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Particle Media Inc. · News · United States store
#83 GROSSING · NEWS
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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$237K
Likely $79K to $711.1K
▲ 7.1% in 11 days
New ratings
Tracking
Daily counts start building from today
Rating
4.8 of 5
1.4M ratings in this store
Countries it ranks in
1
was 1 on Oct 15, 2026

Revenue

Estimated from the grossing charts of Oct 21, 2026 in the 53 countries we track, and ratings growth on the App Store.

EST. REVENUE / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$2.8M
Both stores combined. Small app estimate, so no split per store
EST. LIFETIME DOWNLOADS
48.8M to 139.3M
Estimated from ratings count
WHERE IT EARNS · EST. / MONTH
  • United States #65 News (iOS), #37 News & Magazines (Play)$237K · 100%
HOW SURE ARE WE
Small app: combines its grossing ranks with ratings growth (11290 new ratings a month on average since launch). Tested on 418 apps with verified revenue: typically off by about 2.6 times, so the range is wide. Countries we don't track (and Google Play in China, which doesn't exist) aren't included, and neither are ads or web payments. Gross revenue before store fees.
RATINGS
1.4M
AVG RATING
4.78
PRICE
Free
AGE
10.3y
LAST UPDATE
1d ago
VERSION
26.43.0
SIZE
204 MB
AGE RATING
17+

Last 29 days

From our daily snapshots of every grossing chart.

DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
19 / 29
COUNTRIES NOW
1 (was 0)
EST. REVENUE A MONTH, DAILY · BOTH STORES EST
Show daily values
Sep 24, 2026$180.5K a month
Sep 25, 2026$180.5K a month
Sep 26, 2026$178.7K a month
Sep 27, 2026$178.7K a month
Sep 28, 2026$233.9K a month
Sep 29, 2026$265.6K a month
Sep 30, 2026$265.6K a month
Oct 1, 2026$270K a month
Oct 2, 2026$263.7K a month
Oct 3, 2026$263.7K a month
Oct 4, 2026$252.8K a month
Oct 5, 2026$252.8K a month
Oct 6, 2026$252.8K a month
Oct 7, 2026$251.5K a month
Oct 8, 2026$251.4K a month
Oct 9, 2026$245.8K a month
Oct 10, 2026$244.5K a month
Oct 11, 2026$244K a month
Oct 12, 2026$244K a month
Oct 13, 2026$158.3K a month
Oct 14, 2026$327.2K a month
Oct 15, 2026$194.9K a month
Oct 16, 2026$196.1K a month
Oct 17, 2026$145.5K a month
Oct 18, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 19, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 20, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 21, 2026$261.8K a month
Oct 22, 2026not in a grossing chart
The same estimate as the headline, saved every day. Best rank Sep 24, 2026: not ranked. Now: #77 News · US.

Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
4 purchases listed
  • Advanced Premium Experience Yearly$71.99
  • Advanced Premium Experience$5.99
  • 非续期订阅$0.99
  • TestName$0.99
Top in-app purchases as listed on the App Store, in local prices.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
25 reviews / week
  • Trendsteady
  • Recent reviews average3.0 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share49%
From the latest 500 written reviews, covering 141 days. The store only returns this many, so this is the most recent slice.
RELEASE CADENCE
18 updates in 90 days
  • Typical gap between releases4 days
From the last 25 versions listed on the App Store.
RATING BREAKDOWN
1.4M ratings
5★88%
4★7%
3★2%
2★1%
1★2%

What users want

From the latest 500 reviews on the United States App Store, Jun 3, 2026 to Oct 21, 2026: 49% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Too many ads28%

67 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ It wants to take you through several different lines instead of just giving you a headline and letting you read it it wants you to check advertisements go through a lot of trash.
★★★★★ STOP USING AI SLOP IN YOUR ADS!
★★★★★ ai ads and always do the wrong thing when someone wants to go in home👎👎👎👎👎
Wrong or poor results9%

23 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ After using NewsBreak for a long time, I've found that a large portion of the articles are inaccurate, sensationalized, or written by questionable sources.
★★★★★ ai ads and always do the wrong thing when someone wants to go in home👎👎👎👎👎
★★★★★ Spam Emails Fwke Crime Fake News Everything The Opposite Of Correct, Don't Download Unless You Like Fake News Thats There Specialty
Price and subscription6%

