CNN Downloads & RevenueCNN: Live & Breaking News · App Store & Google Play
CNN: Live & Breaking News gets 5k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
CNN: Live & Breaking News by CNN Interactive Group, Inc. is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
CNN: Live & Breaking News update history & changes
Last change · 82 events since 13 Dec 2010Full timeline ↓Full timeline · 82 events
- 🌟CNN: Live & Breaking News featured by AppleiOSapps · ES, SE
- 📈CNN: Live & Breaking News new best rank in the overall chart: #178AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · CA
- ✏️CNN: Live & Breaking News added hidden keywords: nytiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟CNN: Live & Breaking News featured by AppleiOSapps · ES, SE
- 📈CNN: Live & Breaking News entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · News & Magazines · NL
- 📈CNN: Live & Breaking News new best rank in the overall chart: #185AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · CA
- ✏️CNN: Live & Breaking News added hidden keywords: resultsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟CNN: Live & Breaking News featured by AppleiOSapps · ES, SE
- 📈CNN: Live & Breaking News entered the top 10 in 3 chartsAndroidTop Grossing · News & Magazines · IN · Top Grossing · News & Magazines · SA · Top Free · News & Magazines · US
- 📊CNN: Live & Breaking News passed 10k downloads a dayiOS7-day average, our estimate
- 📊CNN: Live & Breaking News: downloads up ×2.8 in a weekiOSabout 11k a day now (our estimate)
- 🌟CNN: Live & Breaking News featured by AppleiOSapps · ES, SE
- ✏️CNN: Live & Breaking News: new iPad screenshotsiOS· 6 countries
- ✏️CNN: Live & Breaking News: new screenshotsiOS9 screenshots (was 9) · 6 countries
- ✏️CNN: Live & Breaking News: new iPad screenshotsiOS· CA
- ✏️CNN: Live & Breaking News: new screenshotsiOS9 screenshots (was 9) · CA
- 📦CNN: Live & Breaking News updated to version 26.22iOSUpdate the app today to get the latest improvements based on your feedback. Plus, now, you can stream the news, including 24/7 global news, exclusive videos, original series, and award-winning films.
- 📈CNN: Live & Breaking News entered the top 10 in 7 chartsAndroidTop Grossing · News & Magazines · AE · Top Free · News & Magazines · CA · Top Grossing · News & Magazines · ID · Top Grossing · News & Magazines · NL · +3 more
- 📈CNN: Live & Breaking News entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · News & Magazines · SE
- 📈CNN: Live & Breaking News charting in a new countryAndroidSweden
- ✏️CNN: Live & Breaking News added hidden keywords: timesiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟CNN: Live & Breaking News featured by AppleiOSapps · ES, SE
- 📈CNN: Live & Breaking News hit #1iOSTop Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers · CA
- 📈CNN: Live & Breaking News entered the top 10 in 8 chartsiOSTop Free · News · AE · Top Free · News · AU · Top Free · News · DE · Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers · FR · +4 more
- ✏️CNN: Live & Breaking News added hidden keywords: stayiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟CNN: Live & Breaking News featured by AppleiOSapps · ES, SE
- 📈CNN: Live & Breaking News hit #1iOSTop Free · Magazines & Newspapers · JP
- 📈CNN: Live & Breaking News entered the top 10 in 5 chartsiOSTop Free · Magazines & Newspapers · AU · Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers · DE · Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers · GB · Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers · GB · +1 more
- ✏️CNN: Live & Breaking News added hidden keywords: ntv, resultsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟CNN: Live & Breaking News featured by AppleiOSapps · ES, SE
- 📈CNN: Live & Breaking News hit #1iOSTop Free · Magazines & Newspapers · CA
- 🌟CNN: Live & Breaking News featured by AppleiOSapps · ES, SE
- 📈CNN: Live & Breaking News entered the top 10AndroidTop Grossing · News & Magazines · US
- 📈CNN: Live & Breaking News entered the top 100AndroidTop Grossing · News & Magazines · GB
- ✏️CNN: Live & Breaking News added hidden keywords: timeiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟CNN: Live & Breaking News featured by AppleiOSapps · ES, SE
- 🎉CNN: Live & Breaking News in-app event: Stay ahead of election newsiOSSPECIAL EVENT · until 7 Nov
- ✏️CNN: Live & Breaking News added hidden keywords: economist, newspapers, magazinesiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🎉CNN: Live & Breaking News in-app event: Track live election results iOSSPECIAL EVENT · until 7 Nov
- ✏️CNN: Live & Breaking News added hidden keywords: headlinesiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈CNN: Live & Breaking News entered the top 10AndroidTop Grossing · News & Magazines · CA
- ✏️CNN: Live & Breaking News: description updatediOS· 9 countries
- ✏️CNN: Live & Breaking News: description updatediOS· 6 countries
- ✏️CNN: Live & Breaking News: new iPad screenshotsiOS· 6 countries
- ✏️CNN: Live & Breaking News: new screenshotsiOS9 screenshots (was 10) · 6 countries
- ✏️CNN: Live & Breaking News: description updatediOS· CA
- ✏️CNN: Live & Breaking News: new iPad screenshotsiOS· CA
- ✏️CNN: Live & Breaking News: new screenshotsiOS9 screenshots (was 10) · CA
- 📦CNN: Live & Breaking News updated to version 26.21.1iOSUpdate the app today to get the latest latest improvements based on your feedback. Plus, now, you can stream the news, including 24/7 global news, exclusive videos, original series, and award-winning films.
