Best Indie News Apps in 2026 — 10 Hidden Gems You Need to Try

Stay informed without the noise. Indie news apps cut through the clutter with clean reading experiences, smart curation, and respect for your attention. These apps are built by developers who believe news consumption should be informative, not overwhelming.

Newsify: RSS Reader

by: Ben Alexander

4.6 ★★★★★ (1K ratings)

Rated 4.6★ by 1K users, this indie gem stands out in the News category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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USA TODAY: US & Breaking News

by: USA TODAY

4.6 ★★★★★ (536 ratings)

Rated 4.6★ by 536 users, this indie gem stands out in the News category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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Breaking News

by: Vijay Anand

4.6 ★★★★★ (158 ratings)

Rated 4.6★ by 158 users, this indie gem stands out in the News category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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Reeder Classic

by: Silvio Rizzi

4.2 ★★★★☆ (80 ratings)

Rated 4.2★ by 80 users, this indie gem stands out in the News category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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Fiery Feeds: ニュース閲覧

by: Lukas Burgstaller

4.4 ★★★★☆ (54 ratings)

Rated 4.4★ by 54 users, this indie gem stands out in the News category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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News Explorer

by: Ron Elemans

4.8 ★★★★★ (51 ratings)

Rated 4.8★ by 51 users, this indie gem stands out in the News category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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海津市防災行政情報

by: Kaizu City

4.4 ★★★★☆ (13 ratings)

Rated 4.4★ by 13 users, this indie gem stands out in the News category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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HACK for Hacker News YC Reader

by: Pranoy Chowdhury

4.6 ★★★★★ (12 ratings)

Rated 4.6★ by 12 users, this indie gem stands out in the News category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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