14 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ If you enjoy Spam and Scam Ads that try to sell you wonder goods and treatment, then NewsBreak is the best app for you.
★★★★★ ADVERTISEMENTS HAVE GOTTEN OUT OF CONTROL
★★★★★ This app supports and gives space to ads that are bogus
Lost data, sync, backup5%

13 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I deleted my app because it appears you prefer to post hate-related postings !
★★★★★ I have deleted this app and re-installed it multiple times because of its political bias targeting Pres.
★★★★★ Deleted the app finally after years of using it.
Crashes and freezes2%

4 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ But this recent change with the black screen of death upon opening the app that hi jacks my iPad until temu eventually opens is unacceptable and a waste of my precious time.
★★★★★ Way to liberal in stories and to many repeat advertising along with freezing up.
★★★★★ Crashes more often than you would like
Login and account problems2%

4 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ If I have to verify every story somewhere else just to know what's real, then the app has no purpose.
★★★★★ As soon as I downloaded this app, I had a fake ad pop-up to tell me that there was a usage on my Apple account.
★★★★★ Deleting my NewsBreak account if this continues.
Bugs, things not working1%

3 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ It doesn't work 90% of the time.
★★★★★ Too often, the links to the rest of the article are broken so just when I want to learn more I get blocked.
★★★★★ Recently the GIFs stopped working, what's the fun in that.
Worse after an update1%

3 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ But lately, I did an update and now when I get a notification and click on it to open it, the app comes up with just a blank screen and it stays that way.
★★★★★ I just updated now my saved won't return to the app.
★★★★★ This used to be a good app. However, it no longer alerts you about ongoing discussions unless you are following the other user & vice versa. Part of the reason I enjoyed this app was the civil discourse it prompted.…
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • Me and my family, friends are so much fan of you Once again wish you the best!!!! 5★, Sep 15, 2026
  • Newsbreak, why do we need a weather place if we already have the Weather app? 3★, Aug 13, 2026
  • Your adds on YT are buns you need AI lol 1★, Aug 5, 2026
  • We need more moderators for the angry people and trolls who can't resist swearing and yelling and generally being a pain in the backside. 5★, Jul 20, 2026
  • We need a way to edit our posts. 5★, Jul 20, 2026
  • okay so first they should add more zoom in on the maps because I tried looking at a sex offender that was extremely close to me yet I couldn't click on it 3★, Jul 12, 2026
  • I wish I could give it negative stats because I would. 1★, Jun 28, 2026
  • I wish this App was more positive but it's mostly all negativity and I get like eight notifications a day that people have died and you know it's it's just not something that I wanna hear about all day long as people… 1★, Jun 18, 2026
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS
ai slop17news stories5ai ads7turn off4click bait4notifications day4pop up ads3full of ads3ai trash3left wing3news article3video ads3
WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Useful, it helps6%

15 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ good App😇😇😇😍😍😍😍☺️☺️☺️☺️
★★★★★ I've been getting alerts all the time it saved me once thanks to news break I'm alive🍥🔥💫🫠🩰💃🏼💫🗣️
★★★★★ I appreciate the accuracy and useful information.
Fun, addictive6%

13 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ It is good and all I really enjoy this app.
★★★★★ I thoroughly enjoy this app.
★★★★★ Enjoy the various articles y'all write about very entertaining
Fast3%

7 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Getting up to date news daily on all news is great and not time consuming like regular news fast and to the point
★★★★★ NewsBreak provides excellent and convenient news updates
★★★★★ I receive my news from several sources. I often find that I will receive breaking news from here before any other source
Accurate, great results2%

5 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ I personally like News Break and believe you give true and accurate reporting.
★★★★★ Need to make it have ur videos at least load
★★★★★ High quality application for news, local crime reports and important weather events.
Easy to use2%

4 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ 5 star luxurious app very easy to use.
★★★★★ I enjoy catch up when I need to
★★★★★ It keeps me updated with both local and national news, and the app is easy to navigate.

Found by matching words and phrases in the reviews, not read by a person. A review can count toward more than one theme.

What users say

Latest reviews, United States App Store.

★★★★★Oct 21, 2026
Local news & weather reports

Love all the frequent & current news updates. Enjoy the app! Thank you !

