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Top Free News Apps in Singapore
Top 10 Apps
Lianhe Zaobao: News in Chinese
For over a century, Lianhe Zaobao (LHZB) has been widely respected for its balanced perspectives, strong credibility, and in-depth reporting. As the flagship Chinese-language media of SPH Media, LHZB delivers quality journalism through its daily newspaper, website and app, reaching audiences in Singapore and beyond.
The LHZB app offers comprehensive multimedia contents in Chinese, including shorts, long-form videos, podcasts, interactive quizzes and livestreams. With real-time news alerts and live updates, the app keeps you informed about major happenings and hot topics in Singapore and around the world.
Download now to explore in-depth coverage across politics, business, sports, culture, lifestyle, entertainment and more, plus insightful analyses and expert commentaries to help you navigate today's complex world.
**KEY FEATURES**
- Comprehensive news and analyses on Singapore, Southeast Asia, East Asia, and global affairs
- Award-winning multimedia content: Experience news in a new way
- Personalized reading experience: Choose your preferred homepage, bookmark your favourite content, adjust font size for better readability
- Instant breaking news notifications
Subscribe now to unlock exclusive benefits, including:
- Premium content access
- LHZB E-paper with a 2-week archive
- Gift premium articles to family and friends
- Exclusive VIP member benefits with the LHZB Club, e.g. exclusive events, giveaways, deals and more.
Have questions or feedback? Email us at zbocs@sph.com.sg
All copyright belongs to SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved. Terms of use apply when accessing content via the app.
Personal Data Protection Notice: https://www.sph.com.sg/tnc/pdpa?platform=mobile
Terms & Conditions: https://www.sph.com.sg/tnc/apps_ios
Subscription Terms: https://subscribe.sph.com.sg/zh/publications-zb/
Lianhe Zaobao: News in Chinese , a leading app in the News Apps category, boasts a robust user base .
It sees impressive engagement , reflecting its popularity and usability.
The app generates significant monthly revenue, indicative of its effective monetization strategies and user satisfaction.
The app supports in-app purchases, allowing users to enhance their experience with additional features and content.
Lianhe Zaobao: News in Chinese was first released July 15, 2013, and has been continually updated, with the latest update rolled out just April 20, 2026.
This commitment to regular updates ensures that users always have access to the latest features and improvements.
The app and is currently on version 6.11.1.
Lianhe Zaobao: News in Chinese maintains a strong presence in the market, supported by numerous rating votes
that attest to its reliability and effectiveness in helping users achieve their Top charts free ios goals.
SGSecure
SGSecure is Singapore’s community response to the threat of terrorism. It is a movement to build the resilience of our community and a call to action to everyone in our society to come together to safeguard Singapore and our way of life.
Use the SGSecure app to:
- send videos, photos and incident details to the authorities if you see anything suspicious.
- receive timely alerts from the authorities in the event of major emergencies, as well as security-related updates and advisories.
- activate the Personal SOS feature to contact the Police via the Police’s SMS 70999 service, and allow them to access your approximate location, if you require emergency Police assistance but are unable to call ‘999’.
- contact the authorities when you require emergency assistance.
- respond to nearby cardiac arrest cases and minor fires.
- locate the nearest AED in your vicinity.
- be informed of the latest SGSecure initiatives and announcements via the home screen.
- locate nearby emergency facilities e.g. Civil Defence Public Shelters.
SGSecure , a leading app in the News Apps category, boasts a robust user base .
It sees impressive engagement , reflecting its popularity and usability.
The app generates significant monthly revenue, indicative of its effective monetization strategies and user satisfaction.
The app supports in-app purchases, allowing users to enhance their experience with additional features and content.
SGSecure was first released September 22, 2016, and has been continually updated, with the latest update rolled out just April 28, 2026.
This commitment to regular updates ensures that users always have access to the latest features and improvements.
The app and is currently on version 2.4.1.
SGSecure maintains a strong presence in the market, supported by numerous rating votes
that attest to its reliability and effectiveness in helping users achieve their Top charts free ios goals.
Thai National Lottery
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"Thai National Lottery" is not affiliated in any part with "Government Lottery Office" (www.glo.or.th),
nor represent, or pretend to represent, any part of it or any government office and agency, subsidiary or division.
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Follow the biggest lottery in Thailand from the palm of your hand!
The lottery app makes it quick and easy to:
. get a notification when each tier is complete!
. check your numbers as they are drawn!
