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The Detroit News: Local News

The Detroit News: Local News

Breaking News + eNewspaper

7.2K ratings
174 reviews
With Ads#47 in top-grossing Magazines & Newspapers
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 19, 2014
  • July 23, 2026

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Stay informed with trusted local journalism and breaking news from Detroit and across Michigan. Access in-depth reporting, sports coverage, political analysis, and engaging multimedia content. Enjoy a digital replica of the print newspaper and personalized news feeds.

✓Real-time breaking news alerts
✓Personalized 'For You' feed
✓Digital replica of print newspaper (eNewspaper)
✓Local sports and political coverage
✓Engaging podcasts and storytelling
✓Challenging puzzles
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of The Detroit News. Based on 7.2K reviews and a 4.5/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this News app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Comprehensive news coverage
  • 📰High-quality journalism
  • 🏆Excellent sports reporting
  • 📱Convenient mobile app

Negative things

  • 🔊Intrusive and loud ads
  • 🔍Small text size issues
  • 🐛Glitchy and unstable app
  • 💰Paywall for content
  • 🤖Aggressive subscription prompts
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What's New in The Detroit News

8.11.0

July 23, 2026

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

Subscription plans

Ad-Free Monthly

Same great content with no ads.

$2.991 Month
14 Days trial
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Charts

Top Grossing

📉 47-2

Magazines & Newspapers

This app dropped -2 positions in Magazines & Newspapers chart.

Last updated on August 15, 2026.

Top Grossing

📈 64+1

News

This app rose +1 position in News chart.

Last updated on August 15, 2026.

User reviews

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Frustrated

I don’t know whether to blame the news or ITunes. Both admit I have a subscription but don’t know why I can’t access the app. I’ve talked with 3 reps from each company and each say it’s the other’s fault. The News says it has no record of receiving payment from ITunes and iTunes says they see my payment and I just have to activate my subscription with my account number from the Detroit News. The News says there is no account number for me because they haven’t received a payment. I guess my advice is if you want to subscribe go directly to the News and don’t subscribe through ITunes.
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rmeadodrmeadod

Detroit local news

So convenient and can easily read anywhere, anytime, and especially nice no paper.
Den5141Den5141

Garbage

Sends out a million junk notifications then forces to create a free account to only force you to subscribe to read any of the articles. Just go out of business already.
Rad$$$Rad$$$

My e edition app keeps disappearing

Not good
Doctor AKADoctor AKA

Riddled With Ads and Late Alerts

The app is clunky and littered with ad content. In addition, it never actually provides breaking news alerts in a timely manner. When I receive an alert from the AP app for example, the Detroit News will usually follow 10-15 mins later with the same alert. Also, there’s no way to filter breaking news from sports updates or other content. I care about news, not repeated updates in the NFL Draft.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App freezing and crashing

Bug

Scrolling issues and content resets

Bug

Subscription login problems

Bug

Incompatibility with some devices

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Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to adjust text size

Feature

Option to mute or disable audio ads

Feature

Improved app stability and performance

Feature

Better organization of content

Feature

FAQ

What kind of news does this app provide?

This app provides trusted, up-to-date local breaking news for Detroit and all of Michigan. It includes comprehensive coverage of local stories, Michigan politics, sports, election news, and more. You can also access a digital replica of the print newspaper.

What are the key features of the app?

Key features include real-time breaking news alerts, a personalized 'For You' feed, access to the eNewspaper (a digital replica of the print edition), lively podcasts, and challenging puzzles like Crossword and Sudoku.

Is the app free to download and use?

The app is free to download, and all users can access a sampling of free articles each month. For full access to all content and features, a subscription is required, which can be charged monthly or annually.

How do I manage my subscription?

Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. More details and customer service contact information can be found in the 'Subscription Support' section within the app's Settings.

What is the eNewspaper feature?

The eNewspaper is a digital replica of the print edition of The Detroit News. It allows you to read the newspaper as it appears in print, offering a familiar and comprehensive reading experience of the day's news and features.