# The Baltimore Sun — Maryland's top news source

> Baltimore Sun news, sports, business, and entertainment for iPhone and iPad. (iPhone/iPad app by Tribune Publishing Company, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-baltimore-sun/id496681035 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tribune Publishing Company, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/290161713)
- Category: News, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 5,776 App Store ratings · 126 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 190 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-03-23
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-baltimore-sun/id496681035/reviews.md

## What is The Baltimore Sun?

Now there's a simple, elegant and customizable way to get all of the Baltimore Sun's exclusive, premium storytelling on your iPhone and iPad.

FEATURES:

• Stay informed with Baltimore's best source of news, sports, business and entertainment
• Sign up for push notifications to get the latest news from our newsroom as soon as stories break
• Enjoy exclusive videos and photo galleries
• Edit the section list to be in your preferred order
• Save must-read stories, photos and videos for when you have the time to enjoy them
• Get the latest breaking news from our newsroom in your notifications
• Share stories easily with Twitter, Facebook, or email
• Offline reading: Download and read content offline

SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS:

• For full access, try one free month of Unlimited Digital Access to the app, the Baltimore Sun website, and our eNewspaper; then it's only $19.99 a month. Make sure to create a registration while in the app so you'll be able to log in to the website and eNewspaper when you visit them in web browsers.
• Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.
• Your subscription automatically renews each month unless auto-renew is turned off within your Account Settings at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.
• Your iTunes account will be charged $19.99 for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period.
• No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period.
• Subscriptions may be managed by the user by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.
• You can read our Privacy Policy here: http://www.tribpub.com/privacy-policy/
• You can read our Terms of Service here: http://www.tribpub.com/central-terms-of-service/
• Questions about your subscription, including adding or removing Web access to the Baltimore Sun website from your app access, can be directed to Customer Service: 888-539-1280.

CRASHES / PROBLEMS?

We've been working hard to fix any and all crashes in the app. If you're still experiencing crashes or freezes after installing this update, please contact us at mobile@baltimoresun.com.  A quick email to our support team helps our developers identify and resolve crashes faster.

## Key features

- Exclusive premium storytelling
- Breaking news push notifications
- Exclusive videos and photo galleries
- Customizable section list
- Save stories for offline reading
- Easy social sharing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Digital Access | $19.99 | per month |
| News App Only | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Digital Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access - Stage | $1.99 | per month |
| App-only subscription - Stage | $0.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Digital Access - Tes | $7.99 | per month |
| App-Only Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Digital Access | $19.99 | per month |
| The Baltimore Sun | $199.99 | per year |
| Baltimore Sun Yearly Subscription | $199.99 | per year |
| Baltimore Sun Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Story Credits | $0.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

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

## What do users think of The Baltimore Sun?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Hard to use
- 👍 A new reader
- 👍 Old Pimlico boy
- 👍 The latest redesign of the app is a keeper

**Cons**

- 🐛 Full of Ads and Broken Features
- 🐛 Requires constant updates
- 🐛 Missing functions
- 🐛 Terrible app just got worse
- 🐛 Dominated by Ads
- 🐛 Constant video advertisements
- 🐛 Obnoxious pop up ads
- 🐛 Ruined iPad App and now Ruined iPhone App, too
- 🐛 Useless.
- 🐛 It no work
- 🐛 Latest update flawed
- 🐛 Update broke e paper
- 🐛 Flakey
- 🐛 Doesn't show stories from today's front page
- 🐛 Constant crashes on opening

**Commonly reported bugs**

- No access to digital paper
- App stopped working
- News will not load
- Can't login
- Scrolling doesn't work
- Unable to view content in the app as a subscriber
- Fee to read!
- So much respect for the Sun but...
- Awful and scam
- Can't find the comics

**Most requested features**

- Allow for rotation display on ipad
- Landscape mode turned off
- Restore Restore landscape orientation
- Bring back landscape view!

