The Advertiser.

The Advertiser.

Latest & breaking news from SA

128 ratings
94 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 14, 2010
  • August 24, 2026

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Stay informed with breaking news and in-depth stories from South Australia and around the world. Personalize your news feed, receive custom alerts, and access the digital replica of the daily newspaper. Enjoy podcasts and exclusive subscriber content.

Breaking news updates
Personalized news feed
Customizable notifications
Digital newspaper replica
Podcast library
Subscriber-only content
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What's New in The Advertiser.

9.15.5

August 24, 2026

Bug fixes and performance improvements

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User reviews

Media content

Horrible journalistic skills too much Ai edits, app is just so so..

Just buy the paper

It’s not that smooth to navigate and they make cancelling a subscription next to impossible. You have to physically phone them.

Save your money

This is what you get when you combine an unstable app with a terrible interface, and then add biased gutter journalism. Seriously, don’t bother.

Addendum: Please stop showing previews of disturbing videos as I scroll through the article list. There are certain videos that are distressing to watch. Let me make the choice about whether or not I want to view them, don't shove them in my face.

Further Addendum: I cannot use this app any more. There's so much moving video as I scroll it's giving me nausea. Until you add a setting to switch off the auto-play video, I'm done.
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Freezes

Does not update.

Awful

The appalling user experience - no button to jump to the top, 10 (TEN!) seconds for links to open, almost impossible to refresh, is not offset by the regular typos in headlines, cheap journalism and shameless clickbait. Some headlines tease a topic that doesn’t even appeared in the article, you re-read it to see if you missed what you’re looking for and they probably think that’s ’engagement’. It’s not, it’s frustration. Our city deserves better, deserves a competitor to this.
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Developer apps

User experience

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Reported Bugs

96 issues

App unstable

Bug

Terrible interface

Bug

Links take 10 seconds to open

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Difficult to refresh

Bug

Comments approved then removed

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Never publishes comments

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Video windows open over the whole screen

Bug

Whole screen pop-ups appear without warning

Bug

Screen is 'jittery' when scrolling

Bug

Main page reloads when exiting article

Bug

Taken back to the top article when returning from reading

Bug

Photo captions illegible

Bug

AI moderators/censors have ultra-left settings

Bug

Cannot cancel subscription online

Bug

Controls at top screen too small and not contrasting

Bug

Hard to locate small arrow in faint grey

Bug

Unable to make comment or like other people's comments

Bug

App keeps showing a pop up bar across the bottom of the screen

Bug

Clues are unavailable

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App constantly freezes when trying to access the Menu

Bug

Unable to access explore

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UI for puzzles section broken

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App breaks Apple API requirements for display modes

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Links shown in regular mode in dark mode

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Numbers no longer appear in number/pencil select bar

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Font adjustment does not remain in updates

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Tells user they are not a premium user

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Some stories don’t open

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Whole app freezes

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Cannot use the back button

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App has removed ability to comment unless premium user

Bug

Drains battery on iPad through unauthorised audio background activity

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Inconsistent ability to print articles or games

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Background activity drains battery even when turned off

Bug

High iPad battery consumption

Bug

Crossword clues sitting over the puzzle

Bug

Login issues, told not a member

Bug

Cannot read detailed article text, not expandable

Bug

Crossword section unreliable

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Radio stops when app opens

Bug

Notifications for non-breaking news

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App keeps crashing

Bug

New story presentation format bad

Bug

Always logs out

Bug

Annoying to scroll through just one story at a time

Bug

Poor layout on top stories page

Bug

Cannot listen to music and read at the same time

Bug

Music goes off when app opens

Bug

No longer able to make comments nor read others comments

Bug

Subscription not working

Bug

Hate the new format

Bug

Crosswords now not working

Bug

App constantly crashing

Bug

Saturday Crossquiz unavailable

Bug

App continues to freeze when attempting to go back to the home page

Bug

Comics not accessible

Bug

No search function

Bug

So many advertisements

Bug

Only 31-day subscription

Bug

Small print subscription details

Bug

Full screen view option button missing

Bug

Bright white screen when night reading

Bug

Failure to load comments

Bug

Quick crossword is cryptic not quick

Bug

Won't download paper

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Cannot download to read offline

Bug

Subscription not recognized

Bug

Hate the new format

Bug

Crosswords now not working

Bug

App constantly crashing

Bug

Saturday Crossquiz unavailable

Bug

App continues to disappoint

Bug

No search bar

Bug

Too many advertisements

Bug

Only 31-day subscription

Bug

Small print subscription details

Bug

Full screen view missing

Bug

Needs dark mode

Bug

Failure to load comments

Bug

Christmas disappointment crossword

Bug

Today's paper not refreshing

Bug

Won't download

Bug

Can't download to read offline

Bug

Subscription not working

Bug

Hate new format

Bug

Crosswords now not working

Bug

App constantly crashing

Bug

Saturday Crossquiz unavailable

Bug

App continues to disappoint

Bug

Journalism quality

Bug

Slow and badly constructed

Bug

Comics not accessible

Bug

No search function

Bug

So many advertisements

Bug

Only 31-day subscription

Bug

Small print subscription details

Bug

Requested Features

42 requests

Setting to switch off auto-play video

Feature

Button to jump to top

Feature

Improve link opening speed

Feature

Easier refresh functionality

Feature

Stop showing disturbing video previews

Feature

Add setting to turn off auto-play video

Feature

Dark mode option

Feature

Improve comment moderation fairness

Feature

Fix photo caption legibility

Feature

Improve subscription restoration

Feature

Make controls larger and more contrasting

Feature

Add 'Back' word to controls

Feature

Change icon colours for low vision

Feature

Allow comments for all users

Feature

Remove intrusive ads

Feature

Fix pop-up bars

Feature

Improve puzzle UI

Feature

Fix dark mode implementation

Feature

Allow music playback while using app

Feature

Fix app freezing issues

Feature

Add search function

Feature

Enable pinch to zoom

Feature

Improve crossword updating speed

Feature

Allow offline downloads

Feature

Fix subscription recognition issues

Feature

Revert to previous format

Feature

Fix full-screen view option

Feature

Improve battery optimization

Feature

Allow printing of individual games

Feature

Fix background activity issues

Feature

Improve app stability

Feature

Fix subscription login issues

Feature

Improve content quality control

Feature

Expand crossword puzzle range

Feature

Improve font size adjustability

Feature

Fix radio interruption issue

Feature

Fix notification settings

Feature

Improve app performance

Feature

Fix app crashing

Feature

Improve story presentation

Feature

Allow users to choose subscription length

Feature

Fix comment loading errors

Feature

FAQ

What kind of news does The Advertiser app provide?

The app delivers the latest news and biggest stories as they happen, covering South Australia, Australia, and global events. It features award-winning journalism and trusted local perspectives, with content updated hourly.

How can I personalize my news experience?

You can personalize your news feed by setting your local news area, following specific journalists and topics, and selecting your favorite sporting codes and teams. These customized preferences will be displayed on your home screen for easy access.

Is the app free to download and use?

The Advertiser app is free to download. However, to gain full access to all content and features, including subscriber-only stories and the digital replica of the newspaper, a subscription is required.

What devices is the app compatible with?

The app is available for mobile and tablet devices. Specific compatibility details regarding operating system versions would typically be found in the app store listing.

What are the benefits of a subscriber-only membership?

Member-only access provides full digital access to thousands of subscriber-only stories, the digital replica of the daily newspaper, puzzles, and other exclusive content. It ensures you don't miss out on in-depth reporting and features.