Alternatives
VG alternatives
The 10 most successful News apps similar to VG on the United States App Store as of Oct 9, 2026, ranked by MRRBeam's success score and closeness to VG. The top alternative is X by X Corp. (4.6★ from 11,090,418 ratings).
Compared with VG
VG by Schibsted Media AS: 4.7★ from 501 ratings · Free download · success 38/100
| # | 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 | NYTimes: US and Global NewsThe New York Times Company | 4.8★ | 794K | #9 | Free download | 80 |
| 4 | Nextdoor: Neighborhood NetworkNextdoor | 4.7★ | 2.2M | #5 | Free download | 85 |
| 5 | CNN: Live & Breaking NewsCNN Interactive Group, Inc. | 4.8★ | 1.7M | #33 | Free download | 76 |
| 6 | NewsBreak: Local News & AlertsParticle Media Inc. | 4.8★ | 1.4M | #6 | Free download | 83 |
| 7 | SubstackSubstack, Inc. | 4.9★ | 547K | #4 | Free download | 83 |
| 8 | The Wall Street Journal NewsDow Jones & Company, Inc., publisher of The Wall Street Journal. | 4.7★ | 552K | #19 | Free download | 74 |
| 9 | Citizen: Safety & Live Videosp0n, Inc. | 4.7★ | 521K | #7 | Free download | 79 |
| 10 | Washington Post: Breaking NewsThe Washington Post | 4.7★ | 638K | #54 | Free download | 70 |
Questions about VG alternatives
- What is the best alternative to VG?
- 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 VG?
- Yes: X, Reddit, NYTimes: US and Global News and Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network are free to download.
- What apps are similar to VG?
- Apps similar to VG include X, Reddit, NYTimes: US and Global News, Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network, CNN: Live & Breaking News and NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts.