# The Patriot-News

> Digital newspaper app for local news, features, sports, and entertainment. (iPhone/iPad app by The Patriot-News Co.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-patriot-news/id489242523 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Patriot-News Co](https://appshunter.io/developer/489242526)
- Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 434 App Store ratings · 30 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 32 MB
- Languages: British English
- Released: 2012-02-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-patriot-news/id489242523/reviews.md

## What is The Patriot?

Welcome to the Patriot News new Online Newspaper app! Dive into the newspaper anytime, anywhere. Keep up with award-winning local news, daily features, sports updates, entertainment highlights, special sections, and more—all at your fingertips!

Enjoy online-only perks with an enhanced reading experience, including bonus magazines, supplements, interactive puzzles and games, and easy article sharing with friends and family. 


Patriot News subscribers receive full access to each edition without any extra cost. Just log in with your existing email and password to explore everything we offer!


Terms of Use: https://www.advancelocal.com/advancelocalUserAgreement/user-agreement.html

Privacy Policy: https://www.advancelocal.com/advancelocalUserAgreement/privacy-policy.html


====== SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ======

If you are not a current Patriot News subscriber, we offer the following App-only subscription option:

1 Month Auto-renewing Subscription: $24.99


Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off 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.

Your subscriptions may be managed (and auto-renewal can be turned off) by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period.

## Key features

- Award-winning local news
- Daily features and sports updates
- Entertainment highlights
- Online-only perks
- Interactive puzzles and games
- Easy article sharing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Patriot-News Subscription | $24.99 | per month |


## What do users think of The Patriot?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Quality journalism
- 👍 Outstanding local sports coverage
- 👍 Easy to navigate (for some)
- 👍 Love the e-paper format
- 👍 Good Ravens coverage
- 👍 Easy to choose stories
- 👍 Great newspaper (long-time reader)
- 👍 Bargain at any price

**Cons**

- 🐛 Online version missing content
- 🐛 Login and password problems
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate
- 🐛 Confusing new format
- 🐛 Hard to use on iPhone
- 🐛 No readily available topic list
- 🐛 Poorly applied updates
- 🐛 Small font size for printing
- 🐛 Non-responsive customer service
- 🐛 Difficult to contact circulation
- 🐛 App does not open cleanly
- 🐛 Partial paper on many days
- 🐛 Downloads wrong newspaper
- 🐛 App fails to load
- 🐛 Consumes large amounts of space
- 🐛 Sluggish performance
- 🐛 Scanned edition not sized for iPad
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Subscription issues after purchase
- 🐛 Slow to resolve
- 🐛 Subscription price remains same for fewer editions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Online version missing parts of sentences and paragraphs
- Cannot log in to tablet version
- Password not accepted
- App updates are poorly applied
- Cannot get into app directly
- Font and page reduced, requires expansion
- Crossword puzzle font too small when printed
- On-line customer service is non-responsive
- App fails to save favorite articles
- App does not open cleanly
- Digital paper is often partial
- App downloads wrong newspaper
- App would not load any version of Harrisburg Patriot-News after iOS update
- App opens to Omaha World Herald home page on iPad
- App consumes gigabytes of space
- App performance is sluggish
- Electronic edition is a scanned version not sized for iPad
- Page reloading causes app to crash
- Tapping next page does not go to top of page
- Thumbnail setting displays pages too small
- App is slow, sometimes will not load
- App is very slow to resolve
- Subscription purchased through app store worked for one day, now prompts to buy again
- App redirects to subscription page after signing up

**Most requested features**

- Include coupons and weekly store flyers
- More impartial view in political articles
- Include something nice about republican endeavors
- Design a layout built for tablets
- Add dark mode option
- Improve font readability for older users
- Add a readily available section listing for specific topics

## Recent user reviews (10 of 30)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-patriot-news/id489242523/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Online version not the same as print version

*2026-04-27, version 8.0.1*

The online version of the article that I just read has missing parts of  sentences and paragraphs that make parts of the article nonsensical. I had to refer back to the print article to figure out what the article was supposed to be saying.

