# TAPinto - Local News — Local News & Events

> Network of local news platforms reporting on events and news in NJ, NY, PA, and FL. (iPhone/iPad app by TAPInto LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapinto-local-news/id1185656775 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TAPInto LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1185656774)
- Category: News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.12/5 from 25 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 40 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-01-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-08
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapinto-local-news/id1185656775/reviews.md

## What is TAPinto?

TAPinto.net is a network of more than 95 independently owned and operated local news and digital marketing platforms in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Florida. Each site is franchised to a local owner/publisher and provides original, objective, daily local news reporting. 
From providing original local news reporting to promoting local events and much more, the TAPinto app puts your community at your fingertips.

Award-winning high school sports reporting.  Coverage of the Council and Board of Education. Police and fire news. Features on events and people in your town.  You'll always be in the know with the TAPinto app.
 
Check out these features:
- 95+ TAPinto sites covering more than 125 TAPinto towns through New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Florida to keep you informed and involved in your town 24/7
- Breaking news, noteworthy news and noteworthy event push notifications so you will always be the first to know
- Effortlessly share stories on social media networks.
- Swipe through articles and event listings to quickly read recent articles and recent event listings
 
The TAPinto app provides an attractive design and is fast loading, creating a visually appealing and user-friendly reader experience for you.
 
Tap into your community's news with TAPinto and the TAPinto app today!
 
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
 
You are why we exist.  We are always striving to provide the highest quality original local news and information delivered to you in the most user-friendly and efficient manner.  Could you please tell us how can we better serve you?  Please email us at contact@TAPinto.net

## Key features

- 95+ local news sites coverage
- Breaking news push notifications
- Event listings
- Social media sharing
- Award-winning sports reporting
- User-friendly design

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapinto-local-news/id1185656775/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2024-06-29*

Just a spinning circle.

### 1/5 — Installed but doesn’t open

*2024-03-09*

Installed app without issue.  Activated app but a big circle continuously went around and around without stopping.  I removed the app in case it was trying to hack my phone.

### 5/5 — NEW!

*2024-02-07*

New format is great. Easy to share articles and to subscribe!

### 3/5 — Limited..

*2021-09-03*

This app doesnt even have my town :/ Can’t even use it. Idk why middlesex borough gets overlooked, its in middlesex county!

### 1/5 — App won’t open iPhone11max

*2021-09-02*

Use to work and now just brings you back to the App Store. Wish I could give zero stars but it forced me to put one

### 5/5 — Good app

*2021-05-20, version 1.2.1*

This app is really useful if you want local news

### 1/5 — Non-existent app; won’t open

*2019-03-10*

As has been reported as far back as a year ago this app will not open after downloading. Useless.

### 2/5 — App no longer opens

*2019-02-16*

App will not open on iPhone 8. Tried deleting and re-downloading to no avail.

### 1/5 — Crashes everyone on iPhone XS

*2019-01-27*

Would like to try it, but it crashes everytime, even after soft and hard reboots

### 5/5 — Finally!

*2018-06-11*

This is such a cool app, awesome to have all local news on my phone. Keep it up!

## Frequently asked questions about TAPinto

### What areas does TAPinto cover?

TAPinto covers over 95 independently owned local news platforms across New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida, reaching more than 125 towns.

### What kind of news does TAPinto provide?

TAPinto provides original, objective daily local news reporting, including breaking news, council and board of education coverage, police and fire news, and features on local events and people.

### Does TAPinto offer push notifications?

Yes, TAPinto offers breaking news, noteworthy news, and noteworthy event push notifications to keep users informed.

### Can I share stories from TAPinto?

Yes, the TAPinto app allows users to effortlessly share stories on social media networks.

### What is the user rating for TAPinto?

TAPinto has a rating of 3.1 stars from 25 ratings.

### Is TAPinto free to use?

Yes, TAPinto is free to download and use.

### Does TAPinto have ads?

Yes, the TAPinto app contains advertisements.

### What devices is TAPinto available on?

TAPinto is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.4 — 2026-08-06

Code improvements

### 2.1.3 — 2026-01-07

bug fixes

### 2.1.0 — 2025-12-23

UX improvements

### 2.0.12 — 2025-11-05

Now you can see the images and videos attached to an article.

### 2.0.11 — 2025-10-20

Now you can watch videos included in articles

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## More apps by TAPInto LLC

- [Halston Media News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halston-media-news/id6478314022)

All apps by TAPInto LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1185656774

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*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 2026-08-08.*