# Democrat & Chronicle — Breaking News + eNewspaper

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

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/democrat-and-chronicle/id514408621 (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: 4.20/5 from 2,443 App Store ratings · 174 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: 2012-05-02
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/democrat-and-chronicle/id514408621/reviews.md

## What is Democrat & Chronicle?

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — the Democrat & Chronicle 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.democratandchronicle.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.democratandchronicle.com/terms/
• Help Center: https://help.democratandchronicle.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
- eNewspaper replica
- Customizable reading experience
- Offline reading
- Sports coverage

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Democrat & Chronicle Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $19.99 | per month |
| Democrat & Chronicle Digital Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $19.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

- #161 in Top Grossing · News (US App Store)
- #113 in Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

## What do users think of Democrat & Chronicle?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 📰 Great local news coverage
- 🗞️ Convenient digital format
- 🔍 Thorough investigative journalism
- 📱 Solid mobile app experience

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 📄 Outdated and repetitive content
- 🔍 Limited search functionality
- 💰 Paywall restricts access to articles

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes and fails to load content
- Inconsistent formatting and layout issues
- Notification settings not working as expected
- Printing and sharing features unreliable

**Most requested features**

- Improve search and navigation
- Provide more customization options
- Enhance offline reading experience
- Integrate with other news sources

## Recent user reviews (10 of 174)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/democrat-and-chronicle/id514408621/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Excellent Daily Experience

*2026-08-25, version 8.11.0*

Now,that I’m retired,reading the daily newspaper has become my favorite part of the day! The absolute breeze of navigating through the pages,couldn’t get any easier. I love clicking on an article,to bring it up on my tablet screen. A quick x,and I’m back to the paper. 
    The added bonuses,too,make subscribing a NO BRAINER! I can read the USA Today,and multiple editions,from other states and cities. In my opinion,don’t change a thing. One last thing,Tracy Schumacher’s food/restaurant updates have a huge impact,in my weekly dining adventures.  Thanks for everything…

### 5/5 — D&C

*2026-08-14, version 8.11.0*

Easy to read and like the alerts

### 2/5 — The Sad Descent of Local Journalism

*2026-07-26, version 8.11.0*

Less local news, and so many typographical errors.  Who is doing the proofreading? I realize there are fewer people reading, and stretched budgets mean less time and money.  But as the quality of local journalism goes down, fewer people are going to subscribe.

### 1/5 — Worst news app ever

*2026-07-12, version 8.10.2*

Can’t find diddly squat when I go into this app.

### 3/5 — Terrible- some days excellent -others ?

*2026-07-12, version 8.10.2*

More news,

### 5/5 — Still Enjoy The D&C

*2026-06-20, version 8.10.2*

I moved from Fairport to Charleston, SC five years ago and still subscribe. The Post & Courier newspaper in CHS is terrible, just repeats of the televised news.

### 5/5 — Still enjoying The D&C

*2026-04-23, version 8.9.0*

Very convenient and easy to navigate the page. Easy to search past articles too. Gotta LUV The D&C…Never miss a days edition 👍

### 4/5 — Thank you to the D&C!

*2026-04-11, version 8.9.0*

I’m grateful for the D&C’s coverage of local and general news and their in-depth articles on the climate, etc. Imaging losing this news source makes me even more grateful that Rochester still has a local newspaper. I do however miss arts coverage!

### 5/5 — Newspaper freezes up

*2026-04-01, version 8.9.0*

Frequently while reading newspaper using the app, it freezes and have to come back to it later, reopen the app and continue reading. Very annoying. Requested fix from publisher many times with no response.

### 1/5 — Garbage

*2026-03-18, version 8.9.0*

Constantly have to re-enter info to confirm I am a paid subscriber.  Today I am unable to get the e-edition which is the only user friendly option

## Frequently asked questions about Democrat & Chronicle

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

This app delivers local news that matters most to your community, including in-depth journalism, things to do around town, and comprehensive sports coverage from high school to professional levels. It also provides breaking news and weather alerts.

### What is the eNewspaper feature?

The eNewspaper feature provides a digital replica of the print edition, accessible on your mobile devices. It also offers access to USA TODAY and over 200 other local eNewspapers.

### How are subscriptions managed and what are the costs?

Subscriptions are charged to your account upon purchase and automatically renew monthly or yearly unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage subscriptions and auto-renewal in your account settings. Specific costs are not detailed in the provided information but are subject to renewal terms.

### Can I customize my reading experience?

Yes, you can customize your experience by saving favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, and reading offline. This ensures a comfortable and personalized way to consume news.

### Is this app available on all devices?

The app is designed for mobile devices, offering an eNewspaper accessible on these platforms. Specific operating system compatibility (e.g., iOS or Android) is not detailed in the provided description.

## 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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