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Updated July 2026 · real, multi-region App Store reviews
Head-to-head

USA TODAY vs FOX News

USA TODAY 4.5★ · Free + IAP 70
Winner USA TODAY
FOX News 4.4★ · Free + IAP 45

USA TODAY is generally a better choice for news consumption due to fewer critical app issues and less intrusive advertising, despite its own subscription and ad problems.

USA TODAY offers broad news coverage and a generally better user experience, though it struggles with subscription recognition and persistent ads for paying users. FOX News is plagued by an overwhelming number of aggressive ads, frequent app freezes, and login issues, making it a frustrating experience for many users.

Head to head

Features & Content edge: USA TODAYR2R5R8R9
USA TODAY USA TODAY users appreciate the broad and fair coverage, including state-by-state headlines and deep analysis R2R5R8R11. Some enjoy the audio articles feature and the e-newspaper format . However, some find the sports section disappointing due to inefficient navigation R9 and others complain about a perceived political bias .
FOX News FOX News is valued by users for timely updates and news alerts . However, many are dissatisfied with the content, citing a shift towards tabloid-style articles, celebrity news, and an inability to customize their feed to remove unwanted topics like entertainment or swimwear R65R94. The comment section is also frequently reported as broken or inaccessible R66.
Ease of Use & Reliability edge: USA TODAYR11R14R18R23
USA TODAY USA TODAY generally offers an easy-to-navigate and appealing format R11R23. However, users report frequent issues with articles not loading R34, blank pages R18, videos failing to play R24, and the app freezing or requiring multiple attempts to load . Some updates have also ruined the app experience for iPad users R14.
FOX News FOX News users frequently experience significant usability issues, including the app freezing , live TV not working or requiring re-authentication R61, and comments sections being inaccessible R66. The app is also reported to heat up phones and crash when using Apple Car Play .
Price & Value (Free vs. Paid) edge: USA TODAYR3R6R7R10
USA TODAY USA TODAY offers a paid subscription, but many paying users report that the 'ad-free' experience is not delivered, with pop-up ads and full-page ads still appearing R3R6R10. There are also frequent issues with subscriptions not being recognized, requiring users to restore purchases or facing login loops R3R7R33.
FOX News FOX News is free with ads, but users are overwhelmingly frustrated by the sheer volume and intrusiveness of these ads . Many ads, particularly Expedia, automatically open external browser pages, disrupting the reading experience . Users express a desire for a reasonably priced ad-free option, but it's not currently offered .
Support & Account Management edge: USA TODAYR33R52R66R77
USA TODAY USA TODAY users report difficulties with subscription management, including being charged full price for promotions R33 and issues with canceling subscriptions R52. Links for feedback or support within the app often do not work R33.
FOX News FOX News users frequently complain about having to repeatedly sign in to comment or react to articles R66R77. There are also complaints about the difficulty of unsubscribing .
Pick USA TODAY if

you prefer a news app with a generally more stable reading experience, broader coverage including local and state news, and are willing to tolerate occasional subscription recognition issues and ads even with a paid plan R5R11.

Pick FOX News if

you are a dedicated FOX News viewer who prioritizes their specific content and news alerts, and are prepared to endure frequent, aggressive ads and potential app instability .

Evidence note: Both apps have a free tier with in-app purchases. The negative reviews for both apps heavily focus on ad intrusion, even for paying USA TODAY subscribers. FOX News's ad issues are more severe, with ads frequently hijacking the user experience by opening external browsers.

