# The Town Talk — Breaking News + eNewspaper

> Local news, in-depth journalism, and eNewspaper access with real-time alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by Gannett.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-town-talk/id528046166 (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: 4.20/5 from 132 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 184 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Armenian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany) and 21 more
- Released: 2012-06-01
- Data updated: 2026-07-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-town-talk/id528046166/reviews.md

## What is The Town Talk?

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — The Town Talk 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.thetowntalk.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.thetowntalk.com/terms/
• Help Center: https://help.thetowntalk.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 and weather alerts
- Real-time notifications
- Customizable reading experience
- Offline reading
- eNewspaper access

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Town Talk Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $9.99 | per month |
| The Town Talk Digital Subscription | $16.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 18)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-town-talk/id528046166/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Awful!

*2025-11-02, version 8.5.4*

I can’t access the digital edition. It says “loading”. It has been loading for days. I will be cancelling

### 1/5 — Extraordinarily Touchy and Difficult to Use

*2024-05-14, version 7.9.1*

I purchased a subscription to search a portion of the paper. The app and the web based browser are horrible to try to navigate. You have to go through multiple layers to find older issues and the pop up ads and overall page view are so touchy that it’s far more trouble than it’s worth. The editions section only shows itself sometimes.

### 1/5 — Horrid App

*2023-09-02, version 7.1.2*

Too many issues to list. Still waiting on Town Talk to contact me.

### 1/5 — Quit working completely.

*2023-02-12, version 7.0.3*

Loads very briefly, then crashes.

### 1/5 — Absolutely awful app.

*2021-08-02, version 6.5.9*

From a 48 year subscriber... Why can’t I just read each page of the paper?

August 2, 2021
I second the above question.  If there is anything in this publication other than the obituaries it is unavailable on line.  All I can do is scroll down through a handful of stories, mostly sports, on the opening screen, then the screen bounces back to the point it initially opened. Forget reading the paper front to back, page by page. Not possible.  I wasted two hours one day talking to whatever passes for tech support trying to get help, and got no improvement. I have quit wasting time trying to learn anything from this paper, other than who has died.  Hank Bruser

### 5/5 — Gregory

*2020-07-21, version 5.25.1*

Great app!!

### 1/5 — Quit working completely.

*2020-02-22, version 5.23.1*

Loads very briefly, then crashes.

### 5/5 — Good Job

*2019-11-25, version 5.21.3*

I enjoy reading it every day

### 1/5 — Crappy app

*2017-12-13, version 5.3.1*

I’ve had this app a long time and it just keeps getting worse. Pages won’t load,articles are unreadable, cannot adjust scale or focus. That and obviously a lack of proof readers makes this one of the worse news apps I’ve seen. Waste of time.

### 5/5 — Convenient

*2016-10-28, version 4.5.0*

Like that I can get updated news all day

## Frequently asked questions about The Town Talk

### What kind of news does The Town Talk app provide?

The app delivers local news that matters most to your community, including in-depth journalism, community events, high school and professional sports coverage, and much more. It aims to provide comprehensive coverage of local happenings.

### What are the key features of The Town Talk app?

Key features include access to in-depth journalism, a fast-loading experience, real-time notifications for breaking news and weather, customizable reading options like text size and night mode, offline reading, and an eNewspaper that mirrors the print edition. It also offers access to USA TODAY and other local eNewspapers.

### How does the subscription and renewal process work?

Subscriptions are charged to your account upon purchase confirmation and automatically renew monthly or yearly unless turned off in account settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage subscriptions and auto-renewal in your Account Settings.

### What devices is The Town Talk app compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices, offering an eNewspaper experience accessible on your smartphone or tablet. Specific operating system requirements are not detailed in the provided information but it is designed for mobile use.

### Can I read news offline with this app?

Yes, the app allows for offline reading. This feature enables you to save your favorite stories and access them even when you don't have an internet connection, making it convenient for commutes or areas with poor connectivity.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.11.0 — 2026-07-23

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.10.2 — 2026-05-27

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.10.1 — 2026-05-13

• 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 — 2026-02-26

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

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