Alternatives
Substack alternatives
The 10 most successful News apps similar to Substack on the United States App Store as of Oct 8, 2026, ranked by MRRBeam's success score and closeness to Substack. The top alternative is X by X Corp. (4.6★ from 11,090,418 ratings).
Compared with Substack
Substack by Substack, Inc.: 4.9★ from 547K ratings · Free download · success 83/100
| # | 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 | SmartNews: Breaking NewsSmartNews, Inc. | 4.6★ | 929K | #19 | Free download | 75 |
| 5 | NewsBreak: Local News & AlertsParticle Media Inc. | 4.8★ | 1.4M | #6 | 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 Substack alternatives
- What is the best alternative to Substack?
- 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 Substack?
- Yes: X, Reddit, Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network and SmartNews: Breaking News are free to download.
- What apps are similar to Substack?
- Apps similar to Substack include X, Reddit, Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network, SmartNews: Breaking News, NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts and NYTimes: US and Global News.