. check your tickets for the last and past draws
. keep up to date with the latest lottery jackpot information
. view results in the past
. use your camera to scan easily any ticket for a fast result
. supporting Thai and English languages
Thai National Lottery , a leading app in the News Apps category, boasts a robust user base .
It sees impressive engagement , reflecting its popularity and usability.
The app generates significant monthly revenue, indicative of its effective monetization strategies and user satisfaction.
The app supports in-app purchases, allowing users to enhance their experience with additional features and content.
Thai National Lottery was first released April 21, 2016, and has been continually updated, with the latest update rolled out just January 19, 2026.
This commitment to regular updates ensures that users always have access to the latest features and improvements.
The app and is currently on version 1.2.9.
Thai National Lottery maintains a strong presence in the market, supported by numerous rating votes
that attest to its reliability and effectiveness in helping users achieve their Top charts free ios goals.
CNA (Channel NewsAsia)
Get breaking news alerts and your daily digest of news from Singapore, Asia and around the world with the CNA app.
Improved interface
Get more out of your visits to CNA with live coverage, top stories and expert analysis from Asia on our front page at a glance.
Personalise My Feed
You can also follow our journalists and topics of interest to tailor a section personalised for you with My Feed.
Watch
Watch CNA's 24/7 livestream as well as our award-winning documentaries and popular current affairs programmes on demand.
Listen
Listen to our podcasts with expert takes on major issues affecting you and get up to date with live radio on CNA938.
Games
Stay sharp and challenge yourself with engaging puzzle games.
CNA (Channel NewsAsia) , a leading app in the News Apps category, boasts a robust user base .
It sees impressive engagement , reflecting its popularity and usability.
The app generates significant monthly revenue, indicative of its effective monetization strategies and user satisfaction.
The app supports in-app purchases, allowing users to enhance their experience with additional features and content.
CNA (Channel NewsAsia) was first released May 03, 2012, and has been continually updated, with the latest update rolled out just May 11, 2026.
This commitment to regular updates ensures that users always have access to the latest features and improvements.
The app and is currently on version 4.6.5.
CNA (Channel NewsAsia) maintains a strong presence in the market, supported by numerous rating votes
that attest to its reliability and effectiveness in helping users achieve their Top charts free ios goals.
ตรวจหวย QRCode
ตรวจหวย ตรวจล็อตเตอรี่ ตรวจสลากกินแบ่งรัฐบาลประเทศไทย
- ประกาศรางวัลรวดเร็ว ทันใจ
- แจ้งเตือนเมื่อหวยเริ่มออก
- แจ้งเตือนเมื่อเสร็จสิ้นการออกรางวัลในเวลา 16.00 น.
- แจ้งเตือนพร้อมกันทั่วโลกตามเวลาหวยออกของประเทศไทย
- ตรวจล็อตเตอรี่โดยกรอกเลข 6 หลัก แล้วแอพจะบอกว่าถูกรางวัลหรือไม่
- แสดงรางวัลที่ถูกหวยอย่างครบถ้วน เช่น กรณีที่ถูกทั้งรางวัลเลขหน้าและเลขท้าย
- ตรวจลอตเตอรี่โดยสแกน QR Code ง่าย รวดเร็ด แม่นยำ (ป้องกันการกดเลขผิด)
- สามารถตรวจได้ทั้งงวดล่าสุดและตรวจย้อนหลังได้ถึง 2 ปี
- เก็บประวัติการตรวจลอตเตอรี่ได้
- เลขเด็ดงวดที่จะถึง
นโยบายความเป็นส่วนตัว และเงื่อนไขการใช้งาน https://bcmedia.web.app/lotto/policy.html
ตรวจหวย QRCode , a leading app in the News Apps category, boasts a robust user base .
It sees impressive engagement with 8M monthly installs and , reflecting its popularity and usability.
The app generates significant monthly revenue, indicative of its effective monetization strategies and user satisfaction.
The app supports in-app purchases, allowing users to enhance their experience with additional features and content.
ตรวจหวย QRCode was first released May 25, 2017, and has been continually updated, with the latest update rolled out just January 17, 2026.
This commitment to regular updates ensures that users always have access to the latest features and improvements.
The app and is currently on version 2.7.1.
ตรวจหวย QRCode maintains a strong presence in the market, supported by numerous rating votes
that attest to its reliability and effectiveness in helping users achieve their Top charts free ios goals.
The Straits Times
Stay informed, your way.
