# phillyburbs — Breaking News + eNewspaper

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

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phillyburbs/id1395398575 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gannett](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797)
- Category: News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.08/5 from 221 App Store ratings · 37 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: 2018-07-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phillyburbs/id1395398575/reviews.md

## What is phillyburbs?

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

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| phillyburbs - monthly | $69.99 | per year |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| phillyburbs - monthly | $16.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $9.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

- #193 in Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

## What do users think of phillyburbs?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Enjoy reading paper daily on iPad
- 👍 Local news is good
- 👍 Access latest edition early
- 👍 Updates throughout the day keep aware

**Cons**

- 🐛 App does not open
- 🐛 App changes default newspaper
- 🐛 Cannot change default newspaper back
- 🐛 Does not include The Daily Intelligencer
- 🐛 Haven't been able to view e-edition
- 🐛 Harder to read than old app
- 🐛 Poor navigation
- 🐛 Display difficult to read
- 🐛 Too many out-of-date articles
- 🐛 Cannot get access to subscription
- 🐛 Ads show up on paid subscriptions
- 🐛 Trying to cancel account is difficult
- 🐛 Classified screen is awful
- 🐛 App freezes constantly
- 🐛 Need to uninstall and reinstall
- 🐛 Nuisance ads
- 🐛 Need to constantly sign in
- 🐛 Narrow viewing area
- 🐛 App is error prone
- 🐛 Expansion of text only works to a point
- 🐛 Cannot access Sunday edition
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate
- 🐛 App constantly changing page look
- 🐛 Cannot log in
- 🐛 Password not recognized
- 🐛 App not working for Intelligencer subscribers
- 🐛 App broken, asks to subscribe again
- 🐛 Notifications do not work
- 🐛 No subscription management features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App does not open
- App changes default newspaper to Courier Times
- Unable to change default newspaper back
- The Daily Intelligencer not listed
- Unable to view e-edition
- App freezes frequently
- Login issues after transition
- Password reset not working
- App requires daily sign-in
- Classified screen goes blank
- App asks to subscribe again for paid subscribers
- Notifications not working
- Subscription management features missing
- App not working for Intelligencer subscribers

**Most requested features**

- Allow changing default newspaper
- Include The Daily Intelligencer
- Improve classified ad functionality
- Bring back scroll feature
- Allow e-paper to fill screen width
- Improve text expansion for older users
- Improve login persistence
- Add subscription management features

## Recent user reviews (10 of 37)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phillyburbs/id1395398575/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Philly burbs

*2025-12-26, version 8.6.0*

Many times the Intelligencer does not open - only the Courier Times

### 5/5 — Philly burbs Name change

*2025-12-11, version 8.6.0*

Being from the burbs and working in the city … anything with Philly connected to the name has very bad mojo … for real I’m not joking

### 1/5 — App changes my default newspaper.

*2025-12-04, version 8.6.0*

App changes my default newspaper, The Intelligencer, to the Courier Times and there is no obvious way to change it back.

### 1/5 — Philly burbs

*2025-11-24, version 8.6.0*

Does not include The Daily Intelligencer in PA list

### 1/5 — Philly burbs

*2025-10-31, version 8.5.4*

Does not include The Daily Intelligencer in PA list

### 5/5 — Great app

*2025-10-17, version 8.5.4*

Enjoy reading paper every day on my iPad

### 1/5 — Philly burbs

*2025-09-21, version 8.5.0*

Does not include The Daily Intelligencer in PA list

### 1/5 — Newspaper app

*2025-09-20, version 8.5.0*

This app stinks! Haven’t been able to view my e edition paper since it launched. Called for help. The call center in the Philippines cannot do a thing!!

### 1/5 — Philly burbs

*2025-05-29*

Much harder to read than the old app.  Navigation is poor and display difficult to read.

### 5/5 — Tom F

*2025-05-28, version 8.1.0*

Enjoy reading the BCCT . Brief and concise and I can usually access the latest edition early in the morning.

## Frequently asked questions about phillyburbs

### What kind of content does the app provide?

The app delivers local news, including in-depth journalism, community events, high school and professional sports coverage, and engaging multimedia content like photography and videos. It also offers an eNewspaper that mirrors the print edition.

### How do I get breaking news updates?

You can receive real-time notifications for breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts. These notifications can be tailored to your specific interests, ensuring you stay informed about what matters most to you.

### Is this app free to use?

Subscriptions are required to access the full content of the app. These subscriptions are charged to your account upon purchase and automatically renew monthly or yearly, unless turned off in your account settings.

### Can I read articles offline?

Yes, the app allows for offline reading. You can also customize your experience by saving favorite stories, adjusting text size, and using night mode for a more comfortable reading experience.

### What is the eNewspaper feature?

The eNewspaper feature provides a digital replica of the print edition, accessible on your mobile devices. It also offers access to USA TODAY and over 200 other local eNewspapers.

## 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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