CNN: Live & Breaking News subscription: cost, reviews, how to cancel

• App Store rating4.8★ from 1,664,089 ratings
• Cheapest subscription$3.99 per month
• Reviews mentioning billing, last 12 months258 of 619 reviews

On this page: what it costs, how to cancel, what reviewers say.

What the data says

• Billing complaints in reviews258 of 619 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (42%)
• Free trial converts to a paid plan1 month free trial, then $6.99 per month

What CNN: Live & Breaking News costs

Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $3.99 per month.

• CNN Monthly SubscriptionRenews every month, no trial$3.99
• All Access (Monthly)1 month free trial, then renews every month$6.99
• CNN Annual SubscriptionRenews every year, no trial$29.99
• All Access (Annual)Renews every year, no trial$69.99

How to cancel CNN: Live & Breaking News

1. Open Settings on your iPhone and tap your name at the top.
2. Tap Subscriptions.
3. Select CNN: Live & Breaking News (listed under a plan name such as CNN Monthly Subscription).
4. Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm. You keep access until the end of the paid period.

If the app is not in that list, it was not billed through Apple. Cancel it with the developer instead: support page or website.

Charged after cancelling or during a trial? Request a refund at reportaproblem.apple.com within 90 days.

What reviewers say

Reported bugs

Inability to continue listening to audio/music while using the app; Inconsistent behavior when scrolling through articles; Difficulty accessing live streams outside the US; Outdated news stories remaining at the top of category feeds.

Recent one-star reviews

Lacks credibilityToo often I’ve found reports inaccurate, too shallow in depth or just simply misleading. These are not politically bias reports either, after all every news agencies is biased , but simply reports on events or occurrences.

GlitchesThis app has glitched for months. Can’t swipe up or down, it decides to flash and have to close the app. And that only temporarily pauses it.

Cheap TrickAfter years of service on Mobile Phones we are now expected to subscribe, my dollars are best spent elsewhere.

Recent five-star reviews

Good News SourceI find CNN to be generally a good place to go to for news. A bit on the Trump obsessed side and very pro Israel and pro genocide but ok otherwise. Good news source but must be balanced with other new sources.

Happy with serviceInitially had an issue with fire stick freezing on CNN splash screen but issue was quickly resolved the next day after posting a review with my concern. App has worked consistently with no issues

log in serviceI can’t find any way to access my saved articles. The Account section in Settings is completely blank, and there is no Sign In option. I’m using the latest version of the app in South Korea. Is this a bug or a regional limitation? Please fix this issue or make it clear where users can find their sav…

About the developer

CNN Interactive Group, Inc. has published on the App Store since Sep 29, 2009: 2 app(s), 0 of them no longer in the store.

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Alternatives to CNN: Live & Breaking News

• BBC: World News & Stories4.5★
• NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts4.8★
• CNBC: Stock Market & Business4.7★
• USA TODAY: US & Breaking News4.5★
• The Economist: News & Analysis4.9★

Also similar: FOX News: US & World Headlines (4.5★)

Questions people ask

How much does CNN: Live & Breaking News cost?

Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $3.99 per month.

How do I cancel CNN: Live & Breaking News?

On your iPhone open Settings, tap your name, tap Subscriptions, select CNN: Live & Breaking News and tap Cancel Subscription. You keep access until the end of the paid period.

Does CNN: Live & Breaking News have a free trial?

Yes: All Access (Monthly) offers a 1 month free trial, then $6.99 per month.

How much does the CNN app cost?

The app offers a basic experience for free. A digital subscription is available for premium features, including unlimited articles, exclusive videos, and full access to live streaming and original series. Subscription plans automatically renew unless canceled.

CNN: Live & Breaking News in one paragraph

CNN: Live & Breaking News by CNN Interactive Group, Inc. is a News app for iPhone. Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $3.99 per month across 4 plan(s). App Store rating 4.8 from 1,664,089 ratings. 258 of 619 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (42%). The developer has 2 app(s) on the App Store, 0 no longer listed. Cancel through Settings › Subscriptions on the iPhone. Data verified Sep 8, 2026 by AppsLupa.

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