# My Local Press — Local news & community content

> Hyperlocal news, community content, and creator support platform. (iPhone/iPad app by Covey Project, Inc..)

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- Developer: [Covey Project, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797186472)
- Category: News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.1 · 57 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-11-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-local-press/id6742162901/reviews.md

## What is My Local Press?

My Local Press brings you hyperlocal news and content from creators and businesses in your community.

KEY FEATURES:

Location-Based Discovery
  • Find stories, events, ads, and coupons from creators within your selected radius
  • Switch between locations to explore content from different areas
  • Follow specific locations to stay connected with multiple communities

Diverse Content Types
  • Local news stories and journalism
  • Community events and public notices
  • Classifieds (jobs, housing, services)
  • Coupons and local business deals
  • Initiatives and community spotlights
  • Alerts for safety, weather, and traffic

Listen Anywhere
  • Text-to-speech narration for all content — listen to stories read aloud
  • Hands-free voice playback — say "Play news on My Local Press" with Siri or in CarPlay
  • Full CarPlay audio support with Now Playing controls
  • Adjustable playback speed

AI Writing Assistant
  • Conversational help when creating your content
  • Smart suggestions for titles, descriptions, and geo-targeting
  • Understands ad tiers, content types, and form context

Direct Creator Support
  • Advertisers reach out directly to local creators for sponsored content
  • Purchase ads and coupons via secure Stripe Checkout
  • 90% of subscriptions go to content creators
  • Creator payouts available in over 45 countries

Create & Publish
  • Share your own stories and content
  • Post classifieds for your business or personal needs
  • Publish as yourself or your business/organization
  • Rich media support for photos and audio

Entity Publishing
  • Businesses and organizations can create entity profiles
  • Publish content under your business name
  • Build a Readers community around your organization
  • Manage multiple contributors

Sign in with Google, Apple, Facebook, or LinkedIn — or use email. Your choice.

My Local Press reimagines local media for the digital age, connecting communities through authentic, location-based content while ensuring creators are fairly compensated for their work.

## Key features

- Location-based discovery
- Diverse content types
- Text-to-speech narration
- Hands-free voice playback
- AI writing assistant
- Direct creator support
- Create and publish content

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $5 Creator Support | $5.99 | one-time |
| $10 Creator Support | $11.99 | one-time |
| $100 Creator Support | $119.99 | one-time |
| $250 Creator Support | $299.99 | one-time |
| $25 Creator Support | $29.99 | one-time |
| $50 Creator Support | $59.99 | one-time |
| $500 Creator Support | $599.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about My Local Press

### What kind of content can I find on My Local Press?

My Local Press offers a wide range of hyperlocal content including local news stories, community events, classifieds for jobs and housing, local business deals and coupons, and important alerts for safety, weather, and traffic.

### Can I listen to news on My Local Press?

Yes, My Local Press features text-to-speech narration for all content, allowing you to listen to stories read aloud. It also supports hands-free voice playback and has full CarPlay audio support with Now Playing controls.

### How does My Local Press support content creators?

My Local Press ensures creators are fairly compensated. Advertisers can reach out directly for sponsored content, and 90% of subscription revenue goes directly to content creators, with payouts available in over 45 countries.

### Can I create and publish my own content on My Local Press?

Absolutely. You can share your own stories, post classifieds, and publish content as yourself or your business/organization. The app supports rich media like photos and audio, and offers an AI writing assistant for help.

### Is My Local Press available on multiple devices?

Yes, My Local Press is available on both iPhone and iPad, allowing you to stay connected with your local community across your Apple devices.

### How often is My Local Press updated?

The app was last updated on August 8, 2026, indicating regular maintenance and feature additions. The latest version is 1.13.0.

### What is the age rating for My Local Press?

My Local Press has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for a broad audience interested in local information and community engagement.

### How do I sign in to My Local Press?

You have multiple convenient sign-in options for My Local Press, including Google, Apple, Facebook, or LinkedIn accounts, or you can use your email address.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.16.0 — 2026-08-30

See how your stories are doing at a glance: the new Content Analytics view leads with lifetime views, shows how each story compares to your typical one, and puts every detail a tap away.

Listen on the road: DJ-style local recaps on CarPlay, plus "Hey Siri, play my local recap."

Preview your story live while you write, and drag photos exactly where you want them.

Also: clearer location-picker errors, payout-country fixes, and general polish.

### 1.15.0 — 2026-08-28

• Photos land where the author put them — pinned images appear between the right paragraphs, and small headshots sit beside the text
• Manage your membership from Settings, with a clearer plan picker at sign-up
• Bug reports now include your app and device details automatically
• Fixes throughout — ad requests report server errors honestly, failed uploads are easier to remove, payout settings polish

### 1.14.0 — 2026-08-13

• React four ways — the new engagement bar puts a full reaction pill on every story
• Live broadcasts: scrub back through a stream in progress, on every device
• Audio-only broadcasts now replay like podcasts, with branded cover art
• CarPlay surfaces live broadcasts in a new LIVE row
• Build out your profile with custom sections, and get email alerts for new messages
• Fixes throughout — feed stability, payout settings, and Press Pass polish

### 1.13.0 — 2026-08-08

• New: Press Pass — your shareable press credential with scannable QR codes (Settings → Press Pass)
• Long publication names now wrap gracefully in the feed header
• Reaching your free monthly publishing limit is now a celebrated milestone
• New: guest-author bylines for contributors without accounts
• Fixes and performance improvements throughout

### 1.12.0 — 2026-08-05

• Premium membership — manage your plan in Settings, with clear guidance if you reach the free monthly publishing limit
• New: polls & surveys, with local-voter verification
• New: smarter search — ask anything, search everywhere
• Improved: profile pages link straight to an author's work
• Fixes and performance improvements throughout

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