CNN: Live & Breaking News: iPhone vs Android
CNN: Live & Breaking News gets 5k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
CNN: Live & Breaking News by CNN Interactive Group, Inc. is on both the App Store and Google Play. Here are both versions together: downloads, users, revenue, ratings and chart positions, store by store with totals.
Magazines & Newspapers GrossingCNN: Live & Breaking News at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-24. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free news application from CNN providing live video, breaking news alerts, and personalized articles to general consumers seeking real-time global reporting. The app maintains strong visibility in major markets like the US, Canada, and Japan, ranking within the top 10 for both free downloads and grossing revenue in its category.
Similar apps: BBC News, Reuters: Breaking News, AP News
App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
CNN: Live & Breaking News’s App Store privacy label declares 4 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 8 linked to your identity and 0 collected anonymously.
Google Play
App details
CNN: Live & Breaking News downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | 500+ | 100M+ |
| Google Play | 1k+ | 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: Ad-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 Monthly Subscription subscription | |
| 2 | CNN Annual 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.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.8 ★ | 1.7M |
| Google Play | 4.3 ★ | 587k 108k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.6 ★ weighted by ratings | 2.3M |
What users say about CNN: Live & Breaking News
From the 70 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users are overwhelmingly frustrated by aggressive paywalls that block access to breaking news and basic articles, even for paid subscribers. Significant technical issues, including frequent logouts, subscription recognition failures, and intrusive ads in premium tiers, have led many to delete the app.
Mostly negative (7% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and ads. Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “App Subscription Failures”
- Ads: “launches ad while scrolling”
- Features & content: “CNN is Paywalling too much content”
- Crashes & bugs: “Never works always crashes”
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
CNN: Live & Breaking News iPhone
CNN: Live & Breaking News gets 5k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
CNN: Live & Breaking News is #8 in Magazines & Newspapers Grossing in United States and charting in 16 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026
Magazines & Newspapers GrossingCNN: Live & Breaking News at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-24. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free news application from CNN providing live video, breaking news alerts, and personalized articles to general consumers seeking real-time global reporting. The app maintains strong visibility in major markets like the US, Canada, and Japan, ranking within the top 10 for both free downloads and grossing revenue in its category.
Similar apps: BBC News, Reuters: Breaking News, AP News
CNN: Live & Breaking News on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
CNN: Live & Breaking News’s App Store privacy label declares 4 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 8 linked to your identity and 0 collected anonymously.
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: Ad-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 Monthly Subscription subscription | |
| 2 | CNN Annual 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.
Apps near CNN: Live & Breaking News on the chart
Magazines & Newspapers Grossing, around #8.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
What users say about CNN: Live & Breaking News
From the 70 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users are overwhelmingly frustrated by aggressive paywalls that block access to breaking news and basic articles, even for paid subscribers. Significant technical issues, including frequent logouts, subscription recognition failures, and intrusive ads in premium tiers, have led many to delete the app.
Mostly negative (7% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and ads. Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “App Subscription Failures”
- Ads: “launches ad while scrolling”
- Features & content: “CNN is Paywalling too much content”
- Crashes & bugs: “Never works always crashes”
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
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What CNN: Live & Breaking News changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
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CNN: Live & Breaking News Android
CNN: Live & Breaking News gets 5k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
CNN: Live & Breaking News is #14 in News & Magazines Free on Google Play in United States and charting in 20 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
News & Magazines FreeCNN: Live & Breaking News on Google Play
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: Ad-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 Monthly Subscription subscription | |
| 2 | CNN Annual 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
Taiwan
Turkey
Netherlands
Thailand
Spain
VietnamApps near CNN: Live & Breaking News on the chart
News & Magazines Free, around #14.
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FOX News - Daily Breaking News#15
Weather & News : Radar, Alerts#16
Local News: Headlines & Alerts#17
Google News - Daily Headlines#18
Breaking News - Live Headlines#19
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
What users say about CNN: Live & Breaking News
From the 152 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Mixed (42% 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: “I will not pay for old News”
- Ads: “slow maybe due to popups and ads appearing on every page”
- Updates: “UPDATE: 3.5 months later, still broken”
- Features & content: “Wish there was a 0 star option”
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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