# Philadelphia Business Journal

> Philadelphia local business news and intelligence source. (iPhone/iPad app by American City Business Journals.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philadelphia-business-journal/id320651590 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [American City Business Journals](https://appshunter.io/developer/303455969)
- Category: Business, News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.78/5 from 382 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 27 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2009-06-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philadelphia-business-journal/id320651590/reviews.md

## What is Philadelphia Business Journal?

The number 1 source for Philadelphia local business news and intelligence. Get current business headlines with daily newsletters, weekly digital editions and more. The Philadelphia Business Journal has everything you need to grow and protect your business in your local community, including news on:

- Commercial Real Estate
- Banking & Finance
- Health Care
- Residential Real Estate
- Small Businesses
- Travel & Tourism
- Jobs & Careers
- Many more local business topics

Download the Philadelphia Business Journal and get the local business news you need.

New subscribers:
Subscriptions purchased within this app are valid only for the features of this app. We are continually evaluating and adding more options to our apps each month.

Existing subscribers:
You may use your current print or digital subscription to view the features available in this app. Note, not all subscription types are supported in the app at this time. We are continually evaluating and adding more options to our mobile apps each month.

For additional information, please contact us at (866) 853-3661.

Please note: App subscriptions do not include access to subscription-only content on our website.

Additional Subscription Information:
• Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.
• Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.
• Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.
• Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.
• No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period.

Privacy Policy - https://www.acbj.com/privacy
Terms of Use - https://www.acbj.com/useragreement
Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

## Key features

- Daily newsletters
- Weekly digital editions
- Commercial Real Estate news
- Banking & Finance updates
- Health Care industry news
- Small Business insights

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Biannual Subscription | $79.99 | per 6 months |
| Quarterly Subscription | $48.99 | per 3 months |
| Philadelphia Business Journal | $179.99 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| May 6, 2016 | $4.99 | one-time |
| September 23, 2016 | $4.99 | one-time |
| September 30, 2016 | $4.99 | one-time |
| January 13, 2017 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2018 Book of Lists | $74.99 | one-time |
| Philadelphia Business Journal Issue 411 | $4.99 | one-time |
| April 29, 2016 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philadelphia-business-journal/id320651590/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Terrible user interface, decent content

*2025-10-27, version 33.5*

When I click on a link to get to the app, the app open to a web page interface inside the app, and I am never logged in.  I then click on “Your News”, and the app treats me as logged in.  But I may not be able to find the story that I click on.  Any article that I do click on is in very small print and the app uses only about half the iPad screen.  PBJ’s developers could probably make a better app interface by spending 60 minutes on ChatGPT or Claude!

### 2/5 — Headlines and sharing

*2023-03-10, version 25.0*

I get email headlines but often when I try to find the article on my app I cannot. 

Make it easier to share articles with people who do not subscribe. Maybe they will like the articles and eventually subscribe but if not,  no harm.

### 1/5 — Pretty but not functional

*2018-04-25, version 8.3*

Even after I’ve logged in, the app continues to ask me to log in to read articles.  I’m a paid subscriber, I shouldn’t be logging in for every article.  It’s also dangerously easy to accidentally buy access to individual issues, which again, shouldn’t even be a prompt for paid subscribers.

Why is there no search?!?  What publishing entity app in 2018 doesn’t have a search feature?!?

### 3/5 — Orientation

*2011-12-02, version 3.1.5*

A very nice app, but you got to fix the orientation issue. If you select a sharing feature and the iPad is in landscape the app goes nuts. Half the app is landscape and half is portrait and it gets stuck that way requiring an iPad reboot to clear the app.

### 3/5 — Great info...

*2011-10-22, version 3.1.5*

The info I'd great, love how you can break it down by industry.

### 1/5 — Philly Biz Journal

*2011-09-04, version 3.1.4.1*

Doesn't work well on iPad in a format clearly designed
for iPhone/Pod. Content doesn't display in it's entirety in the small screen afforded the iPad.

## Frequently asked questions about Philadelphia Business Journal

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

This app is the number one source for Philadelphia local business news and intelligence. It provides current business headlines, daily newsletters, and weekly digital editions covering a wide range of local business topics.

### What are the key business topics covered?

The app covers essential local business topics including Commercial Real Estate, Banking & Finance, Health Care, Residential Real Estate, Small Businesses, Travel & Tourism, and Jobs & Careers, among many others.

### How does the subscription work?

Subscriptions purchased within the app are valid only for the app's features. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation. Subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### Can I use my existing print or digital subscription?

Existing subscribers may be able to use their current print or digital subscription to view features in the app. However, not all subscription types are supported at this time, and the app provider is continually evaluating and adding more options.

### Is this app available on all devices?

The provided information does not specify compatibility with all devices. However, subscription management is done through the user's Account Settings on their device after purchase, implying it is available on devices that support app store subscriptions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 33.5 — 2025-10-20

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 33.4 — 2025-08-31

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 33.3 — 2024-11-19

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 33.2 — 2024-07-30

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 33.1 — 2024-06-09

Bug fixes and performance improvements

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