The News Junkie

Name: The News Junkie
Rating: 4.6 (46 reviews)
Author: The News Junkie

by The News Junkie

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 6 Aug 2026

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Quick verdict

What it is: Store information collected; independent summary not yet available.
At a glance: From $2.99/mo
Free to download
In-app purchases

Categories and search queries

Official categories

News
Entertainment

AppCorpus categories

Key functions

Function	Availability	Access	Scope	Evidence
Free app	Yes	Free	—	Store published
In-app purchases	Yes	Limited free	—	Store published

Screens

App Store

6 store screenshots

Pricing & paywalls

App Store

Audio Only Monthly — $2.99/month
Audio Only Monthly — $29.99/year ($2.49/mo)
Gift - Audio Only 1 Month — $2.99/month
Gift - Audio Only 1 Month — $29.99/year ($2.49/mo)
Audio/Video Monthly — $5.99/month
Audio/Video Monthly — $59.99/year ($4.99/mo)
Gift – Audio/Video 1 Month — $5.99/month
Gift – Audio/Video 1 Month — $59.99/year ($4.99/mo)

Last verified 6 Aug 2026

Ratings & reviews

App Store

4.6 46 ratings · App Store

5/5Great Show & Great App
Here’s my No BS Review This show is one of the last shows on the planet that encompasses great talk radio. No agendas, not much in the way of sports Cuz They just don’t know. Not much in the way of politics because you can get that anywhere.. Just genuine personalities doing a radio show about the most viral news of the day. If you’re not listening, you’re missing out.

NewsFu · 6 Aug 2026
5/5Great show, great app
The free app essentially acts as your gateway to interacting with the show staff and other listeners. 24/7 live chat, integrated games of chance, easy access to news clips referred to during the show... it's everything you need to keep up to date with the news and even get your own input heard by the personalities.

CFL_Kent · 6 Aug 2026
5/5Mega Fan!!
Shawn changes the game in how you interact with radio stations and built an extremely diverse audience that all get to participate. From live trivia, commercial free broadcasts of the daily show, and then the unrestricted Secret Shows subscription brings together the cast along with some other Real Radio 104.1 personalities. If you don’t go down this rabbit hole, then you are missing out!!

rbono83 · 6 Aug 2026
5/5Changed my life
This app changed my life. I was in a downward spiral with no friends, family, or significant other. Sleep was hard to come by at night. I stopped eating. There was no direction and hope until I heard Shawn Watson’s voice. I then realized I didn’t have it that bad overall.

philimusprime · 6 Aug 2026
5/5FINALLY
THANK YOU for the ability to pause and resume shows at last played without having to download. Very happy!

Buggieboo116 · 6 Aug 2026

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Versions

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5.7
This update corrects an issue that prevents cover photos from displaying properly
6.0
Video Secret Shows!
6.1
New feature...Chat room alerts! Receive alerts in the chat room directly from the News Junkie crew! Added a sample audio player to the Secret Shows promo for non-subscribers. Back-end fixes to improve stability
6.2
Corrects an issue that stops Secret Shows playback while browsing other sections of the app.
6.3
Launched The News Junkie: Interviews - FREE shows for all users!
6.4
Along with miscellaneous bug fixes, this update introduces In App Purchases for signing up for Secret Shows!
6.5
Removed Live Trivia, Layout/design changes, Performance/Bug Fixes
6.6
Miscellaneous bug fixes/performance improvements
6.7
Added reporting system for reporting offensive content Corrected an issue which would prevent Secret Shows videos from pausing Corrected an issue where the most recent chat message was hidden behind the chat input
6.8
Bug Fixes
7.0
Welcome to the all-new TNJ App. This update brings a completely rebuilt experience featuring: • Live TNJ community chat • Secret Shows streaming and downloads • Dispatch recording and uploads • See It Now content browsing • Improved audio playback and performance • Native iPhone experience and navigation • Profile management and account support • Faster loading and smoother scrolling throughout the app Thanks for supporting The News Junkie!
7.0.1
Fixes and bugs. Fixed live alert timer. Fixed Dispatch recording issues. Fixed chat links issues.
7.0.11
This update fixes an iOS audio playback issue that could cause podcasts or Secret Shows to stop or restart after your phone locked.
7.0.15
New notification options are here! • Staff Alerts — get notified when The News Junkie team sends important updates • New Podcast Episodes — never miss a daily show • New Secret Show Episodes — get alerted when a new Secret Show is available Also in this release: • Added fullscreen video rotation support for Secret Shows and other videos • Various bug fixes and performance improvements
7.0.2
Fixes audio Dispatch play issues. Renames app.
7.0.26
What's New in Version 7.0.26: Improved Home screen loading and performance Fixed an issue where the Home screen hero image could briefly display incorrect content Improved Dispatch submission flow so the Send button remains accessible while typing Enhanced timers and live content updates throughout the app Improved chat and podcast launch behavior Numerous bug fixes, stability improvements, and performance enhancements
7.0.27
What’s New in Version 7.0.27 - Added progress bars and completion checkmarks for Secret Shows. - Improved Secret Shows loading, navigation, and scroll-position behavior. - Added draggable audio controls and improved playback recovery. - Improved background audio state and resume behavior. - Fixed Dispatch time display - Fixed lock-screen artwork for the Latest Show. - Various performance improvements and bug fixes.
7.0.28
• See when the Phone Lines are Live and tap to call the show directly from the app. • Improvements to the live show and chat experience. • Bug fixes and performance improvements.
7.0.3
What's New in Version 7.0.3 • Create a new News Junkie account directly in the app • Improved login and account onboarding experience • Better account access and session handling • Updated app messaging and navigation • General bug fixes and stability improvements
7.0.30 · 1 Aug 2026
Added bluetooth audio controls
7.0.4
• Dispatches now show public usernames instead of real names • Improved Dispatch author display in the feed and My Dispatches • General bug fixes and stability improvements
7.0.5
Dispatch processing reliability fixes Live Show countdown timer reliability fixes
7.0.6
• Fixed an issue where the keyboard could cover the Send Dispatch button while submitting a Dispatch. • Improved Secret Shows access and playback handling for subscribers. • Improved reliability for live alerts and countdown refreshes. • General bug fixes, performance improvements, and stability enhancements.
7.0.8
Anonymous Dispatches Record and submit audio dispatches anonymously from the app. Your identity is hidden. Voices are altered before staff review. Anonymous dispatches require approval before appearing publicly. Available only for audio dispatches.
7.0.9
### What's New • Improved audio stability and performance. • Fixed an issue where Secret Shows, Interviews, and videos could resume from the wrong position after rewinding. • Various bug fixes and improvements.

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Last verified: 6 Aug 2026
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