# The Times (ROW Legacy) — World News, Politics & Sport

> International news, politics, and sports for legacy subscribers. (iPhone/iPad app by Times Media Limited (Apps).)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-times-row-legacy/id436962860 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Times Media Limited (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/363976957)
- Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.51/5 from 544 App Store ratings · 145 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.4 · 232 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2011-06-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-times-row-legacy/id436962860/reviews.md

## What is The Times (ROW Legacy)?

This is the legacy Times app for our current international readers.

If you are a new subscriber, please search for The Times of London or The Times: UK & World News on the App Store.

## Key features

- World news coverage
- Politics updates
- Sports reporting
- International edition
- Legacy subscriber access

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Times of London | $9.99 | per month |


## What do users think of The Times (ROW Legacy)?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy to navigate
- 📰 Excellent journalism
- 🌐 Comprehensive world news coverage
- 💻 Well-designed app
- 🔍 Helpful search functionality

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Lacking search options
- 🔑 Login issues
- 🕰️ Slow updates
- 💤 Boring layout

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Puzzle loading issues
- Disappearing saved progress
- Inability to download latest edition
- Constant login requests
- Endless loading loops

**Most requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Push notifications for breaking news
- Ability to comment on articles
- Improved offline functionality
- Better organization of content

## Recent user reviews (10 of 145)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-times-row-legacy/id436962860/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Loading issues and missing content

*2025-05-30, version 11.4.0*

Not recommended. News stories generally work fine but the puzzles mostly don’t work. They load only about half the time and just hang on the loading screen. I have left some for 5 mins and they never complete. It is not the standard I expect from a paid-for app.

### 3/5 — Half completed puzzles keep disappearing

*2025-05-08, version 11.2.0*

The app was working great but since the last version there is an issue with the sudoko. If you start on one and come back to it later the puzzle is completely blank and you loose your work.

### 1/5 — Poor upgraded app

*2025-04-13, version 11.0.0*

So we are now unable to download previous editions.
The new print edition section that has replaced previous editions is initially quite appealing visually, but a horrible reading experience.

### 3/5 — New version in April 2025 is flat as a pancake

*2025-04-12, version 11.0.0*

Unfortunately, the new version falls flat, and just looks like they got DOGED, and had to cut many of the features.

### 1/5 — App does not download latest edition

*2025-03-24, version 10.13.0*

Unable to access current edition. Downloading latest edition has not worked on my iPhone 13 pro for the last week (since 18 March 2025). I have tried to contact the times but no response to my email.!

### 1/5 — No longer downloads content

*2025-03-21, version 10.13.0*

Unusable since March 17. Have had to revert to the web version on my iPad.

### 1/5 — Latest update terrible

*2025-03-13, version 10.13.0*

App won’t load newspaper. (Says offline even though all other apps work fine). When it did load before it gave up altogether, articles did’t match the title/headline. Even then only half an article appeared. I’ve tried reloading app and switching off/on etc. Was this update even beta tested?

### 1/5 — Overcharged

*2025-02-28, version 10.12.0*

Offered 90% off subscription for first year, but charged full price straight away?

### 1/5 — Hanging

*2025-01-11, version 10.9.0*

After years of great use the app has been having repeatedly over last month and I am unable to open stories. I have deleted and reinstalled the app, updated my IOS and contacted the times but no success.

### 2/5 — Content good. App is poor

*2024-11-05, version 10.5.1*

Comments section at the bottom of articles doesn’t work in the app. Emailed the newspaper and they said it’s not their problem to fix it.

## Frequently asked questions about The Times (ROW Legacy)

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

This app provides access to world news, politics, and sports coverage. It is designed as a legacy edition for existing international readers.

### Who is this app for?

This app is specifically for current international subscribers who are using the legacy version of The Times app. New subscribers should look for the updated "The Times of London" or "The Times: UK & World News" apps.

### Is this app free to use?

The app itself may be free to download, but it offers in-app purchases and has advertisements. Access to content is likely tied to an existing subscription.

### Where can I find the newer version of The Times app?

If you are a new subscriber or looking for the most current version, you should search for "The Times of London" or "The Times: UK & World News" on the App Store.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 11.21.1 — 2026-02-25

This update features performance enhancements, bug fixes and updates to the design of the app.

Thank you for subscribing and please contact us at care@thetimes.com if you need assistance or have any feedback.

### 11.21.0 — 2026-02-16

This update features performance enhancements, bug fixes and updates to the design of the app.

Thank you for subscribing and please contact us at care@thetimes.com if you need assistance or have any feedback.

### 11.20.0 — 2026-02-05

Go to the Find tab to see your most-read sections pinned to the top.

This update also features performance enhancements, bug fixes and updates to the design of the app.

Thank you for subscribing and please contact us at care@thetimes.com if you need assistance or have any feedback.

### 11.19.1 — 2026-01-25

This update features performance enhancements, bug fixes and updates to the design of the app.

Thank you for subscribing and please contact us at care@thetimes.com if you need assistance or have any feedback.

### 11.19.0 — 2026-01-22

You can now customise the ribbon navigation at the top of the Home tab to add, remove or reorder sections. 

This update also features performance enhancements, bug fixes and updates to the design of the app.

Thank you for subscribing and please contact us at care@thetimes.com if you need assistance or have any feedback.

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All apps by Times Media Limited (Apps): https://appshunter.io/developer/363976957

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