# NOLA.com — Local News, Sports & Weather

> New Orleans local news, sports, weather, and e-edition newspaper. (iPhone/iPad app by Capital City Press, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nolacom/id419878345 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Capital City Press, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/380734458)
- Category: News, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 13,002 App Store ratings · 177 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 31 MB
- Languages: British English
- Released: 2011-02-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nolacom/id419878345/reviews.md

## What is NOLA.com?

A must-have for New Orleanians!

NOLA.com gives you access to both news/information updated 24/7 AND the daily newspaper e-edition in its latest app.

That means you'll never miss vital information about topics such as New Orleans-area news, the New Orleans Saints, the LSU Tigers, Louisiana politics and much more.

The app allows you to receive alerts about the biggest headlines and also allows you to read content and share it on your favorite social media platforms. There are also display options, search functionality and the ability to 'favorite' stories you enjoy.

We always welcome your feedback - apps@theadvocate.com!

## Key features

- 24/7 news updates
- Daily e-edition newspaper
- Breaking news alerts
- Local sports coverage
- Share content on social media
- Favorite stories

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual subscription | $149.99 | per year |
| Monthly subscription | $19.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

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

## What do users think of NOLA.com?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- ⭐ Excellent local news coverage
- 📰 Convenient digital format
- 🌆 Keeps readers connected to New Orleans
- 👍 Easy to navigate app
- 🗞️ Comprehensive and timely reporting

**Cons**

- 💰 Paywall restricts access to content
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 🙄 Biased or one-sided reporting
- 📢 Excessive advertisements
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive layout

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Outdated or stale content
- Login issues and frequent sign-in prompts
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Most requested features**

- Add search feature
- Improve navigation and organization
- Offer more free content
- Provide a night mode option
- Enhance article formatting and readability

## Recent user reviews (10 of 177)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nolacom/id419878345/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Sad

*2026-06-22, version 4.2.5*

Should be able to read the articles without purchasing a subscription

### 5/5 — Ms

*2026-05-28, version 4.2.5*

Great

### 1/5 — Can’t read an article w/o paying!

*2026-05-15, version 4.2.5*

$20/month for ads inundated with ads?? 
Get real. The majority of your income is from ads. 
This is a disservice to your own citizens

### 2/5 — Cost to read

*2026-02-26, version 4.2.5*

It is frustrating to have to pay a subscription fee to read the news.

### 1/5 — Free

*2026-02-17, version 4.2.5*

Don’t send me notifications if I have to pay.

### 5/5 — All the news I could ever want

*2026-01-26, version 4.2.5*

NOLA keeps me completely and fully informed about everything that’s going on in my favorite city. Keep it up we need to know what’s going on.

### 3/5 — App

*2026-01-08, version 4.2.5*

The app is okay

### 5/5 — Owner The Red Maple Restaurant

*2025-11-25, version 4.1.2*

Reading the stories in the newspaper is my best way of keeping up with what’s happening in the metro areas

### 3/5 — Login Again and again

*2025-11-22, version 4.1.2*

Why do I have to continual login again an again?  I’m a subscriber.

### 5/5 — Y

*2025-11-21, version 4.1.2*

Ok

## Frequently asked questions about NOLA.com

### What kind of content does this app provide?

This app provides 24/7 access to New Orleans-area news, sports updates (including the Saints and LSU Tigers), Louisiana politics, and much more. It also includes the daily e-edition of the newspaper.

### Can I get alerts for important news?

Yes, the app allows you to receive alerts for the biggest headlines. This ensures you never miss vital information relevant to the New Orleans area.

### Is this app free to download and use?

The app is free to download and use, offering access to news and the e-edition. However, it does have in-app purchases and advertisements.

### What are some of the key features for reading news?

Key features include the ability to read content, share stories on social media, display options, search functionality, and the ability to 'favorite' stories you enjoy for easy access later.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is designed for New Orleanians and anyone interested in staying up-to-date with local news, sports, weather, and politics specific to the New Orleans area and Louisiana.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.2.5 — 2025-11-25

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 4.1.2 — 2025-09-29

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 4.1.1 — 2025-09-02

This version includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 4.1.0 — 2025-04-22

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 4.0.2 — 2025-03-17

Bug fixes and performance improvements

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