# Royal Oak Tribune

> Personalized local news reader with offline access and digital newspaper replica. (iPhone/iPad app by Journal Register Company.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/royal-oak-tribune/id520219522 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Journal Register Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/503293224)
- Category: News, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 149 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-05-10
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/royal-oak-tribune/id520219522/reviews.md

## What is Royal Oak Tribune?

To continue enjoying our app, we kindly request that you log in again after this update.

If you're a subscriber, please take a moment to restore your account to ensure uninterrupted access. You can find the “Restore Subscriptions“ button in Settings under Subscriptions.

Welcome to a new app experience, we have optimized our app and given it a facelift! This faster native app now has the following new features:

Your News:
Provide personalized recommendations for content based on user preferences. Users will be allowed to customize the content they want to engage with by selecting the topics they are truly interested in. By going to the “Your News” tab the user can bypass the noise of all that is published and home in on the content they want

Saved Articles:
Save feature that allows users to save articles or other content they are interested in for later reading or reference.Push notifications will remind users to read their saved articles or suggest related content

Custom Push Notifications:
The user can select what topics they want to be notified about which makes for a much less intrusive experience. 

Top Navigation Bar:
 A top navigation bar lets the user switch between sections by swiping or tapping.

Enews in-app:
Desire the newspaper experience? No need to open a separate app! By simply going to Settings and selecting E-News the user can browse the Digital Replica of the day’s paper.

Offline Reading:
This feature allows users to enable offline reading from Settings. Offline “Reading Preferences” can also be customized for Settings. 

Swipe Left:
Instead of going back to the main section to find more articles, users have the option to simply swipe, immediately opening other articles in the Section.

Follow Topics:
A user will be shown articles on topics they are following. To follow select “follow” at the article level and related articles will gain relevancy and be shown more frequently. Just as easily “Unfollow”

Terms of Use:
https://www.medianewsgroup.com/terms-of-use/
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Personalized news recommendations
- Save articles for later
- Customizable push notifications
- Offline reading mode
- Digital newspaper replica (E-News)
- Swipe navigation between articles

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Royal Oak Tribune Monthly Sub | $11.99 | per month |
| Royal Oak Tribune Annual Sub | $139.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/royal-oak-tribune/id520219522/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Awful

*2013-12-29*

I am guessing that by putting this app out that they are trying to drive us to the print edition?  This is awful on so many levels I don't have room to write them all.  The mobile site is only slightly better.  Don't waste the memory on your phone or iPad.

## Frequently asked questions about Royal Oak Tribune

### Does Royal Oak Tribune have ads?

Yes, Royal Oak Tribune contains advertisements. This is common for free news applications that offer extensive content and features.

### How much does a Royal Oak Tribune subscription cost?

Subscription plans include a monthly option for $11.99 with a 1-month free trial, and an annual option for $139.99 with a 1-year free trial.

### What devices support Royal Oak Tribune?

Royal Oak Tribune is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. The app is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is Royal Oak Tribune updated?

The latest version is 10.0.47, and the app was last updated on October 22, 2025. Updates are frequent to ensure optimal performance and new features.

### Can I read articles offline with Royal Oak Tribune?

Yes, Royal Oak Tribune offers an offline reading mode. You can enable this feature in the app's settings and customize your reading preferences.

### What is the age rating for Royal Oak Tribune?

Royal Oak Tribune has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users.

### How do I restore my subscription in Royal Oak Tribune?

If you are a subscriber, you can restore your account by going to Settings, then Subscriptions, and tapping the 'Restore Subscriptions' button.

### What is the user sentiment for Royal Oak Tribune?

Based on the available data, Royal Oak Tribune has a rating of 5.0 stars from 2 ratings, suggesting very positive user sentiment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.0.47 — 2025-10-22

Added a Games to Sections for quick access to puzzles and entertainment

New segmented controls in Your News to easily switch between "For You," "Saved," and "Alerts"

Updated confirmation messaging when managing your privacy preferences

Minor bug fixes and improvements

### 10.0.45 — 2025-08-27

Minor Bug Fixes and Maintenance

### 10.0.42 — 2025-08-09

Fixed crash in articles

### 10.0.40 — 2025-07-29

Added support for A/B testing.
Improved loading experience with a new loading indicator.
Fixed an issue where saved articles were not available offline for some users.
Adjusted homepage section colors to match your local publication.
Fixed logo stretching.
Minor improvements and bug fixes.

### 10.0.37 — 2025-05-14

Minor bug fixes and enhancements

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