Frequently asked

Are there ads in USA TODAY and FOX News apps?
Yes, both USA TODAY and FOX News apps contain ads, with USA TODAY subscribers reporting ads even on paid plans R3R10R28R31 and FOX News users experiencing an overwhelming number of intrusive ads that often open external browser pages .
Do these apps have technical issues?
Yes, both apps have reported technical issues; USA TODAY users experience articles not loading, blank pages, and video playback failures R18R24R34, while FOX News users frequently encounter app freezes, live TV authentication problems, and comment section malfunctions R61R66.
Can I customize my news feed in these apps?
USA TODAY reviews do not explicitly mention feed customization, but FOX News users complain about the inability to customize their news feed to remove unwanted content like celebrity or entertainment news R65R94.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] USA TODAY 5/5 · US Awesome: Great Coverage
  2. [R5] USA TODAY 5/5 · US Useful and helpful news: Compact and fair coverage of today's events. Especially enjoy the state-by-state headlnes
  3. [R8] USA TODAY 5/5 · US USA Today is where it’s at: I receive updates on breaking news. The writers do deep analysis. Sometimes links are provided for further reading!
  4. [R9] USA TODAY 3/5 · US Sports Section Dissappointing: I miss being able to select the sports league I want to follow in the sports section on the main page. Now I have to click the left side arrow through multiple leagues and individual game score to try to get to the league I want which is completely inefficient and has me looking for a new site. Please redesign.
  5. [R11] USA TODAY 5/5 · US SkippyAir: Excellent coverage of news from all over the world, which includes a very expansive viewpoint as well! The format is easy to navigate, very appealing, and very informative. Definitely a first rate news company!🤓
  6. [R14] USA TODAY 4/5 · US Update ruined it: Forced me to update iPad version. Totally ruined this app with the update. Deleting.
  7. [R18] USA TODAY 3/5 · US Great news but occasional issues with the app: I like the content for USA TODAY. I can get all the NFL sports news. I think it offers the best lifestyle content with important news, but not just all politics or negative. A concern though is I’ve had a lot of issues with the app sometimes I can’t see anything at all. you just get a blank page That’s frustrating.
  8. [R23] USA TODAY 4/5 · US Good source: Enjoy the news and is easy to navigate.
  9. [R3] USA TODAY 3/5 · US Ad Free?: I’m so tired of having to restore my iTunes purchase of my subscription. Seriously? You can’t write the program to do that automatically? In the latest release I can’t even get the restore to actually work. Advertising everywhere. BTW, in ad free I would expect that also included removing the TIPCO advertising masquerading as sports information. Right. Get rid of this type of advertisin
  10. [R6] USA TODAY 3/5 · US Pop up ads: Pop up ads keep appearing. Should not happen with a subscription.
  11. [R7] USA TODAY 2/5 · US Subscription: I’ve been a subscriber for 8 years or so. My subscription is always without ads. About once a year I get locked out saying this section is for subscribers only. The app recognizes me but asks to restore purchases. When I click the link it doesn’t work. This is only with my iPhone. I move to my iPad and everything seems fine.
  12. [R10] USA TODAY 1/5 · US Paid subscription is not worth the money…: So I subscribed to USA Today service hoping for a better experience. Yes I do get to read articles marked "For Subscribers Only" but there really weren’t that many and a majority of them were not of interest to me. So there are so many ads it’s actually hard to follow the gist of the article. You read a paragraph of news and then there is a half page
  13. [R33] USA TODAY 3/5 · US Infuriating: I’ve had the app for sometime, but this takes the cake. It’s always been pretty mediocre. I have attempted to buy one of their subscription promotions twice. Both times to be charge full price even though they are really pushing this promo. The “tell us why” link won’t load. In settings the feedback link won’t work and as far as I can tell there is no way to open it a separate browse
  14. [R52] USA TODAY 1/5 · US Hardest app ever to cancel: The endless subscription. Help me cancel, please??
  15. [R66] FOX News 3/5 · US Problems: Lately I have to keep signing in to comment or react to comments. Comments won’t load, the emoji reactions disappear, the blocking option is missing. WTHk
  16. [R77] FOX News 2/5 · US Worst app: I find it asks me to sign in so often.Last time it said app sign not working?It is tne only app I have which does not work smoothly..And at times the speech does not synch…..I love fox but have endless problems with it
  17. [R28] USA TODAY 1/5 · US No Ads!: I pay for no ads and that’s all I seem to have!!!… it with it.
  18. [R31] USA TODAY 1/5 · US Paying for ad free, but still have ads: Disappointed that I pay for an ad free experience and ads constantly pop up while trying to read an article! No wonder why people stop reading news
  19. [R24] USA TODAY 3/5 · US Videos don’t work: Generally a very good website. But don’t try to watch any videos. The ads always play, but the video you want to watch almost always fails. I’ve tried on multiple iPads, iPhones, multiple iOS versions for years and keep having the same problem. The only common factor is the USA Today app.
  20. [R34] USA TODAY 1/5 · US Worthless: This app is the worst app on the AppStore. Constantly peppered by ads, 90% of the time articles won’t even load.
  21. [R61] FOX News 1/5 · US Not working: App does not work very upsetting, the wheel keeps spinning. This is on an Apple TV. I am unable to authenticate a cable subscription. Everything else works but live tv. This is the only app that has this problem.
  22. [R65] FOX News 4/5 · US Better control: I can deal with the ads, they gotta make money. Nothing is free. However I really wish I could select categories. I would 100% block entertainment news. I could not care less about people I never heard of and their swimwear choices!
  23. [R94] FOX News 5/5 · US Disappointing tabloid content: The app doesn’t enable adjusting my news feed to the type of news I prefer. For instance, I have no interest in celebrities nor swim suit updates but the typical feed contains numerous pieces on both. The app would be more useful if it allowed a way to customize my feed.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store