# Spartanburg Herald-Journal — Breaking News + eNewspaper

> Local news, eNewspaper, and real-time alerts for your community. (iPhone/iPad app by Gannett.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spartanburg-herald-journal/id651580545 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gannett](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797)
- Category: News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.21/5 from 177 App Store ratings · 39 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 182 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Armenian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German and 21 more
- Released: 2013-05-29
- Data updated: 2026-09-13
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spartanburg-herald-journal/id651580545/reviews.md

## What is Spartanburg Herald?

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — the Herald Journal app delivers the local news that matters most to your community.

APP FEATURES:
• Access all of our in-depth journalism, including things to do around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and much more.
• Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stories, photos, and videos that matter to you.
• Get breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts with real-time notifications tailored to your interests.
• Customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, or reading offline.
• eNewspaper: Just like our print edition but accessible on your mobile devices. And access to USA TODAY and 200+ local eNewspapers. 

MORE INFORMATION:
• Privacy Policy: https://cm.goupstate.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.goupstate.com/terms/
• Help Center: https://help.goupstate.com
• Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.

## Key features

- In-depth local journalism
- Breaking news and alerts
- Sports coverage
- Streamlined reading experience
- Customizable text size and night mode
- Offline reading
- eNewspaper replica

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Herald-Journal annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $9.99 | per month |
| Herald-Journal monthly | $19.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 39)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spartanburg-herald-journal/id651580545/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good option

*2026-05-14, version 8.9.0*

I enjoy the e-version of the paper because it’s more convenient overall than the paper version. It’s always on my phone wither I’m at home or away. I don’t have to worry about it being delivered on days the weather is bad, or if we are, on those rare occasions, snowed in. 
Just over-all, a more convenient form which fits into my lifestyle better than paper.

### 1/5 — Worst E newspaper app ever

*2025-11-21, version 8.6.0*

This app rarely works in the enewspaperv format and the general news app is inadequate as well.  I am surrendering in frustration after too many calls to customer service

### 1/5 — iPhone subscription link

*2025-08-09, version 8.1.0*

Absolutely lousy app

### 3/5 — Comics

*2025-07-27, version 8.1.0*

What happened to the Sunday comics? I don’t see them on the app.

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2025-05-30, version 8.1.0*

Love to read the paper online! I print the puzzles and do them. I forward interesting articles to others.

### 1/5 — I want my digital newspaper back

*2025-05-22, version 6.10.0*

I want the experience of reading a newspaper, not some pre-packaged, pre-digested “news” website. Having a digital representation of the actual print newspaper was perfect.
Now, I’m being forced into trying to use something I don’t want. I’d give this app zero stars if I could.

### 2/5 — Big flaw

*2025-05-13, version 8.1.0*

The biggest issue for me is that it cannot be read in landscape mode. I thought something was wrong with my settings. It needs to be made landscape available.

### 1/5 — Worst E newspaper app ever

*2025-05-07*

This app rarely works in the enewspaperv format and the general news app is inadequate as well.  I am surrendering in frustration after too many calls to customer service

### 1/5 — iPhone subscription link

*2024-07-25*

Absolutely lousy app

### 1/5 — Worst E newspaper app ever

*2024-07-18*

This app rarely works in the enewspaperv format and the general news app is inadequate as well.  I am surrendering in frustration after too many calls to customer service

## Frequently asked questions about Spartanburg Herald

### What kind of content does the Spartanburg Herald-Journal app offer?

The app provides in-depth local journalism, including articles on community events, sports coverage from high school to professional levels, and powerful photography. It also features a digital replica of the print edition, known as the eNewspaper.

### How can I customize my reading experience?

You can customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting the text size for better readability, utilizing a night mode for comfortable reading in low light, and accessing content offline. These options are available within the app's settings.

### What are the subscription options and costs?

Subscriptions are charged to your account upon purchase and automatically renew monthly or yearly unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Specific pricing details and management of subscriptions can be found in the app's Settings under 'Subscription Support'.

### Is the app available on different devices?

The app is designed for mobile devices, offering a streamlined experience to view stories, photos, and videos. The eNewspaper feature is also accessible on your mobile devices, providing a familiar format.

### Can I get real-time updates?

Yes, the app delivers real-time notifications for breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts. These notifications can be tailored to your specific interests, ensuring you receive the information that matters most to you.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.10.2 — 2026-05-27

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.10.1 — 2026-05-14

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.9.0 — 2026-03-10

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.8.1 — 2026-02-24

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.8.0 — 2026-02-12

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

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