# Grand Rapids Press > Digital newspaper app for local news, features, sports, and entertainment. (iPhone/iPad app by MLive.com.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grand-rapids-press/id491938463 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [MLive.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/419886587) - Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.30/5 from 667 App Store ratings · 72 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 32 MB - Languages: British English - Released: 2012-01-20 - Data updated: 2026-08-30 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grand-rapids-press/id491938463/reviews.md ## What is Grand Rapids Press? Welcome to The Grand Rapids Press new Online Newspaper app! Dive into the newspaper anytime, anywhere. Keep up with award-winning local news, daily features, sports updates, entertainment highlights, special sections, and more—all at your fingertips! Enjoy online-only perks with an enhanced reading experience, including bonus magazines, supplements, interactive puzzles and games, and easy article sharing with friends and family. The Grand Rapids Press subscribers receive full access to each edition without any extra cost. Just log in with your existing email and password to explore everything we offer! Terms of Use: https://www.advancelocal.com/advancelocalUserAgreement/user-agreement.html Privacy Policy: https://www.advancelocal.com/advancelocalUserAgreement/privacy-policy.html ====== SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ====== If you are not a current Grand Rapids Press subscriber, we offer the following App-only subscription option: 1 Month Auto-renewing Subscription: $24.99 Payment will be charged to your 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. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Your subscriptions may be managed (and auto-renewal can be turned off) by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. ## Key features - Award-winning local news - Daily features and sports updates - Entertainment highlights - Online-only perks - Bonus magazines and supplements - Interactive puzzles and games - Easy article sharing ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | The Grand Rapids Press Subscription | $24.99 | per month | ## What do users think of Grand Rapids Press? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 📰 Reliable local and state news coverage - 📱 Easy navigation and user-friendly interface - 🌍 Accessible from anywhere on mobile devices - 🎨 Flexible text sizing and reading options - ⏰ Early morning availability of daily editions - 💾 Access to past issues and archives - 🎯 Good mix of local, state, and national news - ✨ Clean digital experience without ink on hands **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues - 📵 Poor iPad compatibility and display issues - ⏳ Slow page loading and navigation - 🔄 Endless login loops and authentication problems - 📊 Low resolution downloads making content illegible - 🗞️ Difficult multi-page article navigation - ⚠️ Inconsistent app performance and stability - 💰 High subscription cost relative to content - 🎭 Perceived liberal bias in editorial coverage - 📄 Missing or incorrect issue deliveries **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes when moving between pages - Blank page display after updates - Login credentials not recognized despite confirmation - Endless loop when attempting to close login screen - Page does not fit in portrait mode on iPad - Constant scrolling required for content viewing - Articles spanning multiple pages fail to open - App becomes unresponsive and freezes frequently - Missing issues in delivery queue - Unable to access past editions selectively **Most requested features** - PDF download of entire paper - Daily TV schedule for sports - Improved iPad portrait mode compatibility - Better multi-page article navigation - Coverage of Grand Rapids Griffins - More balanced editorial perspectives - Better article forwarding functionality - Improved page-to-screen fitting ## Recent user reviews (10 of 72) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grand-rapids-press/id491938463/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Griffins *2026-03-22, version 8.0.2* How about covering the Grand Rapids Griffins. ### 2/5 — Biased *2026-03-12* It’s quite obvious if this paper is far left of center in choice of topics to report and how they report them. There’s a very anti-republican tone to this newspaper. Editorials are frequently copied from the Washington Post and do not reflect the values of the West Michigan community. The Grand Rapids Press is not intellectually honest and rarely presents both sides of a topic. Very disappointing. ### 1/5 — Total Bias *2025-07-28, version 6.1.0* The Press is written with totally liberal slant covering up the truth of what is actually occurring. ### 1/5 — New version *2025-02-23* The new version of the online Press is much harder to read in an IPad. Articles that span multiple pages do not open, you have to scroll to the continuing pages. You can not jump from section to section, you have to go page by page through the paper. While I used to read the digital version I find myself going back to the print version. Bring back the old software or fix the new one ### 5/5 — Daily papers *2025-02-16* I can only get the Sunday Paper delivered. To. The house...This is the only. Way. I can get the news., online