NYTimes: US and Global News subscription: cost, reviews, how to cancel

• App Store rating4.8★ from 767,782 ratings
• Cheapest subscription$4.99 per month
• Reviews mentioning billing, last 12 months405 of 2,356 reviews

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

What the data says

• Billing complaints in reviews405 of 2,356 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (17%)
• Free trial converts to a paid plan7 days free trial, then $14.99 per month

What NYTimes: US and Global News costs

Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $4.99 per month.

• Games - MonthlyRenews every month, no trial$4.99
• NYTimes.com + Smartphone App7 days free trial, then renews every month$14.99
• News - Monthly1 month free trial, then renews every month$21.99
• All Access - Monthly1 month free trial, then renews every month$24.99
• Basic7 days free trial, then renews every month$24.99
• News7 days free trial, then renews every month$24.99
• Basic - Monthly1 month free trial, then renews every month$24.99
• News - Monthly1 month free trial, then renews every month$24.99

Price changes

• Oct 26, 2025: Basic went from $19.99 to $24.99 per month
• Oct 26, 2025: News went from $19.99 to $24.99 per month
• Oct 26, 2025: Basic - Monthly went from $19.99 to $24.99 per month
• Oct 26, 2025: News - Monthly went from $19.99 to $24.99 per month

How to cancel NYTimes: US and Global News

1. Open Settings on your iPhone and tap your name at the top.
2. Tap Subscriptions.
3. Select NYTimes: US and Global News (listed under a plan name such as Games - Monthly).
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 access saved articles; Incompatibility with older devices; Unreliable push notifications.

Recent one-star reviews

App takes one step forward, two steps backIt took roughly 6 years for the app to incorporate basic features of contemporary apps: dark mode comes to mind as a glaring example. After finally catching up to 2021 just recently, the developers have pivoted increasingly towards media based on audio and video. Perhaps some users actually want thi…

Sane WashingUnimpressive

ReviewToo liberal and one sided.

Recent five-star reviews

Hearty basket of importance.Intelligent, rounded, approachable.

As alwaysFabulous honest reporting and the best writing fit to print.

Top Class JournalismThank you for your fact and data reporting.

About the developer

The New York Times Company has published on the App Store since Mar 27, 2009: 8 app(s), 2 of them no longer in the store.

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Alternatives to NYTimes: US and Global News

• CNN: Live & Breaking News4.8★
• The Guardian - US & World News4.9★
• The Economist: News & Analysis4.9★
• BBC: World News & Stories4.5★
• Washington Post4.7★

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

Questions people ask

How much does NYTimes: US and Global News cost?

Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $4.99 per month.

How do I cancel NYTimes: US and Global News?

On your iPhone open Settings, tap your name, tap Subscriptions, select NYTimes: US and Global News and tap Cancel Subscription. You keep access until the end of the paid period.

Does NYTimes: US and Global News have a free trial?

Yes: NYTimes.com + Smartphone App offers a 7 days free trial, then $14.99 per month.

Is the NYTimes app free to use?

The app offers some content for free, but a New York Times All Access subscription is required for unlimited access to all features, including investigations, games, recipes, product reviews, and sports coverage.

NYTimes: US and Global News in one paragraph

NYTimes: US and Global News by The New York Times Company is a News app for iPhone. Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $4.99 per month across 8 plan(s). App Store rating 4.8 from 767,782 ratings. 405 of 2,356 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (17%). The developer has 8 app(s) on the App Store, 2 no longer listed. Cancel through Settings › Subscriptions on the iPhone. Data verified Sep 8, 2026 by AppsLupa.

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