# Pensacola News Journal — Breaking News + eNewspaper

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

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pensacola-news-journal/id545721147 (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: 4.45/5 from 1,117 App Store ratings · 103 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 186 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Armenian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German and 21 more
- Released: 2012-08-02
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pensacola-news-journal/id545721147/reviews.md

## What is Pensacola News Journal?

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — the Pensacola News Journal 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.pnj.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.pnj.com/terms/
• Help Center: https://help.pnj.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 alerts
- Sports coverage
- Real-time notifications
- Customizable reading experience
- Offline reading
- eNewspaper access

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pensacola News Journal Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $14.99 | per month |
| Pensacola News Journal Digital Subscription | $24.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

- #149 in Top Grossing · News (US App Store)
- #113 in Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

## What do users think of Pensacola News Journal?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Good local news coverage
- 👍 Fulfilling newspaper role in community
- 👍 Timely local news on digital format
- 👍 Helpful for staying informed

**Cons**

- 🐛 Unstable app with crashes
- 🔍 Lacking major story coverage
- 🔍 Inadequate differentiation between news and advertisements
- 🔍 Poor coverage of local government
- 🔍 Lack of investigative journalism
- 🔍 Difficult to contact editorial management
- 🔍 Unreliable app performance and functionality
- 🔍 Frustrating user experience, especially for older users

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inability to load photo galleries and videos
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent functionality, especially for printing and scrolling

**Most requested features**

- Ability to print articles, puzzles, and comics
- Improved navigation and search functionality
- Consistent and reliable app performance
- Expansion of photo galleries and video support
- Better integration with print edition content

## Recent user reviews (10 of 103)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pensacola-news-journal/id545721147/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great local/national news

*2026-08-26, version 8.9.0*

Good writers and layout

### 5/5 — L

*2026-08-24, version 8.10.2*

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### 5/5 — Glad to support local media

*2026-05-23, version 8.10.1*

I’m happy to support our local media, in particular The Pensacola  News Journal, The Island Times, and radio/TV stations WUWF and WSRE.

### 4/5 — App change?

*2026-02-22, version 8.8.0*

Not the same on line app this one stinks can’t print crosswords from my iPad also not as easy to scroll from page to page. Lately I’ve had to delete app than reload it to open up the paper

### 4/5 — PNJ is a very unstable app. But it’s the only decent newspaper in town.

*2026-01-18, version 8.6.0*

That’s all

### 5/5 — Good news

*2025-12-15, version 8.6.0*

Fulfilling newspaper role of community involvement. Brings timely  local news on digital format. Helping raise community civic IQ through Civicon and follow up stories.

### 4/5 — App change?

*2025-10-07*

Not the same on line app this one stinks can’t print crosswords from my iPad also not as easy to scroll from page to page. Lately I’ve had to delete app than reload it to open up the paper

### 5/5 — Good news

*2025-09-22, version 8.5.0*

Fulfilling newspaper role of community involvement. Brings timely  local news on digital format. Helping raise community civic IQ through Civicon and follow up stories.

### 5/5 — Local Coverage

*2025-07-31, version 8.1.0*

Locally informative.

### 5/5 — Good Read

*2025-07-15, version 8.1.0*

I enjoy reading the newspaper in “newspaper” form online in the morning. My husband enjoys reading in the evening when it comes by mail! It has been a ritual at our house for many years. The articles are well written and fairly neutral. Thanks for the hard work!

## Frequently asked questions about Pensacola News Journal

### What kind of news does the Pensacola News Journal app provide?

The app delivers local news that matters most to the community, including in-depth journalism, coverage of things to do around town, and comprehensive sports coverage from high school to professional levels. It also features powerful photography and engaging videos.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include access to in-depth journalism, a fast-loading experience, real-time notifications for breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts. Users can also customize their experience by saving stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, and reading offline. The app also offers an eNewspaper.

### How does the subscription model work?

Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew monthly or yearly unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage subscriptions and auto-renewal in your Account Settings.

### What is the eNewspaper feature?

The eNewspaper is a digital replica of the print edition, accessible on your mobile devices. It also provides access to USA TODAY and over 200 other local eNewspapers, offering a broad range of news content.

### Can I read news offline with this app?

Yes, the app allows for offline reading. This feature, along with others like saving favorite stories, adjusting text size, and using night mode, helps users customize their reading experience to their preferences.

## 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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