# The Times: UK & World News — Global view, live updates

> UK and world news, journalism, radio, puzzles, and digital editions. (iPhone/iPad app by Times Media Limited (Apps).)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-times-uk-and-world-news/id436792321 (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: 1.90/5 from 32 App Store ratings · 324 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.4 · 311 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-08-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-times-uk-and-world-news/id436792321/reviews.md

## What is The Times?

BREAKING WORLD NEWS
From breaking global news to award-winning investigative journalism, our app delivers the facts and expert opinions you need. Navigate politics, business, sport, and culture with commentary from Britain’s leading journalists, including Caitlin Moran, Hugo Rifkind, Giles Coren, Dolly Alderton and Jeremy Clarkson.

A CUSTOMISED NEWS EXPERIENCE
- Tailor your feed: Choose the sections that matter most to you, from Premier League football to global politics
- Dark Mode: Try it for comfortable reading in low light
- Join the conversation: Comment on stories and read what other subscribers have to say
- Gift articles: Share the journalism you love by gifting free articles to friends and family
- Follow your favourite writers: Pin top journalists to your Find menu and look out for the blue ring to instantly see when they publish a new story

READ OFFLINE
- Commute-ready: The top stories of the day are automatically downloaded every time you are online, so you can read them if you go offline

EXPLORE THE NEWS AS IT IS PRINTED
- 30 days of print editions in your pocket: Enjoy the classic newspaper layout on your iPhone or iPad with the digital ePaper
- Magazine access: Dive into digital versions of The Sunday Times Magazine, Style and Culture

UNWIND WITH DAILY PUZZLES 
Challenge your mind with the world's most famous daily puzzles, built directly into the app
- The Times Cryptic Crossword: The ultimate test of your wordplay skills
- Number games: Play daily Sudoku and Killer Sudoku at various difficulty levels
- Quick puzzles: Train your brain on the commute with our concise word games and quick crosswords

LISTEN LIVE TO TIMES RADIO 
Tune in to Times Radio live directly through the app for breaking news, political debates, and expert interviews. The perfect companion for walking the dog or commuting.

EXCLUSIVE GUIDES & INTERVIEWS
- The guides you trust: Dive into The Rich List and explore our expert advice on parenting, money, and travel
- Behind the headlines: Dive into exclusive interviews with the figures shaping global politics, business, and culture today

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
- Can I read The Times offline? Yes, the top stories of the day are automatically downloaded to your device every time you are connected to the internet
- Does this app have crosswords and Sudoku? Yes, the app includes a dedicated Puzzles section featuring the iconic Times Cryptic Crossword, standard crosswords, daily Sudoku, and Killer Sudoku
- What is included in a Times subscription? A subscription includes unlimited access to The Times and Sunday Times articles, the ePaper, the Times archive, live Times Radio and our daily puzzles

IN A NUTSHELL 
The Times: UK & World News app offers award-winning journalism, live radio broadcasting, offline access to top stories, a 30-day ePaper archive and iconic daily puzzles, all in a fully customisable, Dark Mode-supported mobile experience

FEEDBACK
Your views are important to us. Email care@thetimes.com or visit https://www.thetimes.com/static/contact-us/

ACCESS & SUBSCRIPTION
Log in with an existing digital subscription or subscribe in-app for full app and web access
Payment is charged to your Apple account upon purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the current period end. Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Apple Account Settings after purchase. Any unused free trial time is forfeited upon subscribing.
T&Cs: http://www.thetimes.com/static/terms-and-conditions/

## Key features

- Breaking world news
- Customizable news feed
- Offline reading
- Digital ePaper and magazines
- Daily puzzles (crosswords, Sudoku)
- Live Times Radio
- Exclusive guides and interviews

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Times Monthly Subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| Times Monthly Subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| The Times & Sunday Times | $24.99 | per month |
| Times Monthly Subscription | $10.00 | per month |
| Times Monthly Subscription | $10.00 | per month |
| Times Monthly Subscription | $10.00 | per month |
| Times Monthly Subscription | $10.00 | per month |
| Times Monthly Subscription | $10.00 | per month |
| The Times & The Sunday Times | $28.49 | per month |
| Times Monthly Subscription | $10.00 | per month |


## Chart rankings

- #181 in Top Free · News (US App Store)
- #87 in Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)
- #110 in Top Grossing · News (US App Store)
- #79 in Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

## What do users think of The Times?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast app
- 📰 Good content
- 🎨 Improved typography

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🔍 Poor navigation and search
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💻 Unable to use on multiple devices
- 📥 Cannot download for offline reading
- 💬 Comments section not working

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App force opens web browser
- Puzzle progress resets
- Puzzle timer not working
- Comments section not loading

**Most requested features**

- Allow selection of words
- Option to disable autoplay videos

## Recent user reviews (10 of 324)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-times-uk-and-world-news/id436792321/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Comments error

*2026-08-22*

Comments don’t load

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. To help us assist you further, please email care@thetimes.com with your full name, CPN, a description of the issue, your device and app details, if possible, please include a screen recording showing what happens before and after going offline. A customer care adviser will respond within 48 hours.

