What is the best alternative to Espresso: World news in a shot on iPhone?

Google News, S tier, #1 in news briefing.

Is there a free alternative to Espresso: World news in a shot?

Yes: Google News (S tier, #1) is free, with no in-app purchases.

Yes. 4 apps rank above it in news briefing: Google News (#1), Particle: Personalized News (#2), The Week US: Daily Analysis (#3) and more.

Espresso: World news in a shot is B tier, #5 of 7 in news briefing. Here is everything that competes with it on iPhone, in tier order.

1
Google NewsShigher tier
Free · ★ 4.6 · 226,171 ratings · score 96
Personalized news aggregator that organizes top headlines, local news and multi-outlet coverage of stories.
2
Particle: Personalized NewsAhigher tier
Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 1,241 ratings · score 89
Personalized news app combining multi-source stories, bullet summaries, podcast clips, and audio playback of your feed.
3
The Week US: Daily AnalysisAhigher tier
Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 6,666 ratings · score 84
Curates news and analysis from US and international sources into a concise read in magazine or article format.
4
InshortsAhigher tier
Free · ★ 4.5 · 3,051 ratings · score 84
News app that summarizes national and international stories in 60 words or less, with an option to read the full.
6
Finimize: Investing InsightsC
Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 8,042 ratings · score 70
Finimize provides finance and market insights in audio and text.
7
RocaNews: Unbiased & fun newsC
Free download · ★ 4.9 · 5,575 ratings · score 69
Free daily news app with one set of stories per day, plus history content and quiz-style games.

What is the best alternative to Espresso: World news in a shot on iPhone?: Google News, S tier, #1 in news briefing.
Is there a free alternative to Espresso: World news in a shot?: Yes: Google News (S tier, #1) is free, with no in-app purchases.
Does anything rank above Espresso: World news in a shot?: Yes. 4 apps rank above it in news briefing: Google News (#1), Particle: Personalized News (#2), The Week US: Daily Analysis (#3) and more.