- ✏️CNN: Live & Breaking News added hidden keywords: worldiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈CNN: Live & Breaking News entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · News & Magazines · TH
- ✏️CNN: Live & Breaking News added hidden keywords: magazinesiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈CNN: Live & Breaking News entered the top 100AndroidTop Grossing · News & Magazines · NL
- 📈CNN: Live & Breaking News charting in a new countryAndroidNetherlands
- 📦CNN: Live & Breaking News updated to version 26.21iOSUpdate the app to follow the elections that matter most to you. Use the Magic Wall's interactive maps to get live, county-by-county results as they happen.
- ✏️CNN: Live & Breaking News added hidden keywords: newspicksiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈CNN: Live & Breaking News entered the top 100 in 9 chartsAndroidTop Free · News & Magazines · ES · Top Free · News & Magazines · MX · Top Grossing · News & Magazines · MX · Top Grossing · News & Magazines · TH · +5 more
- 📈CNN: Live & Breaking News charting in a new country in 6 chartsAndroidSpain · Mexico · Thailand · Turkey · +2 more
- ✏️CNN: Live & Breaking News added hidden keywords: magazinesiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️CNN: Live & Breaking News added hidden keywords: mapsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦CNN: Live & Breaking News updated to version 26.21.0AndroidUpdate the app to follow the elections that matter most to you. Use the Magic Wall's interactive maps to get live, county-by-county results as they happen.
- ✏️CNN: Live & Breaking News added hidden keywords: magazinesiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️CNN: Live & Breaking News added hidden keywords: economist, politicsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️CNN: Live & Breaking News added hidden keywords: newschanneliOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️CNN: Live & Breaking News added hidden keywords: journalistsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟CNN: Live & Breaking News featured by AppleiOSapps · ES, SE
- 🌟CNN: Live & Breaking News featured by AppleiOSapps · ES, SE
- 📦CNN: Live & Breaking News updated to version 26.20iOSUpdate the app to follow the elections that matter most to you. Use the Magic Wall's interactive maps to get live, county-by-county results as they happen.
- 🌟CNN: Live & Breaking News featured by AppleiOSapps · SE
- ✏️CNN: Live & Breaking News added hidden keywords: politicsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟CNN: Live & Breaking News featured by AppleiOSapps · ES, SE
- 🌟CNN: Live & Breaking News featured by AppleiOSapps · ES, SE
- 🌟CNN: Live & Breaking News featured by AppleiOSapps · ES, SE
- 📦CNN: Live & Breaking News updated to version 26.20.0AndroidUpdate the app to follow the elections that matter most to you. Use the Magic Wall's interactive maps to get live, county-by-county results as they happen.
- 🆕CNN: Live & Breaking News first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidSouth Korea
- 🆕CNN: Live & Breaking News first spotted by AppInsideriOS#35 in Top Free · News · Japan
- 📦CNN: Live & Breaking News version 26.19iOSNo release notes
- 📦CNN: Live & Breaking News version 26.19.0AndroidUpdate the app to follow the elections that matter most to you. Use the Magic Wall's interactive maps to get live, county-by-county results as they happen.
