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CBC News: Breaking & Local gets 500+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
CBC News: Breaking & Local by CBC is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
CBC News: Breaking & Local update history & changes
Last change · 38 events since 19 Feb 2011Full timeline ↓Full timeline · 38 events
- 🌟CBC News: Breaking & Local featured by AppleiOSapps · CA
- 🌟CBC News: Breaking & Local featured by AppleiOSapps · CA
- 🌟CBC News: Breaking & Local featured by AppleiOSapps · CA
- 🌟CBC News: Breaking & Local featured by AppleiOSapps · CA
- 🌟CBC News: Breaking & Local featured by AppleiOSapps · CA
- 📈CBC News: Breaking & Local charting in a new countryiOSIndia
- 🌟CBC News: Breaking & Local featured by AppleiOSapps · CA
- 🌟CBC News: Breaking & Local featured by AppleiOSapps · CA
- 📈CBC News: Breaking & Local charting in a new countryiOSBrazil
- 🌟CBC News: Breaking & Local featured by AppleiOSapps · CA
- 🌟CBC News: Breaking & Local featured by AppleiOSapps · CA
- 📈CBC News: Breaking & Local charting in a new country in 3 chartsiOSAustralia · Japan · South Korea
- 📦CBC News: Breaking & Local updated to version 8.18.0iOS- Liquid Glass updates on iOS 26 & 27:
- Bottom tab bar: Transparent design with updated spacing and scrolling.
- Top navigation and toolbar: Transparent backgrounds and updated button styling.
- Mini-player: Transparent design with smoother transitions.
- Story page refinements: Updates to media scrolling, refresh, text-to-speech and links.
- Background effect: Subtle imagery with smooth transitions between locations.
- iPad layout updates: Minor navigation and layout refinements.
- iPhone Duo support: Basic layout and video compatibility, including support for long-form video in the half-folded experience.
- Streamline user onboarding flow for a smoother experience with reduced popups.
- Updated play-in-place videos for pause/resume when they become visible.… more - 📦CBC News: Breaking & Local updated to version 7.16.0AndroidGet ready for an awesome new way to watch the news! In this update, we've introduced Inline Vertical Videos right in your feed for a more engaging, modern viewing experience.
We've also rolled out major accessibility improvements with enhanced closed captions (CC) and described video (DV) support, plus a brand-new Watch Live swimlane in the Sports section. Enjoy a smoother, bug-free ride!… more - ✏️CBC News: Breaking & Local added hidden keywords: weatherlyiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈CBC News: Breaking & Local entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · News & Magazines · TH
- 📈CBC News: Breaking & Local entered the top 100iOSTop Free · News · AE
- 📈CBC News: Breaking & Local charting in a new countryiOSUnited Arab Emirates
- 📈CBC News: Breaking & Local charting in a new countryAndroidSaudi Arabia
- 📈CBC News: Breaking & Local entered the top 100iOSTop Free · News · GB
- 📈CBC News: Breaking & Local charting in a new countryiOSUnited Kingdom
- 📈CBC News: Breaking & Local charting in a new countryAndroidThailand
- 📦CBC News: Breaking & Local updated to version 8.17.0iOSUI improvements.
- 📈CBC News: Breaking & Local entered the top 100iOSTop Free · News · ID
- 📈CBC News: Breaking & Local charting in a new countryiOSIndonesia
- 📦CBC News: Breaking & Local updated to version 7.15.0Android- Improved audio and video player stability, including fixing a crash during audio playback.
- Improved accessibility and TalkBack screen reader experience during media playback.
- Enhancements and UI tweaks to closed captioning (CC), described video (DV), and video player thumbnails.
- Fixed a display issue with settings text in dark mode.
- Minor UI tweaks and bug fixes.… more - 📦CBC News: Breaking & Local updated to version 8.16.0iOSFixed an issue where scrolling by some elements would pause background audio
Updated search results to display content in a more condensed layout - 📈CBC News: Breaking & Local entered the top 100iOSTop Free · News · SA
- 📈CBC News: Breaking & Local charting in a new countryiOSSaudi Arabia
- 📈CBC News: Breaking & Local charting in a new countryiOSRussia
- 📦CBC News: Breaking & Local updated to version 7.14.0AndroidWe're always working behind the scenes to make reading and listening to the news smoother for you!
Here's what's in this update:
Better Navigation: Fixed back-button navigation when viewing our Privacy Notice & Terms of Use.
