# The Erie Times-News — Breaking News + eNewspaper

> Local news, eNewspaper, and breaking alerts from The Erie Times-News. (iPhone/iPad app by Gannett.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-erie-times-news/id700897580 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gannett](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797)
- Category: News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 567 App Store ratings · 59 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 183 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Armenian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany) and 21 more
- Released: 2013-09-14
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-erie-times-news/id700897580/reviews.md

## What is The Erie Times?

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — The Erie Times-News app delivers the local news that matters most to your community.

APP FEATURES:
• Access all of our in-depth journalism, including things to do around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and much more.
• Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stories, photos, and videos that matter to you.
• Get breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts with real-time notifications tailored to your interests.
• Customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, or reading offline.
• eNewspaper: Just like our print edition but accessible on your mobile devices. And access to USA TODAY and 200+ local eNewspapers. 

MORE INFORMATION:
• Privacy Policy: https://cm.goerie.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.goerie.com/terms/
• Help Center: https://help.goerie.com
• 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. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.

## Key features

- In-depth local journalism
- Breaking news alerts
- Sports coverage
- Customizable reading experience
- Offline reading
- eNewspaper access
- Real-time notifications

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GoErie Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $14.99 | per month |
| GoErie Monthly | $24.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

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

## What do users think of The Erie Times?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 📰 Quality local news coverage and reporting
- 🏠 Convenient access to hometown news from anywhere
- 👍 Experienced long-time reporters on staff
- 🎮 Accessible features like adjustable font sizes and text-to-speech
- 🧩 Puzzles and horoscope content appreciated
- 📱 iPad/tablet reading capability when working properly

**Cons**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes and freezes on multiple devices
- 📺 Excessive pop-up ads despite paid subscription
- 🔐 Persistent login and subscription recognition issues
- 📰 Outdated content remains on homepage for months
- 🗺️ Poor app navigation and unintuitive design
- ⏰ Delayed sports coverage (2+ days late)
- 🔄 App jumps around while reading, losing user's place
- 📱 Incompatible with Kindle app and landscape mode
- 🆘 Inadequate customer service and support access
- 📊 Limited local news content relative to national news
- 🎨 Difficult to resize and view articles properly
- 🔄 Repetitive and recycled stories

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App displays blank/white screen on iPad
- Login failures and subscription not recognized
- App crashes and requires frequent reinstallation
- Pages jump and refresh while reading, losing place
- Landscape mode not functioning
- Images scale incorrectly and appear too large
- Articles fail to load consistently
- App freezes on multiple device types
- Slow performance with pages containing many ads
- Logout and re-login required unexpectedly
- Maximum free articles error despite paid subscription
- Restoration of subscription link doesn't work

**Most requested features**

- Return to previous PDF-style newspaper format
- Landscape mode support for comics and articles
- Persistent login without repeated authentication
- More local news and less national content
- Objective, balanced reporting covering both sides of issues
- Easier article discovery with complete section listings
- Free access to obituaries for subscribers
- Remove ads from paid subscription tier
- Better image scaling for mobile devices
- Stable app performance without constant reinstalls

## Recent user reviews (10 of 59)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-erie-times-news/id700897580/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Daily newspaper still relevant

*2026-03-10, version 8.8.1*

I still enjoy reading the Erie Times News.  I especially like that several long time reporters still are onboard.  Online reading is a convenient method too.

### 5/5 — Excessive ads

*2026-01-18, version 8.6.0*

Do you really need an add between every paragraph

### 1/5 — Online content and attracting subscribers

*2025-11-24, version 8.6.0*

Please get rid of old news sooner there are stories that are 4 months old  on the front page very not professional

### 1/5 — Erie Times News

*2025-10-18, version 8.5.4*

I can not open it up on my one iPad.  The other iPad works fine. I HAVE A SUBSCRIPTION.  It says they have no record of it.   I cannot get the phone number to call. My subscription is till January 2026

### 3/5 — Could use more timely news.

*2025-10-13, version 8.5.4*

Since USA Today took over the paper and went to mailing the hard copies news, sports is often two days after the fact. Kind of defeats the purpose of a newspaper.

### 4/5 — Good eNewspaper

*2025-10-11, version 8.5.4*

Generally very good. Took some time to get used to & learning how to navigate.  Nice to be able to get other newspapers also. Would like to see more local news.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2025-10-10, version 8.5.4*

I was getting the enewspaper online on my Kindle with no problem. Kindle apps don’t include goerie and the online version is almost impossible to navigate now. What am I paying for if I can’t read the paper?

### 4/5 — Great Erie County News

*2025-09-23, version 8.5.0*

Great job keeping me updated on local news, good horoscope and puzzles for the day

### 1/5 — High School Football Scores

*2025-09-08, version 8.1.0*

Erie Times where are the scores Erie Prep Erie High for Friday?

### 4/5 — Ads

*2025-07-16, version 8.1.0*

It’s a paid subscription you should not see ads.

## Frequently asked questions about The Erie Times

### What kind of news does The Erie Times-News app provide?

The app delivers a wide range of local journalism, including in-depth reporting on community events, comprehensive sports coverage from high school to professional levels, and breaking news. It aims to keep you informed about what matters most in your local area.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include access to all in-depth journalism, a fast and streamlined reading experience, real-time breaking news and sports score notifications, customizable settings like text size and night mode, offline reading capabilities, and access to the eNewspaper.

### How does the subscription model work?

Subscriptions are charged to your account upon purchase and automatically renew monthly or yearly unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal settings in your account settings after purchase.

### Is the app available on different devices?

The app is designed for mobile devices, allowing you to access the eNewspaper and news content on the go. Specific compatibility details for operating systems are typically found in the app store listing.

### Can I read the newspaper offline?

Yes, the app allows for offline reading, meaning you can download stories and articles to read later without an internet connection. This feature is useful for commuting or areas with limited connectivity.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.11.0 — 2026-07-24

• 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 — 2026-05-14

• 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 — 2026-02-24

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

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