# The News Leader eEdition — user reviews

> 14 indexed App Store user reviews of The News Leader eEdition by Gannett, rated 4.73/5 from 37 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-news-leader-eedition/id609009436/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-news-leader-eedition/id609009436.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 27 · 4★ 10 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 0

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Makes you pay

*2018-02-07, version 2.6.86*

Crap paper makes you pay just to get crap news on the internet

### 1/5 — Constantly crashing

*2014-11-01, version 1.0.0*

The application repeatedly crashes while trying to read articles.  Not usable.

### 2/5 — Error message

*2013-08-18, version 1.0.0*

This worked initially but now gives an error message.

### 4/5 — Good way to keep up with the local news

*2022-12-05, version 3.6.13*

Much better than the paper version

### 4/5 — Good but costly

*2021-01-29, version 3.2.43*

While I appreciate the local news reports in the NewsLeader, I find a lot of the content to be regurgitated from other news sources. I understand the need for a subscription but because a lot of this is reprint, Id like to see a reduced subscription rate.

### 5/5 — No issues

*2023-07-08*

Nice.  handy.   Paperless way to view from anywhere.  No issues with navigation.  Keep up to my old hometown.

### 5/5 — Great Source of news in Staunton

*2023-07-04*

It’s a great way to know what’s happening in Staunton & around the world.

### 5/5 — Pretty Good

*2023-03-27*

App functions well - with an occasional hiccup that resolves with a refresh.
I appreciate the two versions- one with the headlines and the other with the full print edition. The full online print edition has value that complements the easy publicly available app quite well. 
I recommend subscribing 
Ed.

### 5/5 — Staunton News Leader

*2023-01-17, version 3.6.13*

Efficient and easy to use. Much more useful because the USA daily publication is included.

### 5/5 — Intuitive App

*2022-08-18, version 3.6.13*

Easy to use plus added bonus of USA Today

## Most praised reviews (4 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Social Justice/Watchdog Reporting/Education Achievement

*2022-05-27, version 3.6.05*

I have appreciated the clear,pertinent reporting on city issues i.e.  budget appropriations, education, and related issues that impact citizens. I have enjoyed the great coverage of High School & college graduations with pictures that give deserved kudos to our youth to honor their achievements! Sheila Ahmadi

### 5/5 — Next best thing to physical paper

*2022-05-25, version 3.6.05*

I love that you get a reading view when you tap an article. Also I can read Dear Abby, comics, etc. , which you can’t online

### 5/5 — Rebeccan24

*2021-05-01, version 3.2.43*

Great paper.

### 5/5 — The app worked until the newest version

*2018-10-30, version 2.9.10*

Until about three days ago I had no problem with the app. Since the last update, I get only an error message saying there is an authentication error. If that is fixed, the rating would be 4 or 5.
Update: A day later it is fixed! Rating changed. Thanks!

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