# The Australian — Latest national and world news > Australian and world news, journalism, podcasts, puzzles, and digital paper replica. (iPhone/iPad app by News Digital Media.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-australian/id369849696 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [News Digital Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/369849699) - Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 2.91/5 from 727 App Store ratings · 306 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 104 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2010-05-27 - Data updated: 2026-08-30 - Monetization: subscription - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-australian/id369849696/reviews.md ## What is The Australian? The Australian app provides the best news experience designed for when you’re on the move. Stay informed throughout the day with our breadth of content and award-winning journalism from Australia and around the world. Subscribers of The Australian (other than Today's Paper digital replica subscribers) will have access to: AWARD-WINNING JOURNALISM Stay informed with the latest news from Australia and around the world with our leading opinion, commentary and analysis from the most experienced journalists and correspondents, including trusted sources from The Times of London, The Wall Street Journal and The Economist. BE THE FIRST TO KNOW WITH NOTIFICATIONS Receive alerts on the stories that matter most as they happen. Tailor your notifications on a range of topics from breaking news, and curated news updates via editions, business, commentary, lifestyle and travel. READ TODAY’S PAPER In the Today’s Paper section, you can easily read a digital copy of the paper exactly as it was printed, as well as explore our many lift-outs and magazines including The Weekend Australian Magazine, Wish, The List and more. STREAM, FOLLOW AND DOWNLOAD OUR POPULAR PODCASTS You can find all of The Australian’s chart-topping podcasts in one place. Enjoy the premium listening experience in the app, on the go or in the car. CHALLENGE YOURSELF WITH MIND GAMES Pass the time with our Mind Games section full of puzzles and games, including The Times of London’s world-famous cryptic crossword. GIFTING * Eligible subscribers can use The Australian app to gift up to 10 gift links in each successive 28 day period. Each gift link can be used by only one person to access one article on a single device. When you generate the gift link, this counts towards your 10 gift link limit even if you don't gift it to anyone. The right to gift up to 10 gift links does not accrue from one 28 day period to the next. Only send a gift link to someone who has consented to receive it. For full terms see www.theaustralian.com.au/subscriptionterms. The Australian app for mobile and tablet is free to download, however, to gain access to the app's content and features, simply subscribe for Member-only access. Member-only access gives you digital access to thousands of subscriber-only stories, the digital replica of the paper, puzzles, podcasts and more of what you love. How to gain access to the app's content and features: 1) Existing members of The Australian (other than subscribers to Today's Paper digital replica) can log in to the app when prompted using their membership details; or, 2) Become a member by subscribing through the app (via iTunes) • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. For full Terms and Conditions please visit https://www.theaustralian.com.au/termsconditions and our Privacy Policy, please visit preferences.news.com.au Please note: This app features Nielsen’s proprietary measurement software which will allow you to contribute to market research. Please see www.nielsen.com/digitalprivacy for more information. ## Key features - Award-winning journalism - Breaking news alerts - Digital paper replica - Chart-topping podcasts - Mind games and puzzles - Gifting feature for subscribers ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | The Australian App | $24.49 | per month | ## What do users think of The Australian? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Great digital version of daily paper - 🚀 Comprehensive, mostly objective news coverage - 🚀 Easy to use and navigate app **Cons** - 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently - 🔍 Poor search functionality - 💰 Expensive subscription, difficult to cancel - 🔍 Difficult to find and access old articles - 🔍 Cluttered with ads despite paid subscription - 🤖 Biased and ideologically-driven reporting - 🤖 Heavy-handed comment moderation **Commonly reported bugs** - Frequent crashes and freezes - Inability to access saved articles - Inconsistent performance across iOS versions - Sync issues between app and website **Most requested features** - Ability to read articles offline - Improved search and article organization - Customizable font size and layout options - Better integration with other devices/platforms - More balanced and