#2in Local NewsLocal News & Weather: Haystack
What is Local News & Weather?
Local News & Weather: Haystack is a free news app listed under the News genre. It streams 400+ news channels, including local stations, national and world coverage, and on-demand channels such as International News and Entertainment News. Users can choose categories, sources and topics to build a personalized feed and can receive breaking local news alerts on their phone.
Pricing. Local News & Weather: Haystack is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Following local news and weather for your neighborhood
- Watching live news channels in one place
- Keeping up with international or topic-based news coverage
Screenshots
Why this app is in S tier
Local News & Weather scores 93 out of 100: rating 94, rating count 84, App Store search rank 94, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Stream 400+ News Channels. Get Local News, Live News & World Coverage. Watch All the News in Just One Click. Trusted by more than 24 million news viewers! Your go-to, from local news to world events. It’s the best way to watch a variety of coverage, all in one place, and absolutely free. The most local news available to stream anywhere! Choose the categories, sources and topics to create a news channel built just for you. Get the latest local weather for your neighborhood. Explore on demand channels like International News and Entertainment News with stories from only the most trusted news channels. Get all of your local news stations together so you never miss what's happening in your community. Watch live news channels and get breaking local news alerts on your phone, so you always have access to the news that matters to you. Take a deep dive into important topics and trends with dedicated channels that bring coverage from all over the world together in one convenient spot. Connect to the world around you with Haystack News. What the world is saying about Haystack News “The best free streaming news app.” - Techhive “Offers a variety of content - including both on-de
Compare in Local News
| Measure | Local News & Weather |  Nextdoor |  Spectrum News |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | S | S |
| Score | 93 / 100 | 97 / 100 | 93 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.7 ★ | 4.7 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Ratings | 20.7K | 2.2M | 51.8K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 3.6 ★ · 20 reviews | 2.3 ★ · 20 reviews | 3.5 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 4d ago | 4d ago | 28d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free | Free |
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Questions about Local News & Weather
Does the app cost money?
The listing gives the price as free and states that Haystack News is a free and advertiser-supported service.
Does it include local news and weather?
It offers local news for many US stations across states and provides local weather for your neighborhood. The listing names specific local stations, including CBS New York, KCBS and WCVB.
Can I customize what I see?
Yes. The listing says you can choose categories, sources and topics to create a news channel built for you, and that you can follow topics such as celebrities, companies, local news and weather.
Is Local News & Weather free?
Local News & Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is Local News & Weather good for?
Local News & Weather is built for following local news and weather for your neighborhood, watching live news channels in one place, keeping up with international or topic-based news coverage. It sits in the local news list on AppTierList.
Is Local News & Weather worth it?
Local News & Weather is S tier, ranked #2 of 40 local news apps with a score of 93 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 20,676 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 1 app ranks above it.
How does Local News & Weather compare to Nextdoor?
Local News & Weather is S tier at 93; Nextdoor is S tier at 97. Nextdoor ranks higher. Local News & Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases, Nextdoor is free, with no in-app purchases.
How often is Local News & Weather updated?
Local News & Weather was updated 4 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Local News
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 93 / 100
- Rank in list
- #2 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.7 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 20,676
- Recent reviews
- 3.6 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (4 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- News
- Good for
- Following local news and weather for your neighborhood, Watching live news channels in one place, Keeping up with international or topic-based news coverage
- Requires
- iOS 17.6 or later
- Size
- 87 MB
- Age rating
- 12+
- Languages
- 1
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
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