Haystack News: Local TV News

Name: Haystack News: Local TV News
Rating: 4.1647563 (27028 reviews)
Author: Haystack News

By: Haystack News

400+ News Channels. Local, Live & World Coverage. All the News in Just One Click

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Features & Capabilities

Haystack News is your ultimate news streaming extension, trusted by over 30 million viewers. It offers access to more than 400 live news channels covering local, national, and global events, bringing the latest headlines directly to you. Customize your newscast by selecting your preferred categories, sources, and topics, including local weather updates tailored to your neighborhood.

Stay informed with breaking news alerts, and explore on-demand channels focused on international and entertainment news from reputable partners like ABC News Live, Bloomberg, CBS News, Reuters, and many others. With Haystack News, enjoy the convenience of a diverse range of trusted news providers brought together in a single, easy-to-use platform.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App News & Magazines Entertainment

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Version:

5.10 Last updated: 2026-06-11

Version code:

3485

Creation date:

2014-02-28

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK Low risk

Size:

56.72MB

Email:

fe*****@haystack.tv

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-15

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 18,571 ▲ 233

Other rankings

#24 in News and magazines (Free) ▲ 4#43 in News and magazines (Gross) ▼ 2#20 in news keyword 37 ▲

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Developed by:

Haystack News

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.haystack.android

Email:

fe*****@haystack.tv

Website:

http://www.haystack.tv

User Reviews

Users consistently praise Haystack News for aggregating many sources in one place, offering local-area coverage, and delivering an easy, fast mobile experience with a good mix of channels and daily summaries. However the app suffers from recurring UI/UX issues after updates, causing navigation problems and making the app feel unusable. Reliability across devices is a problem for some, with reports of crashes or performance dips after new releases. Intrusive ads and perceived bias or censorship—frustration at limited source control—are also common complaints. The app is valued when it works, but updates often erode its appeal.

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