# Kitsap Sun — Breaking News + eNewspaper

> Local news, eNewspaper, and real-time alerts for Kitsap County. (iPhone/iPad app by Gannett.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitsap-sun/id1119333831 (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 572 App Store ratings · 81 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 184 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Armenian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany) and 21 more
- Released: 2016-12-13
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitsap-sun/id1119333831/reviews.md

## What is Kitsap Sun?

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — the Kitsap Sun 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.kitsapsun.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.kitsapsun.com/terms/
• Help Center: https://help.kitsapsun.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
- Streamlined, fast-loading experience
- Customizable reading options
- Offline reading
- eNewspaper access
- Real-time notifications

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kitsap Sun Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $14.99 | per month |
| Kitsap Sun Digital Subscription | $16.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

- #189 in Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

## What do users think of Kitsap Sun?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Great local news
- 💡 Appreciate the news source
- 👍 Wonderful reporting
- 👍 Best news on the peninsula
- 👍 Great hometown newspaper
- 👍 New version looks great

**Cons**

- 🐛 Not working properly
- 💸 Too many ads
- 👎 Clunky and not user-friendly
- 👎 Lacking local news and features
- 👎 Buggy and unstable
- 👎 Difficult to navigate
- 👎 Selective and biased reporting

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Issues with login and subscription management
- Content not updating properly

**Most requested features**

- More local news and coverage
- Better customization options
- Improved search functionality
- Restore previous app version

## Recent user reviews (10 of 81)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitsap-sun/id1119333831/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Local Newspaper

*2026-04-09*

I like to o read the local stories. My suggestion is to hire locals or pay locals for stories.
I like the USA Today  stories in the USA Today section of the paper but they get doubled a used for filler in the Kitsap Sun section.

### 5/5 — Easy to use

*2025-12-07*

I like that I can see an actual newspaper, the exact layout of the paper one. I’m so glad I got a subscription.

### 2/5 — Local news

*2025-11-19, version 8.6.0*

Please offer more local news

### 5/5 — Great local news

*2025-11-15, version 8.6.0*

Great local news

### 4/5 — Good except for vague TV sports listings

*2025-11-03, version 8.5.4*

Hard to tell specifically what games are going to be aired in our area.
Other than that I enjoy the Kitsap Sun.

### 5/5 — Fantastic!

*2025-09-04, version 8.1.0*

Loving this.

### 5/5 — Love the e-print version

*2025-07-09, version 8.1.0*

Start my mornings with it.  Love the comics,

### 4/5 — Not enough customization

*2025-04-17*

I got this to read local political news and am bombarded by national pieces, and local sports. I wish I could block all the sports pieces because I do not care that someone else’s kid is good at sportsball. If they covered the youth arts with the same interest I might not mind so much but they don’t

### 4/5 — Needs work

*2025-04-15*

Sizing the pages to my preferred reading size causes pages to jump right or left. The prior app was better, I think. Hopefully they’ll get that sorted.

### 5/5 — Kitsap Sun

*2025-04-08*

I love having my on-line paper from the town I was raised in.  This keeps me current with the community now that I live in another state.

## Frequently asked questions about Kitsap Sun

### What kind of news does the Kitsap Sun app provide?

The 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, sports scores, and weather alerts.

### What are the key features of the Kitsap Sun app?

Key features include access to in-depth journalism, a fast-loading experience, real-time notifications for breaking news and alerts, customizable reading options like text size adjustment and night mode, offline reading capabilities, and access to an eNewspaper that mirrors the print edition.

### How does the subscription model work for the Kitsap Sun app?

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 your subscriptions and auto-renewal settings in your account settings after purchase.

### What devices is the Kitsap Sun app compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices and provides access to the eNewspaper, which is accessible on your mobile devices. Specific compatibility details for operating systems and versions can typically be found in the app store listing.

### Can I read articles offline with the Kitsap Sun app?

Yes, the app allows you to customize your experience by reading offline. This feature enables you to save stories and access them later even when you don't have an active internet connection.

## 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 — 2026-02-25

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

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