# Journal Times

> Local news and community reporting app for Racine and surrounding areas. (iPhone/iPad app by Lee Enterprises.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journal-times/id375888988 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lee Enterprises](https://appshunter.io/developer/366562520)
- Category: News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.40/5 from 76 App Store ratings · 49 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 98 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2010-06-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journal-times/id375888988/reviews.md

## What is Journal Times?

Your story lives in the Racine Journal Times. From reporting on all of your favorite teams to the news that matters most in your community, we cover it all. Get in-depth stories from Racine and beyond – including news, sports, opinion, obituaries, entertainment, and politics.


Easily access the very latest news in an app built for you. Read, see, and hear exclusive commentary, stunning photography, video updates, and binge-worthy podcasts.


Plus, subscribers have the ability to upgrade to News+, our premium ad-free experience! That means faster-loading pages and an uninterrupted reading experience. 


Our app features:

* Your Stories – personalize your experience by selecting the local news topics that matter most to you
* Get notified – stay in the loop by selecting alerts for news, sports, weather, and more
* Easy navigation – see all the latest local stories by simply swiping up/down, and left/right.
* Read stories your way – either in the News Feed or via the E-edition
* Breaking news updates – top banners let you know what’s happening right now
* Follow author – get notifications whenever your favorite writers post a story
* Bookmark for later – save stories to enjoy at your leisure
* Listen to articles – press the play button to listen instead
* Customize your text size – make the content bigger or smaller in your profile settings
* Weather where you are – hourly, 10-day forecasts, and frequent video updates

Free to download. Subscribers enjoy unlimited access.

https://journaltimes.com/terms/

## Key features

- Personalized news feed
- Breaking news alerts
- Exclusive commentary and podcasts
- Photo and video updates
- E-edition access
- Bookmark stories
- Listen to articles

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscriptions | $44.99 | per month |
| Subscriptions | $27.99 | per month |
| Subscriptions | $40.99 | per month |
| Subscriptions | $329.99 | per year |
| Subscriptions | $269.99 | per year |
| Subscriptions | $364.99 | per year |
| Subscriptions | $50.00 | per year |


## Chart rankings

- #197 in Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 49)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journal-times/id375888988/reviews.md

### 1/5 — More functionality LOST with recent update

*2025-05-22, version 9.17.4*

This app is pathetic.  I used to be able to download the entire edition to a pdf file and go through it without being connected.  Now to read this ‘paper’ I have to be connected and wait for it to download each individual page.  If you want to get ‘app support’ through the App Store, it’s just a link to the journal times web page. Nice how they made it circular so that you can’t complain or question anything.

### 3/5 — Crashes, will not open

*2023-09-19, version 9.7.3*

The September 2023 update has made this app useless on both iOS and iPadOS. Zero stars from a longtime subscriber.

### 1/5 — Terrible app

*2023-02-21, version 9.1.3*

Cannot read an article without subscribing. Others news apps you can at least read articles with ads.

### 1/5 — Journal times e edition

*2022-07-14, version 8.13.3*

This web site is one of the worst ones I have ever seen. You can’t get through the paper from beginning to end without it doing something crazy. Me and my husband both find it very irritating first thing in the morning. I usually end up just giving up.

### 1/5 — Review

*2022-06-01, version 8.13.3*

Hate it will cancel it as soon as I can

### 1/5 — Denies subscription readers access.

*2022-03-25, version 8.13.3*

App lets you sign in but will not let you read articles you are already subscribed to read. Then it doesn’t recognize you to restore purchases. 
JUNK APP !

### 1/5 — Garbage

*2022-02-20, version 8.13.3*

This App is absolute garbage! You have to log in every single time you want to view a different story. It is hard to navigate and is not user friendly. Do not waste your time or money. TRASH!!!!!!!!!

### 1/5 — You can’t read the articles!!!

*2022-01-04, version 8.13.3*

The app shows the article but when you click on it you prompted to buy a paid subscription to continue. They want you to spend $25.99 per month to read them!!! DELETED!

### 1/5 — S L O W

*2021-02-20, version 8.10*

Takes forever to load pages

### 1/5 — Nothing good in this app

*2021-01-16, version 8.7*

Bloggers are removed bad idea. I think it’s because the JT doesn’t not want to hear or have others read an opinion different then theirs

## Frequently asked questions about Journal Times

### What kind of content does the Journal Times app offer?

The app provides comprehensive local news coverage for Racine and surrounding areas. This includes reporting on sports, community events, opinion pieces, obituaries, entertainment, and politics. Users can also access exclusive commentary, photography, video updates, and podcasts.

### How can I personalize my news experience?

You can personalize your experience by selecting the local news topics that matter most to you through the 'Your Stories' feature. Additionally, you can set up alerts for news, sports, and weather to stay informed about what's important to you.

### Is the Journal Times app free to download and use?

The app is free to download. While basic access is free, subscribers can enjoy unlimited access to all content. There is also a premium ad-free experience called News+ available for subscribers.

### What are the key features of the Journal Times app?

Key features include a personalized news feed, breaking news updates, easy navigation, the option to read stories in the News Feed or E-edition, the ability to follow authors, bookmark stories for later, listen to articles, customize text size, and view local weather forecasts.

### What is News+?

News+ is a premium, ad-free experience offered to subscribers. Upgrading to News+ provides faster-loading pages and an uninterrupted reading experience, allowing users to enjoy content without advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.22.1 — 2026-08-06

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 9.22 — 2026-07-09

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 9.21 — 2026-05-14

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 9.19.3 — 2026-01-26

Puzzmo, a game-changing collection of additional games and puzzles

### 9.19.2 — 2025-11-20

Improved login and authentication for a smoother experience. Plus, a new subscription plan, bug fixes, and more.

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