# The Commonwealth Journal

> Community news, commentary, photos, and videos with offline access. (iPhone/iPad app by CNHI LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-commonwealth-journal/id924994926 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [CNHI LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422875061)
- Category: News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.86/5 from 44 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.4 · 52 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Norwegian Bokmål, Portuguese, Romanian and 3 more
- Released: 2014-10-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-commonwealth-journal/id924994926/reviews.md

## What is The Commonwealth Journal?

Take the Commonwealth Journal with you wherever and whenever you go. Your community resource for news, commentary, photos, video and special features is evolving. Access it now and take off with our award-winning breaking news, sports, weather and more.

Features:
- Download daily editions and content to read offline at your convenience.
- Get breaking news and developing stories from the Commonwealth Journal newsroom.
- Browse photos and watch videos of local and national events.
- View articles as they were written and edited for the Commonwealth Journal print edition.
- Access free local weather, events, classifieds and shopping information 
- See each page and article in a horizontal or vertical display.
- Share articles, photos, coupons and local events with friends on your social network.
- New enhanced Weather feature in Live News

## Key features

- Offline daily editions
- Breaking news updates
- Photo and video galleries
- Print edition layout view
- Local weather and events
- Social sharing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Day Access | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-commonwealth-journal/id924994926/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Relevant & thorough

*2024-06-26*

I’ve come to anticipate delivery of my newspaper. The content keeps me informed on what our elected officials are doing for us or not for us. That’s local, state, and national.

### 5/5 — On one ne paper

*2024-06-19*

I really enjoy getting the paper online. It doesn’t clutter up the table. I don’t have to find a place to keep it to recycle and it’s awesome to be able to look up an article from previous version.

### 5/5 — New to Somerset

*2022-04-12*

We have just moved to Somerset and subscribed to the local newspaper right away. Reading it has made the transition to your beautiful community so easy.  We felt part of all the wonderful events happening from day one, thanks to the
Newspaper .
Thanks
Frank& Judy Genetti

### 5/5 — Excellent app

*2021-06-29*

Enjoy the paper and app works great

### 5/5 — Commonwealth Journal App

*2021-04-30*

I also receive the Lexington Herald-Leader daily and this is a superior app. I wish the LHL would also use this app.

### 4/5 — Finally an app.

*2014-10-24*

Love having the app. It's running a little slow on my iPhone 6 but I'm sure it will be updated soon. 

1.99 for a single edition is a little ridiculous. Seems to me with ads on every page you are making enough $ already.

## Frequently asked questions about The Commonwealth Journal

### Does The Commonwealth Journal have ads?

Yes, The Commonwealth Journal contains advertisements. This is common for free news applications that rely on ad revenue to support their operations.

### What devices support The Commonwealth Journal?

The Commonwealth Journal is available on iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to be accessible on Apple's mobile and tablet platforms.

### How often is The Commonwealth Journal updated?

The Commonwealth Journal was last updated on May 20, 2025, with version 3.18.13. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and content improvements.

### What is the age rating for The Commonwealth Journal?

The Commonwealth Journal has an age rating of 12+. This indicates that the content is generally suitable for users aged 12 and older.

### Can I read The Commonwealth Journal offline?

Yes, you can download daily editions and content to read offline at your convenience. This feature allows access to news even without an internet connection.

### What kind of local information is available?

The Commonwealth Journal offers free local weather forecasts, event listings, classifieds, and shopping information. It serves as a comprehensive community resource.

### How can I share content from The Commonwealth Journal?

You can share articles, photos, coupons, and local events with friends directly through your social network from within the app. This makes it easy to spread community information.

### What is the user rating for The Commonwealth Journal?

The Commonwealth Journal has an excellent user rating of 4.9 stars based on 39 ratings. This suggests a high level of user satisfaction with the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.19.24 — 2026-05-06

- Improved stability
- General bug fixes

### 3.18.13 — 2025-05-20

- Improved stability
- General bug fixes

### 3.15.06 — 2024-10-21

We've fixed the new edition pop up- it will take you where you want to go!
Stability Improvements
General bugfixes

### 3.10.03 — 2024-03-06

- Improved stability
- General bug fixes

### 3.9.05 — 2023-10-30

- Improved stability
- General bug fixes

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