# South Wales Echo Newspaper

> South Wales Echo newspaper app for local news, sports, and entertainment. (iPhone/iPad app by Reach Shared Services Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/south-wales-echo-newspaper/id666772254 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Reach Shared Services Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/553839971)
- Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: British English
- Released: 2013-07-15
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/south-wales-echo-newspaper/id666772254/reviews.md

## What is South Wales Echo Newspaper?

Get the stories you love on the go, wherever you are

The South Wales Echo brings all the latest news, sport and entertainment from Cardiff, the South Wales Valleys and beyond, and when you subscribe to the eEdition, you can enjoy waking up to your favourite newspaper, complete with daily puzzles, all in the palm of your hand. As well as the daily exclusives that set the Cardiff news agenda, the South Wales Echo is full of the best leisure and entertainment South Wales has to offer - from family days out, restaurants, comedy, music and theatre reviews.

It is also the place for all the sport South Wales cares about - including Cardiff City’s Championship exploits

Subscribers receive every weekday edition, Monday through Friday, and the single weekend edition. You are free to cancel the auto-renewal of your subscription at any time, including during any trial period. 

Notes

• Payment will be charged to the user at confirmation of purchase
• Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
• Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal
• Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the users account settings after purchase
• No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period
• Our privacy policy and terms of use are available at: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/privacy-notice/
• Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication

Transparency Statement

• We are the publishing group Reach plc and this transparency statement explains how we process your data
• We use third-party app analytics to keep track of the number of app downloads, however, these will not identify you
• Please visit our privacy policy for more information on what we do with our customer’s data

Terms & Conditions: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/terms-conditions/

## Key features

- Latest news and sport updates
- Cardiff and South Wales coverage
- Digital newspaper eEdition
- Daily puzzles
- Leisure and entertainment reviews
- Local sports reporting

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| South Wales Echo | $9.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/south-wales-echo-newspaper/id666772254/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Bad upgrade

*2022-09-18*

Careful where you touch the screen I keep going back to the front page   Doesn’t appear to make the Echo easier to read.

### 1/5 — South Wales Echo

*2017-09-21*

Since the new IOS 11 update no edition will download.Apple  & Trinity House response is appalling or by today's standards normal,ie pass the buck Apple & Mirror Group not interested just we'll be in touch don't no when or if.Meanwhile I'm paying for nothing.Absolutely in line with business today we're taking your money now go away,so I will and I will not resubscribe all my other news apps work including Wales Online but their main one no chance.Get it right or you lose see Ryan Air who you are hypocritally castigating in the Mirror.

### 1/5 — Disappointing

*2013-07-29*

Stalls, occasional crash, slow to load....
Cancelled subscription......

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2013-07-17*

Agreed to subscription but will not download. Please fix

## Frequently asked questions about South Wales Echo Newspaper

### What kind of content does the South Wales Echo app offer?

The South Wales Echo app provides the latest news, sports, and entertainment from Cardiff and the South Wales Valleys. It includes daily exclusives, leisure and entertainment reviews, and coverage of local sports.

### Can I read the newspaper digitally with the South Wales Echo app?

Yes, by subscribing to the eEdition, you can enjoy a digital replica of the newspaper, complete with daily puzzles, delivered to your device.

### How much does a subscription to the South Wales Echo cost?

A subscription to the South Wales Echo costs $9.99 per month and includes a 1-month free trial. This subscription provides access to every weekday edition and the weekend edition.

### Can I cancel my South Wales Echo subscription?

Yes, you are free to cancel the auto-renewal of your subscription at any time, including during the trial period. Auto-renewal can be turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

### What devices are supported by the South Wales Echo app?

The South Wales Echo app is supported on iPhones and iPads.

### How often is the South Wales Echo app updated?

The app was last updated on August 19, 2025, with the latest version being 3.9. This indicates a relatively recent update frequency.

### Does the South Wales Echo app have advertisements?

Yes, the South Wales Echo app contains advertisements. It also offers in-app purchases for subscriptions.

### What is the age rating for the South Wales Echo app?

The South Wales Echo app has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for users aged 12 and above.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.9 — 2025-08-19

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.8 — 2024-09-19

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 3.7 — 2024-09-11

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 3.6 — 2024-09-04

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 3.5 — 2024-03-18

This is the one you’ve been waiting for - improved BACK button behaviour !

It will now return to the previous view rather than back to where you started

We’ve also tweaked under the hood, improving your overall In-App experience

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