# Abilene Reporter News — Breaking News + eNewspaper

> Local news, eNewspaper, and breaking alerts for the Abilene community. (iPhone/iPad app by Gannett.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abilene-reporter-news/id1119331458 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gannett](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797)
- Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 352 App Store ratings · 49 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 184 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Armenian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany) and 21 more
- Released: 2016-11-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abilene-reporter-news/id1119331458/reviews.md

## What is Abilene Reporter News?

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — the Abilene Reporter News app delivers the local news that matters most to your community.

APP FEATURES:
• Access all of our in-depth journalism, including things to do around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and much more.
• Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stories, photos, and videos that matter to you.
• Get breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts with real-time notifications tailored to your interests.
• Customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, or reading offline.
• eNewspaper: Just like our print edition but accessible on your mobile devices. And access to USA TODAY and 200+ local eNewspapers. 

MORE INFORMATION:
• Privacy Policy: https://cm.reporternews.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.reporternews.com/terms/
• Help Center: https://help.reporternews.com
• Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.

## Key features

- In-depth local journalism
- Breaking news and alerts
- Sports coverage
- Streamlined reading experience
- Customizable text size and night mode
- Offline reading
- Digital eNewspaper access

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Abilene Reporter News Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $9.99 | per month |
| Abilene Reporter-News Digital Subscription | $16.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

- #187 in Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

## What do users think of Abilene Reporter News?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Keeps users informed about hometown news
- 👍 Good for staying connected to home
- 👍 Easy to use app (for some)
- 👍 Some users love the app
- 👍 Honest release of truth

**Cons**

- 😞 Terrible new app design
- 😞 Difficult to manage and maneuver
- 😞 Cannot get the e-newspaper
- 😞 Awful app experience
- 😞 Cannot see billing information
- 😞 Frequent ads interrupt reading
- 😞 App frequently refuses to open
- 😞 Frustrating app changes
- 😞 Uncontrollable pop-up advertising
- 😞 App freezes daily
- 😞 New app is not working
- 😞 Very difficult to use
- 😞 Won't zoom like before
- 😞 Forces system reboot
- 😞 No pinch to zoom
- 😞 No portrait scale to fit
- 😞 Comics cut off
- 😞 Jerky and hard to read
- 😞 Not user friendly
- 😞 App will not rotate
- 😞 Unable to read articles
- 😞 Needs better navigation
- 😞 Obituaries not updated
- 😞 Claims different subscription price
- 😞 No way to cancel subscription
- 😞 Worst app ever
- 😞 Difficult to establish account
- 😞 No E-edition in app
- 😞 Botched obituary details
- 😞 Too many pop up ads and videos
- 😞 Users don't want to pay for 'crappie news'
- 😞 New app is complicated

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Notifications covered by ads
- Swiping up on ads doesn't work correctly
- App freezes daily
- App freezes mid-paper
- App refuses to open
- App breaks to an ad multiple times
- App does not allow viewing bills
- App does not rotate
- App freezes forcing system reboot
- No pinch to zoom
- No portrait scale to fit
- Comics are cut off at the bottom
- Obituaries not updated
- App claims different subscription price
- Difficult to establish account
- App shows USA Today instead of ARN
- Unable to read articles despite being paid

**Most requested features**

- Bring back the old app version
- Bring back Sunday comics
- Make margins wider and more natural
- Add Sunday comics and crossword puzzles
- Add a Shotwell Stadium schedule
- Improve navigation with a new menu
- Allow users to read the paper directly (e-edition in app)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 49)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abilene-reporter-news/id1119331458/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Traditions

*2026-06-08*

I’ve read the ARN daily for decades, and I’m happy with the ease of access of the e-newspaper on my iPad.

My biggest concern is the bias of the AP and misleading headlines. I know to take misinformation with a grain of salt but some folks may naively believe far left articles.

I’m also disappointed that Letters to the Editor are no longer included - that was sometimes the best part!

I miss weekly columns by Sharon Randall but enjoy Bill Tinsley’s.

And I share screenshots of a comic daily with a grandson - which is special to me.