is OK. But ### 2/5 — Missing Issue *2025-01-13* What happened with the January 12, 2025 issue? You sent the December 25, 2024 issue in its place. And, there was no searching for this issue in case it was posted incorrectly. It just was not there. ### 1/5 — New version on iPad *2025-01-08, version 6.0.0* The page does not fit when in portrait mode on an iPad. Need to constantly scroll up and down. ### 5/5 — Good app but *2023-02-16* I would like to see the pdf download of the entire paper returned. ### 1/5 — Downloads are low resolution *2021-05-06* If you try to download an article or any of the puzzles, the resolution is so low that the blurry text is almost illegible. It’s worthless if doing the puzzles is a major use of the app. Subscription amount is high for limited articles and content which is normally a day or so late compared to other news outlets and papers. ### 5/5 — News *2021-03-24* The “Press” continues to be a reliable source of local and state news. One needs more than sound bites to understand current affairs. Editorials also offer readers a perspective on current issues that may have not otherwise been considered. We need good news journals and journalists. Thank you Grand Rapids press. ## Frequently asked questions about Grand Rapids Press ### What is The Grand Rapids Press app? The Grand Rapids Press app provides access to award-winning local news, daily features, sports updates, entertainment highlights, and more. It offers an enhanced reading experience with online-only perks like bonus magazines, supplements, and interactive puzzles and games. ### How can I access content on the app? Current Grand Rapids Press subscribers can log in with their existing email and password for full access at no extra cost. If you are not a subscriber, you can purchase an app-only subscription. ### What are the subscription options? For non-subscribers, there is an app-only subscription option for $24.99 per month, which auto-renews. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account, and auto-renewal can be managed in your iTunes Account Settings. ### Can I cancel my subscription? Yes, you can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. However, cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period. ### What kind of content can I expect? You can expect a wide range of content including award-winning local news, daily features, sports updates, entertainment highlights, special sections, bonus magazines, supplements, and interactive puzzles and games. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 8.0.2 — 2026-02-27 Updated age ratings to comply with State & Local laws. ### 8.0.1 — 2026-01-08 Bug fixes and performance improvements ### 8.0.0 — 2026-01-06 "For You" allows you to create your own personalized newsfeed by selecting the authors and topics that matter most to you. Stay Informed like never before with the Grand Rapids Press Cleaner Faster Smarter. ### 6.1.1 — 2025-09-02 What’s New in The Grand Rapids Press App We’ve made some exciting updates to make your experience even better: Live News Integration Stay informed in real time with our new Live News feature! Get instant updates on breaking stories, local developments, and major events as they happen—right from your home screen. Smarter Navigation We’ve streamlined the app’s layout to help you find what you need faster. Whether you're browsing top headlines, diving into local coverage, or exploring your favorite sections, everything is now just a tap away. Performance Enhancements We’ve squashed bugs and improved speed for a smoother, more reliable experience. ### 6.1.0 — 2025-06-05 Addition of welcome screens ## Apps similar to Grand Rapids Press | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [WOOD TV8 - Grand Rapids News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wood-tv8-grand-rapids-news/id488527284) | 4.5 (9,486) | Free | News | | [The Press-Register](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-press-register/id535938034) | 4.5 (195) | Free | News | | [FOX 17 West Michigan News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fox-17-west-michigan-news/id1484352737) | 4.3 (159) | Free | News | | [The Huntsville Times](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-huntsville-times/id535903176) | 4.4 (267) | Free | News | | [The Patriot-News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-patriot-news/id489242523) | 4.5 (434) | Free | News | | [Holland Sentinel - Holland, MI](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holland-sentinel-holland-mi/id428411441) | 4.3 (408) | Free | News | ## More apps by MLive.com - [MLive.com](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mlivecom/id419886579) - [MLive: Detroit Pistons News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mlive-detroit-pistons-news/id485355150) - [MLive.com: Red Wings News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mlivecom-red-wings-news/id485368953) - [Muskegon Chronicle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muskegon-chronicle/id493599830) - [Jackson Citizen Patriot](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jackson-citizen-patriot/id493610077) All apps by MLive.com: https://appshunter.io/developer/419886587 ## Related topics [grand rapids](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/grand-rapids) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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