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2026-08-20*

I should’ve read the reviews before subscribing.  No access to any articles.  No help at all from The Times “support” or Apple.  If you enjoy spending money on apps that are functionally useless, I cannot recommend this one highly enough.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. To help us assist you further, please email care@thetimes.com with your full name, CPN, a description of the issue, your device and app details, if possible, please include a screen recording showing what happens before and after going offline. A customer care adviser will respond within 48 hours.

### 1/5 — Buggy

*2026-08-15*

Persistently unable to login despite several password resets

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. To help us assist you further, please email care@thetimes.com with your full name, CPN, a description of the issue, your device and app details, if possible please include a screen recording showing what happens before and after going offline. A customer care adviser will respond within 48 hours.

### 1/5 — Scam

*2026-08-14*

Impossible to unsubscribe without getting through customer service that purposedly takes hours of irrelevant questions prior to unsubscribing you

**Developer response:** Thank you for getting in touch and sharing your frustration regarding cancellation. We understand that having to call to cancel can feel inconvenient. At present, we ask customers to contact us by phone so we can ensure cancellations are handled promptly and correctly, and that any questions are dealt with straight away. We do appreciate your feedback, and it has been shared with the relevant teams, as expanding self‑service options within the app is something we know our customers value.

### 1/5 — Won’t let you login

*2026-07-25, version 12.5.0*

The recent update stopped you from being able to like comments. The latest logs you out the moment you login

### 1/5 — Freezing, log-in issues

*2026-07-25, version 12.5.0*

Always freezing and crashing between pages, but now I can’t log in, when I try to, the log in box comes up again and again. Please sort it!

### 1/5 — Comments won't load at all

*2026-07-25, version 12.5.0*

Utter rubbish. For several days, none of the comments are loading. Shows an error

### 1/5 — Cancellation Scam

*2026-07-24, version 12.5.0*

Subscribing is effortless but, you have to call in to cancel. Creating this friction is not user friendly and aimed to squeeze the most out of subscription fees in my opinion. Horrific.

### 2/5 — Overheating

*2026-07-24, version 12.5.0*

Ram packed with adverts that slow down your phone and cause it to overheat (even though you’ve paid for a subscription). Have now removed it and just read articles through chrome

### 1/5 — Avoid

*2026-07-24, version 12.5.0*

They make it as difficult as possible to cancel. Avoid avoid avoid

## Frequently asked questions about The Times

### Can I read The Times offline?

Yes, the top stories of the day are automatically downloaded to your device when you are connected to the internet, allowing for offline reading.

### Does The Times have crosswords and Sudoku?

Yes, the app includes a dedicated Puzzles section featuring the iconic Times Cryptic Crossword, standard crosswords, daily Sudoku, and Killer Sudoku.

### What is included in a Times subscription?

A subscription includes unlimited access to The Times and Sunday Times articles, the ePaper, the Times archive, live Times Radio, and daily puzzles.

### What is the rating of The Times app?

The Times app has a rating of 1.9 stars from 27 ratings.

### Does The Times app have ads?

Yes, the app contains advertisements.

### What devices support The Times app?

The Times app supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is The Times app updated?

The latest version of The Times app is 12.5.0, and it was last updated on June 30, 2026.

### What are common user complaints about The Times app?

User reviews mention the app being buggy and glitchy, with poor navigation and search. Some users also find it difficult to cancel subscriptions and have issues with offline reading and the comments section.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 12.5.2 — 2026-08-25

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

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

### 12.5.1 — 2026-08-11

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.

### 12.5.0 — 2026-06-30

Quick-play puzzles from previous days are now available in the Puzzles tab.
Videos can be prevented from playing automatically using the Autoplay media setting located in Accessibility & Display.
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.

### 12.4.0 — 2026-06-23

Follow your favourite journalists by searching for them or visiting their profile page, to receive updates when they publish new content.
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.

### 12.3.0 — 2026-06-08

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.

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