# Citizen Times — Breaking News + eNewspaper

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

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/citizen-times/id531428757 (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: 4.40/5 from 966 App Store ratings · 93 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: 2012-06-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/citizen-times/id531428757/reviews.md

## What is Citizen Times?

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — the Citizen Times 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.citizen-times.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.citizen-times.com/terms/
• Help Center: https://help.citizen-times.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 and alerts
- Real-time sports scores
- Customizable reading experience
- Offline reading
- eNewspaper access

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Citizen-Times Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $14.99 | per month |
| Citizen-Times Digital Subscription | $24.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

- #182 in Top Grossing · News (US App Store)
- #121 in Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

## What do users think of Citizen Times?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 📰 Great local news coverage
- 🗓️ Convenient daily delivery
- 🔍 Comprehensive reporting
- 🗞️ Enjoyable reading experience
- 🗺️ Helpful for staying connected to the community

**Cons**

- 🐞 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 🔍 Difficulty navigating and finding content
- 💰 Frustrating subscription issues
- 📱 Poor optimization for mobile devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App not recognizing active subscriptions
- Text not fitting properly on screen
- Constant pop-ups and ads even for subscribers
- Losing place in articles when switching apps
- Outdated or irrelevant content being displayed

**Most requested features**

- Ability to suspend delivery for vacations
- Improved search functionality
- Option to enlarge text and images for accessibility
- Seamless syncing across devices
- Customizable news feed and content curation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 93)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/citizen-times/id531428757/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Ray Tobias

*2026-04-21, version 8.9.0*

I want the newspaper back.  This venue is deplorable!

### 4/5 — Star rating

*2026-03-17, version 8.9.0*

4 stars

### 4/5 — Good App for local news

*2026-01-19*

The Citizen Times app is great. I used to receive a hard copy of the newspaper but it’s not practical anymore. The app gives you the e-edition that looks and acts like the paper and the coverage of local news is great. I do wish they carried more local letters and opinions on a daily basis, like they used to.

### 5/5 — Daily Routine

*2026-01-11*

Get up, fix coffee, read the CT, then start my day. So much better than days of yore when I had to go out and hunt for the paper which was delivered somewhere in my yard - or the mailbox which is a quarter mile away. I glance through the politics and sports
 read the local news and enjoy the comics. All on my Ipad. 
D W “Kim” Latta

### 1/5 — Tired of glitchy app

*2025-12-06, version 8.6.0*

This app has always been glitchy but today was the last straw. The epaper starts on page A7. No front page. It’s functionally useless.

### 2/5 — App slowed down to unusable speed

*2025-11-24*

Love getting high quality, local news, but the app has slowed down so much I cannot access my subscription. For over a week, when I try to open the app directly or from my widget to read a specific article, the app just loads and loads without getting to the story. Eventually, it will get there, but usually after the minute or so I had planned to read the full article. I hope the app is fixed to make the good content available again.

### 5/5 — Review

*2025-10-26, version 8.5.4*

I enjoy greatly reading my paper.

### 5/5 — news

*2025-10-24, version 8.5.4*

Great reporting.  Interesting topics.

### 5/5 — Great way to keep up with the news

*2025-10-09, version 8.5.4*

Very informative and easy to use.

### 5/5 — Great local coverage.  Kudos.  Continue to resist any political interferences.

*2025-09-22, version 8.5.0*

Thank you journalists.

## Frequently asked questions about Citizen Times

### What kind of news does the Citizen Times app provide?

The app delivers in-depth local journalism covering community events, high school and professional sports, and other important local stories. It also includes photography and engaging videos relevant to your community.

### How can I customize my reading experience?

You can customize your experience by saving favorite stories, adjusting text size for readability, enabling night mode for comfortable viewing, and reading articles offline. These options allow you to tailor the app to your preferences.

### What is the eNewspaper feature?

The eNewspaper feature provides access to the print edition of the Citizen Times on your mobile devices. Additionally, it offers access to USA TODAY and over 200 other local eNewspapers.

### How do subscriptions work and how can I manage them?

Subscriptions are charged to your account upon purchase and automatically renew monthly or yearly unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase.

### What kind of notifications can I expect?

You can receive real-time notifications for breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts. These notifications are tailored to your interests, ensuring you get the information that matters most to you.

## 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 — 2026-02-24

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

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