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Marin Independent Journal News

Marin Independent Journal News

by MediaNews Group

199 ratings
78 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 7, 2012
  • July 2, 2026

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Access personalized news recommendations, save articles for later, and receive custom push notifications. Enjoy the digital replica of the daily newspaper and play included games. Offline reading is also available.

✓Personalized news recommendations
✓Save articles for later reading
✓Customizable push notifications
✓Digital replica of the daily newspaper
✓Offline reading capability
✓In-app games (Sudoku, Solitaire, etc.)
✓Follow/Unfollow topics
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Marin Independent Journal News. Based on 199 reviews and a 4.6/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 28 negatives reviewers mention most about this News app.

Positive things

  • 👍Great local coverage
  • 👍Comprehensive access to IJ
  • 👍Vast improvement in navigation (newer reviews)
  • 👍Good source of local news
  • 👍Reliable with few bugs

Negative things

  • 👎Forced and useless updates
  • 👎Too many ads, distracting
  • 👎App is awful, frustrating
  • 👎Cannot log in with paid ID
  • 👎Privacy concerns, opt-out impossible
  • 👎App is useless, crashes often
  • 👎Content not updated frequently
  • 👎Paid access required, not free
  • 👎Poor content quality
  • 👎Interface is unsophisticated and clumsy
  • 👎App is broken, non-inviting, boring
  • 👎Stories are old, don't catch up
  • 👎Cannot read in landscape view
  • 👎Cannot see older stories
  • 👎New update is a disaster
  • 👎Major step backwards (no comments)
  • 👎Old version much better
  • 👎New app flops, doesn't auto-rotate
  • 👎Glorified police blotter/high school newspaper
  • 👎Slow, intrusive, full of mistakes
  • 👎Janky app, stories don't load
  • 👎Weak app, needs improvement
  • 👎Annoying advertising ticker
  • 👎Search function missing
  • 👎Buggy and cumbersome to navigate
  • 👎App won't open
  • 👎Not working at all
  • 👎Text size cannot be increased
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What's New in Marin Independent Journal News

10.0.59

July 2, 2026

Added in-app audio player Bug fixes and maintenance

Subscription plans

Marin IJ Monthly Subscription

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This app dropped -8 positions in News chart.

Last updated on July 30, 2026.

User reviews

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Please stop forcing useless updates

You’re not a bank, stop forcing useless updates.
AbusageAbusage

Please stop forcing useless updates

You’re not a bank, stop forcing useless updates
AbusageAbusage

Forced updates constantly

Too many forced updates, disabling the app you just downloaded already on your phone. Each new update provides absolutely nothing new
AbusageAbusage

Conservative News

Marin County’s conservative, corporate news organization. Reflects the values of the parent company with some conservative to middle of the road reporting.
Josh MehJosh Meh

way too many ads

There are so many moments when I scroll through an article and all of a sudden my screen is half-covered by multiple ads. The ads are too distracting and annoying for the app to be useful. I’m going back to a browser and ad-blocker.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

10 issues

App crashes and won't load

Bug

App support link is broken (404)

Bug

Cannot login

Bug

App crashes all the time

Bug

App won't open

Bug

App not working

Bug

App crashes after upgrade

Bug

App spins or shows article unavailable

Bug

Network error in local jobs section

Bug

Stories not updating properly, days old

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Requested Features

15 requests

Allow comments on articles

Feature

Ability to comment on articles

Feature

Add search function

Feature

Option to purchase app to eliminate ads

Feature

Consolidated calendar of events

Feature

Push urgent notifications/news

Feature

Expand photos

Feature

Remove intrusive ads

Feature

More content and frequent updates

Feature

Allow users to choose between horizontal and vertical reading

Feature

Bring back obituaries

Feature

Fix local jobs section

Feature

Update sports section daily

Feature

Fix weather to show Marin County

Feature

Allow headlines to wrap

Feature

FAQ

What does the Marin Independent Journal News app do?

This app provides a personalized news experience, allowing users to customize content based on their interests. It also offers features like saving articles for later, custom push notifications, offline reading, and access to the digital replica of the daily newspaper. Additionally, users can enjoy various in-app games.

What are the key features of the app?

Key features include personalized content recommendations through the 'Your News' tab, the ability to save articles for later with optional reminders, and custom push notifications for topics of interest. Users can also access the E-News digital replica, read articles offline, and enjoy games like Sudoku and Crossword.

Is the Marin Independent Journal News app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a range of features. However, it does have in-app purchases, which may be related to subscription services for full access to content or premium features.

Can I read articles offline with this app?

Yes, the app supports offline reading. You can enable this feature in the Settings menu and customize your offline reading preferences to ensure you can access content even without an internet connection.

Who is this app designed for?

This app is designed for individuals who want to stay informed about local news and events, prefer a personalized news feed, and enjoy the convenience of a digital newspaper. It's also suitable for users who like to save articles for later or play casual games within a news app.