The Independent: Breaking News

Name: The Independent: Breaking News
Rating: 4.6 (574 reviews)
Author: Independent Digital News & Media Limited

By: Independent Digital News & Media Limited App

World, US, Politics & Sport

Overview

Version:

4.0.18

Last updated: 2025-08-07

Ranking

#75,183 ▲ 480

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Stay informed with The Independent Breaking News app. Access breaking news and award-winning reporting in one place—ad-free and ready wherever you are. From up-to-the-minute headlines to the daily digital newspaper, enjoy uninterrupted access to Independent journalism.

Key features include a daily briefing with the top stories, Independent TV with video clips, audio articles and playlists for offline listening, the daily digital newspaper, brain-training puzzles, and exclusive events and e-books. The app is free to download with a limited number of free articles; unlocking all features requires an active subscription.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App News & Magazines

By:

Independent Digital News & Media Limited

Rating:

4.60

(574)

Version:

4.0.18 Last updated: 2025-08-07

Version code:

876304314

Creation date:

2018-09-26

Compatible devices:

Size:

57.93MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-15

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 75,183 ▲ 480

Other platforms

The Independent: Breaking News (v)

738,977 4.32

(10,007)

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Developed by:

Independent Digital News & Media Limited

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-independent-breaking-news/id1436169192

Website:

https://app.independent.co.uk/

User Reviews

Most reviews focus on access barriers and content issues: users report mandatory sign-in with unclear privacy controls and possible phishing concerns, login looping, a US-centric feed with little ability to view UK news, and questionable content quality or bias in coverage.

Pros

Cons

Mandatory sign-in and data sharing with unclear opt-out options; concerns about privacy and phishing.
Login loops or cycling login screen preventing access.
US-centric default content with UK news unavailable and no easy way to switch views.
Content quality/bias concerns: some stories appear outdated or biased, with perceived sensationalism.