# News-Leader — Breaking News + eNewspaper

> Local news, eNewspaper, and breaking alerts with customizable features. (iPhone/iPad app by Gannett.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/news-leader/id520202089 (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: 4.27/5 from 412 App Store ratings · 57 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 187 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Armenian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German and 21 more
- Released: 2012-05-01
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/news-leader/id520202089/reviews.md

## What is News?

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — the News-Leader 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.news-leader.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.news-leader.com/terms/
• Help Center: https://help.news-leader.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 notifications
- Sports coverage
- Customizable reading experience
- Offline reading
- eNewspaper replica
- Access to USA TODAY

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The News-Leader Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $14.99 | per month |
| The News-Leader Digital Subscription | $19.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

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

## What do users think of News?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 📰 Excellent local and state news coverage
- 📱 Easy navigation and user-friendly interface
- 🔔 Helpful breaking news notifications
- ✍️ High-quality journalism and reporting
- 🌍 Good accessibility for remote readers
- 📑 Comprehensive in-depth news format
- ⚡ Fast app loading performance

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing issues
- 🔐 Persistent login and authentication problems
- 📄 E-newspaper difficult to navigate and access
- 🔤 Small text size on tablets and devices
- 📰 News content outdated or delayed (2-3 days behind)
- 🎨 Recent format changes negatively received
- 📢 Excessive and intrusive pop-up advertisements
- 🔔 Annoying persistent notifications difficult to disable
- 📱 Limited article availability compared to print edition
- ⚙️ Poor customer service and support responsiveness

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when changing page size
- Text falls off pages during reading
- Login requires repeated re-authentication after 5 stories
- E-newspaper section inaccessible or only shows USA Today
- App freezes during ad transitions
- Content not found errors despite working internet connection
- App closes immediately upon opening
- iOS 14 compatibility issues with text rendering

**Most requested features**

- Restore newspaper-style full-page layout view
- Implement search functionality
- Add ability to read and post comments
- Improve e-newspaper section navigation
- Better subheading formatting within articles
- Easier subscription cancellation process
- Customizable notification settings with granular controls
- Offline reading capability for saved articles

## Recent user reviews (10 of 57)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/news-leader/id520202089/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Paper is better!

*2025-10-10, version 8.5.4*

Not like the old day, having a paper to hold & read was better. Very little local news & sports.

### 3/5 — Paper is better!

*2025-09-01*

Not like the old day, having a paper to hold & read was better. Very little local news & sports.

### 5/5 — Great local coverage

*2025-08-22, version 8.1.0*

N-L does a wonderful job of local and state coverage in what seems to be a well balanced manner.

### 5/5 — Great Newspaper

*2025-08-21, version 8.1.0*

Great reporting and support staff.  My only complaint is the digital edition is somewhat difficult to navigate.

### 2/5 — Updated Format

*2025-04-25, version 8.1.0*

Why did you change to this new format?  Definitely NOT an improvement.

### 1/5 — Awful “update”

*2025-04-25, version 7.11.2*

I just did the forced “update” to the new version and cannot see the enewspaper. I have subscribed to the News Leader for over 50 years but that may be about to end. The news is always 2 or 3 days behind but I can live with that. Now that I can’t see the enewspaper on the app I may not continue. Hopefully something will change soon.

### 5/5 — News-Leader

*2025-03-09, version 8.0.0*

If you want to read the news on a next day basis, this is the app for you!

### 1/5 — New Layout

*2025-01-14, version 7.14.0*

The new layout is not user friendly, has multiple pop up advertisements, and makes it less appealing.

### 1/5 — Fix enewspaper

*2024-12-07, version 7.13.3*

Can only get to USA Today of enewspaper.  It won’t let me get to the local pages I want to read.  Enewspaper a continuing frustration.

### 4/5 — Informative Local Paper News & Sports

*2024-07-15*

I was born and raised in the Ozarks. I now live in another state and have taken the Springfield News-Leader subscription through the app. As usual, the coverage of local news is great. Athletics, local, state,and national news are real news by neutral writers. You can tell the quality of the coverage and the paper’s accuracy without a slant or an agenda. After looking at other paper’s, the News-Leader is a good source for the Queen City news and the Ozark region.

## Frequently asked questions about News

### What kind of content does the News-Leader app offer?

The app delivers local news, including in-depth journalism, community events, sports coverage from high school to professional levels, and engaging photography and videos. It also provides a digital replica of the print edition, known as the eNewspaper.

### How can I customize my reading experience?

You can personalize your experience by saving favorite stories, adjusting text size, enabling night mode for easier reading in low light, and opting for offline reading. Real-time notifications can also be tailored to your interests.

### What is the eNewspaper feature?

The eNewspaper feature provides a digital replica of the print edition, accessible on your mobile devices. It also offers access to USA TODAY and over 200 other local eNewspapers, expanding your news sources.

### How do subscriptions work and how can I manage them?

Subscriptions are charged to your account upon purchase and automatically renew monthly or yearly unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase.

### Is this app available on different devices?

The description mentions accessibility on 'mobile devices,' suggesting compatibility with smartphones and tablets. Specific operating system compatibility (iOS/Android) is not detailed but is typical for such applications.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 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 — 2026-02-24

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.8.0 — 2026-02-12

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

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