# Columbus Business First

> Columbus local business news and intelligence source. (iPhone/iPad app by American City Business Journals.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/columbus-business-first/id320620305 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [American City Business Journals](https://appshunter.io/developer/303455969)
- Category: Business, News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 256 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 26 MB
- Languages: British English
- Released: 2009-06-26
- Data updated: 2026-07-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/columbus-business-first/id320620305/reviews.md

## What is Columbus Business First?

The number 1 source for Columbus local business news and intelligence. Get current business headlines with daily newsletters, weekly digital editions and more. The Columbus Business First has everything you need to grow and protect your business in your local community, including news on:

- Commercial Real Estate
- Banking & Finance
- Health Care
- Residential Real Estate
- Small Businesses
- Travel & Tourism
- Jobs & Careers
- Many more local business topics

Download the Columbus Business First and get the local business news you need.

New subscribers:
Subscriptions purchased within this app are valid only for the features of this app. We are continually evaluating and adding more options to our apps each month.

Existing subscribers:
You may use your current print or digital subscription to view the features available in this app. Note, not all subscription types are supported in the app at this time. We are continually evaluating and adding more options to our mobile apps each month.

For additional information, please contact us at (866) 853-3661.

Please note: App subscriptions do not include access to subscription-only content on our website.

Additional Subscription Information:
• Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.
• Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.
• Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.
• Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.
• No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period.

Privacy Policy - https://www.acbj.com/privacy
Terms of Use - https://www.acbj.com/useragreement
Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

## Key features

- Local business news and intelligence
- Daily headlines
- Weekly digital editions
- Commercial real estate news
- Banking and finance updates
- Healthcare industry news
- Small business insights

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quarterly Subscription | $48.99 | per 3 months |
| Biannual Subscription | $79.99 | per 6 months |
| Columbus Business First | $179.99 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| August 30, 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| October 14, 2016 | $4.99 | one-time |
| November 04, 2016 | $4.99 | one-time |
| January 20, 2017 | $4.99 | one-time |
| April 28, 2017 | $4.99 | one-time |
| September 13, 2019 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/columbus-business-first/id320620305/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Ads

*2025-07-02, version 33.3*

I enjoy the content and have subscribed for a while. I cancelled today because I didn’t pay almost two hundred dollars a year to see ads. Please consider removing ads to paid subscribers.

### 2/5 — Old App was far better

*2020-02-07, version 19.0*

This new version is a downgrade from the prior App.  New issues do not appear until days after the printed version is delivered.  Even when they do finally appear on the App, they are out of date order requiring you search for the most current issue.  

The app is fine for actually reading an issue once it is finally loaded and you can locate it.

### 4/5 — I really like this app

*2018-02-21, version 8.3*

I m reading Columbus Business almost everyday, paying for hundred dollar per year for subscription fee, the content is very worth to pay for.
Tonight I was trying to save an article in my mobile app. I think there is a bug. It asked me to log in and then save . But when I logged in, and click save button, it asked me log in again. Can You fix it ? Thank you !

## Frequently asked questions about Columbus Business First

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

This app is the number one source for Columbus local business news and intelligence. It provides current business headlines, daily newsletters, and weekly digital editions covering a wide range of local business topics.

### What are the key industries covered by the app?

The app covers numerous local business topics including Commercial Real Estate, Banking & Finance, Health Care, Residential Real Estate, Small Businesses, Travel & Tourism, and Jobs & Careers, among others.

### How does the subscription model work?

Subscriptions purchased within the app are valid only for the app's features. Payments are charged to your iTunes Account, and subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage subscriptions in your Account Settings.

### Can I use my existing print or digital subscription with this app?

Existing subscribers may be able to use their current print or digital subscription to view features in the app. However, not all subscription types are currently supported, and the app provider is continually evaluating and adding more options.

### What if I have questions about my subscription or need support?

For additional information or support regarding subscriptions, you can contact them at (866) 853-3661. Please note that app subscriptions do not include access to subscription-only content on their website.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 33.6 — 2026-02-04

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 33.5 — 2025-10-13

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 33.4 — 2025-08-27

Bug fixes and performance enhancements

### 33.3 — 2024-11-19

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 33.2 — 2024-07-30

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-29.*