Settings & Accessibility: Resolved an issue where privacy preferences were not accessible, and improved TalkBack screen reader focus.
Cleaner Experience: Polished app navigation by removing unnecessary pop-up tooltips.
Thanks for updating the CBC News app!… more - 📈CBC News: Breaking & Local entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · News & Magazines · AE
- 🆕CBC News: Breaking & Local first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidCanada
- 🆕CBC News: Breaking & Local first spotted by AppInsideriOS#6 in Top Free · News · Canada
- 📦CBC News: Breaking & Local version 8.15.0iOSNo release notes
- 📦CBC News: Breaking & Local version 7.13.0Android- Improved audio video player stability and fixed some issues that could impact user experience.
- Fixed a crash in certain circumstances with navigation.
- Minor UI tweaks and bug fixes. - 🆕CBC News: Breaking & Local released on the App StoreiOS
- 🆕CBC News: Breaking & Local released on Google PlayAndroid
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
News FreeCBC News: Breaking & Local at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free news application by CBC providing breaking alerts, local and national coverage, and live streaming for Canadian audiences. The app holds a strong position at #6 in the Canadian News Free charts, indicating solid domestic relevance despite limited visibility in other markets like Russia.
Similar apps: BBC News, CNN, Global News
App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
CBC News: Breaking & Local’s App Store privacy label declares 3 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 0 linked to your identity and 5 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v4.12.2, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
CBC News: Breaking & Local downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 100+ | 1M+ |
| Google Play | 500+ | 1M+ Measured |
| Total | 500+ Confidence | 5M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where CBC News: Breaking & Local's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How CBC News: Breaking & Local makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #6 News Free | 3 of 30 countries | – | – |
| Google Play | #6 News & Magazines Free | 1 of 23 countries | – | – |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.5 ★ | 129 |
| Google Play | 4.3 ★ | 88k 1.9k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.3 ★ weighted by ratings | 88k |
What users say about CBC News: Breaking & Local
From the 50 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report severe usability issues including forced account creation with Canadian postal codes, excessive intrusive advertising, and app crashes on older devices. While some praise the unbiased news perspective, technical barriers and ad overload dominate negative feedback.
Mostly negative (32% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for few ads, and good value. The main complaints are about ads, and crashes and bugs. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
What people like
- Ads: “It makes you watch ads—annoying but nowadays expected—but then the second ad freezes”
- Price & subscription: “The news is never bias or emotionally charged”
- Features & content: “This app features well written stories that speak to Canadians and an international audience”
Common complaints
- Ads: “What’s with the giant ads?”
- Crashes & bugs: “Now it crashes upon startup”
- Login & account: “Account required to use this app”
- Updates: “Forcing me to purchase a new device over an ap update is rude”
About CBC News: Breaking & Local
Features:
Lock Screen Widget - View the latest headlines directly on your lock screen for quick and easy access to the top stories.
News Alerts - Subscribe to push notifications for news stories that interest you and are relevant to your life.
In-Depth Coverage - Get trusted insights and in-depth analysis from our award-winning journalists.
Breadth of Coverage - Local, National & World news.
Live Coverage - Stream news as it happens and shows, including Canada's Nightly Newscast, The National.
Regional Coverage - Get the latest news headlines in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Halifax and Calgary.
Personalization - Select your platform layout and the regional news you want to follow.
Save & Share Stories - Save stories to read later, even offline and share your favourite stories with friends.
If you’d like to report an issue or request a feature, please contact us at
https://cbchelp.cbc.ca/hc/en-us
CBC News: Breaking & Local App Store
CBC News: Breaking & Local gets 500+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
CBC News: Breaking & Local is #6 in News Free in Canada and charting in 3 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 9 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 News FreeCBC News: Breaking & Local at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free news application by CBC providing breaking alerts, local and national coverage, and live streaming for Canadian audiences. The app holds a strong position at #6 in the Canadian News Free charts, indicating solid domestic relevance despite limited visibility in other markets like Russia.
