# The Advocate

> South Louisiana news and e-edition app with alerts and sharing. (iPhone/iPad app by Capital City Press, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-advocate/id526419462 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Capital City Press, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/380734458)
- Category: News, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 5,075 App Store ratings · 140 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 31 MB
- Languages: British English
- Released: 2012-05-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-advocate/id526419462/reviews.md

## What is The Advocate?

A must-have for south Louisianians!
 
The Advocate gives you access to both news/information updated 24/7 AND the daily e-edition in its latest app.
 
That means you'll never miss vital information about topics such as Baton Rouge-area news, the LSU Tigers, the New Orleans Saints, Louisiana politics and much more.
 
The app allows you to receive alerts about the biggest headlines and also allows you to read content it and share it on your favorite social media platforms. There are also display options, search functionality and the ability to 'favorite' stories you enjoy. 
 
We always welcome your feedback -- apps@theadvocate.com!

## Key features

- 24/7 news updates
- Daily e-edition access
- Breaking headline alerts
- Baton Rouge & New Orleans coverage
- Sports news (LSU, Saints)
- Article sharing
- Search functionality

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $149.99 | per year |


## Chart rankings

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

## What do users think of The Advocate?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Quick reporting on news
- 👍 Excellent news articles and sports reports
- 👍 Balanced reporting
- 👍 Easy to read on mobile devices
- 👍 Entire paper available digitally

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Constant password changes required
- 💰 Paywall and subscription required
- 👎 Difficult navigation and poor user interface
- 👎 Intrusive ads and pop-ups
- 👎 Biased and left-leaning reporting

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App not loading properly
- E-edition not functioning as expected
- Inability to access certain content

**Most requested features**

- Ability to print individual articles and puzzles
- Easier navigation between sections
- Customizable text size and layout
- Offline reading mode
- Improved performance and stability

## Recent user reviews (10 of 140)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-advocate/id526419462/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Consistently Disappointing

*2026-07-05, version 4.2.5*

Once again, entire paper won’t load. Was forced to cancel my home delivery because of issues even the department manager could not resolve. Want to support local journalism but customer support and tech improvements clearly need attention.

### 2/5 — App and website are disfunctional

*2026-05-07, version 4.2.5*

Clicking on an article link leads to website. App has constant ads. Need a functional app and website before bombarding with ads. Articles have excellent journalism

### 3/5 — Good Paper - Weird Priorities

*2026-04-24, version 4.2.5*

YKIYK Baton Rouge puts a thumb in New Orleans. Lafayette does the same to Baton Rouge. New Orleans is too distracted to care about the rest of the state. This mindset is woven into the political space, business culture, and sports. And The Advocate would be a great news source if it stop playing into it. Example: under sports nav: LSU, HS, Saints, Pels,…

### 1/5 — Subscribed for years

*2026-04-23, version 4.2.5*

Can’t believe that even if I change password I can’t stay logged in to ever read the  Acadiana e edition. Never been as frustrated. Calling customer service doesn’t fix permanently.

### 2/5 — Balky Software

*2026-04-14, version 4.2.5*

The app does not run correctly on my iPad. Login is difficult at times. Still needs work.

### 1/5 — Stop

*2026-03-06, version 4.2.5*

I like The Advocate I do not like you having pop-ups that block my screen and stop me from doing what I wanna do. So please stop stop having your spam pop-up block me and get off my phone and when I want to review something in the advocate, I will let nowhere else other than The Advocate but if you keep hitting me with pop-ups all the phone in the garbage.

### 5/5 — Paper vs app

*2025-12-09, version 4.2.5*

App version needs more set up, like the paper, with sections etc

### 5/5 — Sports

*2025-11-03, version 4.1.2*

Good article on B Kelly

### 5/5 — Outstanding Newspaper

*2025-10-15, version 4.1.2*

Excellent News Articles, and Sports  reports

### 3/5 — Great news source

*2025-09-15, version 4.1.1*

Best balanced reporting in the state
Access has been the problem.  Constant password change required

## Frequently asked questions about The Advocate

### What kind of news does this app provide?

This app delivers 24/7 news updates covering a wide range of topics relevant to south Louisianians. This includes Baton Rouge-area news, LSU Tigers sports, New Orleans Saints updates, Louisiana politics, and much more.

### Can I read the daily newspaper on this app?

Yes, the app provides access to the daily e-edition of the newspaper. This allows you to read the paper in its latest format, just as it is printed.

### Does the app offer breaking news alerts?

Absolutely. You can receive alerts about the biggest headlines as they happen. This ensures you never miss vital information.

### Is this app free to download and use?

The app is free to download and offers access to news content. However, it does have in-app purchases and advertisements, which may affect the user experience or unlock premium features.

### What are the main features of the app?

Key features include 24/7 news updates, the daily e-edition, breaking headline alerts, sports news coverage, article sharing to social media, display options, search functionality, and the ability to favorite stories.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.2.5 — 2025-11-20

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 4.1.2 — 2025-09-24

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 4.1.1 — 2025-08-26

This version includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 4.1.0 — 2025-04-22

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 4.0.2 — 2025-03-13

Bug fixes and performance improvements

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