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The Philadelphia Inquirer

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Daily news and top headlines

18K ratings
156 reviews
With Ads#26 in top-grossing Magazines & Newspapers
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Released
November 14, 2012
Updated
September 29, 2026

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Developer

Philadelphia Media Network, Inc.
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Access award-winning local news, sports, and insights with a streamlined reading experience. Stay informed with breaking alerts, customizable feeds, and convenient features like dark mode and adjustable text sizes. Offers digital subscriptions for full access.

✓Intuitive news feed
✓Seamless section navigation
✓Bookmarking and sharing
✓Breaking news alerts
✓Customizable news feed
✓Adjustable text size
✓Dark mode
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What users say about The Philadelphia Inquirer

Reviews of The Philadelphia Inquirer are mixed: the News app is rated 4.6/5 from 18K App Store ratings. What users like most: solid online edition of newspaper, provides a good reading experience. Top complaints: biased and opinionated reporting, intrusive and disruptive ads. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🗞️Solid online edition of newspaper
  • 👍Provides a good reading experience
  • 🔍Comprehensive news coverage
  • 🗓️Timely and relevant news
  • 📰Essential for local news

Negative things

  • 🔍Biased and opinionated reporting
  • 🤖Intrusive and disruptive ads
  • 🤯Frustrating navigation and UI
  • 🐛Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🔒Difficult to cancel subscription
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What's New in The Philadelphia Inquirer

29.0.2

September 29, 2026

This versions includes fixes for font resizing and other bugs.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Inquirer Digital Subscription

Digital access to The Inquirer App

$19.991 Month
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Charts

Top Grossing

📊 26

Magazines & Newspapers

The app has maintained its position at 26 recently.

Last updated on October 26, 2026.

Top Grossing

📉 40-2

News

This app dropped -2 positions in News chart.

Last updated on October 26, 2026.

Top Free

📉 114-6

Magazines & Newspapers

This app dropped -6 positions in Magazines & Newspapers chart.

Last updated on October 26, 2026.

Events

Read more about Baseball’s back, Philly!
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Baseball’s back, Philly!

Catch The Inquirer’s Phillies Season Preview

Mar 25, 2026 — Apr 17, 2026

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Read more about Tap into Shore season
Event EndedMajor Update

Tap into Shore season

Widget ready, let’s go

Jun 28, 2025 — Jul 6, 2025

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Read more about Step up to the plate, Philly
Event EndedSpecial Event

Step up to the plate, Philly

The Inquirer’s Phillies Season Preview is here!

Mar 27, 2025 — Apr 18, 2025

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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

new version crashes my iPad

The new version experiences drags when loading video, including ads, and just crashed my iPad. Also, new material doesn’t load in the background. Restore the old version?
Ssamlite

Tv sucks

Can’t bear to watch cable news anymore.Only read the Inquirer.
B5Bruuuuuce 56

Not so great update

Can’t say I’m loving the updated app. Font sizes vary by article and in some articles the font can’t be changed. I miss seeing sports highlight at the top - score of Phillies game, upcoming games. Overall the layout seems to be a step backward.
Pparkfriend1006

STOP NAGGING ABOUT AD BLOCKERS

Horrible app. Now every story is blocked because I run pihole to block your ads, I’m already paying far too much to subscribe. Totally unusable. as a result. Worst app in the history of apps. If I could give it zero stars I would...

Definitely thinking of canceling after being a subscriber for over 45 years.
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Unusable update

The latest update -9/26 - makes the app clunky and unusable. Different ways to scroll on a page? Then it won’t load. Terrible.
RWRT Writer
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Articles not loading or updating properly

Bug

Compatibility issues with certain WiFi connections

Bug

Repeated crashes when interacting with ads

Bug

Scrolling issues and content being obscured by ads

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Save/share articles with options to print, email, or link

Feature

Ability to clip and share articles

Feature

Dark mode option

Feature

Improved article organization and search

Feature

Better integration with email and browsers

Feature

FAQ

What kind of news does The Philadelphia Inquirer app provide?

The app provides award-winning Philadelphia news, including local insights, sports updates for teams like the Eagles and Phillies, and important breaking news. It offers a comprehensive news feed and allows users to explore various topics.

How can I access all the content on the app?

Full access to all content is available through Basic and Premium digital all-access subscriptions. These subscriptions can be purchased directly within the app.

What are some of the key features for reading the news?

Key reading features include an uncluttered experience, seamless section navigation, the ability to bookmark and share stories, customizable text sizes for comfort, and a dark mode option for nighttime reading. A Today Widget also provides quick access to headlines.

Can I customize my news experience?

Yes, you can customize your news feed to follow the topics that matter most to you. You can easily switch between your custom feed and the latest headlines with a single tap.

Is this app available on all devices?

The app is available for iPhone and iPad. It supports multitasking with split-screen functionality on compatible iPads and offers a Today Widget for quick access to headlines on iOS devices.