# The Spectrum — Breaking News + eNewspaper

> Local news, eNewspaper, and real-time alerts for your community. (iPhone/iPad app by Gannett.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-spectrum/id520602256 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gannett](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797)
- Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.18/5 from 159 App Store ratings · 23 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 182 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Armenian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German and 21 more
- Released: 2012-05-01
- Data updated: 2026-07-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-spectrum/id520602256/reviews.md

## What is The Spectrum?

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — The Spectrum 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.thespectrum.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.thespectrum.com/terms/
• Help Center: https://help.thespectrum.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
- Streamlined, fast-loading experience
- Real-time notifications
- Customizable reading experience
- Offline reading
- eNewspaper replica
- Access to USA TODAY and other eNewspapers

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Spectrum Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $9.99 | per month |
| The Spectrum Digital Subscription | $16.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 23)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-spectrum/id520602256/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Spectrum

*2025-01-14, version 7.14.0*

The app is great

### 1/5 — No Local News

*2024-05-08, version 7.9.1*

The Spectrum is supposed to be a local newspaper, but there have not been any local stories for a very long time. Discouraging…

The print version is also an embarrassment for a city of 100,000+ and a county approaching 200,000. You receive the print paper by mail. The Sunday paper is delivered on Saturday. It should be titled “tomorrows news today”. 

There is a local section in the on line version. The Utah Tech section has stories about the 2023 football season - so very out of date.

It is not worth the money. Why even publish The Spectrum? It used to be a good paper.

### 5/5 — Spectrum app

*2024-04-03, version 7.6.1*

I like spectrum app because I read what going on real world 
Like sports and others things and Memphis news app okay so 
I can I get the spectrum pass world

### 1/5 — No comparison

*2024-03-15, version 7.6.1*

This is in no way a substitute for the paper edition. It misses most of the information on all topics. Very disappointing.

### 4/5 — Not bad for a local newspaper

*2023-10-26, version 7.3.2*

Like the local coverage.

### 3/5 — Difficult

*2023-08-08, version 7.1.2*

Enjoyability lowered by difficult navigation

### 5/5 — Perfect for me!

*2022-01-22, version 6.8.1*

Love the local sports coverage! Well written articles with details and pics!

### 1/5 — Constant Notifications

*2021-06-22, version 6.5.8*

Not a fan of repeating notifications that only are click bait to a Subscription Service, and cannot be turned off?

### 5/5 — Not just bad news. Feel good news too.

*2020-06-17, version 5.24.3*

I’m glad I don’t feel sad when I read the Spectrum. There tone is hopeful and objective.

### 1/5 — Too many problems

*2020-03-27, version 5.24.3*

Couldn’t sign it. There’s something with app vs browser signed up with app but had to use browser to sign in. Called for help with problem signing in and did get that but then he wanted me to check manage account. There was and is no manage account.  Don’t think I’m getting the full digital.  He repeatedly told me where it was but it wasn’t there. I finally hung up on him. I can’t make it appear.  I will end my subscription as soon as my trail is up.

## Frequently asked questions about The Spectrum

### What kind of news does The Spectrum app provide?

The app delivers local news that matters most to your community, including in-depth journalism, coverage of things to do around town, high school and professional sports, and powerful photography and engaging videos.

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

Key features include access to in-depth journalism, a streamlined and fast-loading experience, real-time notifications for breaking news and alerts, customizable reading options like text size and night mode, offline reading, and an eNewspaper replica.

### How does The Spectrum app handle subscriptions and pricing?

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 subscriptions and auto-renewal in your account settings. Details and customer service contact are available in the app's Settings under 'Subscription Support'.

### What devices is The Spectrum app compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices and provides access to the eNewspaper, which is like the print edition but accessible digitally. Specific compatibility details for operating systems are not provided in the description.

### Can I read news offline with The Spectrum app?

Yes, the app allows for offline reading, enabling you to access saved stories and content without an internet connection. This feature is part of the customizable experience offered to users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.10.2 — 2026-05-27

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.10.1 — 2026-05-14

• 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 — 2026-02-25

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.8.0 — 2026-02-12

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

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