Mobile App Reviews Nov 6, 2026 5 min read
✍️ By AppStory Editorial Team

SmartNews: Local Breaking News

✍️ EDITORIAL REVIEW πŸ“‚ Mobile App Review πŸ€– Android 🍏 iOS
9.85
Design
9.45
Usability
9.20
Creativity
9.50
Average
1 USER VOTED
App Page Views: 10 Fan Votes: 1 ⭐ Rating: 4.8/5
Written By Appstory Editorial Team β€’ Developer: SmartNews, Inc. β€’ Published: Nov 6, 2026
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🌟 Executive Summary of SmartNews: Local Breaking News

We combine the best of quality journalism with expert curation to help you stay informedβ€”and feel good while doing it. With quality articles from trustworthy publishers, you can easily curate your feed based on the topics that interest you most. Discover top news from premium publishers in one app: Bloomberg,…

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We combine the best of quality journalism with expert curation to help you stay informedβ€”and feel good while doing it. With quality articles from trustworthy publishers, you can easily curate your feed based on the topics that interest you most. Discover top news from premium publishers in one app: Bloomberg, The Atlantic, USA Today, TIME, The Huffington Post, Bleacher Report, Quartz, The Verge, LAT, VOX, AP, Reuters, Buzzfeed, Fast Company.SmartNews rewards you for staying up to date and informed. Earn points every day by reading articles and exchange them for gift cards from your favorite brands or donations to charities you support. Rewards-Earn points for reading articles and completing daily reading missions. -Redeem those points for gift cards from your favorite retail brands or for donations to charities you care about. Local -Get informative stories from premium publishers based on your location. -See the latest local news on government, traffic, weather, politics, school boards, and more.-Read news about local cultural events, hidden gems, restaurants, family-friendly activities, and your summer farmer’s market.Travel-Discover the best spots wherever you go with location-based news and updates.-Learn about top travel tips from your favorite publishers.-Plan your next vacation with trending news on the best destinations, travel hacks, and flight deals before you depart. Politics- Get prepared for the elections, polls, and debates with stories across the political spectrum from Democrat to Republican.- Understand candidates, ballot measures, debates, results, and city council elections near you.-Find voter information, campaign finance stories, verified election reports, and expert election analysis you can trust.Quality -We partner with thousands of trusted publishers for premium, balanced news.-Our award-winning journalists validate content to ensure it meets our high-quality standards.Entertainment -Discover top movies or TV shows with your favorite actors. -Follow entertainment topics so you never miss a story.Sports-Get daily articles highlighting the latest games, teams, players, and sporting events.-Set notifications for your favorite teams.-See breaking news about football, basketball, golf, tennis, soccer, and more.Health-Discover the healthcare news that impacts you all in one free app. -See what experts say about wellness, aging, and mental health from top publishers.-Follow stories about pain relief updates, exercise trends, and home remedies. ***SMARTNEWS IN THE PRESSβ€œBrowse headlines quickly, customize your channels, and read the news offline. SmartNews is an excellent free alternative to other popular news apps.”- CNET***AWARDSWinner of the 2025 May Award Contest - Best Mobile AppBest Mobile App AwardsBest Local News App, 2024 (US)BestappBest News Aggregator, 2023 (US)LifewireBest News App, 2023 (US)AndroidCentral***REVIEWSβ€œBetter than Feedly or Flipboard. Love it!” Joe C.β€œMuch better than the new version of Apple News.” - Donald B.β€œBeen using Google News, but this is better. Much easier to share.” Nikki H.***Terms of ServiceThe SmartNews Terms of Service are linked below. Please read and confirm these terms before using our services.https://www.smartnews.com/terms/Rewards DisclaimerYou must be a legal resident of the 50 United States or the District of ColumbiaThe Program may be offered only in certain geographic regions in the United States and may not be available in all jurisdictions. SmartNews may limit, restrict, suspend, or discontinue Program availability, in whole or in part, at any time and in its sole discretion.The merchants represented are not sponsors of the rewards or otherwise affiliated with SmartNews. The logos and other identifying marks attached are trademarks of and owned by each represented company and/or its affiliates. Please visit each company's website for additional terms and conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SmartNews: Local Breaking News

❓ What is SmartNews: Local Breaking News and who is the developer? +
SmartNews: Local Breaking News is a verified Mobile App Review solution created and maintained by SmartNews, Inc.. It is optimized for mobile performance and user usability.
❓ Is SmartNews: Local Breaking News free to download, or does it require in-app purchases? +
SmartNews: Local Breaking News is available under a Freemium model. The initial installation is accessible via Apple App Store (iOS), Google Play Store (Android), with optional in-app upgrades and feature packs available for advanced users.
❓ What platforms and devices support SmartNews: Local Breaking News? +
SmartNews: Local Breaking News is officially distributed on Apple App Store (iOS), Google Play Store (Android). Direct download and verification links are available on AppStory.
❓ What is the user rating and community score for SmartNews: Local Breaking News? +
SmartNews: Local Breaking News holds an aggregate rating of β˜… 4.8. Users on AppStory can cast community upvotes and participate in award judging.
❓ Has SmartNews: Local Breaking News been nominated for AppStory awards or contests? +
SmartNews: Local Breaking News is participating in AppStory Awards and Contests, where it is evaluated across design, usability, creativity, and overall innovation.
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Community Rating 4.8/5
1 total contest vote

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