USA TODAY: US & Breaking News subscription: cost, reviews, how to cancel

• App Store rating4.5★ from 241,594 ratings
• Cheapest subscription$4.99 per month
• Reviews mentioning billing, last 12 months51 of 307 reviews

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

What the data says

• Billing complaints in reviews51 of 307 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (17%)
• Developer has removed apps5 of this developer's 8 apps are no longer in the App Store
• Free trial converts to a paid plan1 month free trial, then $4.99 per month

What USA TODAY: US & Breaking News costs

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

• USA TODAY Puzzles1 month free trial, then renews every month$4.99
• USA TODAY Premium Monthly +Renews every month, no trial$4.99
• Unlimited Digital Access6 months free trial, then renews every month$9.99
• USA TODAY Premium1 month free trial, then renews every month$14.99
• USA TODAY Ad-Free Monthly1 month free trial, then renews every month$22.99
• USA TODAY Premium Plus Ad-Free1 month free trial, then renews every month$22.99
• USA TODAY Puzzles - YearlyRenews every year, no trial$39.99
• USA TODAY Premium AnnualRenews every year, no trial$89.00

Price changes

• May 12, 2026: USA TODAY Premium went from $9.99 to $14.99 per month
• May 12, 2026: USA TODAY Premium Plus Ad-Free went from $14.99 to $22.99 per month
• May 12, 2026: USA TODAY Premium Annual went from $69.99 to $89.00 per year
• May 12, 2026: USA TODAY Premium Plus Ad-Free went from $129.99 to $169.00 per year
• Feb 12, 2025: USA TODAY Puzzles went from $2.99 to $4.99 per month

How to cancel USA TODAY: US & Breaking News

1. Open Settings on your iPhone and tap your name at the top.
2. Tap Subscriptions.
3. Select USA TODAY: US & Breaking News (listed under a plan name such as USA TODAY Puzzles).
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

App crashes and freezes; Inconsistent subscription recognition; Scrolling issues and content shifting; Unreliable crossword puzzle functionality.

Recent one-star reviews

Forced Expedia Ad ClicksThe ads are deliberately sensitive on this app. Even as you’re scrolling past to get to the articles, it would typically send you to an unwanted ad page that you did not intentionally access. The most egregious of the overly sensitive ads is Expedia. I’ve probably opened that webpage more times than…

Terrible usabilityIt’s impossible to use this app.

Horrible layoutFix the layout on the entertainment section

Recent five-star reviews

Useful appI got this because I want to check the news and be able to SEE the news in an app. There’s no complicated membership requirement forced on me. So I appreciate this is available. 👍🏽

Owners have a lot to do !!!Great AP!!!

Easy to navigateE paper is easy to use; plus we get weekend information

About the developer

USA TODAY has published on the App Store since Mar 1, 2012: 8 app(s), 5 of them no longer in the store.

• Golfstat Live3.1★
• USA TODAY Sports Weekly3.7★
• MMAjunkie3.8★
• 321 LAUNCH4.3★
• USA TODAY PLAY Crosswords4.5★

Alternatives to USA TODAY: US & Breaking News

• CNN: Live & Breaking News4.8★
• NBC News: Breaking & US News4.7★
• NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts4.8★
• The Guardian - US & World News4.9★
• BBC: World News & Stories4.5★

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

Questions people ask

How much does USA TODAY: US & Breaking News cost?

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

How do I cancel USA TODAY: US & Breaking News?

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

Does USA TODAY: US & Breaking News have a free trial?

Yes: USA TODAY Puzzles offers a 1 month free trial, then $4.99 per month.

Is the app free to download and use?

The app is free to download, and all users can access a sampling of free articles each month. For full access to all content and features, a subscription is required, which can be managed through your iTunes account.

How do I manage my subscription?

Subscriptions are charged to your iTunes account and automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription settings and find customer service contact information within the app's Settings under 'Subscription Support'.

USA TODAY: US & Breaking News in one paragraph

USA TODAY: US & Breaking News by USA TODAY is a News app for iPhone. Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $4.99 per month across 8 plan(s). App Store rating 4.5 from 241,594 ratings. 51 of 307 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (17%). The developer has 8 app(s) on the App Store, 5 no longer listed. Cancel through Settings › Subscriptions on the iPhone. Data verified Sep 8, 2026 by AppsLupa.

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