# The Republican

> Digital newspaper app for local news, features, sports, and entertainment. (iPhone/iPad app by The Republican Company.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-republican/id509601933 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Republican Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/509601936)
- Category: News, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 473 App Store ratings · 25 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 32 MB
- Languages: British English
- Released: 2012-06-22
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-republican/id509601933/reviews.md

## What is The Republican?

Welcome to The Republican's new Online Newspaper app! Dive into the newspaper anytime, anywhere. Keep up with award-winning local news, daily features, sports updates, entertainment highlights, special sections, and more—all at your fingertips!

Enjoy online-only perks with an enhanced reading experience, including bonus magazines, supplements, interactive puzzles and games, and easy article sharing with friends and family. 


Republican subscribers receive full access to each edition without any extra cost. Just log in with your existing email and password to explore everything we offer!


Terms of Use: https://www.advancelocal.com/advancelocalUserAgreement/user-agreement.html

Privacy Policy: https://www.advancelocal.com/advancelocalUserAgreement/privacy-policy.html


====== SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ======

If you are not a current Republican subscriber, we offer the following App-only subscription option:

1 Month Auto-renewing Subscription: $24.99

Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off 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.

Your subscriptions may be managed (and auto-renewal can be turned off) by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period.

## Key features

- Award-winning local news
- Daily features and updates
- Sports and entertainment highlights
- Online-only perks
- Bonus magazines and supplements
- Interactive puzzles and games
- Easy article sharing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Republican Monthly | $24.99 | per month |


## What do users think of The Republican?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good local news
- 👍 Factual and informative
- 👍 Consistently updated
- 👍 Smooth interface
- 👍 Great resource
- 👍 Compelling photos
- 👍 Convenient place for news
- 👍 Great to get news from home
- 👍 Daily news source
- 👍 Love the digital version
- 👍 News available anytime
- 👍 Easy to read everything
- 👍 Can zoom without blurriness
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Reacts quickly
- 👍 Several viewing options
- 👍 Can enlarge text
- 👍 Can send articles
- 👍 Nice to receive 7 days a week

**Cons**

- 😞 New format disliked
- 😞 Small article size
- 😞 Difficult to enlarge print
- 😞 Difficult to change pages
- 😞 Paper won't scroll vertical
- 😞 Have to turn iPad vertical
- 😞 Inaccessible e-edition
- 😞 App won't work
- 😞 One-sided stories
- 😞 Lack of national/international news

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Cannot get e-edition
- App won't work
- App crashes with iPadOS 13.1 update
- Email not working yet

**Most requested features**

- Allow payment for online only
- Add national and international news

## Recent user reviews (10 of 25)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-republican/id509601933/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Inaccessible

*2026-01-17, version 6.1.1*

Since I subscribed to Masslive and e edition last month I
Cannnot get the e edition only the Masslive  but I pay for both.
$15 a month. Why. My iPad is only 3 years old. I’ve tried to
App it but won’t work.  MC

### 5/5 — New format

*2025-01-29, version 6.0.0*

I hate the new format.  The size of the articles are way too small for older eyes.  It was much easier before you got new software.  When the paper was brought up on screen you could hit the arrow on the top right corner and all pages were enlarged.  Change is not always the best.

### 3/5 — Online

*2025-01-20, version 6.0.0*

Don.t like at all give me the old format .

### 3/5 — Format

*2025-01-20, version 6.0.0*

Not particularly fond of the new format.  Sometimes newer is not better, this is one of those.

### 5/5 — Great Upgrade

*2025-01-20, version 6.0.0*

The new version makes it much easier to read everything I have access to with my subscription. I love that I can now zoom in without the text getting blurry.

### 1/5 — Not ready

*2025-01-17, version 6.0.0*

I would read my newspaper in my e mail. Now that’s not possible. The app is more difficult to enlarge the print and change pages. I called and was told they didn’t have the e mail working yet. Why change what was working well to this format.

### 2/5 — Digital paper

*2025-01-17, version 6.0.0*

Am not pleased with the new app set up to read paper. It was great the way it was. Now I have to turn my IPAD vertical to read. Paper will not scroll vertical just scrolls horizontal. Am thinking about cancelling my service because of this dumb move.

### 4/5 — Sunday Republican

*2021-05-16, version 3.2.47*

I love being able to read the paper online. I wish you could pay to just have it online. I’d definitely do that instead of having the paper delivered.

### 3/5 — Okay for what it is.

*2021-04-14, version 3.2.47*

It is the voice of the Democratic Party. It is a one sided story about what they want to tell you. Many people in Massachusetts like it like this. I read it for the comics and the obituaries.

### 3/5 — The Republican

*2021-02-26, version 3.2.47*

Keep it going. Local news is good but there is definitely a lack of National and international news that could be added to round out the reading experience.

## Frequently asked questions about The Republican

### What kind of content can I find in this app?

This app provides access to award-winning local news, daily features, sports updates, entertainment highlights, and special sections. It also offers online-only perks such as bonus magazines, supplements, interactive puzzles, and games.

### How can I access the full content of the app?

Existing subscribers to The Republican newspaper can log in with their email and password to receive full access to each edition without any extra cost. For non-subscribers, an app-only subscription option is available.

### What is the cost of the app-only subscription?

The app offers a 1-month auto-renewing subscription for $24.99. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase, and the subscription automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### Can I manage my subscription or cancel it?

Yes, your subscriptions can be managed, and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. However, cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period.

### Is this app available on all devices?

The description does not explicitly state compatibility with all devices. However, subscription management is handled through iTunes Account Settings, suggesting compatibility with iOS devices. Users should verify compatibility within their respective app stores.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.1.2 — 2026-02-27

Update to Age Ratings to comply with new state and local laws.

### 6.1.1 — 2025-09-30

What’s New in The Republican App

We’ve made some exciting updates to make your experience even better:

Live News Integration
Stay informed in real time with our new Live News feature! Get instant updates on breaking stories, local developments, and major events as they happen—right from your home screen.

Smarter Navigation
We’ve streamlined the app’s layout to help you find what you need faster. Whether you're browsing top headlines, diving into local coverage, or exploring your favorite sections, everything is now just a tap away.

Performance Enhancements
We’ve squashed bugs and improved speed for a smoother, more reliable experience.

### 6.1.0 — 2025-06-05

Addition of welcome screens

### 6.0.0 — 2025-01-14

Whats New:
•	Search previous editions  
•	Bookmark and save stories for later
•	Integrated interactive puzzles 
•	Daily obituaries feed in the storefront
•	Improved sharing 
•	Dark mode

### 3.2.47 — 2020-11-05

- Bug fixes

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-07.*