- 🎉CNN: Live & Breaking News in-app event: Track live election results iOSMAJOR UPDATE · until 10 Oct
- 🆕CNN: Live & Breaking News: its developer released another app: CNN Weather: Radar & AnalysisiOS
- 🆕CNN: Live & Breaking News released on Google PlayAndroid
- 🆕CNN: Live & Breaking News released on the App StoreiOS
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Magazines & Newspapers GrossingCNN: Live & Breaking News at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-07. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free, ad-supported news application from CNN Interactive Group providing live video, breaking news alerts, and personalized articles to a global audience seeking real-time information. The app maintains strong visibility in the Magazines & Newspapers category across major markets like the US, Canada, Australia, and Japan, consistently ranking within the top five for both free downloads and grossing revenue.
Similar apps: BBC News, Reuters: Breaking News, AP News
App Store
App details
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v26.17.0, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
CNN: Live & Breaking News downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 500+ | 100M+ |
| Google Play | 5k+ | 50M+ Measured |
| Total | 5k+ Confidence | 100M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where CNN: Live & Breaking News'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
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend before Apple and Google take their fee.
| Store | Per day | Per month | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | |||
| Google Play | |||
| Total | Confidence | 100% |
Business model: Subscription-led
How CNN: Live & Breaking News makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | CNN Annual Subscription subscription | |
| 2 | CNN Monthly Subscription subscription | |
| 3 | All Access (Monthly) subscription | |
| 4 | All Access (Annual) subscription |
Hidden keywords
CNN: Live & Breaking News shows up in App Store search (US) for 7 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #3 Magazines & Newspapers Grossing | 16 of 30 countries | #4 | #6 |
| Google Play | #4 News & Magazines Grossing | 22 of 23 countries | #20 | #7 |
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 | 4.8 ★ | 1.7M |
| Google Play | 4.6 ★ | 587k 108k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.7 ★ weighted by ratings | 2.3M |
What users say about CNN: Live & Breaking News
From the 85 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report severe technical failures where paid subscriptions are not recognized, forcing frequent app reinstalls to regain access. There is widespread dissatisfaction with aggressive paywalls on breaking news and intrusive ads that persist even for premium subscribers.
Mostly negative (6% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and ads.
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “App Subscription Failures”
- Ads: “launches ad while scrolling”
- Crashes & bugs: “Never works always crashes”
- Features & content: “CNN is Paywalling too much content”
About CNN: Live & Breaking News
Download the CNN app to start making sense of the world today.
START STREAMING THE CNN EXPERIENCE TODAY.
Now watch unlimited streaming, including 24/7 global news, daily programs from trusted journalists, award-winning shows and films, and more.
FOLLOW ELECTIONS THAT MATTER.
Track races as they happen with the interactive Magic Wall. Get live state and local results, and easily compare incoming 2026 data to past elections.
FOLLOW LIVE UPDATES.
Set custom alerts and notifications so you can follow developing stories. Our "live update" articles evolve as the news comes in, giving you accurate updates as they happen.
WATCH THE STORY UNFOLD.
See it for yourself with CNN’s live video or be in the know quickly with CNN Shorts.
STAY SHARP WITH EXPERT INSIGHTS.
Delivering in-depth analysis and context that matters from award-winning journalists, so you're prepared for what's next.
DIVE DEEPER WITH LIVE REPORTING.
Enjoy a 5-minute preview of CNN live. Unlock unlimited viewing, including CNN's original series and documentary collection, CNN, CNN International, and HLN by logging into your TV provider. Stay caught up with video clips, no login necessary.
TAKE A BREAK.
From travel and style news to the latest in entertainment, discover feel-good stories and get a daily dose of positivity.
LISTEN TO STAY CONNECTED.
Listen to top headlines anywhere you go with live audio from CNN, CNN en Español, CNN International and HLN. Hear the week's biggest and most talked-about stories with the "1 Thing" podcast.
READ STORIES PICKED FOR YOU.
Discover personalized stories based on your interests, so you can quickly catch up on the news that matters most to you.
DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION
All Access plan - The premium CNN experience: streaming, exclusive videos, articles, and more.