Stay informed with The Straits Times—where trusted journalism meets modern convenience. Get trusted news, trending stories, and lifestyle updates from Singapore and beyond—all in one app. The Straits Times app offers smart summaries, immersive visuals, podcasts, and a tailored experience with myST+.
Free to download. Subscribers get to unlock unlimited access to exclusive stories and interviews, in-depth investigations, and recreate that morning ritual with the digital replica of the print edition.
You can choose to subscribe on a weekly or monthly basis:
• ST weekly subscription (auto-renewed weekly at S$ 7.98)
• ST monthly subscription (auto-renewed monthly at S$ 29.98)
• Try our introductory offer at S$ 0.98*/month for the first 3 months
• Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of the purchase
• You will be automatically charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period
• Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew at any time by going to account settings in the App Store
• Upon cancellation, your subscription is valid till the end of the current period. Past subscriptions will not be refunded
*Introductory offer is available to new subscribers only.
For technical assistance, please contact stics@sph.com.sg
Privacy policy: https://sph.com.sg/legal/sph_privacy.html
Terms and conditions: https://www.sph.com.sg/terms-and-conditions/app-for-ios
The Straits Times , a leading app in the News Apps category, boasts a robust user base .
It sees impressive engagement , reflecting its popularity and usability.
The app generates significant monthly revenue, indicative of its effective monetization strategies and user satisfaction.
The app supports in-app purchases, allowing users to enhance their experience with additional features and content.
The Straits Times was first released November 01, 2012, and has been continually updated, with the latest update rolled out just May 05, 2026.
This commitment to regular updates ensures that users always have access to the latest features and improvements.
The app and is currently on version 11.0.0.
The Straits Times maintains a strong presence in the market, supported by numerous rating votes
that attest to its reliability and effectiveness in helping users achieve their Top charts free ios goals.
Reddit
Welcome to Reddit, the heart of the internet.
Reddit is a social network with something for everyone: trending topics, diverse discussions, engaging communities and comment threads.
Redditors have authentic and interesting conversations around all sorts of curated content. You’ll find gaming communities, bloggers, meme-makers, fandoms, travel enthusiasts, support groups, AI forums, news junkies, artists, and creators of all types.
Reddit has over 100,000 online communities (forums where members post and comment) dedicated to specific topics. Some of the most popular communities are:
• r/AskReddit, where users can ask and answer questions
• r/funny, which is full of humorous content
• r/science, for scientific discussions and news
• r/gifs, with funny animated gifs for your viewing pleasure
On Reddit you’ll find:
• Thousands of community groups
Breaking news, social media trends, sports highlights, TV fan theories, open AI discussions and personalized content, there's a community for everyone.
• Loads of laughs
Find memes, oddly satisfying videos, funny videos, and more to help you lose track of time.
• AMAs, or "Ask Me Anything"
Celebrities, politicians, and experts answer questions from users.
• The best discussions on any topic
Reddit’s discussion threads are where community members jump in with humor and insights for just about anything; pop culture, sports, entertainment, or financial advice.
• Answers to questions
Ask communities anything you want. Ask questions on relationships, mental health, parenting, career help, fitness plans, and more.
• Your people, your conversations
Jump into community groups and threads, connect over any topic, and chat with redditors who share your interests.
Voting and Karma:
Instead of likes and hearts, Reddit’s social network runs on upvotes or downvotes. Voting on posts and comments increase or decrease the creator’s karma, and helps popular and relevant posts rise to the top, while filtering out low-quality or irrelevant posts.
While karma doesn't directly impact your ability to use Reddit, more karma can increase posts’ visibility and help you get noticed. Some communities require karma to post or comment, which helps prevent spam or low-quality content.
Reddit Premium:
Purchase Reddit Premium to enjoy an ads-free experience and access to premium avatar gear, r/lounge, custom app icons, and more.
Payment will be charged on a recurring monthly or annual basis to your Apple account. Your monthly or annual Premium subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before your subscription ends. Cancel anytime in your device’s Account Settings. No partial refunds.
Privacy Policy: https://www.redditinc.com/policies/privacy-policy
User Agreement: https://www.redditinc.com/policies/user-agreement
Reddit Rules: https://redditinc.com/policies/reddit-rules
If you have any problems with the app, get support at RedditHelp.com
Reddit , a leading app in the News Apps category, boasts a robust user base .
It sees impressive engagement with 1000M monthly installs and , reflecting its popularity and usability.
The app generates significant monthly revenue, indicative of its effective monetization strategies and user satisfaction.
