# The Detroit News: Local News — Breaking News + eNewspaper

> Detroit and Michigan local news, breaking news, and eNewspaper. (iPhone/iPad app by Gannett.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-detroit-news-local-news/id904391210 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gannett](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797)
- Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 7,218 App Store ratings · 176 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 184 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Armenian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany) and 21 more
- Released: 2014-09-19
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-detroit-news-local-news/id904391210/reviews.md

## What is The Detroit News?

At The Detroit News, it is our duty to provide trusted journalism and local breaking news for the people of Detroit and all of Michigan. Stay connected with our comprehensive coverage, timely updates, and in-depth reporting on the stories that matter most to you. 
  
From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — The Detroit News app delivers the stories that matters most to your community. Not to mention our unbeatable coverage of the Detroit Pistons.  
  
We’re Detroit’s trusted storytellers. We’re here for it.  
   
WHAT WE’RE ALL ABOUT:  
• Trusted, up-to-date local Detroit and Michigan-wide breaking news.  
• Accurate, fact-based journalism without an agenda.  
• Complete coverage and commentary on Michigan politics, from the courthouse to the statehouse.   
• Sports coverage for locals, by locals.  
• Stay up-to-date with election news, analysis, and results. 
• Newsletters on the topics that interest you most, like the Detroit Dinner Bell, Red Wings Report, Auto Insider and so many more.  
   
APP FEATURES:  
• Real-time breaking news alerts   
• A personalized feed on the all-new For You page   
• Challenging puzzles like Crossword, Quick Cross, Sudoku and more      
• Lively podcasts with hosts who are connected to the pulse of our city  
• The eNewspaper, a digital replica of our print newspaper  
  
Subscription Information: 
• The Detroit News app is free to download and all users can access a sampling of free articles every month.  
• Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.   
  
MORE INFORMATION: 
• Privacy Policy: https://cm.detroitnews.com/privacy/ 
• Terms of Service: https://cm.detroitnews.com/terms/ 
• Questions or Comments: mobilesupport@gannett.com

## Key features

- 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

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Detroit News Digital Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Digital Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Chart rankings

- #194 in Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)
- #48 in Top Grossing · News (US App Store)
- #33 in Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

## What do users think of The Detroit News?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

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

**Cons**

- 🔊 Intrusive and loud ads
- 🔍 Small text size issues
- 🐛 Glitchy and unstable app
- 💰 Paywall for content
- 🤖 Aggressive subscription prompts

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezing and crashing
- Scrolling issues and content resets
- Subscription login problems
- Incompatibility with some devices

**Most requested features**

- Ability to adjust text size
- Option to mute or disable audio ads
- Improved app stability and performance
- Better organization of content

## Recent user reviews (10 of 176)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-detroit-news-local-news/id904391210/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 1 star

*2026-08-26, version 8.11.0*

The app used to be good till there are virtually no articles that you can read without subscribing. And we still get ads in the main page…. Uninstalling.

### 3/5 — Jabdilla review

*2026-08-14, version 8.11.0*

It functions great.sports section is the draw.most other editorial or information has a pigs eye view.probably related to your sources that are alt left.

### 1/5 — Frustrated

*2026-07-26, version 8.11.0*

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.

### 5/5 — Detroit local news

*2026-07-19, version 8.10.2*

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

### 1/5 — Garbage

*2026-07-16, version 8.10.2*

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.

### 5/5 — My e edition app keeps disappearing

*2026-07-14, version 8.9.0*

Not good

### 2/5 — Riddled With Ads and Late Alerts

*2026-07-12, version 8.10.2*

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.

### 5/5 — My on line paper

*2026-07-09, version 8.10.2*

Mostly read the sports sections, but also enjoy the Top Stories.

### 2/5 — Only option

*2026-07-08, version 8.10.2*

Mediocre journalism….usually biased to left.  Mediocre sports coverage.

### 1/5 — Can’t read anything

*2026-05-30, version 8.10.2*

Everything requires a subscription

## Frequently asked questions about The Detroit News

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.11.0 — 2026-07-23

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.10.2 — 2026-05-27

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.10.1 — 2026-05-20

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.9.0 — 2026-03-10

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.8.1 — 2026-02-23

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

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