# The Independent: Breaking News

> World, US, Politics & Sport

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1436169192](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1436169192)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1436169192`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Independent Digital News & Media Limited
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (591 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0.19
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-15
- **First published:** 2018-09-26
- **Size:** 52 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-independent-breaking-news/id1436169192)
- **Website:** [https://app.independent.co.uk/](https://app.independent.co.uk/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html](http://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #68,471 — Overall

## Review summary

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.

### 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- Content quality/bias concerns: some stories appear outdated or biased, with perceived sensationalism.

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