Alternatives
X alternatives
The 10 most successful News apps similar to X on the United States App Store as of Oct 8, 2026, ranked by MRRBeam's success score and closeness to X. The top alternative is Reddit by REDDIT, INC. (4.8★ from 3,505,924 ratings).
Compared with X
X by X Corp.: 4.6★ from 11M ratings · Free download · success 91/100
| # | App | Rating | Ratings | Chart | Pricing | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RedditREDDIT, INC. | 4.8★ | 3.5M | #2 | Free download | 90 |
| 2 | Nextdoor: Neighborhood NetworkNextdoor | 4.7★ | 2.2M | #5 | Free download | 85 |
| 3 | NewsBreak: Local News & AlertsParticle Media Inc. | 4.8★ | 1.4M | #6 | Free download | 83 |
| 4 | SubstackSubstack, Inc. | 4.9★ | 547K | #4 | Free download | 83 |
| 5 | Neighbors by RingRing.com | 4.8★ | 305K | #24 | Free download | 72 |
| 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 | QuoraQuora, Inc. | 4.7★ | 452K | #37 | Free download | 70 |
| 9 | Police Scanner Radio & FireGordonEdwards.net LLC | 4.6★ | 535K | #9 | Free download | 77 |
| 10 | CNN: Live & Breaking NewsCNN Interactive Group, Inc. | 4.8★ | 1.7M | #29 | Free download | 76 |
Questions about X alternatives
- What is the best alternative to X?
- Reddit by REDDIT, INC. is the most successful similar app MRRBeam tracks, with a success score of 90/100 and 3,505,924 ratings.
- Is there a free alternative to X?
- Yes: Reddit, Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network, NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts and Substack are free to download.
- What apps are similar to X?
- Apps similar to X include Reddit, Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network, NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts, Substack, Neighbors by Ring and NYTimes: US and Global News.