# The Philadelphia Inquirer — Daily news and top headlines

> Philadelphia news, sports, and local insights with customizable feeds and breaking alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by Philadelphia Media Network, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-philadelphia-inquirer/id577251728 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Philadelphia Media Network, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/431740905)
- Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 17,919 App Store ratings · 150 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 199 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-11-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-philadelphia-inquirer/id577251728/reviews.md

## What is The Philadelphia Inquirer?

Staying on top of award-winning Philadelphia news is now faster and easier than ever with The Philadelphia Inquirer’s iPhone and iPad app — the official iOS news app for The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News.

With The Philadelphia Inquirer App you can:
Discover the latest breaking news and important updates with our intuitive news feed and uncluttered reading experience.
Explore the news topics you care about, from sports teams like the Eagles and Phillies to local news and insights, with our seamless section navigation.
Remember the stories that matter to you with quick action buttons for bookmarking and sharing.
Never miss a story with Basic and Premium digital all-access subscriptions, available as an in-app purchase.

Additional Features:
Alerts and Notifications — Be the first to know with verified breaking news. Easily access breaking news articles with one tap on a notification.
Newsletters — Stay on top of the news in your inbox. Sign up for the newsletters you’d like to receive to get the very best of The Inquirer.
Frequent Updates — Stay connected with 24/7 coverage and other important news throughout the day.
Log In — Use your existing Inquirer account or register a new one.
Customized Feed — Customize your news feed to follow the topics that matter most to you. Switch between your custom feed and Latest Headlines with just a tap.
Custom Text Size — Read more comfortably with the ability to increase/decrease article font sizes.
Split Screen Support — Multitask with The Inquirer App and other apps at the same time on compatible iPads.
Today Widget — Quickly access the latest headlines by adding our custom widget to your homescreen or Today screen.
Dark Mode — Activate from the Settings tab and the app will switch to dark mode when activated on your device for easier nighttime reading.

We’d love to hear your feedback! Reach out to our support team under Settings > Submit Feedback.

## Key features

- Intuitive news feed
- Seamless section navigation
- Bookmarking and sharing
- Breaking news alerts
- Customizable news feed
- Adjustable text size
- Dark mode

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inquirer Digital Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Digital Access | $27.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Day Pass | $0.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #117 in Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)
- #43 in Top Grossing · News (US App Store)
- #29 in Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

## What do users think of The Philadelphia Inquirer?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

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

**Cons**

- 🔍 Biased and opinionated reporting
- 🤖 Intrusive and disruptive ads
- 🤯 Frustrating navigation and UI
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Articles not loading or updating properly
- Compatibility issues with certain WiFi connections
- Repeated crashes when interacting with ads
- Scrolling issues and content being obscured by ads

**Most requested features**

- Save/share articles with options to print, email, or link
- Ability to clip and share articles
- Dark mode option
- Improved article organization and search
- Better integration with email and browsers

## Recent user reviews (10 of 150)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-philadelphia-inquirer/id577251728/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Updated: mostly solid online edition of newspaper

*2026-07-24, version 28.4.1*

Update July 2026: Please stop breaking things with your updates! I brought up the app this morning only to find it thinks I’m not a subscriber. I had to delete the app, reinstall and log in again, and now it’s fine.

Update December 2024: The app is now pretty solid and provides a good reading experience. It’s easy to navigate and double-clicking gets you a one-page version of an article (vs paging through the “paper” to get to the rest of an article. 

That said, there’s a basic feature missing. I want a save/share button that lets me (1) save a pdf of the article, (2) print the article, and (3) save a link to the article.

### 3/5 — Half-baked app

*2026-06-19, version 28.3.1*

I really want to support my local newspaper, but this app is not great, and worst of all the only advertising they manage to attract is from Nigerian princes, weight loss “secrets,” and other scams. I wish the app’s support would addresss issues instead of just ignoring them.

### 4/5 — 👍

*2026-06-15, version 28.3.1*

App has improved a lot!

### 1/5 — Subscription with Ads?

*2026-05-31, version 28.3.1*

I’m paying monthly for a subscription yet still get obnoxious full screen ads that take over the screen and article I’m reading. Really unfortunate. I won’t be renewing my subscription.

### 1/5 — Out of date articles and BIG ADs

*2026-05-30, version 28.3.1*

I’m really getting fed up with this app. First, while many articles land in the app days before appearing in the published newspaper; there are many “breaking” stories that don’t show up in the app. 

The inline adds are getting so big you can’t scroll the page without launching the ads webpage. 

Finally the video ads become so intrusive it’s not worth reading the story. I just close the app and go elsewhere.

### 2/5 — Some articles don’t open

*2026-05-20, version 28.3.1*

In the newspaper view, some articles do not open at all, or are very slow to open, with only a spinning circle appearing.  Those same articles open fine on the website so it seems like an app problem.

### 1/5 — Figure out you online access policies

*2026-04-16, version 28.3*

For the 2nd time in the past 12 months I've subscribed to your online paper. And for the 2nd time I am unable to access any articles, as I'm told I've reached my limit of free access, even though I am logged in.
This is incredibly frustrating.  I am paying for access and can't access.

### 4/5 — Love the Inquirer, but…

*2026-04-15, version 28.3*

When will the “listen to article” feature be added to the app? Seems like a total miss. Why would I use the app if the convenience is on the website? As for the listen article feature on the website, for long articles, the page eventually refreshes, stopping the reader feature. And there’s no way to pick up where it left off. I hope you solve that glitch too.

Keep up the good work making the news consumption experience better and better. From the high-quality writers to the improving app and website experience, it’s the reason why I keep my subscription.

### 1/5 — The worst app

*2026-04-07, version 28.3*

This app is an embarrassment to the once great paper. Frequently unresponsive. No wonder a subscription only costs $1.00 a month.

### 5/5 — My Inquirer

*2026-02-03, version 28.2*

I rely on Will Bunch’s column

## Frequently asked questions about The Philadelphia Inquirer

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 28.4.1 — 2026-07-22

This update includes bug fixes and improvements.

### 28.4 — 2026-07-20

This update adds the ability for users to comment on sports articles, and includes bug fixes and push notification improvements.

### 28.3.1 — 2026-05-11

We’ve added ID.me as a single sign on option, making it easier for eligible users to access account benefits.

### 28.3 — 2026-03-25

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 28.2 — 2026-01-12

Fixes bug related to cache clearing and app storage. Includes feature update following live news on your lock screen.

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