Similar apps: BBC News, CNN, Global News
CBC News: Breaking & Local on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
CBC News: Breaking & Local’s App Store privacy label declares 3 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 0 linked to your identity and 5 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
CBC News: Breaking & Local downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where CBC News: Breaking & Local's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How CBC News: Breaking & Local makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | NewsFree | #6 |
 Australia | NewsFree | #159 |
 Russia | NewsFree | #141 |
Apps near CBC News: Breaking & Local on the chart
News Free, around #6.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about CBC News: Breaking & Local
From the 50 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report severe usability issues including forced account creation with Canadian postal codes, excessive intrusive advertising, and app crashes on older devices. While some praise the unbiased news perspective, technical barriers and ad overload dominate negative feedback.
Mostly negative (32% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for few ads, and good value. The main complaints are about ads, and crashes and bugs. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
What people like
- Ads: “It makes you watch ads—annoying but nowadays expected—but then the second ad freezes”
- Price & subscription: “The news is never bias or emotionally charged”
- Features & content: “This app features well written stories that speak to Canadians and an international audience”
Common complaints
- Ads: “What’s with the giant ads?”
- Crashes & bugs: “Now it crashes upon startup”
- Login & account: “Account required to use this app”
- Updates: “Forcing me to purchase a new device over an ap update is rude”
About CBC News: Breaking & Local
Features:
Lock Screen Widget - View the latest headlines directly on your lock screen for quick and easy access to the top stories.
News Alerts - Subscribe to push notifications for news stories that interest you and are relevant to your life.
In-Depth Coverage - Get trusted insights and in-depth analysis from our award-winning journalists.
Breadth of Coverage - Local, National & World news.
Live Coverage - Stream news as it happens and shows, including Canada's Nightly Newscast, The National.
Regional Coverage - Get the latest news headlines in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Halifax and Calgary.
Personalization - Select your platform layout and the regional news you want to follow.
Save & Share Stories - Save stories to read later, even offline and share your favourite stories with friends.
If you’d like to report an issue or request a feature, please contact us at
https://cbchelp.cbc.ca/hc/en-us
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CBC News: Breaking & Local Android
CBC News: Breaking & Local gets 500+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
CBC News: Breaking & Local is #6 in News & Magazines Free on Google Play in Canada and charting in 1 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 9 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
News & Magazines FreeCBC News: Breaking & Local at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-29. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free news application by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation providing local, national, and international coverage with live streaming and personalized alerts for Canadian audiences. The app holds a strong #3 position in the Canadian News & Magazines category but sees limited traction in other markets, ranking around #150-#180 in the US, UAE, and Thailand.
Similar apps: BBC News, CNN, Global News
CBC News: Breaking & Local on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v4.12.2, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
CBC News: Breaking & Local downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where CBC News: Breaking & Local's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How CBC News: Breaking & Local makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | News & MagazinesFree | #6 |
Apps near CBC News: Breaking & Local on the chart
News & Magazines Free, around #6.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about CBC News: Breaking & Local
From the 143 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users praise the app for its reliable, high-quality Canadian journalism and lack of paywalls, but many are frustrated by recent technical issues like login loops and excessive ads. Complaints also focus on perceived political bias and mandatory account creation for a publicly funded service.
Mixed but leaning positive (57% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being easy to use, and few ads. The main complaints are about login and account problems, and crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Ease of use: “Useful, informative, and easy to use”
- Ads: “Some ads are not good for our children”
- Speed & performance: “Fast accurate news clearly conveyed”
- Features & content: “Good variety and from a trusted source”
Common complaints
- Login & account: “I can login at the website”
- Crashes & bugs: “Works fine on my iPad, but doesn't work on my Pixel 10”
- Ads: “The ads can take up as much as 50% of the screen”
- Speed & performance: “The app is just stuck on the main loading screen after logging in”
About CBC News: Breaking & Local
Features:
News Alerts - Subscribe to push notifications for news stories that interest you and are relevant to your life.
In-Depth Coverage - Get trusted insights and in-depth analysis from our award-winning journalists.
Breadth of Coverage - Local, National & World news.
Live Coverage - Stream news as it happens and shows, including Canada's Nightly Newscast, The National.
Regional Coverage - Get the latest news headlines in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Halifax and Calgary.
Personalization - Select your platform layout and the regional news you want to follow.
Save & Share Stories - Save stories to read later, even offline and share your favourite stories with friends.
If you’d like to report an issue or request a feature, please contact us at https://cbchelp.cbc.ca/hc/en-us.
What's new in 7.16.0
We've also rolled out major accessibility improvements with enhanced closed captions (CC) and described video (DV) support, plus a brand-new Watch Live swimlane in the Sports section. Enjoy a smoother, bug-free ride!