# The Ledger - Lakeland, Florida — Breaking News + eNewspaper

> Local news, eNewspaper, and breaking alerts for Lakeland, Florida. (iPhone/iPad app by Gannett.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ledger-lakeland-florida/id419611683 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gannett](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797)
- Category: News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.25/5 from 404 App Store ratings · 89 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 183 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Armenian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German and 21 more
- Released: 2011-02-24
- Data updated: 2026-09-12
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ledger-lakeland-florida/id419611683/reviews.md

## What is The Ledger?

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — The Ledger 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.theledger.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.theledger.com/terms/
• Help Center: https://help.theledger.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 and alerts
- Sports coverage
- Streamlined reading experience
- Customizable text size and night mode
- Offline reading
- eNewspaper access

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Ledger Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| The Ledger Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| The Ledger Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $14.99 | per month |
| The Ledger Monthly 7.99 | $19.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

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

## What do users think of The Ledger?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Convenient and portable
- 🚀 Great format and easy to navigate
- 👍 Comprehensive coverage of local and national news
- 👍 Honest and fair reporting

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and connection issues
- 🔍 Lack of local news coverage
- 💸 Expensive subscription with ads
- 🔒 Poor account management and login issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes frequently
- Difficulty accessing the latest issue
- Subscription not recognized by the app
- Inability to navigate between articles

**Most requested features**

- Improve app stability and performance
- Enhance local news coverage
- Provide ad-free subscription option
- Improve account management and login experience

## Recent user reviews (10 of 89)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ledger-lakeland-florida/id419611683/reviews.md

### 1/5 — The ledger

*2026-05-24, version 8.10.1*

Can not be expanded so I can read it

### 1/5 — Can’t sign in

*2026-05-22, version 8.10.1*

I have tried multiple times with email chat conversations with Eddie. No help available for signing in for an app that I have had for years

### 1/5 — Can no longer sign in

*2026-03-24, version 8.9.0*

When trying to sign in the window is blank. Bad update.

### 5/5 — Lakeland ledger

*2025-12-30, version 8.6.0*

I love it!

### 5/5 — eNewspaper

*2025-11-15, version 8.6.0*

I enjoy the eNewspaper by the Ledger for its content. I enjoy the convenience and portability. And since I last reviewed it, there was a significant update. I am no longer having to deal with the issues that occurred in the previous version.

### 1/5 — Daily jumble

*2025-08-23, version 8.1.0*

Can’t find it anywhere

### 3/5 — Expensive then u see adds

*2025-06-10, version 8.1.0*

You pay then see adds - dropped like hot potato.

### 5/5 — ENewspaper

*2025-06-08, version 8.1.0*

Great format. Love being able to read the local and national news. Good coverage with honest reporting.

### 5/5 — E-Newspaper

*2025-05-31, version 8.1.0*

As a boomer, I have typically enjoyed getting the morning paper. However, as times change, I have learned to appreciate the electronic version.

### 5/5 — eNewspaper

*2025-05-21*

I enjoy the eNewspaper by the Ledger for its content. I enjoy the convenience and portability. And since I last reviewed it, there was a significant update. I am no longer having to deal with the issues that occurred in the previous version.

## Frequently asked questions about The Ledger

### What kind of news does The Ledger app provide?

The app delivers local news that matters most to the community, including in-depth journalism, things to do around town, and comprehensive sports coverage from high school to professional levels. It also offers breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts.

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

Key features include access to in-depth journalism, a fast-loading reading experience, real-time notifications for breaking news and alerts, the ability to customize your experience with saved stories and adjustable text size, night mode, offline reading, and access to an eNewspaper replica of the print edition.

### How does the subscription model work for The Ledger app?

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 Ledger app compatible with my device?

While specific compatibility details are not provided in the description, the app is designed for mobile devices and offers an eNewspaper experience accessible on these platforms. It also mentions features like adjusting text size and night mode, suggesting a focus on user accessibility.

### What is the eNewspaper feature?

The eNewspaper feature provides a digital replica of the print edition, accessible directly on your mobile devices. It also grants access to USA TODAY and over 200 other local eNewspapers, offering a broad range of digital publications.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 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.

### 8.8.0 — 2026-02-12

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

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