# The Roanoke Times

> Local news, sports, and community stories from Roanoke. (iPhone/iPad app by BH Media Group.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-roanoke-times/id923916882 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BH Media Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/663389623)
- Category: News, Weather
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 448 App Store ratings · 27 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 99 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2014-10-15
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-roanoke-times/id923916882/reviews.md

## What is The Roanoke Times?

Your story lives in Roanoke. From reporting on all of your favorite teams to the news that matters most in your community, we cover it all. Get in-depth stories from the Roanoke area and beyond – including news, sports, opinion, obituaries, entertainment, and politics.



Easily access the very latest news in an app built for you. Read, see, and hear exclusive commentary, stunning photography, video updates, and binge-worthy podcasts.



Plus, subscribers have the ability to upgrade to News+, our premium ad-free experience! That means faster-loading pages and an uninterrupted reading experience. 



Our app features:

* Your Stories – personalize your experience by selecting the local news topics that matter most to you
* Get notified – stay in the loop by selecting alerts for news, sports, weather, and more
* Easy navigation – see all the latest local stories by simply swiping up/down, and left/right.
* Read stories your way – either in the News Feed or via the E-edition
* Breaking news updates – top banners let you know what’s happening right now
* Follow author – get notifications whenever your favorite writers post a story
* Bookmark for later – save stories to enjoy at your leisure
* Listen to articles – press the play button to listen instead
* Customize your text size – make the content bigger or smaller in your profile settings
* Weather where you are – hourly, 10-day forecasts, and frequent video updates

Free to download. Subscribers enjoy unlimited access.

https://roanoke.com/terms/

## Key features

- Personalized news topics
- Breaking news alerts
- Exclusive commentary and podcasts
- Photo and video updates
- Bookmark stories
- Listen to articles
- Customizable text size

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscriptions | $44.99 | per month |
| Subscriptions | $27.99 | per month |
| Subscriptions | $40.99 | per month |
| Subscriptions | $269.99 | per year |
| Subscriptions | $329.99 | per year |
| Subscriptions | $364.99 | per year |
| Subscriptions | $50.00 | per year |


## What do users think of The Roanoke Times?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Access anywhere, like online edition
- 👍 Eco friendly
- 👍 Easy navigation
- 👍 Very informative
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Nice to access local paper
- 👍 Nice to see local news
- 👍 Good app, easier to use
- 👍 Much improved over previous version
- 👍 Tile format works well

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Glitches out frequently
- 🐛 Lags and freezes
- 🐛 Unresponsive, almost unusable
- 🐛 Annoying sign-in issues
- 🐛 Needs daily sign-in reset
- 🐛 Slow page turning
- 🐛 Asked to subscribe when already subscribed
- 🐛 Restore purchase not working
- 🐛 Sign-in link never active
- 🐛 Banner ads on upload
- 🐛 Page navigation unpredictable
- 🐛 E-paper removed from app
- 🐛 Confusing new format
- 🐛 Hard to find local stories
- 🐛 Mobile app not like desktop
- 🐛 Annoying sign-in after 15 articles
- 🐛 Doesn't have all newspaper stories
- 🐛 Takes up more storage
- 🐛 Limited to 10 articles/month
- 🐛 Too many ads mixed with news
- 🐛 First few lines of articles work
- 🐛 Going back lands on home page
- 🐛 Obits incomplete or jumpy
- 🐛 Loads incredibly slow
- 🐛 Freezes in middle of article
- 🐛 Lacks classified section
- 🐛 Navigation is awful
- 🐛 Ads are plentiful
- 🐛 Desktop version blocked access

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes and glitches out frequently
- E-Edition lags, freezes, unresponsive
- App requires daily sign-in and preference reset
- Page turning is very slow
- Asked to subscribe when already subscribed
- Restore purchase order not working
- Sign in link never active
- Banner ad fills half the screen on upload
- Page navigation is unpredictable (skips)
- E-paper removed from the app
- App doesn't look like desktop enews
- Subscribers have to sign in after 15 articles
- App doesn't have all stories from the newspaper
- App takes up more storage than others
- Only allows 10 articles per month with no sign-up link
- Too many ads mixed with news articles
- Only first few lines of articles work
- Going back lands on home page
- Obits are incomplete or jump to old postings
- App loads incredibly slow and often freezes
- Cannot navigate article when frozen
- Lacks the classified section
- Desktop version blocked access requiring subscription

**Most requested features**

- Easily see Hokies on TV
- Fix sign-in issues
- Fix page turning speed
- Restore e-paper functionality
- Improve navigation
- Include classified section
- Remove banner ads
- Fix article loading and freezing

## Recent user reviews (10 of 27)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-roanoke-times/id923916882/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Crashes and glitches out frequently

*2025-10-14*

I’ve had to delete and reload at least 6 times doing the six months since I first downloaded this app.

