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The Gainesville Sun

The Gainesville Sun

Breaking News + eNewspaper

510 ratings
94 reviews
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Released
April 8, 2011
Updated
September 26, 2026

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USA TODAY Co., Inc.
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Stay informed with local news, in-depth journalism, and real-time alerts. Access a digital replica of the print edition, customize your reading experience, and enjoy offline access to important stories and updates.

✓In-depth local journalism
✓Breaking news and alerts
✓Streamlined reading experience
✓Customizable text size and night mode
✓Offline reading
✓Digital eNewspaper access
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What users say about The Gainesville Sun

Reviews of The Gainesville Sun are mixed: the News app is rated 4.2/5 from 510 App Store ratings. What users like most: excellent local news coverage, great for staying up-to-date on community events. Top complaints: frequent crashes and bugs, clunky and unintuitive user interface. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🌟Excellent local news coverage
  • 📰Great for staying up-to-date on community events
  • 📚Comprehensive reporting on national and international news
  • 👍User-friendly app design

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 📱Clunky and unintuitive user interface
  • 🗞️Lack of local opinion pieces and editorial content
  • 💰Frustration with paywall and subscription issues
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What's New in The Gainesville Sun

8.13.2

September 26, 2026

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Needs improvement!!!

The app freezes up when reading the newspaper all the time and you have to delete and restart constantly.
ASAlbert Schnapps

Can’t find the gville sun

Where is the sun
PPapajohn03

On-line Gainesville Sun

News is outdated, very little local news, poor coverage of all news area except sports
EEyeball2023

Local news

Always great to get up to date local news and weather
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Daily

This has attractive graphic design but the stories are incomplete, frequently out of date, and random in editorial selection. Very frustrating. Does no one mind the store on a daily basis?
SSnipsyL
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App freezes and becomes unresponsive

Bug

Inability to access archived or older content

Bug

Inconsistent performance across different devices

Bug

Paywall issues and problems with subscription management

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Improved search functionality

Feature

Ability to customize news feed and section preferences

Feature

Integration of local event calendars and community information

Feature

Offline reading mode

Feature

FAQ

What kind of content does the Gainesville Sun app offer?

The app provides in-depth local journalism, covering community events, things to do, high school and professional sports, and much more. It also features powerful photography and engaging videos to keep you informed about what matters most in your community.

How can I customize my reading experience?

You can customize your experience by saving your favorite stories for easy access. Additionally, you can adjust text size for better readability, utilize night mode for comfortable reading in low light, and even read stories offline.

What is the eNewspaper feature?

The eNewspaper feature offers a digital replica of the print edition, accessible directly on your mobile devices. It also provides access to USA TODAY and over 200 other local eNewspapers, expanding your reading options.

How are subscriptions managed and renewed?

Subscriptions are charged to your account upon purchase and automatically renew monthly or yearly. To manage your subscription or turn off auto-renewal, go to your Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.

Is the app compatible with different devices?

The app is designed for mobile devices, offering a streamlined and fast-loading experience. While specific operating system requirements are not detailed, it is built to be accessible on common mobile platforms for news consumption.