# The Mercury News

> Digital replica of The Mercury News newspaper with archive access. (iPhone/iPad app by MediaNews Group.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-mercury-news/id429774201 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MediaNews Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/364357227)
- Category: News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 902 App Store ratings · 90 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 127 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France)
- Released: 2011-07-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-mercury-news/id429774201/reviews.md

## What is The Mercury News?

The e-Edition keeps The Mercury News at your fingertips, with every article and picture intact — even comics and puzzles. Our iOS Device version delivers all the content with a faster, simpler interface:

* In-depth local coverage from The Mercury News newsroom.
* Entertainment content with the latest on movies, music, dining and other great ideas on things to see and do.
* An all-star Sports section and much more.
* Razor-sharp views of every word, photo and image exactly as it appears in print.
* Streamlined navigation for readers on the go: Flip pages, zoom on articles, rotate to landscape mode.
* Tap any article to convert to full-screen text.
* Includes archive access to every issue published in the past 30 days.

## Key features

- Digital newspaper replica
- Full content access
- Local news coverage
- Entertainment and sports sections
- Print-like viewing
- Streamlined navigation
- 30-day archive access

## What do users think of The Mercury News?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy navigation
- 👍 Newspaper-like reading experience
- 🔒 Offline reading option
- ⭐ Great local news coverage

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 📱 Poor optimization for mobile devices
- 🔍 Difficult to search and find articles
- 💤 Slow loading times
- 🔀 Inconsistent page layout and navigation

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Blurry text and images
- Inconsistent behavior when rotating device
- Login issues and lost progress

**Most requested features**

- Improve article search and discovery
- Add support for tablet and larger screen devices
- Provide more customization options
- Enhance offline reading capabilities

## Recent user reviews (10 of 90)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-mercury-news/id429774201/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Too many bugs. It’s hardly readable

*2025-11-13, version 4.0.3*

Annoying UI. Jumps around the page seemingly on its own volition.  The audio is so poorly executed that unless you stay on the page and make sure it doesn’t move, or heaven forbid screen shuts it stops and can’t be restarted!
I only continue my subscription because it’s my local paper. 
Other papers have these problems under control, why can’t they?

### 1/5 — The text to speech feature only works as long as the display is at least partially on

*2025-05-11, version 4.0.3*

I want to be able to listen to articles in full without having to fiddle around with the phone the whole time to make sure the display doesn’t go dark . The fact that the text to speech feature stop working as soon as the display goes dark makes the whole app much less valuable for me.

### 1/5 — Nearly Unreadable

*2025-05-04, version 4.0.3*

This app must be decades old; most of the newspaper is unreadable. First, you can’t expand the viewer window beyond its tiny dimensions. Second, some articles expand and can be read with a larger font. But, the majority of articles don’t expand at all and remain in a tiny page view. It doesn’t get much worse than this.

### 1/5 — Latest app crashes 2 to 3 times before opening

*2024-05-07, version 4.0.2*

Been using this app for a couple of years. It has some basic UI flaws such as arrows and the like requiring exact press in a small area, but has been generally sound.  Since the last update, it crashes 2 to 3 times whenever opening before allowing me to use it.

### 1/5 — Early May update crashes on my iPad

*2024-05-06, version 4.0.2*

App was fine but the latest update consistently crashes (starts briefly then crashes). Normally I’d say the app is at least a 4 but it’s a 0 if it won’t start!

### 1/5 — Latest update does not run.

*2024-05-06, version 4.0.2*

I really liked this app until yesterday. The last update does not run. Crashes every time I try to bring it up. iPad Air iOS 17.4.1. I have deleted and re-downloaded, same thing happens. Someone is shirking their duty to test new code. I rebooted the iPad and the app still crashes while it is loading.
UPDATE:  this app was working fine on my iPad Pro, running iOS 17.4.1. Now it crashes on that device as well.   I cannot access my online subscription at all.
What is the difference between this app and the one named Mobile?

### 1/5 — Version 4.0.2 does not work

*2024-05-06, version 4.0.2*

Version 4.0.2 will not open on my iPad nor iPhone.  Previous version was fine.

### 1/5 — V.4.0.2 crashes upon start-up

*2024-05-06, version 4.0.2*

Previous rev stopped working (wouldn’t load at all); and now after deleting and installing v.4.0.2 does the same.  Using on iPad Pro (4thGen) w/ iOS 17.4.1

### 1/5 — Recent update completely broke it!

*2024-05-05, version 4.0.2*

When I launch it, it just shows splash screen and exits. Every. Single. Time.  Very frustrating.

### 1/5 — No longer opens on my IPad

*2024-05-04, version 4.0.2*

Updated to the most recent iteration and it crashes immediately.  Cannot open.  Please fix.

## Frequently asked questions about The Mercury News

### What is The Mercury News e-Edition app?

The e-Edition app provides a digital replica of The Mercury News newspaper. It includes every article, picture, comic, and puzzle exactly as they appear in the print edition, offering a familiar reading experience on your iOS device.

### What kind of content can I find in the app?

You can access in-depth local coverage from The Mercury News newsroom, entertainment news covering movies, music, and dining, and a comprehensive sports section. All content is presented with razor-sharp views of every word, photo, and image.

### How much does the app cost?

The app itself is free to download and use. However, it is ad-supported, meaning you will see advertisements within the application. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees mentioned for accessing the content.

### Can I access past issues of the newspaper?

Yes, the app includes archive access to every issue published in the past 30 days. This allows you to revisit previous editions of The Mercury News if you missed them or want to reread articles.

### How do I navigate the app?

The app features a streamlined navigation designed for readers on the go. You can easily flip through pages, zoom in on articles for a closer look, and rotate your device to landscape mode. Tapping any article will convert it to full-screen text for easier reading.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.3 — 2024-05-08

General Bug Fixes

### 4.0.2 — 2024-05-02

General Bug Fixes

### 4.0.1 — 2024-04-25

General Bug Fixes

### 4.0.0 — 2022-11-10

-Fixed an issue with zooming on tablets.

-Fixed an issue preventing users from turning pages while zoomed in.

-Other Minor Bug Fixes

### 3.6.0 — 2022-05-24

- New and improved app
- Ability to bookmark articles
- Better page navigation and article readability

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