# Argus Leader — Breaking News + eNewspaper

> Local news, sports, and eNewspaper with real-time alerts and offline reading. (iPhone/iPad app by Gannett.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/argus-leader/id493262204 (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: 4.29/5 from 984 App Store ratings · 81 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 186 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Armenian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German and 21 more
- Released: 2012-01-31
- Data updated: 2026-09-13
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/argus-leader/id493262204/reviews.md

## What is Argus Leader?

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — the Argus Leader 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.argusleader.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.argusleader.com/terms/
• Help Center: https://help.argusleader.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 notifications
- Sports coverage
- Streamlined reading experience
- Offline reading
- eNewspaper replica
- Customizable text size and night mode

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Argus Leader Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $14.99 | per month |
| Argus Leader Digital Subscription | $24.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

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

## What do users think of Argus Leader?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

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

**Cons**

- 🐛 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

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Sign-on process frequently freezes
- App doesn't update with latest news
- Links to sections lead to outdated content
- Compatibility issues with iOS 14 update

**Most requested features**

- Bring back the old print edition app
- Improve navigation to read the paper front to back
- Reduce the number of ads for paid subscribers

## Recent user reviews (10 of 81)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/argus-leader/id493262204/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Argus Leader

*2026-05-08, version 8.9.0*

Stories are terribly out of date and almost exclusively sports related.

### 1/5 — Clean eEdition PDF Good

*2026-03-30, version 8.9.0*

Much improved over last year

### 1/5 — Not as good as before

*2026-03-13*

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

### 1/5 — DO NOT SUBSCRIBE!

*2025-09-13, version 8.5.0*

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!

### 1/5 — Argus Leader

*2025-09-02, version 8.1.0*

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

### 1/5 — Hate the ad popups.

*2025-08-05, version 8.1.0*

Am thinking about cancelling mysubscription because of this extremely annoying feature

### 3/5 — No Longer A Local Newspaper

*2025-04-24, version 8.1.0*

The Argus Leader is no longer a local paper. Has very few articles about the local area. They pretty much just copy & paste from USA Today. Have to go to other sources to get local news.

### 2/5 — Bring old print edition back please

*2025-04-20, version 8.1.0*

I hate how the newspaper edition appears on this new app. I like everything else but if you could go back and let the paper fill the screen please.

### 1/5 — Not as good as before

*2025-03-09*

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

### 1/5 — Bad links

*2025-01-15, version 7.14.0*

The app is worthless for current content.  The links in the menu to sections such as High School Sports are to articles dated 2023.  What a joke. I’m paying for content from 2 years ago.

## Frequently asked questions about Argus Leader

### What kind of news does the Argus Leader app provide?

The app delivers local news that matters most to your 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 Argus Leader app?

Key features include access to in-depth journalism, a fast and streamlined reading experience, real-time notifications for breaking news and alerts, the ability to save favorite stories, adjust text size, use night mode, and read offline. It also offers an eNewspaper replica.

### How does the subscription model work for the Argus Leader app?

Subscriptions are charged to your account upon purchase 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 Argus Leader app available on multiple devices?

The app provides an eNewspaper that is accessible on your mobile devices, replicating the print edition. It also offers access to USA TODAY and over 200 other local eNewspapers, suggesting broad mobile compatibility.

### What are common use cases for the Argus Leader app?

Common use cases include staying informed about local events and happenings, following local sports teams, getting immediate updates on breaking news, and enjoying a digital replica of the daily newspaper. Users can also customize their reading experience for convenience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 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 — 2026-02-24

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.8.0 — 2026-02-12

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

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