## Recent user reviews (10 of 126)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-baltimore-sun/id496681035/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Problem

*2026-06-30, version 10.0.58*

Difficult to put in password n have it accepted

### 1/5 — One-sided Republican Reporting

*2026-06-19, version 10.0.58*

A written version of FoxNews

### 5/5 — Best Source for Maryland News

*2026-05-26, version 10.0.56*

The Sun keeps me up to date on local politics and sports, giving me insights into parts of Maryland I wouldn’t have otherwise. Its opinion section shares a diverse range of views and introduces readers to important viewpoints and topics. The Sun is one of two papers I read every day.

### 1/5 — New update glitchy

*2026-05-16, version 10.0.56*

Forced to update and the new version is super glitchy. Orioles and Ravens coverage is great. But you have to take it with undisguised right wing political bias.

### 1/5 — Text doesn’t load in stories half the time

*2026-03-22, version 10.0.53*

The app doesn’t load articles correctly. Only the pictures are visible, not the story/text. I am canceling as a result.

### 5/5 — Solid app

*2026-02-28, version 10.0.52*

Everything works just fine but the subscription is a little expensive

### 2/5 — App Does Not Always Refresh

*2026-02-04, version 10.0.51*

The app frequently has the previous day's newspaper.  It does not refresh.  When tech support is called I'm only told to remove and reinstall the app, which is inconvenient, time consuming, and should not need to happen on a regular basis.

### 1/5 — Ok

*2026-01-31, version 10.0.51*

When an article posts on Facebook- it asks me to log in instead of going straight to app. Problems signing in on the Facebook side. Very annoying

### 1/5 — Full of Ads and Broken Features

*2025-11-10, version 10.0.47*

While I enjoy most of the Sun’s content, their app is pretty bad. It’s full of garbage advertising that takes up too much screen space on mobile. Several features such as their live blogs as me to login again even though I am logged into the app already. Too much clutter and broken content to enjoy reading the Sun this way. The Baltimore Banner app Banner app is a far better experience.

### 5/5 — Hard to use

*2025-10-09, version 10.0.45*

After reading a story and closing the story, the app returns to an entirely different spot so you have to scroll and hunt to get back to where you were. Very frustrating.

## Frequently asked questions about The Baltimore Sun

### What kind of content does the Baltimore Sun app offer?

The app provides exclusive, premium storytelling covering Baltimore's best news, sports, business, and entertainment. You can also enjoy exclusive videos and photo galleries.

### How much does the Baltimore Sun app subscription cost?

The app offers one free month of Unlimited Digital Access. After the trial, it costs $19.99 per month. This subscription includes access to the app, the Baltimore Sun website, and the eNewspaper.

### Can I read articles offline with this app?

Yes, the app supports offline reading. You can download content when you have an internet connection and read it later at your convenience.

### What devices is the Baltimore Sun app compatible with?

The app is designed for iPhone and iPad devices, providing a simple, elegant, and customizable news experience on Apple's mobile platforms.

### How do I manage my subscription or get help with the app?

Subscriptions can be managed through your iTunes Account Settings. For questions about your subscription or app issues, you can contact Customer Service at 888-539-1280 or email mobile@baltimoresun.com for technical problems.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.0.60 — 2026-08-20

Enhanced Audio Controls: Refreshed audio player interface above the navigation bar, improved notification controls, and fixed disappearing player controls.

Dynamic Island Integration: Added support for Dynamic Island audio playback and updates on supported devices.

Expanded Home Screen Widgets: New and expanded widget options for quicker access to news directly from your Home Screen.

Resolved an authentication bug that prevented login via Facebook.

Bugs and maintenance

### 10.0.59 — 2026-07-02

Added in-app audio player
Bug fixes and maintenance

### 10.0.58 — 2026-06-09

Support for World Cup content
Bug fixes and maintenance

### 10.0.56 — 2026-05-13

Bug Fixes and Maintenance

### 10.0.54 — 2026-04-13

Bug Fixes and Maintenance

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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 2026-09-01.*