# Akron Beacon Journal Now — Breaking News + eNewspaper

> Local news, eNewspaper, and real-time alerts from Akron Beacon Journal. (iPhone/iPad app by Gannett.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akron-beacon-journal-now/id1435513433 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gannett](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797)
- Category: News, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 853 App Store ratings · 148 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: 2018-09-25
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akron-beacon-journal-now/id1435513433/reviews.md

## What is Akron Beacon Journal Now?

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — the Akron Beacon Journal 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.beaconjournal.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.beaconjournal.com/terms/
• Help Center: https://help.beaconjournal.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
- Streamlined reading experience
- Customizable text size and night mode
- Offline reading
- Digital eNewspaper access
- USA TODAY and other eNewspapers

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beacon Journal annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $24.99 | per month |
| Beacon Journal monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $14.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

- #197 in Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

## What do users think of Akron Beacon Journal Now?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 📰 Convenient access to local news
- 📚 Wide range of content (local, national, international)
- 🔍 Detailed coverage of community events
- 👍 Helpful for staying informed

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
- 💰 Expensive subscription with ads
- 🔍 Inconsistent user experience across versions
- 🔍 Lack of customization options

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login issues and inability to access subscription
- Freezing and crashing on various devices
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between sections
- Inability to print or save content

**Most requested features**

- Improve navigation and content organization
- Add option to disable ads for subscribers
- Implement better syncing across devices
- Introduce more customization settings
- Improve performance and stability

## Recent user reviews (10 of 148)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akron-beacon-journal-now/id1435513433/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Worst ap

*2026-06-14, version 8.10.2*

Of all the apps I use this is the worst by far. Perhaps you should send you IT team to the offices of the WSJ and have them pick up some tips on how the app should work.

### 5/5 — E edition of Beacon Journal

*2026-06-08, version 8.10.2*

Enjoy all the options tp read the daily paper

### 1/5 — New newspaper app

*2026-05-10, version 8.9.0*

Your new app is not user friendly. It takes too long to get to the print page, when you try to scroll down to the bottom of the page it opens an article, when I try to print a crossword puzzle the print is too small. Pop up ads?? I liked the old app much better. I could read newspapers from all over the country, not now. Two thumbs down. I tried 10 nicknames but all were taken. How much time should I spend on that ?? Alan

### 3/5 — Thank you for finally updating the app.

*2026-03-31, version 8.9.0*

The app is still a pain. When you try to change pages or resize a page to read it sometimes does it and sometimes it just does random things. 
Very frustrating.

### 5/5 — Newspaper electronic edition

*2026-03-24, version 8.9.0*

I enjoy the e edition very much.  I miss not holding the paper in my hands but I don’t live in Akron to receive one!

### 1/5 — Bring back the old app

*2026-03-23, version 8.9.0*

I understand that you need advertising, but keep it in the paper copy.

The new app is so busy trying to get in extra ads that it has all kinds of bugs.  I thought that an e-edition was to transmit a copy of the print edition.  The old app did that and only that.

### 2/5 — horrible app for subscription renewal

*2026-03-03, version 8.8.1*

I went so subscription management and got gibberish

### 1/5 — Not User Friendly

*2026-01-02, version 8.6.0*

Your app is not user friendly. There is no clear link to managing subscriptions.

### 4/5 — Like local up to date news

*2025-12-12, version 8.6.0*

I APPRECIATE THE OPPORTUNITY TO READ UP TO DATE LOCAL NEWS AS WELL AS NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL NEWS ON USA TODAY

### 2/5 — Worst ap

*2025-12-07, version 8.6.0*

Of all the apps I use this is the worst by far. Perhaps you should send you IT team to the offices of the WSJ and have them pick up some tips on how the app should work.

## Frequently asked questions about Akron Beacon Journal Now

### What kind of news does the Akron Beacon Journal app provide?

The app delivers local news that matters most to your community, including in-depth journalism, things to do around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and much more. You can also access a digital replica of the print edition.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include access to in-depth journalism, a fast-loading experience, real-time breaking news and alerts, customizable reading options like text size and night mode, offline reading, and access to the eNewspaper, USA TODAY, and over 200 other local eNewspapers.

### How does the subscription model work?

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

### Is the app compatible with my device?

The app is designed for mobile devices, offering a streamlined experience for viewing stories, photos, and videos. Specific compatibility details regarding operating system versions are typically found in the app store listing.

### What are some common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include staying updated on local breaking news and weather, following high school and professional sports, discovering local events, reading the daily newspaper digitally, and accessing news from other regions through the eNewspaper feature.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.11.0 — 2026-07-23

• 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 — 2026-05-20

• 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 — 2026-02-23

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

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