# The Messenger All Access

> Digital replica of a local newspaper with news, sports, and weather features. (iPhone/iPad app by Presteligence.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-messenger-all-access/id886769574 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Presteligence](https://appshunter.io/developer/395982559)
- Category: News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-07-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-messenger-all-access/id886769574/reviews.md

## What is The Messenger All Access?

Stay on top of news from Fort Dodge and surrounding areas by receiving the full print version of the Messenger on your iPhone or iPad. Every page of every edition is delivered to your device. The Messenger is the best source for local and national news, sports, weather and features in Fort Dodge and North-Central Iowa. Download the app to view the printed pages of the newspaper or read headlines and stories along with related photos in a built-in story viewer.

Features:
- Intuitive navigation.
- View headlines, stories, related photos.
- Read and listen to stories.
- Weather provided by Weather Bug.
- Download and sync content to device via Wi-Fi or cellular network so you can read offline.
- Stories Tab displays the top news stories by section so you can read the full text or listen to it being read by a virtual newscaster.
- Email a story.
- Flip through, read and look at pictures within the actual newspaper pages of the printed publication.
- Publications Tab lets you read the previous edition of your downloaded publication or download the most recent edition.
- Search Tab lets you search for keywords within a headline or text of the stories.

The Messenger provides the latest local and national news and sports to residents of Fort Dodge and Webster, Humboldt, Pocahontas, Calhoun, Palo Alto, Kossuth, Greene, Hamilton and Wright counties in North-Central Iowa.

## Key features

- Full print edition replica
- Story viewer with photos
- Read and listen to stories
- Offline reading capability
- Searchable news content
- Weather updates

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-messenger-all-access/id886769574/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Broken

*2015-06-28, version 1.7.2*

Since the last update of the iOS app only half of the screen shows the paper the rest is gray. One can scroll to be able to read the paper but it is very cumbersome. Hopefully this is fixed soon. One would think this would have been checked out before being released!

### 1/5 — Validation Failed

*2015-05-26, version 1.7.1*

I have never been able to log on. It gives me a Username / Password error every time.

## Frequently asked questions about The Messenger All Access

### What is The Messenger All Access?

The Messenger All Access provides the full print edition of The Messenger newspaper on your iPhone or iPad. You can view every page, read headlines and stories, and see related photos.

### Can I read The Messenger All Access offline?

Yes, you can download and sync content to your device via Wi-Fi or cellular network, allowing you to read articles offline.

### Does The Messenger All Access have ads?

No, this application does not contain advertisements.

### What kind of news does The Messenger All Access cover?

It covers local and national news, sports, and weather for Fort Dodge and North-Central Iowa, including specific counties like Webster, Humboldt, and Pocahontas.

### Can I listen to the news stories?

Yes, you can listen to stories being read by a virtual newscaster, in addition to reading the full text.

### How often is The Messenger All Access updated?

The app was last updated on January 23, 2020, with version 2.7.3. It provides daily editions of the newspaper.

### What devices support The Messenger All Access?

The Messenger All Access is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the user rating for The Messenger All Access?

The app has a rating of 2.0 stars based on 1 rating.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.7.3 — 2020-01-23

- Added tool tip for viewing pages
- Enhanced page view navigation
- Clicking left/right side margin of page changes page
- Added link to puzzles (sudoku and crosswords)
- Bug fixes

### 2.7.2 — 2019-11-22

overhauled user interface
newly redesigned e-edition reader
tons of bug fixes and extra features

### 1.8.0 — 2016-11-04

Updated with iOS 10 support
minor bug fixes

### 1.7.2 — 2015-06-23

fixed and issue that could prevent landscape viewing of pages

### 1.7.1 — 2015-02-06

resolved an issue when viewing in landscape mode

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