# Albuquerque Journal Newspaper — jrnl+

> Newspaper app for Albuquerque Journal with personalized content and multimedia features. (iPhone/iPad app by Journal Publishing Co..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/albuquerque-journal-newspaper/id452844819 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Journal Publishing Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/348534274)
- Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.24/5 from 1,484 App Store ratings · 168 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 31 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2011-08-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/albuquerque-journal-newspaper/id452844819/reviews.md

## What is Albuquerque Journal Newspaper?

Introducing the all-new Albuquerque Journal | jrnl+ app!
We’ve redesigned the app to give you a cleaner look, a more intuitive user experience, and easier access to the content you care about. Enjoy personalized customization, an enhanced rewards platform, and new video and podcast features, all in one place.

Terms of Service: https://subscriber.abqjournal.com/terms-of-service

## Key features

- Redesigned user interface
- Personalized content customization
- Enhanced rewards platform
- Video features
- Podcast features
- Intuitive user experience

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $24.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single Copy | $1.99 | one-time |
| 24-Hour Digital Access Pass | $0.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #199 in Top Grossing · News (US App Store)
- #134 in Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

## What do users think of Albuquerque Journal Newspaper?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy to navigate
- 📰 Great source of local news
- 💻 Convenient digital access
- 👀 Readable text and layout
- 🌐 Reliable app performance

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🤔 Poor user interface
- 🔍 Difficult to find content
- 🔄 Frequent crashes and resets
- 💰 Frustrating subscription issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Pages fail to load completely
- App crashes when switching between articles
- Login issues and password reset problems
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Unexpected behavior when exiting and re-entering app

**Most requested features**

- Improve page navigation and layout
- Add more customization options
- Enhance stability and reliability
- Streamline login and subscription management
- Optimize for mobile devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 168)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/albuquerque-journal-newspaper/id452844819/reviews.md

### 1/5 — An ‘enhanced’ app that failed

*2026-01-29, version 6.0.1*

What a worthless app. At least three times a week, the newspaper fails to load, or insists that I am not logged in just after I have logged in yet again. When it does ‘work’, it is hard to navigate. I keep setting page view preferences and they randomly change to a different view, sometimes in a single session. Bring back the old app, please!

### 1/5 — “Improvements” gut Functionality

*2026-01-28, version 6.0.0*

TLDR: Avoid this app and get Albuquerque Jrnl Print Edition instead.

Before the app was “improved” a couple of weeks ago, it was a joy to use. It was easy to pan and zoom the reproductions of the pages from the paper. If I briefly left the app then returned, it would still be on the page I left it on. I never had any problems with getting logged out whenever I changed networks. Now it’s just the opposite and it has become unnecessary strenuous to read my local paper.

It is a travesty this obviously bug-ridden update was even written at all. Maybe the Journal thinks they can get away with this being the only game in town. Shame.

Protip: I just discovered another app called “Albuquerque Jrnl Print Edition.” It works just like the old version of this app did. Get that one and forget this one ever existed.

### 1/5 — Production

*2026-01-21, version 6.0.0*

It would seem that when your job is to put out the paper everyday you would have a quality control plan in place to review what you produce. No need to proof read just review to make sure the paper is complete. If the paper was only screwed once every 6 months it would be acceptable but every day is an adventure when I try to download. Well at least Garcia automotive should be happy they always get one or two ads in what ever you produce. I wrote this months ago and it just gets worse. Today can’t get the ejournal sends me to resign in but won’t accept my password. I read the journal for the local news and sports as I have for over 50 years but like so many others I know we are considering canceling or subscription.

### 1/5 — Horrible new app

*2026-01-20, version 6.0.0*

It routinely fails to load the current edition and the user interface is much, much worse. You often have to close the app to change pages or articles and I KNOW how to use it.

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2026-01-19, version 6.0.0*

Hangs up. Page selection doesn't work.  Difficult to swipe pages right and left.  Text zooms without warning.  Awkward to use.

### 3/5 — New version

*2026-01-18, version 6.0.0*

Your new version is very hard to navigate. It keeps flipping back and forth. Some days I have to reboot my iPad several times.

### 2/5 — Released upgrade before ready

*2026-01-13, version 6.0.0*

Weeks after rolling out Journal app upgrade it is still very buggy.  My wife is so frustrated she now refuses to use the app and doesn’t want to renew our subscription>. we use apple ipads.  i have the larger ipad and have been able to work around bugs but wife has smaller ipad and continuously has issues…getting error notices and taking her back unexpectantly to beginning of paper.  Very frustrating!

### 1/5 — Nor as good as previous app

*2026-01-06, version 6.0.0*

It is buggy, can’t get full page open article to work in landscape mode. If you leave the app it goes back to first page or tell you it doesn’t work and you try several times, it sucks

### 1/5 — It doesn’t work!!

*2026-01-04, version 6.0.0*

This app really sucks and it has for the last 3 weeks, since they put out the new version.

### 1/5 — Bad

*2026-01-03, version 6.0.0*

I’m 87 yrs old and I’m going to give up my electronic edition of the Journal and read the paper edition in the library at LVL.  I can’t read this copy without losing it and trying to get it back. And getting stupid messages, like not authorized. Too damn complicated for this old man.

## Frequently asked questions about Albuquerque Journal Newspaper

### What does the Albuquerque Journal | jrnl+ app do?

The app provides access to local news and content from the Albuquerque Journal. It features a redesigned interface for a cleaner and more intuitive user experience, along with personalized customization options.

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

Key features include a redesigned user interface, personalized content customization, an enhanced rewards platform, and new video and podcast features, all integrated into a single application.

### Is the app free to download?

The app is free to download and use. However, it does offer in-app purchases and may display advertisements, as indicated by its monetization model.

### Who is this app for?

This app is designed for individuals interested in staying informed about local news and events in Albuquerque and the surrounding regions, offering a convenient way to access content from the Albuquerque Journal.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.0.3 — 2026-06-29

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 6.0.2 — 2026-02-23

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 6.0.1 — 2026-01-28

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 6.0.0 — 2025-12-12

New features include:

ABQJ eJournal (print replica)
• In-depth local coverage of Albuquerque and New Mexico from the Albuquerque Journal newsroom.
• Comprehensive entertainment updates on movies, music, dining, events, and more.
• Business news, sports, and a wide range of additional content.
• A fast, streamlined interface with multiple viewing modes.
• Easy navigation for readers on the go: flip pages, zoom in on articles, rotate to landscape mode.
• Read Aloud functionality so articles can be read back to you.
• Two-finger tap to convert any article to full-screen text.
• Access to the last 30 days of issues in the archive.
• Download editions for offline reading.
• Section index for quick access to articles and headlines.

### 3.18.16 — 2025-05-16

- Improved offline reading to ensure the highest quality access to daily news.
- Improved overall stability
- Improved archive access

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## More apps by Journal Publishing Co.

- [Albuquerque Jrnl Print Edition](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/albuquerque-jrnl-print-edition/id6757801018)

All apps by Journal Publishing Co.: https://appshunter.io/developer/348534274

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