# Observer All Access

> Digital replica of a local newspaper with offline reading and story viewer. (iPhone/iPad app by Presteligence.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/observer-all-access/id821593862 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Presteligence](https://appshunter.io/developer/395982559)
- Category: News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-02-21
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/observer-all-access/id821593862/reviews.md

## What is Observer All Access?

Stay on top of news from Dunkirk and surrounding areas by receiving the full print version of the Observer on your iPhone or iPad. Every page of every edition is delivered to your device. The Observer is the best source for local and national news, sports, weather, and features in the Dunkirk area of southwestern New York area that includes Chautauqua and Cattarugus counties. Download the app to view the printed pages of the newspaper or read headlines and stories along with related photos in a built-in story viewer.

 Features:
- Intuitive navigation.
- View headlines, stories, related photos.
- Read and listen to stories.
- Weather provided by Weather Bug.
- Download and sync content to device via Wi-Fi or cellular network so you can read offline.
- Stories tab displays the top news stories by section so you can read the full text or listen to it being read by a virtual newscaster.
- Email a story.
- Flip through, read and look at pictures within the actual newspaper pages of the printed publication.
- Publications Tab lets you read the previous edition of your downloaded publication or download the most recent edition.
- Search Tab lets you search for keywords within a headline or text of the stories.

The Observer covers the communities of Dunkirk, Fredonia, Pomfret, Sheridan, Hanover, Forestville, Silver Creek, Evans, Brant, Angola, Portland, Brocton, Westfield, town of Westfield, Ripley, Barcelona, Smith Mills, Mayville, Stockton, Cassadaga, Sinclairville, Arkwright, Cherry Creek,  Dayton, South Dayton, Perrysburg, Villenova, Gerry, Collins, Gowanda, Persia, Lily Dale, Bear Lake, Fredonia State University, Laona, Irving. Schools that are included in the Observer coverage area include Dunkirk City Schools, Fredonia Central Schools, Westfield Academy and Central Schools, Ripley Central Schools, Forestville Central Schools, Gowanda Central Schools, Brocton Central Schools, Cassadaga Valley Central Schools, Pine Valley Central Schools, Lake Shore Central Schools, Chautauqua Lake Central Schools, Silver Creek Central Schools, Central Christian Academy, Northern Chautauqua Catholic Schools and St. Josephís. The Observer serves Northern Chautauqua, western Cattaraugus and parts of Southern Erie County.

## Key features

- Full print edition replica
- Built-in story viewer
- Offline reading capability
- Searchable content
- Read and listen to stories
- Weather integration

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/observer-all-access/id821593862/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Can't open site

*2015-07-15*

I downloaded this app to keep up with news from my hometown.  It asks for log in information and won't open when you try to set up an acciunt

### 1/5 — You're kidding right?

*2014-12-09*

So you expect users to pay full subscription price of print version to have access to an app? I'll pass, much like many others  are clearly doing as well.

## Frequently asked questions about Observer All Access

### What is Observer All Access?

Observer All Access provides the full print edition of The Observer newspaper on your iPhone or iPad. You can view each page, read headlines and stories, and see related photos.

### Can I read Observer All Access offline?

Yes, you can download content via Wi-Fi or cellular network to read offline. This allows you to access the newspaper's pages and stories without an internet connection.

### Does Observer All Access have ads?

No, Observer All Access does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

### What areas does Observer All Access cover?

Observer All Access covers Dunkirk and surrounding areas in southwestern New York, including Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties. It also includes coverage of local schools within this region.

### How often is Observer All Access updated?

The latest version of Observer All Access is 2.7.3, last updated on January 23, 2020. New editions of the newspaper are made available for download within the app.

### What devices support Observer All Access?

Observer All Access is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS operating system users.

### What is the user rating for Observer All Access?

Observer All Access has a rating of 3.0 stars from 2 ratings. This indicates a mixed user reception based on the available feedback.

### Can I listen to stories in Observer All Access?

Yes, you can listen to stories being read by a virtual newscaster within the app. This feature is available in the built-in story viewer.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.7.3 — 2020-01-23

- Added tool tip for viewing pages
- Enhanced page view navigation
- Clicking left/right side margin of page changes page
- Added link to puzzles (sudoku and crosswords)
- Bug fixes

### 1.8.0 — 2016-11-04

Updated with iOS 10 support
minor bug fixes

### 1.7.1 — 2015-06-23

fixed and issue that could prevent landscape viewing of pages

### 1.7 — 2015-01-26

fixes for offline reading
fixes for listening to story audio
fixes for notifications
updated analytics
updated support for 64-bit

### 1.2 — 2014-12-04

enhanced story reader
fixed problems that could prevent offline reading
sped up load times for accessing content
added additional content sharing
tweaks to reduce overall storage and network requirements 
many more bug fixes

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