NBC News: Breaking & US News

Name: NBC News: Breaking & US News
Rating: 4.7 (150690 reviews)
Author: NBC News Digital, LLC

By: NBC News Digital, LLC App

Breaking News, Live News Video

Overview

Version:

14.1.0

Last updated: 2026-08-17

Features & Capabilities

Stay informed with NBC News' trusted journalism. This extension delivers breaking news, live video, real-time updates, and in-depth reporting across U.S. and world headlines, politics, business, technology, and more.

From live NBC News NOW streams to election results coverage of the 2026 midterms, ad-free reading with a subscription, podcasts, and exclusive video briefings from NBC News correspondents, this app keeps you connected wherever you are.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

NBC News Digital, LLC

Rating:

4.70

(150,690) 6 new ratings

Version:

14.1.0 Last updated: 2026-08-17

Version code:

889731438

Creation date:

2009-06-28

Compatible devices:

Size:

98.34MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-28

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 2,624 ▼ 6

Other rankings

#12 in news keyword 29 #72 in article keyword 19 ▼ 3

Other platforms

NBC News: Breaking News & Live (v14.0.0)

9,718,470 4.41

(108,925)

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Developed by:

NBC News Digital, LLC

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nbc-news-breaking-us-news/id319740707

Website:

https://nbcnews.com/

User Reviews

Most reviews criticize NBC News for moving to a paywall that locks many articles, generating subscription fatigue. Ads disrupt reading, and access to live programming/schedules has degraded the experience. Users report UX glitches (scrolling jumps, music stopping) and question trust due to perceived bias. A minority praise include fast performance, a clean layout, and an ad-free option for streams. Overall, the paywall and UX problems overshadow positive layout and brand familiarity.

Pros

Fast performance with a quick, well-organized layout.
Ad-free live streams and better experience when opting for the no-ads subscription.
Trusted NBC News brand and familiar interface that users recognize.

Cons

Paywalls and subscription fatigue: most content is behind a paywall, with users feeling they must pay for what used to be free.
Intrusive and sometimes misleading ads: ad clutter disrupts reading and even slows navigation.
Loss of access to live programming and lack of clear live schedules without subscribing.
UX and reliability issues: frequent updates degrade experience, articles jumping back to the top, and features like music playback stopping on open.
Perceived bias or erosion of trust: some reviews express concern about propaganda and reliability.