Best indie News apps for Android (2026)
4 news apps for Android, every one of them from an independent developer or a small team. Independent RSS readers, magazine apps and news clients that put you back in control of your feed.
Ordered by store rating, refreshed as new listings arrive. Nothing here is a paid placement — the only thing this site sells is the Featured slot on the home page, and it never touches this ranking.
AndroidInformed Clearly
Sourced news and daily briefings in 5 languages—clear, focused, ad-free.
AndroidCapy Reader
A smallish RSS reader
AndroidHACK for Hacker News Tech
Developer coding technology startup STEM & science news
AndroidAgr Reader: Smart RSS & News
Elegant, powerful RSS Reader for a seamless, personalized experience.
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Other Android lists and the same apps on the other store.
Built an indie news app for Android? List it free and it appears on this page. Updated for 2026.