# Springfield News-Sun — Trusted, in-depth journalism. > Local news, investigations, and real-time updates with customizable features. (iPhone/iPad app by Ohio Newspapers, Inc.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/springfield-news-sun/id735230006 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Ohio Newspapers, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513992853) - Category: News, Entertainment - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.40/5 from 381 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 98 MB - Languages: American English, European Spanish - Released: 2013-11-11 - Data updated: 2026-08-15 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/springfield-news-sun/id735230006/reviews.md ## What is Springfield News? Get trusted local news, in-depth storytelling and real-time updates you need all in one tap from the Springfield News-Sun. Covering what’s happening in the region every day, our journalists deliver clarity on the issues that shape our community. APP FEATURES: Customizable App Experience - Create a personalized news feed, tailored to the news you want to follow - Activate push notifications to get the latest news as it breaks - Explore videos that add another layer to the local stories you care about - Stay connected to news about your city, the region, the state, nation and world - One-touch access to the daily ePaper Trusted, In-Depth Journalism at Your Fingertips - Investigations, politics, community news, food and dining features and more. Customize a real-time news feed, curated with content delivered by award-winning Springfield News-Sun journalists throughout the day. - Experience storytelling through videos that capture the voices and moments shaping your community. - Downloadable, offline ePaper reading available, enabling you to remain informed, wherever you are. Free to download. Subscribers enjoy full access. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Key features - Follow favorite news topics - Customize news updates with notifications - Personalized news feed - Access daily ePaper and games - Watch videos and listen to stories - Offline reading ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Springfield News-Sun ePaper | $9.99 | per month | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 10) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/springfield-news-sun/id735230006/reviews.md ### 2/5 — This app is genuinely terrible. *2025-05-27* No dark mode, atrocious link sharing, and unfriendly UI. Makes me want to cancel my subscription. ### 1/5 — The most poorly coded news app of all time *2023-06-29* Slow about sums it up. **Developer response:** I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing slowness while using the app. There are 2 common solutions for this that you can try. The first is opening the settings panel and tapping the "Data Usage" option. If it's not already on, try enabling the "Download editions while reading" option. The ePaper is very detailed and has large images which can take time to download depending on your connection type and speed. Enabling this option will download pages in the background while you're reading to speed up your experience. Second, we recommend using a fast WiFi connection when using the app for similar reasons as mentioned above. If you're not on WiFi, try connecting to a reliable WiFi network. We don't recommend coffe shops or public WiFi as those are often slower than mobile connections. If you're already using WiFi, try using the app without WiFi to see if the WiFi connection you've been using could be slower than expected. If you still experience trouble with slowness in the app, please email us at onapps@coxinc.com where we can work with you directly. Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us and I hope this helps you enjoy the Springfield News-Sun app. ### 1/5 — No longer working *2021-03-03* Won’t allow me to sign into the app. But sign in on the web works. The link to contact the app developer doesn’t work either. ### 5/5 — Love reading my hometown paper *2019-09-23* I still feel like I never left when I can read the Springfield News Sun ### 3/5 — Astonished *2019-09-15* This once “local” paper has diminished in quality and personality. Typographical errors are found throughout. Late and/or no deliveries have angered many to quit receiving it. ### 5/5 — App Shuts Down ... *2018-07-25* It abruptly shuts down after a 10-minute or so period - have to restart and back-track to where I was to finish article ... sometimes, it shuts down again, abruptly ... follow-up: after 2 months of use, it still crashes ... cancelled my subscription, and uninstalled this app ... 😖 ### 5/5 — Shuts down always *2018-07-25* Shuts down and kicks you off app always on certain pages. Haven’t been able to see weather or comics for weeks ### 5/5 — Ad Bar For Paid Subscribers *2018-03-09* Like the new look, however the Ad Bar across the bottom is a real issue. Not clear if I need to purchase a separate digital subscription to remove the Ad Bar. ### 1/5 — Be ready for advertisements *2018-03-06* The updated version shows an ad bar across the bottom when trying to read the paper. The is true even for paid subscribers of which I am one. ### 4/5 — Home page screen *2014-01-15* How do I go back to the main screen after reading the paper? Always searching for the next day's paper. Can't figure out how to go back to main screen, not first page of paper. The "home button" is not available in the upper tabs. ## Frequently asked questions about Springfield News ### What kind of news does the Springfield News-Sun app provide? The app delivers trusted local news, in-depth investigations, and real-time updates. You can follow topics relevant to your region, state, nation, and the world, curated by award-winning journalists. ### How can I customize my news experience? You can customize your experience by following your favorite news topics, setting up app notifications for updates, and creating a personalized news feed tailored to your interests. ### Is there a cost to use the Springfield News-Sun app? The app is available for free download and use. However, it does contain in-app purchases and advertisements, which may offer enhanced features or content. ### Can I read news offline with this app? Yes, the app supports offline reading, allowing you to stay informed even when you don't have an internet connection. You can download content to read at your convenience. ### What additional content is available besides news articles? Beyond news articles, the app provides one-touch access to the daily ePaper, a full library of games and puzzles, videos, and audio versions of stories. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 222.1 — 2026-06-24 Bug fixes and enhancements. ### 221.2 — 2026-05-19 A new, customizable news feed with the option to activate breaking news push notifications. Other features: a one-tap tab to access the ePaper and the latest videos from our newsroom. ### 19 — 2025-07-14 New and improved app experience including: Updates to let users opt in to push notifications; a customizable news feed; video feed and in-story video experiences; and more. ### 18 — 2024-12-09 General Bug Fixes ### 17 — 2024-06-11 General Bug fixes. ## Apps similar to Springfield News | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [WHIO – Channel 7 Dayton News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whio-channel-7-dayton-news/id1068468006) | 2.0 (1) | Free | News | | [WDTN 2 News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wdtn-2-news/id488539385) | 4.5 (2,585) | Free | News | | [OzarksFirst](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ozarksfirst/id641350036) | 4.6 (1,122) | Free | News | | [WYSO App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wyso-app/id1496848145) | 4.9 (36) | Free | News | | [WHIO News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whio-news/id728497462) | 4.6 (20,294) | Free | News | | [Columbus Dispatch: Local News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/columbus-dispatch-local-news/id1072821501) | 4.3 (2,478) | Free | News | ## More apps by Ohio Newspapers, Inc - [The Dayton Daily News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-dayton-daily-news/id414518561) - [Dayton Daily News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayton-daily-news/id577772162) - [Journal-News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journal-news/id735210794) - [Journal-News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journal-news/id1177068639) All apps by Ohio Newspapers, Inc: https://appshunter.io/developer/1513992853 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-15.*