# PG Citizen

> Digital replica of Prince George Citizen newspaper, accessible offline. (iPhone/iPad app by PressReader Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pg-citizen/id653177698 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PressReader Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/313904714)
- Category: News, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 49 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Canadian French, German (Germany), Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese and 4 more
- Released: 2013-07-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pg-citizen/id653177698/reviews.md

## What is PG Citizen?

The Prince George Citizen is Prince George BC's official record since 1915. The Prince George Citizen e-Edition is a replica of our traditional printed publication with all the stories, photos, and artwork intact. You can read your favorite newspaper and our magazines anytime and anywhere.

The easy-to-use interface lets you flip leisurely through the pages like a newspaper, or conduct custom searches and share articles. Download the e-Edition and read it anywhere. Simply start by creating your account, it's free.

## Key features

- Digital replica of print publication
- All original stories, photos, and artwork
- Easy-to-use interface
- Custom search functionality
- Share articles
- Offline reading

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pg-citizen/id653177698/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Weird download required...

*2015-08-29*

Not impressed... What's up with the download required... Hope it improves...

### 5/5 — Prince George Citizen App Awesome!!

*2013-07-10*

Finally The Prince George Citizen App...view the daily newspaper with the convenience of this top notch app!!

## Frequently asked questions about PG Citizen

### What is PG Citizen?

PG Citizen provides a digital replica of the Prince George Citizen newspaper, including all its original content like stories, photos, and artwork. You can read it on your iPhone or iPad.

### Is PG Citizen free to use?

Yes, PG Citizen is free to download and create an account. The app itself is free to use, though it does contain advertisements.

### Does PG Citizen have ads?

Yes, PG Citizen contains advertisements. These are present within the free version of the app.

### What devices support PG Citizen?

PG Citizen is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It was last updated on January 9, 2023, with version 6.5.

### How often is PG Citizen updated?

The latest version of PG Citizen, 6.5, was released on January 9, 2023. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates recent activity.

### What is the age rating for PG Citizen?

PG Citizen has an age rating of 12+. This means it is suitable for users aged 12 and older.

### Can I search for specific articles in PG Citizen?

Yes, the PG Citizen e-Edition features custom search functionality, allowing you to find specific articles within the newspaper's content.

### How does PG Citizen compare to other news apps?

PG Citizen offers a unique replica of a traditional print newspaper, focusing specifically on Prince George, BC news. This differs from broader news aggregators or live news feeds.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.5 — 2023-01-09

New Updated BE 2.0 version

### 4.11.13 — 2021-09-24

Bugs fixed.
iOS15 compatibility.

### 4.9.13 — 2018-07-31

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Updated version
- Updated branding and description

### 4.9.5 — 2017-02-22

•    Native iOS sharing solution is now available, allowing you to use any app already installed on your device that contains iOS sharing extensions.
•    You can use split-screen multitasking with other apps on iPad Pro. Great for research or study.

•    Fixed: Previously accessing the 30-day calendar in the purchase window displayed a garbled mess. We fixed it.
•    Fixed: We resolved an issue where text did not appear when sharing to
•    Fixed: Opening a Youtube video link, on your iPhone, wasn't working. It works as expected now.
•    Fixed: Logging out and navigating back to the Available Now view was causing the app to crash. It no longer does this.

### 4.8.4 — 2016-06-08

Speed improvements - Read preloaded pages while your download is in progress.

Optimization enhancements - load only those parts of the app that are needed for your iDevice.

New Design Concept (for users upgrading from 3.x to 4.8x).
- Improved user experience of clicking on a publication's thumbnail to open the order screen 
- Supports 3D touch shortcut for Online/Catalog view if online view is available 
- Free titles notification

Fixes:
- Newspaper Radio freezing issues resolved
- Device rotation problems resolved
- App menu navigation problems resolved
- Download button unresponsive in certain conditions problems resolved
- Highlight problem on radio/listen page resolved
- Black box appears on some articles problem resolved
- Memory leak with menu icons alignment causing crashes is resolved

Fine Tuning:
- SmartFlow adjusted to display correct picture to articles 
- Corrected display of page numbers when title is loading in spread view
- Can start/stop downloading midstream and final download is not corrupted
- Accounts page displays account information for single account
- Images made sharper during pre-load stage

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