I also enjoy the puzzles! 😊

May God bless the USA and the Freedom of the Press,
~ Diana HM

### 3/5 — Notifications

*2026-04-27*

When I get notifications and click on them they come up covered by an advertisement. Instructions say to swipe up to get rid of the ad. If I swipe up starting to high it doesn’t work. If I swipe up lower it closes the whole thing. It is driving me nuts. I am going to quit taking notifications because of your poor design. I am a subscriber and real close to unsubscribing!!

### 3/5 — New version leaves much to be desired

*2025-10-08*

Not much good to say about the website. The news content is ok but the app itself is difficult to manage and maneuver. What is happening to the Sunday comics? Two Sundays missing. Please! You can do better than this I’m sure.

### 2/5 — Reporter News

*2025-06-06*

I cannot get the enewspaper in this new app. I used to enjoy reading my iPad at breakfast and not just the stories selected for me.

### 1/5 — Terrible new app

*2025-01-07, version 7.14.0*

I am used to reading the ARN on my iPad but this ew app is awful. I want to go back to the old version.

### 1/5 — Cannot see billing

*2024-12-03*

App does not allow you to. See your bill!

### 1/5 — Can’t read one article without an ad

*2024-02-06*

Long term subscriber and have used the app for years.  Since the announcement that the physical paper will not be delivered,  the app frequently refuses to open, or-even worse-will break to an ad multiple times while reading one story.

Bring back my print copy.

### 1/5 — Abilene Reporter News eedition

*2023-11-22*

Please go back to the old app. We can’t even get the paper to read any more. About the time we figure out the new app, you change it. So frustrating!

**Developer response:** Hello,

Thank you for using our app and providing your feedback.  We have resolved the eNewspaper pinch and zoom issue you have identified, and your comments played a part in it.

We care about our readers, and we work very hard to build the best news experience for you. Please email us at USATODAYmobile@USATODAY.com if you are still experiencing any issues. 

Thank you.

### 1/5 — Pop up advertising

*2023-11-11, version 7.3.2*

CANNOT STAND YOUR NEW POP UP ADVERTISING SCHEME!  The paper is full of advertising WITHOUT UNCONTROLLABLE POPUPS

### 1/5 — Abilene Reporter News eedition

*2023-11-10*

Why does this new app get to the middle of the paper then freeze every day?  Go back to the old app. This one has too many problems.

**Developer response:** Hello,

Thank you for using our app and providing your feedback.  We have resolved the eNewspaper pinch and zoom issue you have identified, and your comments played a part in it.

We care about our readers, and we work very hard to build the best news experience for you. Please email us at USATODAYmobile@USATODAY.com if you are still experiencing any issues. 

Thank you.

## Frequently asked questions about Abilene Reporter News

### What kind of news does the Abilene Reporter News app provide?

The app delivers local news that matters most to the community, including in-depth journalism, things to do around town, and comprehensive sports coverage from high school to professional levels. It also provides breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts.

### What are the key features of the Abilene Reporter News app?

Key features include access to all in-depth journalism, a fast-loading experience, real-time notifications for breaking news and alerts, customizable reading options like text size and night mode, offline reading capabilities, and access to a digital eNewspaper similar to the print edition.

### How does the subscription model work for this app?

Subscriptions are charged to your account upon purchase confirmation and automatically renew monthly or yearly unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal settings in your account settings after purchase.

### Is the Abilene Reporter News app available on multiple devices?

The app is designed for mobile devices, offering a streamlined experience for viewing stories, photos, and videos. The eNewspaper feature is also accessible on your mobile devices, providing a digital replica of the print edition.

### What is the eNewspaper feature?

The eNewspaper feature provides a digital replica of the print edition of the Abilene Reporter News, accessible on your mobile devices. It also offers access to USA TODAY and over 200 other local eNewspapers.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.11.0 — 2026-07-24

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.10.2 — 2026-05-27

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.10.1 — 2026-05-14

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.9.0 — 2026-03-10

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.8.1 — 2026-02-25

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

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