# Seattle Times Print Replica

> Digital replica of The Seattle Times print edition with news, ads, and comics. (iPhone/iPad app by The Seattle Times.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seattle-times-print-replica/id488213470 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Seattle Times](https://appshunter.io/developer/329502127)
- Category: News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.30/5 from 165 App Store ratings · 89 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 130 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France)
- Released: 2011-12-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seattle-times-print-replica/id488213470/reviews.md

## What is Seattle Times Print Replica?

If you love to peruse printed newspapers, you'll love this app. The Seattle Times digital Print Replica gives you easy access to the comprehensive news and information - including ads and comics - that you receive on the printed pages of The Seattle Times, all on your iPad. This digital version of the print edition makes it easy to read the region's largest daily newspaper electronically.

If you are a home-delivery subscriber to The Seattle Times, access to the Print Replica is included with your subscription. If you are not a current print subscriber, you can enjoy up to seven days of back issues of The Seattle Times at no charge.

## Key features

- Digital newspaper replica
- Includes ads and comics
- Access to back issues
- Read on iPad

## What do users think of Seattle Times Print Replica?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 📰 Authentic print replica format
- 🔍 Easy to scan and navigate newspaper layout
- 🖼️ Clear text and photo presentation
- 📱 Convenient digital access to newspaper
- ⏰ Early morning edition availability (2am)
- 💰 Cost savings vs. print subscription
- 🔗 Article continuation links (when working)
- 🔎 Search functionality available
- 📖 Intuitive navigation when functioning properly

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔐 Persistent login issues and repeated sign-in requirements
- 📄 Cannot open individual articles reliably
- ⚠️ Display sizing problems (half-sized mode, non-resizable)
- 🔋 Excessive battery drain on iPad
- 🌡️ Device overheating during use
- 📥 Offline reading doesn't work reliably
- 🔄 Requires internet connection despite downloading
- ⏱️ Slow and inconsistent loading times
- 📱 Poor compatibility with iOS updates
- 🎯 Sensitive touch controls cause accidental page flips
- 🔗 Broken article continuation links
- 📑 Difficult section navigation
- 🖨️ Cannot print sudoku or crossword puzzles
- 🔍 Formatting errors in article text view
- 🎨 No dark mode option
- 🔐 Google/Apple login not supported
- 💾 Poor offline storage management

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or during use
- Login screen freezes or crashes
- Cannot load current day's edition
- Individual articles won't open
- App displays in half-sized mode with no enlargement option
- Freezing on previous day's issue
- Server unavailable or unresponsive errors
- Unauthorized access errors despite valid credentials
- Password reset functionality crashes app
- Incompatibility with iOS 17.x (splash screen only)
- Downloaded papers disappear when offline
- Offline reading requires internet connection
- Sign-in loop for comments and interactions
- Page resizing issues between pages
- Article links jump to bottom instead of top
- Section tabs don't navigate to correct sections
- Formatting breaks in article text view
- Photos/graphics missing in article view
- Email article functionality crashes app
- Slow page loading and rendering
- App won't recognize saved offline content

**Most requested features**

- Dark mode for reduced eye strain
- Apple Pencil support for puzzle completion
- CTRL+F style search within articles
- Improved offline reading capability
- Better section navigation with tabs
- Persistent login sessions
- Google and Apple login integration
- Multiple header support in article formatting
- Delete all stored papers function
- Automatic zoom persistence across pages
- Better page numbering system (e.g., 'Page 20 of 124, B4 Sports')
- Story continuation links in page view
- Landscape mode optimization
- Rapid section navigation interface
- Improved graphics/photo display in article view

## Recent user reviews (10 of 89)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seattle-times-print-replica/id488213470/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Generally okay, but——-

*2026-04-20, version 3.2.2*

All of a sudden it only appears in half-sized mode.  Can’t enlarge it.

### 3/5 — Keeps freezing on past day’s issue

*2026-04-15, version 3.2.2*

Many times per month, I have to restart my iPad (new, so it’s not the iPad’s fault) to get this app to work and load the day’s issue. Sometimes it won’t let me print out the sudoku or crossword. It used to work a LOT better. I really like reading the TIMES on my iPad, so would like the app to be smoother. I have deleted and re- downloaded the app. But the bugs persist.

### 2/5 — Individual stories won’t open

*2026-02-22, version 3.2.2*

This ongoing problem persists with each update. Occasionally it gets fixed but reverts after updates. Please fix this ongoing problem.

### 1/5 — Cannot open individual articles or columns

*2026-01-14, version 3.2.2*

Used to be able to click on an article, column, or puzzle to open it and then enlarge it for better readability. Seattle Times has broken this function, possibly believing we have screens the size of a newspaper to read on.  A significant downgrade in accessibility for this newspaper, which is sad as there are good articles… if only we could read them…

### 2/5 — Useable but clunky and missing features

*2025-11-11, version 3.2.2*

On my iPhone 14, the app runs smoothly and responsibly.
When reading in article mode, the formatting gets wonky because of line breaks being in different places and no support for multiple headers.
I would like to see an option for dark mode and a CTRL+F-style search feature.

### 1/5 — Yuck! Intrusive data gobbling!

*2025-10-15, version 3.2.2*

It’s disgusting that this app collects even my hand gestures and the way I nod my head? 
This is horrifying technological overreach.
Very difficult and confusing to opt out.  
Shame on you.

### 5/5 — LOVE this electronic Print Replica !

*2025-10-09*

This Seattle Times works perfectly on my IPhoneSE, it’s a convenient solution to walking out into cold-rainy winter weather to get the dirty-wet morning Newspaper.  
My print-replica App is super-easy to access, and the morning electronic daily version arrives as early as 2am.  
You will absolutely LOVE this Seattle Times Daily Print Replica, especially since the monthly cost savings is literally more than 50% of the traditional wet, dirty, resource-wasting paper version that’s dropped at the end of your driveway. 
Do yourself a HUGE favor and get this “Print Replica” Seattle Times Daily Newspaper App NOW !

### 2/5 — Can’t open individual articles any more

*2025-08-07, version 3.2.2*

I used to like the app, but the current release only allows a full page to be viewed, not individual articles. Also, the links to continuation pages no longer work. So it’s now too inconvenient, forcing me back to the web site.

### 3/5 — Resizes on page change, no fit to screen

*2025-05-28, version 3.2.2*

Make it work more like the replica on the website - that works great.  I like reading a page (not two) at a time, wish stayed same zoom as read page to page on my iPad.

### 1/5 — One of the worst apps available

*2024-10-08, version 3.2.0*

Frequently will not load today’s paper, currently cannot expand articles.  Few options for managing storage clutter, like no “ delete all” stored papers.  A cheaply and poorly executed app, junk

## Frequently asked questions about Seattle Times Print Replica

### What is the Seattle Times Print Replica app?

The Seattle Times Print Replica app provides a digital version of the printed Seattle Times newspaper. It includes all the content found in the physical paper, such as news articles, advertisements, and comic strips, all accessible on your iPad.

### How can I access the Seattle Times Print Replica?

Home-delivery subscribers to The Seattle Times receive access to the Print Replica as part of their subscription. Non-subscribers can enjoy up to seven days of back issues of The Seattle Times at no charge.

### What content is included in the digital replica?

The digital replica includes the comprehensive news and information from the printed pages of The Seattle Times. This means you get access to the same articles, ads, and comics that are featured in the physical newspaper.

### Is this app free to use?

While the app itself can be downloaded, access to the full content is typically included with a home-delivery subscription to The Seattle Times. Non-subscribers can access a limited number of back issues for free.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2.2 — 2025-05-12

General Bug fixes.

### 3.2.1 — 2025-02-25

General bug fixes.

### 3.2.0 — 2023-03-30

Improved user experience
Improved search functionality
Added filters

### 3.1.2 — 2020-12-04

General bug fixes and improvements

### 3.1.1 — 2020-11-02

- Bug fixes
- Support for continuation links on newspaper pages
- Support for iOS 9 and 10

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