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QCTimes

QCTimes

by Madison Newspapers Incorporated

213 ratings
58 reviews
With Ads
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Released
February 19, 2010
Updated
October 27, 2026

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Madison Newspapers Incorporated
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Access local news, sports, and in-depth stories from the Illinois Quad-Cities region. Enjoy exclusive commentary, photography, video, and podcasts. Personalize your news feed and receive breaking alerts.

✓Personalized local news topics
✓Breaking news and custom alerts
✓Exclusive commentary and podcasts
✓Photo and video updates
✓Article listening option
✓Customizable text size
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What users say about QCTimes

Reviews of QCTimes are mostly negative: the News app is rated 3.5/5 from 213 App Store ratings. What users like most: great local news source, easy to use on mobile. Top complaints: invasive and unclosable ads, slow response times. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Great local news source
  • 📱Easy to use on mobile
  • 📰Good newspaper content
  • 🚀Fast updates (historically)
  • 💬Ability to comment on stories

Negative things

  • 😩Invasive and unclosable ads
  • 🐌Slow response times
  • 🗞️Outdated news content
  • 👎Poor app performance
  • 🗑️Difficult navigation
  • 🚫Stories not opening
  • 💸Subscription issues
  • 📉Downsizing of content
  • 📰Thin content
  • 🗑️Old app was better
  • 🖼️Large graphics
  • 🗑️Terrible user unfriendliness
  • 📉Less news than mobile website
  • 🗑️Incomplete app functionality
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What's New in QCTimes

225.2

October 27, 2026

General updates and performance enhancements.

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Monthly Adfree Puzzmo access

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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Friday May 1st delivered today May 5th

Where is my May 5th paper?
MBmedium wanna be

QC Times

It’s a great newspaper if you like reading the news and getting sports scores two days later….
Rredrufansore

Newspaper

Newspaper
FCfrom Quad Cities

Invasive adware is a problem

The layout has always been a bit klunky, but you could still read local news.
Lately, however, as I’m reading articles, the screen keeps getting taken hostage by ads (or “congratulations winner”-type scams) that one cannot click out of. I have to force-quit the app.
PLPapa Lynch

It’s ok

Can’t read the news if subscribers to!
TTiger1331

Response from developer

I’m sorry that you are having trouble with our app. Please email me at csc-digital-escalations@lee.net with the details of the issue and I will look into it. We want to make sure you have the best experience possible and can quickly get back to reading local news.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

14 issues

App crashes frequently

Bug

Stories fail to open

Bug

App tells users they need to subscribe when they already do

Bug

Blank screen on app open

Bug

Page not available for download messages

Bug

Ads that cannot be clicked out of

Bug

Update pop-ups that prevent updates

Bug

App redirects to other apps/ads

Bug

Freezes and pop-ups

Bug

PDF version not opening

Bug

Inconsistent performance

Bug

Obituaries not updated

Bug

Sports section issues

Bug

Old app worked better

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Requested Features

10 requests

Bring back obituaries

Feature

Add pull to refresh

Feature

Include gas prices

Feature

More pictures with articles

Feature

Dedicated weather page

Feature

Improve subscription access

Feature

Fix ad pop-ups

Feature

Make news current

Feature

Restore old app features

Feature

Improve navigation

Feature

FAQ

What kind of content does this app offer?

This app provides in-depth stories covering local news, sports, opinion, obituaries, entertainment, and politics for the Illinois Quad-Cities region. It also features exclusive commentary, photography, video updates, and podcasts.

Is the app free to download and use?

The app is free to download. While basic access is available for free, subscribers gain unlimited access to all content and an ad-free experience through a premium upgrade called News+.

Can I customize my news experience?

Yes, you can personalize your experience by selecting local news topics that matter most to you. You can also set up alerts for news, sports, and weather to stay informed.

What are the benefits of subscribing to News+?

Subscribing to News+ offers a premium, ad-free experience with faster-loading pages and uninterrupted reading. Subscribers also enjoy unlimited access to all content available within the app.

What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices. While specific operating system requirements are not detailed, it functions on smartphones and tablets running common mobile operating systems.