# Observer & Eccentric

> Local news, journalism, photography, and videos with customizable alerts and offline access. (iPhone/iPad app by Gannett.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/observer-and-eccentric/id900203119 (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: 4.58/5 from 99 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 182 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Armenian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German and 21 more
- Released: 2014-08-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/observer-and-eccentric/id900203119/reviews.md

## What is Observer & Eccentric?

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — the Observer & Eccentric 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.

MORE INFORMATION:
• Privacy Policy: https://cm.hometownlife.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.hometownlife.com/terms/
• Help Center: https://help.hometownlife.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 journalism
- Local news coverage
- Photography and videos
- Real-time notifications
- Customizable reading experience
- Offline reading

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $9.99 | per month |
| O&E Digital Subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/observer-and-eccentric/id900203119/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Poor programming

*2025-11-27, version 8.6.0*

They are unable to correctly tag the headlines of subscriber only articles.  They also do not ask the tough or logical questions.
I don’t think they believe cars have headlights
Lot of click bait
Feedback screens show up blank often

The app is incapable of of consistently taking subscriber only articles

### 1/5 — Poor programming

*2025-11-08*

They are unable to correctly tag the headlines of subscriber only articles.  They also do not ask the tough or logical questions.
I don’t think they believe cars have headlights
Lot of click bait
Feedback screens show up blank often

### 1/5 — Poor programming

*2025-10-25*

They are unable to correctly tag the headlines of subscriber only articles.  They also do not ask the tough or logical questions.
I don’t think they believe cars have headlights

### 1/5 — Poorly programmed

*2025-09-25*

They are unable to correctly mark articles as subscriber only

### 1/5 — Why do so many articles say for Michigan

*2025-08-14*

When the story impacts the entire country and not just Michigan?

True to gannets lack of standards articles that are subscriber only are not marked as such. This seems to be a problem of gannet.  How can you trust their reporting when they cannot be bothered to Mark articles correctly. What other shortcuts do they take?

I am so disappointed for their lack of attention to detail

### 1/5 — Why do so many articles say for Michigan

*2025-07-31*

When the story impacts the entire country and not just Michigan?

True to gannets lack of standards articles that are subscriber only are not marked as such. This seems to be a problem of gannet.  How can you trust their reporting when they cannot be bothered to Mark articles correctly. What other shortcuts do they take?

### 1/5 — Why do so many articles say for Michigan

*2025-07-12*

When the story impacts the entire country and not just Michigan?

### 1/5 — Not sure

*2025-01-30*

But i think when you click in links in an article you should not get a blank screen

### 5/5 — HTL

*2022-12-26, version 6.12.5*

I enjoy the local news

### 1/5 — So odd

*2022-09-18, version 6.12.5*

When you click in do not sell my info/ privacy
You get a notice that it cannot display the info

## Frequently asked questions about Observer & Eccentric

### What kind of content does the Observer & Eccentric app offer?

The app delivers local news, including in-depth journalism, information on things to do around town, and comprehensive sports coverage from high school to professional levels. It also features engaging photography and videos relevant to your community.

### How can I customize my reading experience?

You can personalize your experience by saving your favorite stories for easy access. Additionally, you can adjust text size, utilize a night mode for comfortable reading in low light, and even read articles offline.

### Does the app provide real-time updates?

Yes, the app offers real-time notifications for breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts. These alerts can be tailored to your specific interests, ensuring you receive the information that matters most to you.

### How does the subscription model work?

Subscriptions are charged to your account upon purchase confirmation and automatically renew monthly or yearly. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your account settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Any unused free trial period is forfeited upon purchasing a subscription.

### Is this app available on multiple platforms?

While the description doesn't explicitly state compatibility with specific operating systems (like iOS or Android), the presence of a 'Help Center' and 'Subscription Support' suggests it is a mobile application designed for widespread use.

## 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 — 2026-02-25

• 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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