#143 in top-grossing Magazines & Newspapers
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 5, 2018
  • July 20, 2026

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Stay informed with breaking news and in-depth stories. Customize your news feed with topics you care about and enjoy thought-provoking audio content. Access premium features and unlimited content with a digital subscription.

Breaking news alerts
Customizable news feed
Podcast library
Audio storytelling
Daily puzzles
Today's Paper
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What users say

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What's New in The Sydney Morning Herald

6.10.0

July 20, 2026

This update includes bug fixes to ensure a smoother reading experience.

Subscription plans

Premium Digital

Premium Digital

$24.991 Month
1 Month trial
Price Updates
July 23, 2026$24.99
May 11, 2025$22.99
December 18, 2024$19.99
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Charts

Top Grossing

This app rose +15 positions in Magazines & Newspapers chart.

Last updated on July 24, 2026.

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User reviews

Login required for access

Continuation of my online subscription is getting untenable because of the inconvenience of having to login EVERY time I access my copy.
If I accessed the SMH and read the entire paper in one go, I would only need to login ONCE, but I like to dip into the SMH at least a few times a day and every time I have to login.
And there are the usual annoyances involved with logging in, like, in the middle of trying to do this, a flashing demand, “change your password”, comes up and I have to insist No and start all over again.

I enjoy not just the articles in the SMH, but the range of articles as well but it’s becoming too tedious for this 84 year old to continue her subscription.
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Functional, clean app

My only complaint with the SMH app, is the comments section for articles does not appear in the app. This is disappointing because it means I switch back to the web browser just to read the comments. I hope the app developers are working on this.

Paid for news, still get ads

Holy sell out, we ain’t 90 year olds reading a paper news paper with ads slapped all over. It costs almost nothing to host digital content, there’s no reason for paid digital content to run ads

Keeps getting better

Love the new modern look

Excellent

New subscriber here, really enjoying the app

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

App crashes and freezes

Bug

Login issues and lost subscription access

Bug

Unreliable content downloads

Bug

Scrolling and navigation problems

Bug

Incorrect or missing article content

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Allow offline reading of downloaded content

Feature

Improve search functionality

Feature

Provide more customization options

Feature

Integrate with other apps and services

Feature

Enhance accessibility features

Feature

FAQ

What does The Sydney Morning Herald app offer?

The app provides breaking news headlines with push notifications, a podcast catalog for audio storytelling and discussions, and a 'My News' feature to customize your feed with topics of interest. It aims to deliver the stories that matter most to you.

How can I access all content and premium features?

You can unlock unlimited access to all content with a Starter Digital subscription. For premium features like 'Today's Paper' and puzzles (Daily Crosswords, Daily Sudoku), you can subscribe to Premium Digital via in-app purchase.

What are the subscription costs?

Starter Digital subscriptions are available for AU$25.99 per month. Premium Digital subscriptions are available for AU$37.49 per month. These prices may vary based on your local currency equivalent.

Is the app free to download?

Yes, the app is free to download. However, to access unlimited content and premium features, a digital subscription is required.

Can I cancel my subscription?

Subscriptions are auto-renewable. You can turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current period by going to your iTunes App Store Account Settings. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during an active subscription period.