# azcentral — Breaking News + eNewspaper

> Arizona's leading news source for local journalism and breaking news alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by Gannett.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/azcentral/id815248536 (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: 4.30/5 from 6,592 App Store ratings · 208 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 188 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Armenian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany) and 21 more
- Released: 2014-03-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/azcentral/id815248536/reviews.md

## What is azcentral?

We're working to make the place we call home, better. As the largest newsroom in Arizona, and a Pulitzer Prize winner, we have an obligation to our community, to tell all the stories that need to be told.  

Whether it’s economic news, sports news or one of the many other subjects we cover, we believe that local journalism is valuable – it has the power to keep Phoenicians connected, to hold leaders accountable, to unite our city in celebration and spur us towards common goals.  
We’re Phoenix’s trusted storytellers. We’re here for it. 
  
WHAT WE’RE ALL ABOUT:  
• Investigative reporting that holds people, companies, politicians and the government accountable in Arizona. 
• In-depth coverage of the Valley’s real estate market 
• Sports coverage for locals, by locals: the Sun Devils, Suns, Cardinals, Diamondbacks and Arizona High Schools 
• Arizona’s election coverage, including the 2024 Presidential Election and local races for the U.S. Senate and House.
• Voices, experts and personalities on the left and right side of politics 
  
APP FEATURES: 
• Real-time breaking news alerts  
• A personalized feed on the all-new For You page  
• The eNewspaper, a digital replica of our print newspaper + USA TODAY and 200+ local eNewspapers. 

Subscription Information:
• The AZ Central app is free to download and all users can access a sampling of free articles every month. 
• 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. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.  

MORE INFORMATION:
• Privacy Policy: https://static.azcentral.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://static.azcentral.com/terms/ 
• Help Center: https://help.azcentral.com

## Key features

- Real-time breaking news alerts
- Personalized news feed
- Digital replica eNewspaper
- Investigative reporting
- Local sports coverage
- Election coverage

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

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


## Chart rankings

- #68 in Top Grossing · News (US App Store)
- #49 in Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

## What do users think of azcentral?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🗞️ Great local news coverage
- 📰 Convenient digital format
- 🗓️ Timely and up-to-date reporting
- 🗣️ Balanced and objective journalism

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 📱 Poor user experience and navigation
- 💰 Excessive ads and paywalls
- 🔄 Frequent app crashes and resets

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes frequently
- Subscription issues and login problems
- Inconsistent formatting and display issues
- Inability to print or save articles

**Most requested features**

- Improve app stability and performance
- Enhance reading experience with better layout and navigation
- Provide more local and community-focused content
- Offer better integration with other news sources

## Recent user reviews (10 of 208)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/azcentral/id815248536/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Newspaper

*2026-08-01, version 8.9.0*

I enjoy reading the paper daily. I don’t watch the TV news so this helps me keep current. I don’t like how the weather page tells me the daily weather from 2 days ago.  I would rather read what the day before was. I don’t care about 2 days ago

### 3/5 — Podcasts

*2026-07-14, version 8.10.2*

I’m not happy with a newspaper article that is just a teaser for the podcast.  Just put the whole article in the paper rather than piquing interest in a topic then send big me elsewhere to learn more.

### 4/5 — Not spacing between sentences

*2026-07-07, version 8.10.2*

This seems to be a common practice , these glaring errors,don’t make for a Pulitzer Prize winning newspaper. Children in 6th grade know better!.

William Byron

### 1/5 — Not user-friendly

*2026-05-27, version 8.10.1*

No place to change password or credit card on site. No emails sent to reset password.

### 5/5 — Easy to maneuver

*2026-05-22, version 8.9.0*

I read the paper on my IPad every morning. The app is easy to use and is intuitive. It keeps me signed in so I don’t have to deal with my password. I love that I can read papers from different cities available in the Editions section.

### 4/5 — Not spacing between sentences

*2026-05-11, version 8.9.0*

This seems to be a common practice , these glaring errors,don’t make for a Pulitzer Prize winning newspaper. Children in 6th grade know better!.

William Byron

### 4/5 — Read every day

*2026-05-08, version 8.9.0*

I enjoy getting the news on my laptop or iPad. The daily crossword is fun.

### 5/5 — Good morning

*2026-05-01, version 8.9.0*

Wouldn’t, know what to do with myself without my morning news paper. Love it!

### 5/5 — Many Choices of Newspapers

*2026-04-12, version 8.9.0*

We live in Arizona so I read the Arizona Republic edition. My husband, being a South Carolinian switches to the Greenville edition. Everybody is happy. What more do you need.

### 5/5 — Convenient

*2026-03-30, version 8.9.0*

I read the printed edition daily. On an iPad Pro it’s a fairly convenient experience, although the type is slightly smaller I think than in the actual printed paper. However, it reliably shows up on my on my iPad every morning (unlike the printed edition).  Over time, they’ve taken care of most of the interface glitches and now it’s a fairly smooth experience.

## Frequently asked questions about azcentral

### What kind of news does this app provide?

This app provides comprehensive local news coverage for Arizona, including investigative reporting, real estate market updates, local sports for teams like the Sun Devils and Suns, and election coverage. It aims to keep residents connected and informed about their community.

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

Key features include real-time breaking news alerts to keep you updated instantly, a personalized 'For You' feed to tailor content to your interests, and the eNewspaper which offers a digital replica of the print newspaper along with USA TODAY and over 200 other local eNewspapers.

### Is the app free to download and use?

The app is free to download. Users can access a limited number of free articles each month. For full access to all content and features, a subscription is required, which can be managed within the app's settings.

### How does the subscription model work?

Subscriptions are charged to your account upon purchase confirmation and automatically renew monthly or yearly. You can turn off auto-renewal in your account settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. More details and customer service contact are available in the app's Settings under 'Subscription Support'.

### What is the eNewspaper feature?

The eNewspaper is a digital replica of the print newspaper, allowing you to read the day's articles in their original layout. It also includes access to USA TODAY and over 200 other local eNewspapers, providing a broad range of news content.

## 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 — 2026-02-23

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

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