# The Press Democrat

> Personalized news reader with saved articles and customizable notifications. (iPhone/iPad app by MediaNews Group.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-press-democrat/id591168598 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MediaNews Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/364357227)
- Category: News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 1,460 App Store ratings · 109 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 187 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-02-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-press-democrat/id591168598/reviews.md

## What is The Press Democrat?

Welcome to a new app experience! We have optimized performance and given the app a fresh new look. This faster native app now has the following new features:
Your News:
Provide personalized recommendations for content based on user preferences. Users will be allowed to customize the content they want to engage with by selecting the topics they are truly interested in. By going to the “Your News” tab the user can bypass the noise of all that is published and home in on the content they want.
Saved Articles:
 Save feature that allows users to save articles or other content they are interested in for later reading or reference. Push notifications will remind users to read their saved articles or suggest related content.
Custom Push Notifications:
 The user can select what topics they want to be notified about which makes for a much less intrusive experience.
Top Navigation Bar:
 A top navigation bar lets the user switch between sections by swiping or tapping.
eEdition in-app:
 Desire the newspaper experience? No need to open a separate app! By simply going to 'Newspaper' in the bottom navigation.

Terms of Use:
https://www.medianewsgroup.com/terms-of-use/

## Key features

- Personalized news recommendations
- Customizable content topics
- Save articles for later
- Custom push notifications
- In-app eEdition access
- Top navigation bar

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Press Democrat Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Press Democrat Annual Subscription | $174.99 | per year |


## Chart rankings

- #176 in Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

## What do users think of The Press Democrat?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 📰 Great local news coverage
- 📱 Convenient mobile access
- 👍 Easy to navigate and read
- 🔍 Comprehensive content
- 🌐 Seamless online experience

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 📚 Difficult to navigate and read
- 🔍 Lacking comprehensive content
- 💰 Paid subscription required
- 🔄 Slow to load and refresh

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Articles fail to load properly
- Navigation buttons not working
- Subscription issues and login problems
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Most requested features**

- Improve stability and reliability
- Enhance navigation and readability
- Expand content coverage
- Offer free access or trial period
- Optimize loading and refresh times

## Recent user reviews (10 of 109)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-press-democrat/id591168598/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Clicking on links Seems broken

*2026-08-02*

Like someone else said in another review when I click on a link now and tap on it, nothing happens. It kind of flickers and then does nothing. I checked that I was logged in and I checked to see if there was an update for the app that I had missed or something but no. My subscription seems current and the last update was four weeks ago. I hope somebody can fix this because it’s really really annoying.

### 1/5 — Why is an update required so often?

*2026-04-27, version 10.0.55*

Of all of my apps, the Press Democrat app requires me to update the most often.  Please stop requiring updates so often

### 1/5 — Updates required too often

*2026-01-19, version 10.0.51*

Updates should not be required so often.  I updated a week ago and am now traveling with low data.   I had to wait until I was back in civilization to read the Press Democrat.

### 1/5 — Comics on phone

*2025-12-05, version 10.0.50*

The prior version allow viewing comics in landscape mode.  This version doesn’t. 

Thus version will show the same article multiple times in single article mode.

### 2/5 — Whatever

*2025-11-19, version 10.0.49*

For the Love of God !  I just want the F’n news when I open your app- bias as it is !!!

### 5/5 — local news is critical to me

*2025-10-24, version 10.0.47*

I catch up every morning to start the day

### 5/5 — Older iPad

*2025-09-23, version 10.0.46*

My IPad will not update to the new version. I am so disappointed. Since I really only use the iPad for reading the PD, I have to cancel my subscription. So sad.

### 1/5 — What a mess!

*2025-09-08, version 10.0.46*

I follow a link and get “that page is not available”. I am asked to subscribe with no link to log in to my existing account. I click around, find a way to log in and I still can’t find the story about the 49ers win, I was informed about.  You have work to do; it all worked well before.

### 1/5 — Worst news app

*2024-11-12*

It took several tries to be allowed to subscribe to the PD. After repeated “something went wrong” messages I was finally able to subscribe.  I’m sure there’s some way around this but I have yet to find it. At present I can access a tiny thumbnail page from today’s edition.  If i click on the page, it opens a random article from that page.  I have no idea how to increase the page size or how to choose what article will open. I believe I’m computer literate. I’ve been online for about 30 years.  I’m reasonably competent at navigating websites if the website is reasonably accessible. It seems like the PD is deliberately trying to chase readers away.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t Seem to Work Anymore

*2024-05-02, version 4.0.6*

I get an error message every time I try to open it, both on my phone and iPad. Tried deleting and reinstalling, but it didn’t help. I liked it when it worked.

## Frequently asked questions about The Press Democrat

### What does The Press Democrat app do?

This app provides a personalized news experience by recommending content based on your interests. You can customize topics, save articles for later reading, and receive custom push notifications. It also offers direct access to the eEdition within the app.

### How can I customize the news I see?

You can customize the news you see by selecting the topics you are most interested in within the 'Your News' tab. This allows you to bypass general news and focus on content that truly matters to you.

### Is there a cost to use this app?

The app is free to download and use. It is supported by advertisements, which are displayed within the application.

### Can I read past newspapers with this app?

Yes, you can access the newspaper experience directly within the app by navigating to the 'Newspaper' section in the bottom navigation. This allows you to read the eEdition without needing a separate application.

### How do saved articles work?

The save feature allows you to bookmark articles or content you find interesting for future reference. You may receive push notifications reminding you to read your saved articles or suggesting related content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.0.60 — 2026-08-26

Enhanced Audio Controls: Refreshed audio player interface above the navigation bar, improved notification controls, and fixed disappearing player controls.

Dynamic Island Integration: Added support for Dynamic Island audio playback and updates on supported devices.

Expanded Home Screen Widgets: New and expanded widget options for quicker access to news directly from your Home Screen.

Resolved an authentication bug that prevented login via Facebook.

Bugs and maintenance

### 10.0.59 — 2026-07-02

Added in-app audio player
Bug fixes and maintenance

### 10.0.58 — 2026-06-09

Support for World Cup content
Added subscriptions
Bug fixes and maintenance

### 10.0.56 — 2026-05-13

Bug Fixes and Maintenance

### 10.0.55 — 2026-04-17

Fixed issue where a login button could inadvertently show on the Settings screen

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