By AppHub Editorial Team · Updated August 3, 2026
US News: Breaking News & Local
Overview
News & Magazines
Safe Apps Inc
Free
Jul 22, 2017
11.1.25
6.0
No
Jul 10, 2025
Features
Stay informed, wherever you are. Breaking News US is your one-stop shop for local and national news, delivered lightning-fast.
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Ratings breakdown
103,000 reviewsDeveloper contact
Name
Beloud LLC
Address
5830 E 2ND St Pmb 8 Casper, WY 82609-4308 United States
Website
http://www.break.maPhone
+212 8 08 50 82 11
Support
contact@safe.ma
Privacy
View policyFrequently Asked Questions
Does the app have ads? high
Yes. Multiple user reviews extensively report that the app contains a very high volume of ads. Some users describe ads as 'overwhelming' and state they appear 'between every five articles' or at the start of videos. The app’s description does not explicitly mention ad placement, but the reviews indicate ads are a dominant part of the experience.
Source: user_reviews, app_metadata
Is there an option to remove ads? medium
User reviews suggest there is a purchase option to remove ads. One reviewer mentions understanding the need for ads but criticizes the $10 price point as too costly compared to other news apps. Other reviews imply that ads are relentless, suggesting the ad-free experience may not be widely chosen. The app metadata lists no in-app purchases.
Source: user_reviews, app_metadata
Is the app easy to navigate? medium
No. User reviews indicate poor navigation. Multiple reviews complain that reading an article requires multiple clicks when one should suffice. This is a recurring complaint in the sample. The description claims a 'simple and user-friendly interface,' which contradicts user experience.
Source: user_reviews
Can I comment on news articles? low
Yes. One review states the app 'allows comments with likes/dislikes.' The app’s description does not explicitly mention this feature, but it is confirmed by a user.
Source: user_reviews
Does the app provide local news? medium
The app description prominently features 'hyperlocal news' as a core feature. User reviews do not comment on this feature, but the app's listing claims to deliver instant updates on local events.
Source: app_metadata
How to Use
US News: Breaking News & Local is a news aggregator app that promises to deliver personalized local and national news from trusted US sources. (app_description)
Getting Started
Source: app_description_and_user_feedback_noted
- Download the app from the Google Play Store.
- Upon first launch, the app may request location permissions to deliver hyperlocal news. (Based on app description).
- Browse the default news feed or use the personalized feed feature by following your favorite topics and sources. (Based on app description).
- Customize your experience by navigating to settings to adjust notification preferences, auto-play video settings, and choose preferred news categories. (Based on app description and user reviews).
Key Features (from app listing)
Source: app_description
- Hyperlocal news: Provides instant updates on local weather, events, and community news.
- Personalized feed: Allows users to follow specific topics and news sources.
- Trusted sources: Aggregates news from hundreds of top US publications and local stations.
- Customizable experience: Users can choose news categories, manage notifications, and adjust the interface.
Derived from user reviews #4 (complaint about video ads with loading breaks) and #5 (mention of a setting to disable auto-play videos). These reviews indicate that adjusting settings can mitigate, but not eliminate, the ad issue.
How this content was created
Content type: pattern_analysis_of_user_reviews_and_metadata
AI generated: Yes
- Google Play user reviews (5 per app), January 28, 2019 - December 29, 2020
- Google Play ratings distribution
- App Store listing metadata
- Review samples are not statistically representative of all user sentiment.
- The small sample size of 5 reviews, all from a single bucket and from 3-5 years ago, significantly limits the reliability of all claims.
- Claims labeled 'low confidence' are based on single-review observations only.
- No real-world app testing was conducted.
- Feature availability may vary by region, device, and app version.
- User reviews mention a $10 ad-removal price, but the app metadata lists 'in_app_purchases' as empty.
Pros & Cons
Based on analysis of Google Play user reviews
Pros
- Available on Google Play with broad device compatibility low
Based on app availability data
Cons
- Some users report issues: "Too busy. requiring multiple clicks to read an article when one will do. Also, they hide ads and commercials, making you click on them, only to find t" low
Identified from 3 low-rated user review(s)
Evidence (3)
“Too busy. requiring multiple clicks to read an article when one will do. Also, they hide ads and commercials, making you click on them, only to find they are an ad. Ads and commercials are OK, but sho”Rating: 1★ January 28, 2019 3,501 likes“Note to dev: I understand the need/desire to be compensated for one's labor and, so, the inclusion of ads, which is why I look for apps like yours that provide a purchase option. My main point is that”Rating: 2★ May 28, 2019 291 likes“App needs repairs. The ads repeat relentlessly and always the same single ad, between every five articles. News articles require multiple clicks to open. All video's start with an ad that plays 3 seco”Rating: 1★ December 15, 2019 1,007 likes
Recent Reviews
A Google user
1★Too busy. requiring multiple clicks to read an article when one will do. Also, they hide ads and commercials, making you click on them, only to find they are an ad. Ads and commercials are OK, but should be identified as such. not hidden several layers deep. Too many times, I have exited the app. completely because something that seemed interesting turned out to be an ad for some product. This app. turned out to be a waste of my time and nowhere near as informative as I thought it would be.
Sheila Sechrist
3★It's a great forum on which to voice and share opinions. My problem is with the technology. First my account disappeared. I was told by the site that there was nothing they could do. Then, weeks later, my first account was back and the second account is inaccessible. I also am unable to access several Posted Articles. I followed troubleshooting instructions, still a no go. BUT! I like the forum. I like the people on it. I'm sticking with it.
A Google user
2★Note to dev: I understand the need/desire to be compensated for one's labor and, so, the inclusion of ads, which is why I look for apps like yours that provide a purchase option. My main point is that I believe $10 to be too costly. Other very full-featured RSS News apps, like NewsCracker, are available for a mere fraction of that cost. ORIGINAL: Too many ads. Ads-free too expensive at $10!
A Google user
1★App needs repairs. The ads repeat relentlessly and always the same single ad, between every five articles. News articles require multiple clicks to open. All video's start with an ad that plays 3 seconds at a time, with 30 second breaks for loading the next 3 second segment... on the chance you make it through the entire video ad, the news video that you waited for has a zero percent chance of playing, rather an error message is displayed. Super disappointing app with no way to report the probl
SA
3★Allows comments with likes/dislikes. Seems to have plenty of fresh content. Can unfollow news sources. Lots of settings, such as turning off auto play of videos. That's all great. But the ads already seem a bit overwhelming. (just installed today). I don't know how many more times I can take being spammed by deer hunting game and super telephoto lens scam ads before I uninstall... The unfollow does not work. Clicked unfollow CNN under at least 10 videos now. Still showing video content from CNN.