# The State Journal-Register — 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-state-journal-register/id1022946883 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gannett](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797)
- Category: News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.16/5 from 379 App Store ratings · 61 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: 2015-08-03
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-state-journal-register/id1022946883/reviews.md

## What is The State Journal?

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — The State Journal-Register 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.sj-r.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.sj-r.com/terms/
• Help Center: https://help.sj-r.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 scores and weather updates
- Customizable reading experience
- Offline reading
- Digital eNewspaper replica
- Access to USA TODAY

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SJ-R Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $14.99 | per month |
| SJ-R Monthly | $24.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

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

## What do users think of The State Journal?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 📰 Includes USA TODAY content
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🚀 Low footprint and fast loading
- 📱 Convenient access at fingertips
- 🎯 Good local news source
- ♿ Accessible navigation for screen readers
- 📰 Reliable local information

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🔐 Subscription access issues despite payment
- 📵 E-newspaper fails to load
- ⚠️ Poor content organization
- 📉 Lack of local news coverage
- 🔄 Constant login problems
- ⏱️ Slow obituaries section
- 🎨 Not intuitive or user-friendly
- 📰 Outdated content and stories
- 🚫 Difficult to unsubscribe
- 💸 Clickbait content
- 🖨️ Cannot print articles
- 📰 Missing content from print version
- 📱 App less functional than previous version

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App not loading e-newspaper section
- Login credentials not recognized despite correct entry
- Articles displaying in background, unreadable
- Wrong date/edition displayed
- Subscription not recognized despite active payment
- App locking/freezing phone
- Stories not updating for days
- White blank pages for some stories
- Subscription renewal creating duplicate charges
- App crashing on newer devices

**Most requested features**

- Offline reading capability
- Subscription status visibility in app
- Better article organization by category
- Full newspaper view layout
- Continuous content updates throughout the day
- Remove ads from paid version
- Improved customer support options
- Faster obituaries loading

## Recent user reviews (10 of 61)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-state-journal-register/id1022946883/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Ads are Terrible

*2026-06-12, version 8.10.2*

I’m constantly getting sleep apnea ads that are totally gruesome. Many  of these ads are video ads with people appearing to be seriously struggling for life, blowing smoke, rolling their heads back and forth. Absolutely gruesome and disgusting. I wish I knew a way to complain to the newspaper. They must be in desperate need of funding to show these gruesome ads!!

### 1/5 — Pages

*2026-03-13, version 8.9.0*

Today it does not work at all. Where is my newspaper?

### 1/5 — Sjr

*2025-12-20, version 8.6.0*

This paper sucks no local news dont waste your money

### 5/5 — Always works

*2025-10-23, version 8.5.4*

Includes USA TODAY

### 1/5 — App not allowing for paid access

*2025-07-17, version 8.1.0*

I paid for the subscription but don’t have access to the articles on line.

The app doesn’t allow you to see the status of your subscription, and there is no support for getting service corrected

### 4/5 — I enjoy the SJ-R online

*2025-06-14, version 8.1.0*

At my finger tips. Low footprint.

The only negative I have is that the obituaries are very slow to load, if at all, every time I try to see them. It is the only section of the paper that has issues!!!

### 5/5 — SJ-R

*2025-06-04, version 8.1.0*

Outstanding 
Professional
Dedication 
Current

### 3/5 — Refund owed

*2025-05-26, version 8.1.0*

I renewed my subscription in January had all kinds of trouble with that. It kept knocking me off.  whoever was helping me started a new subscription which I had to pay for again, but they said I would get a refund of the January payment which I still have not gotten

### 5/5 — Some Good stuff

*2025-05-23, version 8.1.0*

Some good stuff can’t get anywhere else.

### 1/5 — Click bait

*2025-05-20, version 8.1.0*

Yikes canceling my subscription

## Frequently asked questions about The State Journal

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

The app delivers local news that matters most to your community, including in-depth journalism, coverage of local events, high school and professional sports, and more. It aims to provide a comprehensive view of what's happening in your area.

### Can I read the news offline?

Yes, you can customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, which allows for offline reading. This feature ensures you can catch up on news even without an internet connection.

### How does the eNewspaper feature work?

The eNewspaper feature provides a digital replica of the print edition, accessible on your mobile devices. You can also access USA TODAY and over 200 other local eNewspapers through this feature.

### How are subscriptions managed and renewed?

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.

### What kind of alerts can I receive?

You can receive real-time notifications tailored to your interests, including breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts. These notifications help you stay up-to-date on the most important information.

## 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 — 2026-02-24

• 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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