### 2/5 — Log in problems

*2025-04-15, version 6.0.0*

I can get my paper on my tablet but not on my laptop.
It will not accept my password.  A week ago something happened and I had to call the help line.
I had to call two separate times to get problem resolved 
It would be nice to deal with somebody in this country that speaks English.
About to cancel my subscription of 40 years.  Don’t need the hassle

### 3/5 — Patriot News Review

*2025-03-24, version 6.0.0*

1. Love reading the paper on line, although I am old school and love the feel and smell of the paper and print. We do receive the Thursday and Sunday print edition….love, love!!!
2. The cartoons are larger in size and there are fewer comics in total (the Sunday Edition). I miss the inclusion of three cartoons per strip ( Friday, Saturday, Sunday). Guess I will need to catch up on some of my favorites throughout the week.
3. The overall content of your paper slants towards the LEFT to a great extent. Would appreciate more of an impartial view of the world in your political articles. You are no different than any metropolitan newspaper or national news source (radio and television). Kindly toss a bone my way and include something nice about a republican endeavor at least once in awhile.
4. Your coverage of local, high school sports is outstanding, Informative and interesting. You cover large and small high schools and give every sport appropriate reporting. I taught English at McDevitt for 38 years and when the leaves Fall, everyone hates us, but you provide plenty of excellent, praise-worthy pigskin reports nonetheless.
5. My favorite sections are Nation & World and Life. As a more mature lady, I read the front page of the paper first and then the obits, just to make certain my family and friends and past students and their families are still with us. All my favorite interests in life: books, movies, series, gardening and travel are contained in the Life section.
I have been reading your paper for approximately fifty years when Hurricane Agnes decimated our dear city. I even remember when the ink you used made almost our entire family itch with some kind of allergic reaction. We scratched and read all together now!
A Newsy Fan,
Carole Scott Bush
Retired Teacher

### 1/5 — Review

*2025-03-10, version 6.0.0*

I find it extremely difficult and frustrating to navigate.

### 1/5 — Unhappy reader

*2025-02-02, version 6.0.0*

Your new format of the Patriot news is totally so wrong for today’s reader who I might add is not your most intuitive reader!  You have confused me when I don’t want confused at 0600 in the morning.  I’m interested in the news in the morning , not interested in how to navigate through all the what now when I see a blank screen then takes me back to the front page.

### 1/5 — New format

*2023-11-05, version 5.0.1*

I hate the new format of the patriot news.  It is hard to use an iPhone to keep up with all the news.   There is no readily available section listing to look at specific topics.   
Not sure if I will renew when subscription runs out.

### 5/5 — Patriot News

*2021-01-05, version 3.2.44*

A bargain at any price!  Quality journalism at its finest!

### 4/5 — Patriot-News

*2020-12-04, version 3.2.44*

Overall pretty good with a little glitch once in awhile.

### 5/5 — Patriot-News App

*2020-11-22, version 3.2.44*

Love it. Easy to navigate and get used to.

### 5/5 — A very good newspaper!

*2020-10-11, version 3.1.85*

I read the Patriot faithfully; have been doing so for a long time! PennLive is fine but I’ve been reading the paper for so long that I must have the e-paper. I could do without the obvious liberal bias; most of Central PA is conservative. We deserve at least a moderate tome. But what are we going to do?

## Frequently asked questions about The Patriot

### What kind of content does this app offer?

The app provides access to award-winning local news, daily features, sports updates, entertainment highlights, and special sections. It also offers online-only content such as bonus magazines, supplements, and interactive puzzles and games.

### How can I access the full content of the newspaper?

Current Patriot News subscribers can receive full access to each edition by logging in with their existing email and password. For non-subscribers, an app-only subscription option is available.

### What is the cost of the app-only subscription?

The app offers a 1-month auto-renewing subscription for $24.99. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase, and subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### Can I manage my subscription or cancel it?

Yes, your subscriptions can be managed, and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. However, no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period.

### Is this app available on all devices?

The description does not explicitly state compatibility with specific operating systems or devices. However, it mentions payment through iTunes Account, suggesting compatibility with Apple devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.0.1 — 2026-02-27

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 8.0.0 — 2026-01-13

"For You" allows you to create your own personalized newsfeed by selecting the authors and topics that matter most to you.  Stay Informed like never before with the Patriot-News Cleaner Faster Smarter.

### 6.1.1 — 2025-09-30

What’s New in the Patriot News App

We’ve made some exciting updates to make your experience even better:

Live News Integration
Stay informed in real time with our new Live News feature! Get instant updates on breaking stories, local developments, and major events as they happen—right from your home screen.

Smarter Navigation
We’ve streamlined the app’s layout to help you find what you need faster. Whether you're browsing top headlines, diving into local coverage, or exploring your favorite sections, everything is now just a tap away.

Performance Enhancements
We’ve squashed bugs and improved speed for a smoother, more reliable experience.

### 6.1.0 — 2025-08-20

Addition of welcome screens

### 6.0.0 — 2025-01-14

Whats New:
•	Search previous editions  
•	Bookmark and save stories for later
•	Integrated interactive puzzles 
•	Daily obituaries feed in the storefront
•	Improved sharing 
•	Dark mode

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