# Columbus Dispatch eEdition

> Digital replica of a printed newspaper with interactive features. (iPhone/iPad app by Gannett.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/columbus-dispatch-eedition/id1077067460 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gannett](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797)
- Category: News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.28/5 from 459 App Store ratings · 51 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 63 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Norwegian Bokmål, Portuguese, Romanian and 2 more
- Released: 2016-02-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/columbus-dispatch-eedition/id1077067460/reviews.md

## What is Columbus Dispatch eEdition?

The eEdition app is the printed newspaper delivered right to your device.

Readers can flip through the pages, read stories, photos, and view ads just as they appeared in print.

With multiple viewing options plus interactive features allow you to share articles, have your news read aloud and more.


Enjoy all these features:

- Compatibility for both tablets and phones
- In-depth index of sections and headlines
- All content delivered in a fast, simple interface with multiple viewing modes.
- Streamlined navigation for readers on the go: Flip pages, zoom on articles, rotate to landscape mode.
- Read aloud lets you have articles read back to you
- Tap any article with two fingers to convert to full-screen text
- Archive access to every issue published in the past 30 days
- Download editions for offline reading

Terms of Service:
https://www.gannett.com/terms-of-use/

## Key features

- Digital replica of printed newspaper
- Interactive features
- Read aloud functionality
- Offline reading
- 30-day archive access
- Multiple viewing modes

## What do users think of Columbus Dispatch eEdition?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to read and navigate interface
- 📰 Familiar print newspaper format on digital
- 🔍 Ability to expand text and zoom for readability
- 📱 Works across multiple devices (iPad, phone, laptop)
- 💰 Good value and cost savings vs. print
- 🌍 Access to other Gannett network newspapers
- ⚡ Improved stability in recent updates
- 📖 Full article display without page jumps
- 🔤 Text view option for easier reading and sharing
- ⏰ Early access to editions before print delivery

**Cons**

- 🐛 Update prompt appears every app launch
- 🐛 Scrolling freezes and performance issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent edition loading
- 🎯 Navigation buttons too close together
- 😤 Quirky and unintuitive interface
- 📰 Outdated news content (repeats from days prior)
- 📢 Excessive ads and filler content
- 🔐 Login/authentication problems
- 📱 Difficult navigation to suburban papers
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- ❌ Offline access unstable
- ✏️ Spelling and context errors in articles

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Update prompt appears on every app launch
- Scrolling freezes and performance lag
- Inconsistent or failed edition downloads
- Frozen blank pages on iPad
- Navigation buttons placed too close together causing accidental clicks
- Difficulty switching between Dispatch and USA Today versions
- Re-authentication required intermittently
- Poor article formatting with odd artifacts
- Photos and graphics embedded at end of articles
- Continued articles not displaying full content from other pages
- High battery drain
- Unstable offline access
- App crashes and requires restart

**Most requested features**

- Auto-download latest edition without prompting
- Direct print functionality for crossword puzzles
- Separate page turn and section navigation arrows
- Improved navigation to associated suburban papers
- Better handling of continued articles across pages
- Immediate jumble puzzle answers instead of next day
- Dark mode option
- Better photo/graphic placement in articles
- Swipe to next page should go to top, not bottom

## Recent user reviews (10 of 51)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/columbus-dispatch-eedition/id1077067460/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Dispatch Daily Newspaper

*2023-03-25*

This app is a little clunky in that it updates but asks if you want to update. The news has mostly been on television yesterday or the day before. With the USA Today syndicate, there is news from other parts of the state which is not on television. They also have personal interest stories and ads. The free press keeps politicians honest by always being there and always asking questions.

### 5/5 — Easier to maneuver to article. Full display of article

*2023-02-11, version 3.6.22*

is a huge plus. Font and display easier to read Excellent coverage of here and now local news woven with national and international news when appropriate, and with “what can we do about it” articles.

### 5/5 — Love the new Format

*2023-02-03, version 3.6.22*

So easy to read the paper faster, with more clarity. The articles that I want to read I can expand to fit the whole page on my IPad.

### 4/5 — Great App but …

*2023-01-21, version 3.6.22*

We enjoy reading the Columbus Dispatch on our iPads, using the app. It’s easy to zoom in and out, navigate to sections or pages, or open articles in text view to email. Plus, you can access other editions (the Sarasota Herald-Tribune carries Carolyn Hax’s daily column!). 

My only complaint is that every time I click on the app, it asks if I want to download the most recent edition. Very annoying! All our other news apps default automatically to the latest news. Please fix this!

### 5/5 — Columbus Dispatch app is reliable

*2023-01-15, version 3.6.22*

I read the Dispatch on the app daily and have never had an issue with a download or navigation through the ‘paper’ - no matter how early I access it.  I appreciate being able to read in the format of the printed page which is my chosen option in the app.

### 4/5 — Connect with Apple or Google account

*2023-01-09, version 3.6.22*

The app is easy to use once you get with the program and link to one of the above. Since doing, I have never had an access problem. But I had continuous problems trying to logon using a password.

### 4/5 — Still a paper

*2023-01-07, version 3.6.22*

I miss having the paper but for the price I still enjoy the news electronically. I also don’t miss writing checks, carrying cash, or pay phones. It has taken some time to adjust to and find the settings that I like to use. Being fairly technical and inquisitive helps. Now if I can just train myself not to touch the next section button.

### 5/5 — Enjoy the Dispatch

*2023-01-07, version 3.6.22*

I have been reading the Dispatch for over 50 years. I especially have enjoyed the E-Edition as it removes the paper from the equation plus I do not need my cheater glasses to read. Thank you Dispatch for all the great years of service.

### 4/5 — Good for the most part

*2022-12-14, version 3.6.22*

Being kind of old fashioned, I didn't think I would like this, but I'm finding it easier to read from the tablet than having the big paper spread out on my small table.
Scrolling freezes up more than I like, and the one time I went to the USA Today version, I could not figure out how to get back to the Dispatch without shutting the whole thing down and starting over.

### 4/5 — Good, not perfect

*2022-09-30, version 3.6.22*

The app gives me the ability to read the paper.  I can expand the text to a comfortable size.  I can also read on the road and read the editions they no longer print.  Sometimes I fight with the interface, but not too much.

## Frequently asked questions about Columbus Dispatch eEdition

### What is the Columbus Dispatch eEdition app?

The eEdition app provides a digital replica of the printed Columbus Dispatch newspaper. You can flip through pages, read articles, view photos, and see advertisements exactly as they appear in the physical publication, all delivered to your device.

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

Key features include multiple viewing options, interactive elements, the ability to share articles, a read-aloud function for articles, and streamlined navigation for easy page flipping and zooming. It also offers an in-depth index, fast interface, and compatibility with both tablets and phones.

### How much does the Columbus Dispatch eEdition app cost?

Based on the provided information, the app is free to download and use. The monetization model is listed as 'free', indicating no upfront cost or subscription fee for accessing the digital edition.

### Can I read the newspaper offline with this app?

Yes, the app allows you to download editions for offline reading. This means you can access the newspaper content even when you don't have an internet connection, making it convenient for commuters or travelers.

### How far back can I access past issues?

The app provides archive access to every issue published in the past 30 days. This allows you to easily revisit recent editions of the Columbus Dispatch if you missed them or want to refer back to specific content.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 3.6.22 — 2022-08-16

Bug fixes and performance enhancements.

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