objective news coverage ## Recent user reviews (10 of 306) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-australian/id369849696/reviews.md ### 2/5 — IPad issues *2026-08-26, version 7.9.7* Recent glitches on the iPad app that I’ve used for many years. Huge run around from the Australian support. Useless ### 1/5 — Hedley’s podcasts *2026-08-26, version 7.9.7* I find Hedley’s podcast very distasteful. They are dollar driven witch-hunts. ### 1/5 — Update *2026-08-25, version 7.9.7* Since your last update, I cannot even get into my account. Please fix it!!! ### 1/5 — Not really a contest of ideas *2026-08-23, version 7.9.6* Biasis and arbitrary adjudication of responses dispells the claim that the Australian is a “Contest of ideas.” when obvious offensive comments are allowed and factual arguments supported by current literature is not? ### 1/5 — Still unstable *2026-08-22, version 7.9.6* This app worked well for years. It’s been crashing upon opening for a few weeks now. The bug fix for instability that was made a couple of days ago has not worked for me on iPhone 16e. ### 2/5 — Recycled News *2026-08-21* The app has improved over the years from a technical perspective but the user experience is still way off where the international competition currently sits. The ‘latest’ section is a mixture of old news and editorials taken from the other sections which is just misleading, so once you’ve scrolled down this section you’ve seen everything there is. Content is wafer thin these days. There is no chance to contact the paper, you can offer comments now which is mostly a plus. Monday is OK at least we get some content from the London Times. An app with a grand vision supporting about as much real content as the local scouts newsletter, possibly why the paper is so focussed on parliament because its the only thing happening and that’s where the Australian’s journalist lives, shame about the rest of the world. ### 4/5 — Log in problems *2026-08-20, version 7.9.6* Why, after years of being a subscriber, do I get the nuisance page out of the blue to log in? This spoils my enjoyment of a great newspaper. ### 3/5 — Not so good now *2026-08-20, version 7.9.5* Some of the reporting not much better than the local daily papers and getting very selective on comments that are allowed to be published by readers. ### 2/5 — Rating *2026-08-19, version 7.9.6* Extremely right wing and biased reporting with an even more right wing readership. The and the editorial team do not hold reasonable commentary and often they have an irritating superior attitude to those who do not think the same way. ### 2/5 — Apps need work *2026-08-19, version 7.9.6* Some annoying aspects of the app. 1. The same sound track (something about Megan Markel and Masterchef) starts to play randomly when reading the paper on my phone 2. Can no longer just swipe right to return to the paper after reading an article. 3. The web page keeps asking for login details when you right click on an article and open in a new tab. ## Frequently asked questions about The Australian ### What kind of content does The Australian app offer? The app provides award-winning journalism with news, opinion, and analysis from Australia and around the world. It also features a digital replica of the printed paper, including lift-outs and magazines, chart-topping podcasts, and mind games like crosswords. ### How do I access content in The Australian app? The app is free to download. To access its full content and features, you need to subscribe for member-only access. Existing subscribers can log in with their membership details, or new users can subscribe through the app. ### What are the benefits of subscribing to The Australian app? Subscribing grants you digital access to thousands of subscriber-only stories, the digital replica of the paper, puzzles, podcasts, and more. It ensures you stay informed with premium content and features. ### Can I read The Australian newspaper on the app? Yes, the app includes a 'Today's Paper' section where you can read a digital copy of the paper exactly as it was printed. This section also allows you to explore various lift-outs and magazines. ### Is The Australian app available on different devices? The app is designed for mobile and tablet devices. To gain access to content and features, a subscription is required, which can be managed through your account settings after purchase. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 7.9.8 — 2026-08-30 Bug fixes and performance improvements ### 7.9.7 — 2026-08-24 Bug fixes and performance improvements ### 7.9.6 — 2026-08-19 Bug fixed to improve app stability. ### 7.9.5 — 2026-08-10 Bug fixes. ### 7.9.4 — 2026-07-16 Discover more from your favourite writers with our new author feature, giving you greater visibility to the voices behind our journalism. This release also introduces Liquid Glass compatibility for iOS, along with live stream enhancements and general bug fixes. 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