#3in Local NewsOpera News: Breaking & Local
- iPhone
- iPad
What is Opera News?
Opera News is a news aggregator that collects daily stories from over 500 publishers covering local, national and international news, including tech, business, travel and health. Users can select categories and topics to personalize their feed, receive breaking news alerts, and bookmark articles to read offline. The listing also describes a data saving mode that compresses content to reduce mobile data use by up to 80%.
Pricing. Opera News: Breaking & Local is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Keeping up with breaking local and national headlines
- Following news on specific topics such as tech, business or health
- Reading news on a mobile plan with limited data
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Why this app is in S tier
Opera News scores 92 out of 100: rating 95, rating count 86, App Store search rank 87, 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
Opera News is a personalized news aggregator that lets you stay informed on national and international breaking headlines. It highlights the latest news and provides the stories that matter to you! Opera News is enjoyed and trusted by over 350 million global users. • International & Local News: Daily news stories from over 500 trusted publishers give you the best local, national, and international news. Make sure you never miss the most important headlines locally and from all over the world, including tech news, business news, travel news, health news, and national and international news. • Breaking and Trending Headlines: Be the first to get all the breaking local news in your area and the latest highlights from around the world - all delivered from top local and global media outlets. • Personalized News: Select news categories and your favorite topics to see relevant news personalized just for you. You can even follow your favorite stories from around the world. • Data Saving Mode: Save up to 80% of your mobile data with our data saving mode featuring a unique advanced compression technology, letting you read the best news using less data! • News Notifications: Receive
Compare in Local News
| Measure | Opera News |  Spectrum News |  Local News & Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | S | S |
| Score | 92 / 100 | 93 / 100 | 91 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.8 ★ | 4.7 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Ratings | 28.6K | 51.8K | 20.7K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | — | 3.5 ★ · 20 reviews | 3.6 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 7d ago | 30d ago | 6d ago |
| Price | Free | Free | Free + IAP |
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Questions about Opera News
Where do the stories come from?
The listing says daily news stories come from over 500 trusted publishers, delivered from local and global media outlets.
Can I read saved articles without a connection?
Yes. You can bookmark articles and stories to read later, even when offline.
Does the app use less mobile data?
The listing says a data saving mode uses compression technology to save up to 80% of mobile data while reading news.
Is Opera News free?
Yes. Opera News is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.
What is Opera News good for?
Opera News is built for keeping up with breaking local and national headlines, following news on specific topics such as tech, business or health, reading news on a mobile plan with limited data. It sits in the local news list on AppTierList.
Is Opera News worth it?
Opera News is S tier, ranked #3 of 40 local news apps with a score of 92 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 28,623 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 2 apps rank above it.
How does Opera News compare to Spectrum News?
Opera News is S tier at 92; Spectrum News is S tier at 93. Spectrum News ranks higher. Opera News is free, with no in-app purchases, Spectrum News is free, with no in-app purchases.
How often is Opera News updated?
Opera News was updated 7 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- Lists
- Local News (S tier, #3) · News Reading (S tier, #8) · Live News (S tier, #12)
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 92 / 100
- Rank in list
- #3 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free
- App Store rating
- 4.8 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 28,623
- Current version
- (7 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- News
- Good for
- Keeping up with breaking local and national headlines, Following news on specific topics such as tech, business or health, Reading news on a mobile plan with limited data
- Requires
- iOS 15 or later
- Size
- 114 MB
- Age rating
- 12+
- Languages
- 7
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed