# SILive.com — Local News, Sports & Weather

> Local news, sports, and weather reporting for your community. (iPhone/iPad app by SILive.com.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silivecom/id421906731 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SILive.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/421906734)
- Category: News, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 6,611 App Store ratings · 60 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 33 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-02-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silivecom/id421906731/reviews.md

## What is SILive.com?

Get trusted local news across Staten Island. Breaking news, in-depth reporting, and all the stories people are talking about. Stay connected to what's happening around you with timely coverage of news, weather, sports, and more, optimized for your phone.

Free to download. Get breaking news, alerts, and top stories. Subscribers receive unlimited access to in-depth reporting, exclusive content, and additional features. Subscriptions are available in-app.

Our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use:
http://www.advance.net/advancedigitalUserAgreementPP/

## Key features

- Local news reporting
- Sports coverage
- Weather updates
- Community events
- Politics and business news
- Dining and culture

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access to Sports Insider | $7.99 | per month |
| All Access to Sports Insider | $79.99 | per year |
| All Access to SILive.com | $99.99 | per year |
| Annual Access | $100.00 | per year |
| All Access to SILive.com | $75.00 | per year |
| All Access to Staten Island Live | $150.00 | per year |
| Monthly Access | $11.00 | per month |
| Digital Access | $9.99 | per month |
| All Access to SILive.com | $11.99 | per month |
| Subscriber Exclusive Content | $99.99 | per year |
| Subscriber Exclusive Content | $9.99 | per month |
| All Access to SILive.com | $119.99 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription | $119.99 | per month |
| Subscriber Exclusive Content | $2.99 | per month |
| Subscriber Exclusive Content | $1.99 | per month |
| Digital Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Subscriber Exclusive Content | $99.99 | per year |
| Subscriber Exclusive Content | $9.99 | per month |
| Subscriber Exclusive Content | $99.99 | per year |
| Subscriber Exclusive Content | $9.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

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

## What do users think of SILive.com?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Excellent source of local news and information
- 🚀 Timely updates and notifications
- 💡 Good coverage of Staten Island community

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 💰 Excessive ads and paywalls
- 🤔 Perceived political bias in reporting
- 🔍 Poor search functionality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes when opening certain articles
- Notification links often lead to wrong stories
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Most requested features**

- Improved article navigation and scrolling
- Ability to customize font size and layout
- Restore classic app version with better functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 60)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silivecom/id421906731/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App not working

*2025-11-29, version 4.5.4*

App has been crashing for the last 2 days

### 1/5 — This Went Downhill Fast

*2024-12-31*

Performance Enhancements? Stop the slutty ads. I hadn’t opened the app in a very long time but I just did and I couldn’t believe how many slutty ads there are. I don’t remember ever seeing slutty ads in this app before. I’m glad I didn’t bother to subscribe. I’m going to be deleting this as soon as I can. This world is truly going to the gutter. And it’s getting worse every day. It’s not something I want to see. Good Bye forever.

### 1/5 — Worst news app

*2024-11-03, version 4.4.27*

I wish I could give them 0 stars. Worst news app. Traitors to Staten Island residents and money hungry. Don’t waste your time.

### 1/5 — Where to start?

*2024-04-22, version 4.4.11*

The app is buggy. It freezes often. When you receive a notification of a story, it often takes you to another story. The news seems to lean far left, and not balanced. Also, the stories seem to push the agenda of friends and companies who pay the paper off by posting fictional stories. Lots of errors, that go up without proofreading. Comment section unavailable. Most Story notifications require payment for the app(the stories come up free with a quick Google). Lots of spam ads. Repetitive headlines- best pizza- best donuts- best way to get fat etc. Beginner news outfit app with clickbait galore.

### 5/5 — Thank you

*2024-01-30*

I’m glad that you’ve updated the app.

### 5/5 — Great news but there’s one thing

*2023-06-18, version 4.3.4*

I love your guys stories but there’s a bug on the mobile app. You can’t scroll through multiple photos in an article without it closing and bringing you to the beginning of the the set of pictures. It’s especially inconvenient when there’s 10+ photos. Thanks everyone

### 1/5 — Garbage App and App worker Notifier

*2022-06-26, version 4.2.15*

The only person that spams Notification 3-7 times everyday in ONE week. No Giant company does that. Weird how there was Zero notifications the 2 days I had the app downloaded. Not sure if the person is trying their very best to get a RAISE.
Must be toxic working field to go hyper gas lighting like a narcissist on notification

Be careful. There is a abusive 9-5 person trying hard for raise

### 3/5 — No News is ….

*2022-06-14, version 4.2.14*

good news.

No thanks, maybe later.

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2021-02-22, version 4.0.8*

Ruined this app ! Its horrible and glitchy and all subscription adds

### 1/5 — Horrible App!!

*2021-01-24, version 4.0.7*

This is probably one of the worst news apps available.

Want to read a story - click on the link and wait about 30-60 seconds for the story to load - and that’s if it doesn’t eventually crash. 

Numerous spelling and grammar mistakes in the news stories. 

Don't waste your time with this ap or this paper. 

Giving it one star because it won’t let me give zero.

## Frequently asked questions about SILive.com

### What kind of content does SILive.com provide?

SILive.com provides comprehensive local news coverage, including updates on sports, weather, dining, politics, business, culture, and community events. The app aims to keep you informed about stories and events that directly impact your local area.

### How much does SILive.com cost?

SILive.com offers an All Access subscription for $9.99 per month or $99.99 annually. This subscription provides unlimited access to all premium content and the best local news and sports coverage.

### Can I manage my subscription?

Yes, your subscription can be managed through your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. You can turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. No cancellation is allowed during the active subscription period.

### Is there a free trial available?

If a free trial is offered, any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Details about free trial availability would be presented at the time of subscription.

### Who is this app for?

This app is designed for individuals who want to stay informed about local happenings, including news, sports, and weather, within their specific community. It's for residents who value reliable reporting from local journalists.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0.0 — 2026-08-04

Meet the new SILive.com app built from the ground up to put local journalism front and center.

This release introduces the redesigned experience with clearer navigation, editor-curated stories, and easier ways to follow the topics and teams you care about. It's a more focused, intuitive way to stay connected to what's happening in your community throughout the day.

Thanks for reading with us.

### 4.5.11 — 2026-05-06

A fresh, redesigned app experience, making your timely, reliable and local news faster and easier to read. 

In this release, we've focused on the reading experience: easier-to-read resizable text, support for dark mode, richer layouts, and improved performance throughout.  Thank you for reading!

### 4.5.10 — 2026-04-28

A fresh, redesigned app experience, making your timely, reliable and local news faster and easier to read. 

In this release, we've focused on the reading experience: easier-to-read resizable text, support for dark mode, richer layouts, and improved performance throughout.  Thank you for reading!

### 4.5.9 — 2026-02-27

A fresh, redesigned app experience, making your timely, reliable and local news faster and easier to read. 

In this release, we've focused on the reading experience: easier-to-read resizable text, support for dark mode, richer layouts, and improved performance throughout.  Thank you for reading!

### 4.5.8 — 2026-01-25

A fresh, redesigned app experience, making your timely, reliable and local news faster and easier to read. 

In this release, we've focused on the reading experience: easier-to-read resizable text, support for dark mode, richer layouts, and improved performance throughout.  Thank you for reading!

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