★★★★★Oct 20, 2026
Not Worth Keeping — Inaccurate Content

Too much misleading and unreliable content. After using NewsBreak for a long time, I’ve found that a large portion of the articles are inaccurate, sensationalized, or written by questionable sources. I’ve seen multiple fake celebrity death stories, misleading headlines, and articles where the “breaking news” doesn’t even match the content. A news app should be trustworthy by default. If I have to verify every story somewhere else just to know what’s real, then the app has no purpose. I’m deleting NewsBreak and switching to reputable news sources that actually provide reliable information.

★★★★★Oct 20, 2026
To Much Hate Posted By Trump

Your news allows too much hate to be posted by Trump. Even after clicking on showing less of this. I deleted my app because it appears you prefer to post hate-related postings ! SHAME ON YOU!

★★★★★Oct 19, 2026
Too pushy

The simple truth is every time you want to see something on newsbreak. It wants to take you through several different lines instead of just giving you a headline and letting you read it it wants you to check advertisements go through a lot of trash. I do not recommend this.

★★★★★Oct 18, 2026
Mireya

Bro I hate it fakeee😡😡😡🤬🤬🤬

★★★★★Oct 18, 2026
Safety

This was my favorite thing about safety So cool

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Store screenshots

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App Store ads

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Growth research

Where this app is buying and earning its users. Each link opens pre filtered.

Meta Ad Library ↗Active Facebook and Instagram adsTikTok Creative Center ↗Top performing TikTok adsTikTok creators ↗Organic videos mentioning the appInstagram ↗Reels and posts under its hashtagYouTube ↗Reviews, tutorials and ShortsDeveloper site ↗Landing page and pricing

ASO keywords

Most repeated terms in the listing. Highlighted ones also appear in the title.

news44local25local news22newsbreak10small news8events7news events6small6stories5national5news business5business news5breaking news5stay4coverage4daily news3sent straight3straight phone3news makes3makes big3big difference3events live3newsbreak local3today stay3

What's new in 26.43.0

Bug fixing and performance improvements.

Released Jul 15, 2016. Current version shipped Oct 21, 2026.

Store description

Get daily news and events sent straight to your phone, because small news makes a big difference to communities! Keep up to date with current events, live local news, business news and more! Small news makes a big difference! NewsBreak is your #1 local news app for current events, free live news, business news, and more. Download today to stay up to date on all things local! Local news is different. NewsBreak believes that local news helps bring neighborhoods together around the unique stories they share in common. And only local, small news has the unique ability to meaningfully inform the decisions we make throughout the day. What’s the weather like in my area? What about traffic? What important events are happening nearby? Join NewsBreak’s growing local news community and see why over 45M people across the U.S. have helped make us the nation’s #1 local news app! And remember - we don’t just do local! Local breaking news, sports news, trending national & international news – NewsBreak’s got it all. Get everything from sports updates to national news headlines sent straight to your phone while coming together with your neighborhood to share in interesting conversations related to local news in your area. Join the 45M+ locals across the U.S. that trust NewsBreak as their #1 local news app! NewsBreak Features: Local News Highlights • Get a curated daily briefing on local news, traffic, events, local weather, and more. • Live stream news on local channels: follow local news, events, and activities. • Get local weather reports and traffic updates at a glance. Breaking News, National and Local • Both small news and breaking news, stay up to date with our current news coverage • Daily news highlights delivered straight to your device • Browse national news headlines and read comprehensive, in-depth stories. • Use the discovery engine to discover stories from over 10,000 trusted sources. Personalized News Feed • Get the stories that matter to you with a highly personalized feed, relevant to your likes and dislikes. • Get coverage on the news that matters most to you, including sports news, business news, tech news, and more • Keep up with the latest coverage of important news and events, nationally and locally.! • Our news aggregator collects and delivers the news that matters to you. • Get news alerts customized to your tastes. Your Community News • Find local eats, small news updates, deals, shop openings, and more ahead of time. • Read personal and vivid stories from our local news writers and content creators. • Treat us as your personal newsstand, magazine collector, restaurant reviewer, and more. Create Civic Value - Support the Cause • Use NewsBreak to revive the local news ecosystem and support small publishers. • Increase local story volume and geographic coverage to stimulate local storytelling and community power. Follow or Block the Trend - It’s Up to You • It’s totally cool to stay on top of some topics, or totally hate them! • NewsBreak allows you to follow what is trending, or completely block some topics you don’t appreciate. • You can laugh, share, think, cry, upvote, downvote, comment, reply... • NewsBreak is a free ground that welcomes you to express emotions & opinions. Download NewsBreak today to stay informed on local news, national headlines, and world news! Better informed, better life. Term of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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