The app supports in-app purchases, allowing users to enhance their experience with additional features and content.
Reddit was first released April 07, 2016, and has been continually updated, with the latest update rolled out just May 12, 2026.
This commitment to regular updates ensures that users always have access to the latest features and improvements.
The app and is currently on version 2026.19.1.
Reddit maintains a strong presence in the market, supported by numerous rating votes
that attest to its reliability and effectiveness in helping users achieve their Top charts free ios goals.
PressReader: News & Magazines
Read 7,000+ of the world’s most popular newspapers and magazines on your iPhone or iPad. Enjoy unlimited reading on up to 3 devices with a 7-day free trial of PressReader Premium.
PressReader is the best way to read your favorite magazines and newspapers in one place—from local stories to global news, and everything in between. Download complete issues and switch between the original print view and a mobile-optimized text view. Bring it all to life with Auto-Translate to over 30 languages or listen to stories with our text-to-speech features.
Subscribe to PressReader Premium to get unlimited access to most publications in the catalog or purchase single issues of your favorite title. Individual subscriptions for some publications are also available. To access PressReader without a subscription, visit one of our HotSpot partners.
“PressReader delivers an authentic multi-platform newspaper-reading experience” – TNW
“I found it especially useful for keeping up with international news, which often offers viewpoints you won’t find in US media.” – LIFEHACKER
“Anyone with even a passing interest in the news should give PressReader a try” – CNET
“A sleeping giant in the digital media landscape” – INC.
“If you love newspapers but hate inky fingers and creepy delivery people, you might be interested in taking a gander at PressReader” – TECHCRUNCH
Terms of Use: https://www.pressreader.com/help/termsofuse
Privacy Policy: https://www.pressreader.com/help/privacypolicy
Support
- Newspapers and magazines can be translated in up to 32 different languages
- Monthly subscription payment is charged to a user’s iTunes account at confirmation of purchase
- Monthly subscriptions will renew automatically unless renewals are disabled in account settings
TOP NEWSPAPERS
The Washington Post, The Guardian, National Post, Los Angeles Times, New York Post, The Globe and Mail, The Herald, The Irish Times, China Daily, USA Today, Le Figaro, Le Journal de Montreal, Toronto Star, El Pais, The Daily Telegraph, Chicago Tribune, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Washington Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Boston Globe, The Dallas Morning News, Miami Herald, Chicago Sun-Times, Houston Chronicle, The Mercury News
TOP MAGAZINES
BUSINESS & NEWS: Forbes, Newsweek International, Robb Report, The Economist, Business Traveler, The Monthly, Financial Post Magazine, Bloomberg Businessweek, Fast Company, Inc.
FASHION: VOGUE, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, GQ, Esquire, ELLE, Fashion, Harper's Bazaar, Wallpaper, Grazia
ENTERTAINMENT: Variety, Q Magazine, Empire, Top Gear, Reader's Digest, Daily Mail Weekend Magazine, Total Film, Rolling Stone, Cosmopolitan, The New York Review of Books, US Weekly
LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL: Lonely Planet, Esquire, Canadian Geographic, Maxim, DNA, Where Milan, National Geographic Traveller, New York Magazine, Backpacker, Oncuba Travel
FOOD & HOME: Canadian Living, BBC Good Food Magazine, VOGUE Living Australia, Quick & Easy, Style at Home, Good Housekeeping, Taste of Home, BBC Easy Cook Magazine
SPORTS & FITNESS: Men's Health, Women's Health, Yoga Journal, Runner's World, Better Nutrition, The Hockey News, Ladies in Racing, MiNDFOOD, Golf Digest, Men's Fitness, Oxygen
TECHNOLOGY & GAMING: PC Gamer, Popular Science, Science Illustrated, T3, iPhone Life Magazine, Air & Space Smithsonian, TechLife Australia, PCWorld, Macworld
Connect With Us:
Web: https://www.pressreader.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressreader
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pressreader
X: https://x.com/pressreader
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/pressreader
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pressreader
PressReader: News & Magazines , a leading app in the News Apps category, boasts a robust user base .
It sees impressive engagement with 40M monthly installs and , reflecting its popularity and usability.
The app generates significant monthly revenue, indicative of its effective monetization strategies and user satisfaction.
The app supports in-app purchases, allowing users to enhance their experience with additional features and content.
PressReader: News & Magazines was first released October 20, 2009, and has been continually updated, with the latest update rolled out just April 23, 2026.
