# Press Democrat News

> Local news app with customizable notifications and subscriber access. (iPhone/iPad app by Sonoma Media Investments, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/press-democrat-news/id1451867850 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sonoma Media Investments, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/530729386)
- Category: News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.54/5 from 4,491 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 64 MB
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Released: 2019-02-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/press-democrat-news/id1451867850/reviews.md

## What is Press Democrat News?

Be notified about the news you care about. The Santa Rosa Press Democrat news app lets you customize your notifications so you won't miss a thing!

The all-new Press Democrat app gives subscribers complete access to our award-winning local journalism in one solid, user-friendly interface. Readers can easily follow local news and updates, including all the content found on pressdemocrat.com. Non-subscribers can access a limited number of articles each month.

## Key features

- Customizable news notifications
- Complete subscriber access
- Award-winning local journalism
- User-friendly interface
- Access to pressdemocrat.com content
- Limited free articles for non-subscribers

## What do users think of Press Democrat News?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Great local news source
- 👍 Excellent local, national, and international coverage
- 👍 Reliable and award-winning journalism
- 👍 Valuable coverage and insight
- 👍 Improved under new editor

**Cons**

- 🐛 Broken app, not working for over a month
- 🐛 Clunky and slow e-edition
- 🐛 Frequent login requirements
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate, missing sections
- 🐛 Glitchy, crashes frequently
- 🐛 Lack of local sports coverage

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login issues, unable to stay logged in
- Freezing and crashing
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Inconsistent performance and functionality

**Most requested features**

- Easier navigation with visible sections
- Ability to view full newspaper layout
- Retain login information for longer periods
- Improve comics and puzzles section
- Add search functionality for past articles

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/press-democrat-news/id1451867850/reviews.md

### 2/5 — News access good-hard to navigate

*2023-01-25, version 4.35.720059288*

I consume my news via a hard copy, so use that to stop delivery and get acct information. It is not user friendly for this at all.

### 2/5 — Broken

*2023-01-07, version 4.35.720059288*

Hasn’t worked in over a month. Can’t get past the opening land “share information” landing page.

### 5/5 — Great Sonoma county paper

*2022-11-23, version 4.35.720059288*

I’ve been reading the PD for years and like to stay up to date even while on vacation.  Keep up the excellent work.

### 5/5 — Owner

*2022-10-14, version 4.35.720059288*

Love the Press Democrat great app I’ve been a subscriber for many years but what I don’t like is it occasionally telling me I need to sign in what a headache that is they need to eliminate that also also love the notifications keep me up-to-date on what’s going on

### 5/5 — Great online update for local news

*2022-08-07, version 4.35.720059288*

Local local Sonoma County News online. Well done.

### 3/5 — Delivered

*2022-07-16, version 4.35.720059288*

I enjoy my paper very much but I have missed paper delivered so many times in the past three months that we get very upset  for the past week it has been on time hopefully that will continue

### 3/5 — Great newspaper, just needs easier navigation

*2022-02-26, version 4.35.720059288*

As a long-time fan of the PD, I rely on the app when I am not in front of a laptop. I would love to see a dropdown with all sections visible. Now I have click on one item to see State, Nation, and World sections. I would also love access to comments through the app.

### 5/5 — Much Improved

*2022-02-07, version 4.35.720059288*

The Press Democrat has much improved since Richard Green became editor. All the new reporters and focus is welcomed. 
Vern Smith
Rohnert Park 
4346 Heritage Ln

### 5/5 — PD is great...app is so-so.

*2021-12-09, version 4.35.720059288*

I love the press Democrat and read it daily in paper form. Occasionally it’s more convenient to read it in the app, which I am a registered user to use, but the app is glitchy, forces me to sign on every time and won’t bring up my password automatically, sometimes limits access to the range of contents, and so on. It needs some serious work.

### 5/5 — The Press Democrat

*2021-11-19, version 4.35.720059288*

The Press Democrat provides excellent local, national and International coverage. The sports section reporting is outstanding. Reading the Press Democrat was a ritual that I have kept up with even when traveling abroad.

## Frequently asked questions about Press Democrat News

### What does the Press Democrat News app do?

This app provides local news and updates from the Santa Rosa Press Democrat. It allows users to customize notifications so they don't miss important stories and offers subscribers full access to award-winning local journalism.

### How can I access content on the app?

Subscribers receive complete access to all content within the app. Non-subscribers can read a limited number of articles each month, providing a taste of the local journalism available.

### Is the Press Democrat News app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a limited number of articles for non-subscribers. Full access to all content requires a subscription to the Santa Rosa Press Democrat.

### What kind of news can I expect from this app?

You can expect local news and updates relevant to the Santa Rosa area. This includes all the content found on pressdemocrat.com, covering a range of local topics and stories.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 5.01.110060521 — 2023-03-15

App Redesign! Brand new look and feel.

### 4.35.720059288 — 2021-08-23

Squashed bugs, patched issues, and overall performance enhancements

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