The Independent: Breaking News
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The Independent: Breaking News is a free News app for iPhone and iPad by Independent Digital News & Media Limited. Rated 4.6/5 from 612 ratings.
- Rating
- 4.6
- 612 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 52 MB
- Age 12+
- Updated
- Sep 23
- 2026 · v4.0.21
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About The Independent: Breaking News
It’s now even easier to stay expertly informed The all-new Independent app puts breaking news and awarding-winning journalism at your fingertips, wherever you are and whenever you want. With a host of new features and our signature free-thinking reporting, the Independent app is your essential source of trusted journalism on the go. What’s included in the Independent app? All our journalism in one place From up-to-the-minute breaking news to the daily digital newspaper, enjoy ad-free access to our reporting wherever you are and whenever you want. 5 things you need to know today Streamline your morning with an essential briefing of the key stories that you need to know about that day. Independent TV Bring headlines to life and immerse yourself in the story with access to the latest news clips and trending videos. Audio articles and playlists Bring our reporting with you when on the go with audio articles and create playlists for offline listening. The daily digital newspaper Wake up to your digital newspaper from 5am each morning and enjoy your read of the day's biggest stories. Daily crosswords, sudoku and puzzles Challenge yourself with our entertaining and extensive range of brain-training puzzles. Exclusive events and e-books Join the debate with expert-led digital events and deepen your understanding of a topic with our curated selection of e-books. Dark mode Perfect for evening reads and bedtime browsing. -------------------------------------------------------- The Independent app is free to download and use. Simply register to access a limited number of free articles each week and stay up to date with breaking news notifications. To unlock all features of the app, an active subscription is required. Subscribers benefit from unlimited access to our journalism, including premium analysis and opinion articles, the daily digital newspaper, audio articles, exclusive digital events, extensive puzzles and more. To view our latest introductory offers, please check the app. Please note: • Payments for in-app subscriptions will be charged to your Apple account upon confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. • You can manage your subscription and adjust your auto-renewal preferences by accessing your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Need a helping hand? For support, please visit the Help Centre: https://help.independent.co.uk/hc Alternatively, please feel welcome to get in touch with our team directly: https://help.independent.co.uk/hc/en-us/requests/new Terms and conditions https://www.independent.co.uk/service/terms-and-conditions-subscriptions-a7357841.html Privacy Policy https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-notice-a6184181.html Follow us on social media: Join the conversation and follow us on Twitter @Independent and on Facebook @TheIndependentOnline for breaking news updates and trending stories.
Ratings & reviews
4.6
612 ratings
What’s new
Version 4.0.21 · Updated September 23, 2026
Bug fixes and performance improvements
App privacy
The developer, Independent Digital News & Media Limited, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers: Device ID
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Location: Coarse Location
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
Used for: Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Search History: Search History
- Usage Data: Advertising Data, Other Usage Data
- Diagnostics: Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data, Crash Data
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
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