**Developer response:** I’m sorry that you aren’t satisfied with our app. I would love to help resolve any issue you are having. Please email me at csc-digital-escalations@lee.net and we can troubleshoot the issue.

### 5/5 — No issues

*2025-05-08*

Like the online edition.  Access anywhere. Eco friendly.  Easy navigation.  No issues.

**Developer response:** We appreciate the positive review! Thank you for taking the time to let us know you’re enjoying the app.

### 2/5 — Interested Reader

*2025-04-04*

What happened to the local Letters to the Editor?

### 5/5 — Review of RT

*2025-02-05*

A “Hokie” now living in Fla, I still follow the Hokies faithfully. Faithfully telling us how to easily see the Hokies on TV and where, would be a great help. I really enjoy seeing them on the “tube” here in Fla. Thx

**Developer response:** We appreciate the positive review! Thank you for taking the time to let us know you’re enjoying the app.

### 1/5 — Terrible app

*2022-09-11*

The home delivery price went through the roof, forcing me to go to the digital version of the Roanoke Times. The E-Edition lags. It freezes. It’s unresponsive. It’s almost unusable. In 2022, it’s inexcusable to have such a poor digital experience.

### 1/5 — Annoying to Use

*2022-08-25*

In the last few days the app has been doing strange things. I click on the e-edition and I’m told I need to sign in. But there is no link for signing in plus I am already signed in. So I have to go back to the home screen and logout and then login again. Then I have to reset my viewing preferences. This whole process has to be repeated every day. Plus turning the pages has become very slow. Please fix this!

### 2/5 — Annoying!

*2022-04-29*

I have a subscription but when I try to read an article I am asked to subscribe. The restore purchase order says I don’t have a purchase and the sign in link is never active. I’ve waited several weeks to report hoping it was a temporary glitch. Since my print copy doubled in price in less than a year, and I have cancelled it, digital is my last attempt to “support local journalism.” My only option is to use another device-iPad, Mac-to read the paper.

**Developer response:** I apologize for the any technical issue you may be having. Please contact 540-981-3211 to verify you are signed up for full digital access.

### 1/5 — No longer works

*2021-05-20*

Have been using this app for over a year with no problem, it recently started doing strange things. On upload, half of screen is filled with a banner ad, no way to turn it off or override it. Arrows on sides don’t work sequentially - will go from page 1 to page 3, then page 5, etc., same on reverse. Unpredictable - sometimes does odd number skips, sometimes even, sometimes a combo of even and odd. Have tried deleting app and reinstalling, didn’t work. Called digital services number at the paper, couldn’t suggest a fix. Access via browser is fine, this must be an app problem.

### 2/5 — Lacks functionality

*2020-04-16*

I subscribed to read the e-paper which was recently removed from the app making it worthless to me.

### 1/5 — Hate new format

*2019-06-20*

I hate this new format and wish it was back the old way. Too confusing and hard to find local stories.

## Frequently asked questions about The Roanoke Times

### What kind of content does this app provide?

The app provides comprehensive coverage of local news, sports, opinion, obituaries, entertainment, and politics from the Roanoke area. It also features exclusive commentary, stunning photography, video updates, and podcasts.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include personalizing your news feed by selecting topics, receiving notifications for news and sports, easy navigation, the ability to bookmark stories, listen to articles, customize text size, and view local weather forecasts.

### Is this app free to download and use?

The app is free to download. While basic access is free, subscribers can enjoy unlimited access and an upgraded premium ad-free experience called News+.

### What are the benefits of subscribing to News+?

Subscribing to News+ offers a premium ad-free experience, which means faster-loading pages and an uninterrupted reading experience. Subscribers also gain unlimited access to all content.

### Can I listen to articles instead of reading them?

Yes, the app allows you to listen to articles. Simply press the play button on a story to have it read aloud to you, offering an alternative way to consume content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.22.1 — 2026-08-06

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 9.22 — 2026-07-09

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 9.21 — 2026-05-14

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 9.19.3 — 2026-01-26

Puzzmo, a game-changing collection of additional games and puzzles

### 9.19.2 — 2025-11-20

Improved login and authentication for a smoother experience. Plus, a new subscription plan, bug fixes, and more.

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