est. monthly revenue

Estimated
$2.8K–$12KEst.Modelled estimate, not reported data#6 in its category (free) ≈ 1,744 downloads/day × $0.12 per download

Est. monthly downloads

Estimated
29K–84KEst.Modelled estimate, not reported data#6 in News

90-day growth

—not enough history yet

Opportunity score

AI-derived
0/100Weak · low confidence
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About NewsBreak: Local News & AlertsObserved

NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts is a News app by Particle Media Inc. on the United States App Store. Released Jul 15, 2016; last updated Oct 7, 2026 (version 26.40.2). NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts is free to download.

As of Oct 8, 2026, NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts has a 4.8-star average rating from 1,390,192 ratings on the United States App Store and ranks #6 on the News top chart. MRRBeam rates the success of NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts 83/100 (market leader), the #4 most successful News app MRRBeam tracks in the United States.

Get daily news and events sent straight to your phone, because small news makes a big difference to communities! Keep up to date with current events, live local news, business news and more! Small news makes a big difference!
From the App Store listing
Success score
83/100 Market leader
Chart position
#6 in Newson Oct 8, 2026

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NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts: common questions

What is NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts?
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts is a News app developed by Particle Media Inc., available on the App Store. It was first released on Jul 15, 2016.
How is NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts rated?
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts has a 4.8-star average rating from 1,390,192 ratings on the United States App Store as of Oct 8, 2026.
How much money does NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts make?
MRRBeam estimates NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts makes about $2.8K–$12K a month in revenue from 29K–84K downloads a month, based on its #6 position on the News free chart. This is a modelled estimate, not reported data.
How many downloads does NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts get?
About 29K–84K downloads a month, by MRRBeam's estimate from its chart position. Apple does not publish download counts.
How much does NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts cost?
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts is free to download.
Is NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts successful?
On Oct 8, 2026, NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts ranked #6 on the News top chart. MRRBeam rates the success of NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts 83/100 (market leader), the #4 most successful News app MRRBeam tracks in the United States. The success score combines rating volume, chart position and average rating.
When was NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts last updated?
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts was last updated on Oct 7, 2026 (version 26.40.2).
What are alternatives to NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts?
Similar News apps tracked by MRRBeam include X, Reddit, Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network, Substack and NYTimes: US and Global News.
Is there room to build a competitor to NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts?
MRRBeam's opportunity score for NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts is 0/100. Limited opening: an older app, low revenue per download and a strong 4.8★ rating.