• 24/7 global news
• Live coverage
• Exclusive videos
• Original series
• Award-winning films
• Unlimited articles
Basic plan - The basic CNN experience
• Unlimited articles
Your subscription will automatically renew at the then-current price of your plan unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the renewal. Your App Store account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of your current subscription period. You can manage your subscription by visiting the App Store or under Settings on your Apple device.
By downloading the CNN app, you agree to:
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CNN: Live & Breaking News App Store
CNN: Live & Breaking News gets 5k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
CNN: Live & Breaking News is #4 in Magazines & Newspapers Free in United States and charting in 16 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026
Magazines & Newspapers FreeCNN: Live & Breaking News at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-07. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free, ad-supported news application from CNN Interactive Group providing live video, breaking news alerts, and personalized articles to a global audience seeking real-time information. The app maintains strong visibility in the Magazines & Newspapers category across major markets like the US, Canada, Australia, and Japan, consistently ranking within the top five for both free downloads and grossing revenue.
Similar apps: BBC News, Reuters: Breaking News, AP News
CNN: Live & Breaking News on the App Store
App details
CNN: Live & Breaking News 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 CNN: Live & Breaking News'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
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in CNN: Live & Breaking News before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Subscription-led
How CNN: Live & Breaking News makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | CNN Annual Subscription subscription | |
| 2 | CNN Monthly Subscription subscription | |
| 3 | All Access (Monthly) subscription | |
| 4 | All Access (Annual) subscription |
Hidden keywords
CNN: Live & Breaking News shows up in App Store search (US) for 7 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
China
South Korea
Germany
Russia
Brazil
Italy
FranceApps near CNN: Live & Breaking News on the chart
Magazines & Newspapers Free, around #4.
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 CNN: Live & Breaking News
From the 85 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report severe technical failures where paid subscriptions are not recognized, forcing frequent app reinstalls to regain access. There is widespread dissatisfaction with aggressive paywalls on breaking news and intrusive ads that persist even for premium subscribers.
Mostly negative (6% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and ads.
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “App Subscription Failures”
- Ads: “launches ad while scrolling”
- Crashes & bugs: “Never works always crashes”
- Features & content: “CNN is Paywalling too much content”
About CNN: Live & Breaking News
Download the CNN app to start making sense of the world today.
START STREAMING THE CNN EXPERIENCE TODAY.
Now watch unlimited streaming, including 24/7 global news, daily programs from trusted journalists, award-winning shows and films, and more.
FOLLOW ELECTIONS THAT MATTER.
Track races as they happen with the interactive Magic Wall. Get live state and local results, and easily compare incoming 2026 data to past elections.
FOLLOW LIVE UPDATES.
Set custom alerts and notifications so you can follow developing stories. Our "live update" articles evolve as the news comes in, giving you accurate updates as they happen.
WATCH THE STORY UNFOLD.
See it for yourself with CNN’s live video or be in the know quickly with CNN Shorts.
STAY SHARP WITH EXPERT INSIGHTS.
Delivering in-depth analysis and context that matters from award-winning journalists, so you're prepared for what's next.
DIVE DEEPER WITH LIVE REPORTING.
Enjoy a 5-minute preview of CNN live. Unlock unlimited viewing, including CNN's original series and documentary collection, CNN, CNN International, and HLN by logging into your TV provider. Stay caught up with video clips, no login necessary.
TAKE A BREAK.
From travel and style news to the latest in entertainment, discover feel-good stories and get a daily dose of positivity.
LISTEN TO STAY CONNECTED.
Listen to top headlines anywhere you go with live audio from CNN, CNN en Español, CNN International and HLN. Hear the week's biggest and most talked-about stories with the "1 Thing" podcast.
READ STORIES PICKED FOR YOU.
Discover personalized stories based on your interests, so you can quickly catch up on the news that matters most to you.
DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION
All Access plan - The premium CNN experience: streaming, exclusive videos, articles, and more.
• 24/7 global news
• Live coverage
• Exclusive videos
• Original series
• Award-winning films
• Unlimited articles
Basic plan - The basic CNN experience
• Unlimited articles
Your subscription will automatically renew at the then-current price of your plan unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the renewal. Your App Store account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of your current subscription period. You can manage your subscription by visiting the App Store or under Settings on your Apple device.