This commitment to regular updates ensures that users always have access to the latest features and improvements.
The app and is currently on version 8.2.3.
PressReader: News & Magazines maintains a strong presence in the market, supported by numerous rating votes
that attest to its reliability and effectiveness in helping users achieve their Top charts free ios goals.
X
Welcome to X (formerly known as Twitter), your trusted digital town square where conversations unfold in real time, and the world connects through breaking news, live events, podcasts, and everything in between.
Whether you're passionate about sports, tech, music, or politics, X is your front-row seat to what’s happening across the globe.
X isn’t just another social media app, it’s the ultimate destination for staying well informed, sharing ideas, and building communities. With X, you’re always in the loop with relevant trending topics and breaking news, delivered instantly to your screen, raw and unfiltered.
What You Can Do on X:
• Follow breaking news from around the world before it hits the headlines, and stay ahead of the curve with real-time updates on trending topics and viral conversations.
• Post your thoughts, photos, and videos with a global community. Join millions of users in shaping public dialogue across social, cultural, and political conversations.
• Discover Grok, the AI assistant powered by X’s real-time data. You can ask Grok to summarize trending news, explain videos, or give you more context about posts.
• Stream live video or go live with Spaces, our audio feature that enables you to host discussions, hold interviews, or start your next live podcast. Whether you're streaming a concert, a live game, or your thoughts on a hot topic, X keeps your audience engaged.
• Watch videos: from live breaking news and sports clips to podcasts and gaming sessions that last up to 3 hours long. Many of the world’s leading voices, in comedy, gaming, podcasting, and politics, all share their content on X.
• Connect and chat privately with friends, followers, customers, or collaborators through Direct Messages.
• Join and build communities tailored to your interests: from sports news, gaming, entertainment, crypto, entrepreneurship, tech, and more.
• Subscribe to X Premium to unlock exclusive features like a blue checkmark, boosted visibility, prioritized replies, fewer ads, longer videos, and post editing. X Premium also gives you access to creator revenue sharing and the ability to offer exclusive content to subscribers.
Why X?
In a world of constant change, X is your real-time source to stay ahead of the curve, connect with people, and explore diverse perspectives. From breaking live news and trending memes to top podcasts and live streams from your favorite creators, X brings it all together in one powerful social experience.
Privacy Policy: https://x.com/privacy
Terms and Conditions: https://x.com/tos
X , a leading app in the News Apps category, boasts a robust user base .
It sees impressive engagement with 5B monthly installs and , reflecting its popularity and usability.
The app generates significant monthly revenue, indicative of its effective monetization strategies and user satisfaction.
The app supports in-app purchases, allowing users to enhance their experience with additional features and content.
X was first released October 09, 2009, and has been continually updated, with the latest update rolled out just May 14, 2026.
This commitment to regular updates ensures that users always have access to the latest features and improvements.
The app and is currently on version 11.91.
X maintains a strong presence in the market, supported by numerous rating votes
that attest to its reliability and effectiveness in helping users achieve their Top charts free ios goals.
Substack
Substack is a new media app that connects you with the creators, ideas, and communities you care about most.
- Support the creators you love: Subscribe for free or upgrade to view original work and connect directly with your favorite writers, artists, and podcasters.
- Enjoy ad-free videos and podcasts: Access short-form clips, video episodes, and read-aloud articles without interruptions.
- Connect in real time: Join livestreams and live group chats, where top creators bring their biggest supporters into their world.
- Explore independent ideas: Discover bold opinions and engaging views across food, sports, politics, fashion, comedy, finance, and more.
How it works:
1. Download the Substack app.
2. Claim your handle.
3. Explore the feed to enjoy notes, videos, and clips from creators.
4. Subscribe to your favorites for free, tune into their livestreams and join private group chats.
Substack , a leading app in the News Apps category, boasts a robust user base .
It sees impressive engagement with 900M monthly installs and , reflecting its popularity and usability.
The app generates significant monthly revenue, indicative of its effective monetization strategies and user satisfaction.
The app supports in-app purchases, allowing users to enhance their experience with additional features and content.
Substack was first released March 08, 2022, and has been continually updated, with the latest update rolled out just May 11, 2026.
This commitment to regular updates ensures that users always have access to the latest features and improvements.
The app and is currently on version 2.96.0.
Substack maintains a strong presence in the market, supported by numerous rating votes
that attest to its reliability and effectiveness in helping users achieve their Top charts free ios goals.