# The Repository - Canton, OH — Breaking News + eNewspaper

> Local news, breaking alerts, and digital eNewspaper access. (iPhone/iPad app by Gannett.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-repository-canton-oh/id421898726 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gannett](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797)
- Category: News, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 847 App Store ratings · 83 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 183 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Armenian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany) and 21 more
- Released: 2011-03-24
- Data updated: 2026-09-12
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-repository-canton-oh/id421898726/reviews.md

## What is The Repository?

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — The Repository app delivers the local news that matters most to your community.

APP FEATURES:
• Access all of our in-depth journalism, including things to do around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and much more.
• Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stories, photos, and videos that matter to you.
• Get breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts with real-time notifications tailored to your interests.
• Customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, or reading offline.
• eNewspaper: Just like our print edition but accessible on your mobile devices. And access to USA TODAY and 200+ local eNewspapers. 

MORE INFORMATION:
• Privacy Policy: https://cm.cantonrep.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.cantonrep.com/terms/
• Help Center: https://help.cantonrep.com
• Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings 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. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.

## Key features

- In-depth local journalism
- Breaking news alerts
- Sports coverage
- Streamlined reading experience
- Offline reading
- eNewspaper access
- Customizable notifications

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Canton Rep - Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $14.99 | per month |
| Canton Rep - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

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

## What do users think of The Repository?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 👍 Informative content
- 🚀 Convenient digital access
- 👍 Good local news coverage
- 👍 Useful for staying connected

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Unreliable delivery
- 🐛 Buggy app performance
- 🔍 Limited article access

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Constant subscription prompts for existing subscribers
- Inability to access articles despite active subscription
- Slow and unresponsive app performance
- Outdated news content
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices

**Most requested features**

- Improved navigation and user experience
- More frequent news updates
- Better support for subscribers
- Expanded local coverage
- Customization options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 83)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-repository-canton-oh/id421898726/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The best daily read

*2026-07-16, version 8.10.2*

Great unbiased news

### 5/5 — Canton Repository

*2026-04-18, version 8.6.0*

Excellent informative concise

### 4/5 — The Repository

*2026-03-04, version 8.8.1*

The app took a few uses to determine which type of “style” I liked best. Although I like the old newspaper style best , I love the e newspaper since I don’t have to deal with the recycling issue of paper. The app gives you choices how you want to view the newspaper. I read the paper daily and enjoy doing so.

### 1/5 — App renewal issues

*2026-02-22, version 8.8.0*

Worked great for a year but then the subscriber status wasn’t updated after renewing for a year.   Difficult to receive app support from the developer.

### 3/5 — Passable

*2026-01-11, version 8.6.0*

Local news and sports are covered as well as can be expected, what with the lack of people available. It’s kind of ironic newspapers complain about government cuts in budget and service when they’ve been doing the exact same thing for 20 years or more. The recent story about the fire department grant in Canton was very good and well researched. I can only hope you get around to doing the same with the state’s side of the school funding issue.   With regard to the recent proposed cuts by the Canton City school District, so far the coverage has been nothing but the superintendent complaining. A little background into the entire state budget would be a welcome addition. So far, I can’t recall any, or enough to give any decent perspective.

### 5/5 — High School Sports

*2025-12-05, version 8.6.0*

I only wish that all Stark County School’s could get equal coverage! Canton McKinley, Massillon get much more coverage than other Federal League teams…

### 5/5 — Support local journalism

*2025-11-21, version 8.6.0*

This app is a great way to stay informed about local politics and sports. Without the Repository it would be difficult to be informed. Thank you.

### 3/5 — Review

*2025-10-28, version 8.5.4*

I have read The Repository for a long time at breakfast.

### 3/5 — Love having access to the newspaper digitally, but it’s way too expensive!

*2025-10-22, version 8.5.4*

I love reading the newspaper without having to physically touch the pages. But almost $20 is way too much!  Please reconsider the pricing!

### 5/5 — The Repository

*2025-08-19*

The app took a few uses to determine which type of “style” I liked best. Although I like the old newspaper style best , I love the e newspaper since I don’t have to deal with the recycling issue of paper. The app gives you choices how you want to view the newspaper. I read the paper daily and enjoy doing so.

## Frequently asked questions about The Repository

### What kind of content does The Repository app offer?

The app provides in-depth local journalism covering community news, things to do, and comprehensive sports coverage from high school to professional levels. It also features powerful photography and engaging videos to deliver the news that matters most to your community.

### How can I customize my reading experience?

You can personalize your experience by saving your favorite stories for easy access, adjusting text size for readability, utilizing night mode for comfortable reading in low light, and reading articles offline. These features ensure you can consume news in a way that best suits your preferences.

### What is the eNewspaper feature?

The eNewspaper feature provides a digital replica of the print edition, accessible directly on your mobile devices. It also grants access to USA TODAY and over 200 other local eNewspapers, offering a broad range of news content.

### 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 by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Details and customer service contact information are available in the app's Settings under 'Subscription Support'.

### What are the benefits of real-time notifications?

You can receive real-time notifications for breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts. These alerts are tailored to your interests, ensuring you stay informed about the most important and timely information relevant to you without having to constantly check the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.11.0 — 2026-07-24

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.10.2 — 2026-05-27

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.10.1 — 2026-05-13

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.9.0 — 2026-03-10

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.8.1 — 2026-02-24

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

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