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Argus Leader

Argus Leader

Breaking News + eNewspaper

999 ratings
81 reviews
With Ads#163 in top-grossing Magazines & Newspapers
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Released
January 31, 2012
Updated
October 28, 2026

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Developer

USA TODAY Co., Inc.
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Access in-depth local journalism, including community events, sports, and photography. Enjoy a fast, customizable reading experience with real-time notifications and an eNewspaper replica. Read stories offline and access additional publications.

✓In-depth local journalism
✓Real-time notifications
✓Customizable reading experience
✓Offline reading capability
✓eNewspaper replica
✓Access to additional publications
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What users say about Argus Leader

Reviews of Argus Leader are mostly negative: the News app is rated 4.3/5 from 999 App Store ratings. What users like most: great local news, easy to navigate. Top complaints: app frequently crashes or freezes, stories are out of date or sports-focused. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Great local news
  • 🚀Easy to navigate
  • 👍Clean eEdition PDF
  • 👍Keeps us updated on South Dakota news

Negative things

  • 🐛App frequently crashes or freezes
  • 🔍Stories are out of date or sports-focused
  • 💸Ads even with paid subscription
  • 🤔Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🤯Confusing and not user-friendly
  • 🔍Missing content from print edition
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What's New in Argus Leader

8.14.0

October 28, 2026

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

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Argus Leader Annual Digital Subscription

Enjoy the latest news, photos, and videos from Argus Leader News with the digital subscription!

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Charts

Top Grossing

📉 163-4

Magazines & Newspapers

This app dropped -4 positions in Magazines & Newspapers chart.

Last updated on November 15, 2026.

User reviews

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Argus Leader

Stories are terribly out of date and almost exclusively sports related.
Aappwontupdate

Clean eEdition PDF Good

Much improved over last year
BBHills09

Not as good as before

Really would like to be able to read the paper from front to back without continually going to a menu

When I get the top stories it had a list with older dates than the current

Maybe I am old fashioned but I like to read a paper from front to back. This was not an improvement
SSdyankee

DO NOT SUBSCRIBE!

DO NOT SUBSCRIBE! I have canceled my subscription for two years in a row! They have continued charging me despite talking with local billing reps out of Sioux Falls. Now I have to completely shut down my bank account and transfer all my funds to a new one they can’t touch. I cannot stress this enough — DO NOT SUBSCRIBE!
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LLocalSF

Argus Leader

Stories are terribly out of date and almost exclusively sports related.
Aappwontupdate
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Sign-on process frequently freezes

Bug

App doesn't update with latest news

Bug

Links to sections lead to outdated content

Bug

Compatibility issues with iOS 14 update

Bug
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Requested Features

3 requests

Bring back the old print edition app

Feature

Improve navigation to read the paper front to back

Feature

Reduce the number of ads for paid subscribers

Feature

FAQ

What kind of news does Argus Leader cover?

Argus Leader delivers local news, including community events, sports coverage from high school to professional levels, and in-depth journalism. It also offers an eNewspaper replica of the print edition.

Can I read Argus Leader offline?

Yes, you can customize your experience by saving your favorite stories and reading them offline. This feature allows access to content without an internet connection.

Does Argus Leader have ads?

Yes, the app contains advertisements. Users have reported seeing ads even with a paid subscription.

What are the subscription options for Argus Leader?

Subscription plans include monthly digital rates starting at $14.99/month with a 1-month free trial, and annual digital subscriptions for $69.99/year with a 1-year free trial. Specific tiers and pricing are detailed within the app's settings.

How often is Argus Leader updated?

The app was last updated on October 28, 2026, with version 8.14.0. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and maintenance.

What devices support Argus Leader?

Argus Leader is supported on iPhones and iPads. The app is designed for mobile devices within the Apple ecosystem.

What is the age rating for Argus Leader?

The age rating for Argus Leader is 12+. This means the content is generally suitable for users aged 12 and older.

How can I manage my Argus Leader subscription?

Subscriptions are managed through your account settings after purchase. Auto-renewal can be turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Contacting customer service via 'Subscription Support' in the app's Settings is also an option.