# syracuse.com — Local News, Sports & Weather

> Local news, sports, and weather updates from a trusted source. (iPhone/iPad app by syracuse.com.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syracusecom/id419888786 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [syracuse.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/419888789)
- Category: News, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 6,906 App Store ratings · 87 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 32 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-02-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syracusecom/id419888786/reviews.md

## What is syracuse.com?

Get trusted local news from across Central New York. 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
- Politics and business news
- Culture and lifestyle content
- Premium content access

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access to syracuse.com | $9.99 | per month |
| Orange Sports Insider | $7.99 | per month |
| All Access to syracuse.com | $99.99 | per year |
| All Access to syracuse.com | $99.99 | per year |
| All Access to syracuse.com | $99.99 | per year |
| Annual Access | $100.00 | per year |
| Monthly Access | $10.00 | per month |
| All Access to syracuse.com | $75.00 | per year |
| Digital Access | $9.99 | per month |
| All Access to syracuse.com | $11.99 | per month |
| All Access to syracuse.com | $119.99 | per year |
| 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 |
| All Access to syracuse.com | $10.00 | per month |


## Chart rankings

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

## What do users think of syracuse.com?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Great content and curation
- 🚀 Informative and true news
- 🤑 Subscription provides value

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and use
- 📢 Too many ads and paywalls
- 🗞️ Sloppy reporting and writing
- 🤖 Unreliable app functionality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login and subscription issues
- Compatibility problems with newer devices
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inability to refresh news feed or access content

**Most requested features**

- Improved app performance and stability
- Subscription options that are more affordable
- Better user interface and navigation
- Reduction in ads and paywalls for content access
- Improved quality of reporting and writing

## Recent user reviews (10 of 87)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syracusecom/id419888786/reviews.md

### 1/5 — This is crazy

*2026-08-13, version 5.0.0*

I can’t see any of the reports, keeps telling me it’s for subscribers only. I AM a subscriber!

### 1/5 — Every Article Paywalled

*2026-08-11, version 5.0.0*

With the latest update, every article has been paywalled rendering the app completely useable and leaving no choice but to delete

### 1/5 — Paper sucks - too left leaning.

*2026-08-08, version 5.0.0*

Terrible terrible terrible

### 5/5 — Love Syracuse.com

*2026-07-31, version 5.0.0*

Keep coming with new updates.

### 2/5 — Confusing

*2026-07-28, version 5.0.0*

New website is visually confusing to me!

### 1/5 — Terrible upgrade on July 23

*2026-07-24, version 5.0.0*

8:30 pm on 7/23 - clicked on app and new upgrade came on screen; do not like it. Difficult to navigate around and news did not seem that current. Prior app edition was very easy to find latest news.

### 1/5 — Why does it load so slow?

*2026-07-08, version 4.5.11*

When it finally loads, it is a descent app. But the slow loading is eternally frustrating. You all need to do better.

### 1/5 — Terrible App

*2026-06-09, version 4.5.11*

This is easily the worst app on my phone. It takes forever to load and crashes at least half of the time I try to open it. It constantly signs me out of my account. Photo slide shows are basically unusable. I want to keep up on local news and I pay for a subscription, but this app makes it extremely difficult to actually read the journalism I’m paying to support.

### 1/5 — What am I getting?

*2026-04-06, version 4.5.9*

Stinks! It won’t open at all.

### 1/5 — What am I getting?

*2026-03-28, version 4.5.9*

Stinks!  It won’t open at all.

## Frequently asked questions about syracuse.com

### What kind of content does syracuse.com offer?

syracuse.com offers comprehensive local news coverage, including updates on sports, politics, business, culture, and events that directly impact your community. It aims to keep you informed about what's happening in your own backyard.

### How can I access all content on syracuse.com?

To access all premium content and the best local news and sports coverage, you can subscribe to the All Access subscription. This subscription provides unlimited access to all of the app's features and content.

### What are the subscription costs for syracuse.com?

syracuse.com offers a monthly subscription for $9.99 and an annual subscription for $99.99. Payments are charged to your iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation, and subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off.

### Can I cancel my subscription?

Yes, you can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. However, cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period.

### Is syracuse.com available on different devices?

While the description doesn't explicitly state compatibility, news apps like syracuse.com are typically available on both iOS and Android devices. Payment and subscription management are handled through iTunes Account Settings, suggesting iOS compatibility.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0.0 — 2026-07-22

Meet the new syracuse.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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