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

• App Store rating4.5★ from 241,730 ratings
• Cheapest subscription$4.99 per month
• Reviews mentioning billing, last 12 months49 of 290 reviews

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

What the data says

• Billing complaints in reviews49 of 290 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

Poor world coverageWhy is there no information on France in flames

Doesn't workI can't rate something I can't even try! The app won't open.

PoorYou can’t read an article without a hyper link taking you to 2 different apps. Ridiculous

Recent five-star reviews

The news app I keep coming back toJust the right mix of information for me

Worlds best news sourceI'm a sucker for stats - USA today is the worlds best when it comes to news and stats!

First Go To for NewsI always depend on USA Today as my first go to for news. They offer more than most and I find their site easy to use.

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

• LA Times4.6★
• Washington Post: Breaking News4.7★
• The Guardian - US & World News4.9★
• Espresso: World news in a shot4.8★

Also similar: Straight Arrow | SAN (4.7★), Le Monde, Live News (4.8★)

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 241,730 ratings. 49 of 290 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 Oct 23, 2026 by AppsLupa.

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