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The Providence Journal, R.I.

The Providence Journal, R.I.

Breaking News + eNewspaper

1.5K ratings
146 reviews
With Ads#113 in top-grossing News
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 5, 2015
  • July 24, 2026

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Developer

Gannett
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Stay informed with local news, in-depth journalism, and multimedia content. Receive real-time alerts for breaking news, sports, and weather. Customize your reading experience and access a digital replica of the print edition.

✓In-depth local journalism
✓Breaking news alerts
✓Sports coverage
✓Weather alerts
✓Customizable reading experience
✓Offline reading
✓eNewspaper access
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of The Providence Journal, R.I.. Based on 1.5K reviews and a 4.2/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this News app.

Positive things

  • 🚀User-friendly app
  • 👍Easy to navigate
  • 👍Excellent local coverage
  • 👍Informative and well-written articles
  • 👍Appreciate local sports and restaurant news

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🐛Inconsistent performance and navigation
  • 🔍Difficult to find current news
  • 💸Expensive subscription
  • 🔍Cluttered layout with too many ads
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What's New in The Providence Journal, R.I.

8.11.0

July 24, 2026

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

Subscription plans

Providence Journal - Annual

Get a year of the best local news from ProJo!

$69.991 Year
1 Year trial
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Charts

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This app dropped -6 positions in News chart.

Last updated on July 31, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Fix Algorithm For Stories From Second Paper

Having access to a second paper is nice. I get the ProJo and Newport Daily News, but the Newport stories are just a repeat of the Providence ones. The algorithm should select only stories unique to the Newport paper, including town and restaurant news. And please stop with the animated gifs. I’m fine with seeing ads, and I’d even consider paying for ad free, but the moving ads make me switch away from the app.
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Wishing Rocks RIWishing Rocks RI

Keep up the great work of information

Use this as my source for daily news. Great job. This Presidency Magazine is top notch. Info I never knew.
JharonianJharonian

Not at all

I preferred the old version with the newspaper layout. I never read the entire paper this way. Change it back,
Begged eggsBegged eggs

Enjoying

The Providence Journal is a very enjoyable read with the different sections of the paper. I enjoy the sports, local/world news
mrbig88$$mrbig88$$

Keep up the great work of information

Use this as my source for daily news. Great job. This Presidency Magazine is top notch. Info I never knew.
JharonianJharonian
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Login issues and account management problems

Bug

Blank pages and random navigation

Bug

Compatibility issues with older devices

Bug

Delayed or missing content updates

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Restore previous paper-like format

Feature

Improve search and indexing functionality

Feature

Provide more personalization options

Feature

Optimize for tablet/iPad reading experience

Feature

FAQ

What kind of news does The Providence Journal app provide?

The app delivers local news that matters most to your community, including in-depth journalism, coverage of things to do, high school and professional sports, and much more. It aims to provide a comprehensive view of local happenings.

How can I customize my reading experience?

You can customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size for better readability, utilizing night mode for comfortable viewing in low light, and reading articles offline. These features are designed to make the app more user-friendly.

What is the eNewspaper feature?

The eNewspaper feature provides a digital replica of the print edition, accessible on your mobile devices. It also offers access to USA TODAY and over 200 other local eNewspapers, expanding your news sources.

How do subscriptions work and how can I manage them?

Subscriptions are charged to your account upon purchase and automatically renew monthly or yearly unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal settings in your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused free trial portion is forfeited upon subscription.

What are the benefits of real-time notifications?

Real-time notifications keep you updated with breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts as they happen. These alerts are tailored to your interests, ensuring you receive the most relevant and timely information.