# Billings Gazette

> Montana community news, sports, and in-depth reporting with multimedia features. (iPhone/iPad app by Lee Enterprises.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billings-gazette/id367893195 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lee Enterprises](https://appshunter.io/developer/366562520)
- Category: News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.80/5 from 187 App Store ratings · 68 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 98 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2010-04-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billings-gazette/id367893195/reviews.md

## What is Billings Gazette?

Your story lives in the Billings Gazette. From reporting on all of your favorite teams to the news that matters most in your community, we cover it all. Get in-depth stories from across Montana – including news, sports, opinion, obituaries, entertainment, and politics.



Easily access the very latest news in an app built for you. Read, see, and hear exclusive commentary, stunning photography, video updates, and binge-worthy podcasts.



Plus, subscribers have the ability to upgrade to News+, our premium ad-free experience! That means faster-loading pages and an uninterrupted reading experience. 



Our app features:

* Your Stories – personalize your experience by selecting the local news topics that matter most to you
* Get notified – stay in the loop by selecting alerts for news, sports, weather, and more
* Easy navigation – see all the latest local stories by simply swiping up/down, and left/right.
* Read stories your way – either in the News Feed or via the E-edition
* Breaking news updates – top banners let you know what’s happening right now
* Follow author – get notifications whenever your favorite writers post a story
* Bookmark for later – save stories to enjoy at your leisure
* Listen to articles – press the play button to listen instead
* Customize your text size – make the content bigger or smaller in your profile settings
* Weather where you are – hourly, 10-day forecasts, and frequent video updates

Free to download. Subscribers enjoy unlimited access.

https://www.billingsgazette.com/terms

## Key features

- Personalized news topics
- Customizable alerts
- Easy swipe navigation
- News Feed and E-edition
- Breaking news banners
- Audio playback for articles
- Adjustable text size

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscriptions | $44.99 | per month |
| Subscriptions | $27.99 | per month |
| Subscriptions | $40.99 | per month |
| Subscriptions | $329.99 | per year |
| Subscriptions | $269.99 | per year |
| Subscriptions | $364.99 | per year |
| Subscriptions | $50.00 | per year |


## What do users think of Billings Gazette?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Good news coverage
- 👍 Easy to stay on top of news
- 👍 Fast and updated frequently
- 👍 Fine news app with alerts

**Cons**

- 👎 Inconsistent layout
- 👎 Duplication of content
- 👎 Delayed sports scores
- 👎 App freezes/doesn't load
- 👎 Repeats pages
- 👎 Focus on advertising
- 👎 Subscription required for articles
- 👎 Unorganized mess after update
- 👎 Pop-ups block reading
- 👎 App constantly logs out
- 👎 Ads are intrusive
- 👎 Biased reporting
- 👎 Poorly designed app
- 👎 Difficult to navigate
- 👎 No landscape view on iPad
- 👎 App crashes
- 👎 Redirects to App Store
- 👎 Content not accessible
- 👎 Expensive subscription

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes up sometimes
- App does not load at all
- App doesn't reload for the next day
- App keeps jumping back to full page view on iPad
- App asks to subscribe even when logged in
- App constantly requires re-login
- App doesn't remain signed in
- App logs out after closing
- App consistently logged out and asked to purchase subscription
- App redirects to App Store without user interaction
- App crashes every time it's opened
- App window lasts only seconds before returning to home screen
- App won't open since last update
- App doesn't accommodate horizontal view on iPad
- App only in portrait mode on iOS devices
- App not iPad friendly, no landscape view

**Most requested features**

- Improve app layout and organization
- Fix duplication of content
- Ensure timely sports scores
- Improve app stability and loading
- Allow access to all content for subscribers
- Make app iPad friendly (landscape view)
- Improve user interface and experience
- Provide better customer support
- Reduce or eliminate ads
- Make subscription more affordable
- Include local crime and city sections
- Allow users to navigate to specific sections easily
- Put crossword and classifieds on same page
- Improve spelling and grammar in articles

## Recent user reviews (10 of 68)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billings-gazette/id367893195/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Loyal gazette reader

*2026-03-23, version 9.19.3*

Awesome news coverage, global, national and local.

### 3/5 — E Subscription

*2026-01-31, version 9.19.3*

Very inconsistent layout. Lot’s of duplication. Sports scores and results are often delayed at least a day.

### 4/5 — App

*2025-04-23, version 9.16.1*

App freezes up sometimes does not load at all and sometimes doesn’t reload for the next day we had to reload the app to get it to work

### 3/5 — E Edition

*2025-03-20, version 9.15.1*

The e-edition is a mess. On my iPad it keeps jumping back to full page view.  It repeats the comics and other pages at least two times in each edition. 

Proof reading before publication would be a plus.

### 1/5 — Bad, very very bad

*2025-02-15, version 9.15.1*

It is good at showing you advertising but terrible at showing you the news.

### 3/5 — Gazette

*2024-09-12, version 9.13.2*

How much does the paper cost???

### 1/5 — Trash

*2023-03-30, version 9.3.2*

Junk news

### 1/5 — Used to be OK. Now unusable

*2023-01-30, version 9.1.3*

I am a subscriber and pay for this but the app (and website) are junk. If I click on a story, it asks me to subscribe. I am a subscriber. No way to work around it and just log in. Even if I go and log in, still cannot read the story. Unfortunately no rating less than one star.

### 1/5 — Use to be good.. what happened

*2023-01-15, version 9.1.3*

The new update to this app is horrible!
Unorganized mess. Don’t bother.

### 1/5 — Unreadable News App

*2022-08-24, version 8.13.6*

You download the app to see the news. You go to an article and a pop up blocks you from reading it unless you subscribe. So another way to say how bad it’s become is everyone who buy’s an add through Billings Gazetee get to only subscribers. You get more by using KULR-8 or Q2 who doesn’t block people. This is an app not the newspaper! Uninstalled Forever!

## Frequently asked questions about Billings Gazette

### What kind of news does the Billings Gazette app cover?

The app covers a wide range of local news from Montana, including reporting on sports teams, community events, opinion pieces, obituaries, entertainment, and politics. It aims to provide in-depth stories and keep users informed about what matters most in their community.

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

Key features include personalizing your news feed by selecting topics, receiving customizable alerts for news and sports, easy swipe navigation, the ability to read in a News Feed or E-edition, breaking news updates, bookmarking stories, listening to articles, and adjusting text size. It also provides weather forecasts and video updates.

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

The app is free to download. Subscribers can enjoy unlimited access to all content. There is also an option to upgrade to News+, a premium ad-free experience, which offers faster loading pages and an uninterrupted reading experience.

### What devices is the Billings Gazette app compatible with?

While specific device compatibility is not detailed in the description, news apps of this nature are typically designed for both iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. Users can usually find it on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

### How can I customize my news experience in the app?

You can personalize your experience by selecting the local news topics that matter most to you under the 'Your Stories' feature. Additionally, you can choose to receive notifications for specific categories like news, sports, and weather, and follow your favorite authors for updates.

## Version history (last 5 of 5)

### 9.22.1 — 2026-08-06

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 9.22 — 2026-07-09

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 9.21 — 2026-05-14

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 9.19.3 — 2026-01-26

Puzzmo, a game-changing collection of additional games and puzzles

### 9.19.2 — 2025-12-02

Improved login and authentication for a smoother experience. Plus, a new subscription plan, bug fixes, and more.

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