By downloading the CNN app, you agree to:
CNN Terms of Service:
https://www.cnn.com/2014/01/17/cnn-info/interactive-legal/index.html
CNN Privacy Policy:
https://www.cnn.com/privacy
Latest updates
Store changes
What CNN: Live & Breaking News changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
More from CNN Interactive Group, Inc.
CNN: Live & Breaking News Android
CNN: Live & Breaking News gets 5k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
CNN: Live & Breaking News is #7 in News & Magazines Grossing on Google Play in United States and charting in 22 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
News & Magazines GrossingCNN: Live & Breaking News at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-05. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free news application from CNN providing live streaming, breaking news alerts, and personalized content to general consumers seeking fact-based reporting. The app holds strong positions in the News & Magazines charts across multiple international markets, notably ranking #4 in grossing revenue in Canada and within the top 10 for grossing revenue in the US, Indonesia, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam, UAE, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, and Mexico.
Similar apps: BBC News, Reuters, AP News
CNN: Live & Breaking News on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v26.17.0, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
CNN: Live & Breaking News 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 CNN: Live & Breaking News'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
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in CNN: Live & Breaking News before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Subscription-led
How CNN: Live & Breaking News makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | CNN Annual Subscription subscription | |
| 2 | CNN Monthly Subscription subscription | |
| 3 | All Access (Monthly) subscription | |
| 4 | All Access (Annual) subscription |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
Mexico
Netherlands
Turkey
Thailand
Vietnam
Taiwan
Spain
SwedenApps near CNN: Live & Breaking News on the chart
News & Magazines Grossing, around #7.
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 CNN: Live & Breaking News
From the 200 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly criticize the introduction of a restrictive paywall and excessive ads that hinder reading. Many long-time users report uninstalling the app in favor of free competitors or traditional news sources.
Mostly negative (35% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being easy to use, and regular updates. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and ads. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
What people like
- Ease of use: “excellent easy to install too”
- Updates: “Clear reporting, fast updates, and easy to follow”
- Useful: “Highly recommended for anyone who wants to stay informed!”
- Speed & performance: “Clear reporting, fast updates, and easy to follow”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “Less Sections and paywall”
- Ads: “The app inadvertently opens ads”
- Features & content: “Wish there was a 0 star option”
- Updates: “UPDATE: 3.5 months later, still broken”
About CNN: Live & Breaking News
Download the CNN app to start making sense of the world today.
START STREAMING THE CNN EXPERIENCE TODAY.
Now watch unlimited streaming, including 24/7 global news, daily programs from trusted journalists, award-winning shows and films, and more.
FOLLOW ELECTIONS THAT MATTER.
Track races as they happen with the interactive Magic Wall. Get live state and local results, and easily compare incoming 2026 data to past elections.
FOLLOW LIVE UPDATES.
Set custom alerts and notifications so you can follow developing stories. Our "live update" articles evolve as the news comes in, giving you accurate updates as they happen.
WATCH THE STORY UNFOLD.
See it for yourself with CNN’s live video or be in the know quickly with CNN Shorts.
STAY SHARP WITH EXPERT INSIGHTS.
Delivering in-depth analysis and context that matters from award-winning journalists, so you're prepared for what's next.
DIVE DEEPER WITH LIVE REPORTING.
Enjoy a 5-minute preview of CNN live. Unlock unlimited viewing, including CNN's original series and documentary collection, CNN, CNN International, and HLN by logging into your TV provider. Stay caught up with video clips, no login necessary.
TAKE A BREAK.
From travel and style news to the latest in entertainment, discover feel-good stories and get a daily dose of positivity.
LISTEN TO STAY CONNECTED.
Listen to top headlines anywhere you go with live audio from CNN, CNN en Español, CNN International and HLN. Hear the week's biggest and most talked-about stories with the "1 Thing" podcast.
READ STORIES PICKED FOR YOU.
Discover personalized stories based on your interests, so you can quickly catch up on the news that matters most to you.
DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION (Available in the United States)
All Access plan - The premium CNN experience: streaming, exclusive videos, articles, and more.
• 24/7 global news
• Live coverage
• Exclusive videos
• Original series
• Award-winning films
• Unlimited articles
Basic plan - The basic CNN experience
• Unlimited articles
Your subscription will automatically renew at the then-current price of your plan unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the renewal. Your App Store account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of your current subscription period. You can manage your subscription by visiting the Google Play Store or under Settings on your Android device.
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