# The Tribune-Democrat

> Digital access to local news, sports, weather, and community information. (iPhone/iPad app by CNHI LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tribune-democrat/id429940447 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [CNHI LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422875061)
- Category: News, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 211 App Store ratings · 60 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 50 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Norwegian Bokmål, European Portuguese, Romanian and 3 more
- Released: 2011-04-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tribune-democrat/id429940447/reviews.md

## What is The Tribune?

Take The Tribune-Democrat with you wherever and whenever you go. Your community resource for news, commentary, photos, video and special features is evolving. Access it now and take off with our award-winning breaking news, sports, weather and more.

Features:
- Download daily editions and content to read offline at your convenience.
- Get breaking news and developing stories from The Tribune-Democrat newsroom.
- Browse photos and watch videos of local and national events.
- View articles as they were written and edited for The Tribune-Democrat print edition.
- Access free local weather, events, classifieds and shopping information 
- See each page and article in a horizontal or vertical display.
- Share articles, photos, coupons and local events with friends on your social network.

## Key features

- Offline reading of daily editions
- Breaking news updates
- Photo and video galleries
- Print edition article view
- Local weather and events
- Social sharing of content

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Today's ePaper | $2.49 | one-time |


## What do users think of The Tribune?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Convenient access anytime
- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 👍 Handy for sharing stories
- 👍 Good for out-of-town reading
- 👍 Keeps users updated locally
- 👍 Great way to start the day
- 👍 Timely and current information
- 👍 Nice layout, like the printed paper
- 👍 Good for staying in touch with hometown
- 👍 Digital edition always on time
- 👍 Useful for iPad
- 👍 Great service
- 👍 Covers good stories
- 👍 Quick access to local news
- 👍 Can check news early/late
- 👍 Compatible with iOS 7 (historically)
- 👍 Clean and well-designed app

**Cons**

- 🐛 Errors during download
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Pages continually won't load
- 🐛 Articles disappear
- 🐛 Difficult to read headlines
- 🐛 Kicks user off when tapping articles
- 🐛 Frustrating user experience
- 🐛 Not organized after updates
- 🐛 Paid subscription required for content
- 🐛 Outdated interface
- 🐛 Poor performance after updates
- 🐛 Charging for obituaries
- 🐛 Inconsistent loading
- 🐛 Not what it used to be

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Error occurred during database download
- App crashes constantly
- Pages continually won't load
- Articles disappear, especially with ads
- Cannot get into full obituary or leave a note
- App kicks user off when tapping headlines
- New interface crashes when reading articles
- App stopped working

**Most requested features**

- Fix the download error
- Improve app stability
- Ensure all pages load correctly
- Resolve article disappearance issues
- Make obituaries free to read
- Revert to the old app version
- Fix the interface and navigation
- Allow access to guest book/notes for obituaries

## Recent user reviews (10 of 60)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tribune-democrat/id429940447/reviews.md

### 4/5 — What happened

*2026-07-08*

Up to about two weeks ago I did not have an issue loading and reading the online paper. Now, I get this message “An error occurred (really I already know an error occurred) during the download (ya it showed “loading 0% complete) of the editions database”. So you improved the page to make it garbage?

### 3/5 — Error

*2026-06-01*

Since the last app update I have been unable to use it. It says there is an error and I can’t download the paper. I have never had a problem with the app before. I hope this gets fixed soon.

### 5/5 — Pam  Cammerata

*2026-02-14, version 3.18.13*

Look forward to my mornings with coffee and the tribune.

### 5/5 — TD app very useful

*2025-08-23*

Even though we get the printed version of the newspaper, the app comes in very handy to share news stories with friends or to read the paper when we’re out of town. Happy that it’s available!

### 5/5 — Tribdem

*2025-07-18, version 3.18.13*

Raven

### 1/5 — Pitiful!

*2025-05-20, version 3.18.13*

I think it is a very sad way to try to increase revenue by charging $1.00 to read an individual obituary.

### 5/5 — Convenient

*2025-05-17*

Enjoy the convenience and availability of having access anytime

### 5/5 — Love this app!

*2025-03-16*

The app is great! When I am out of town, I can pull the newspaper up on my phone. 
I‘ve used the app on numerous occasions.

### 1/5 — Pitiful!

*2024-11-16, version 3.15.06*

I think it is a very sad way to try to increase revenue by charging $1.00 to read an individual obituary.

### 3/5 — it works fine

*2024-11-01, version 3.15.06*

it works fine most of the time

## Frequently asked questions about The Tribune

### What kind of content can I access with this app?

You can access your community's news, commentary, photos, and videos. This includes award-winning breaking news, sports updates, weather forecasts, and special features. The app also provides access to local events, classifieds, and shopping information.

### Can I read content offline?

Yes, you can download daily editions and content to read offline at your convenience. This feature allows you to stay informed even without an internet connection.

### How is this app monetized?

The app is free to download and use, but it does include in-app purchases and advertisements. This model allows for broad access to content while supporting the app's development and operational costs.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

While specific device compatibility is not detailed in the description, mobile news apps are typically designed for both iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. Users can generally expect it to function on most modern mobile devices.

### How can I share articles or events?

The app allows you to share articles, photos, coupons, and local events directly with your friends and contacts through your social network. This makes it easy to spread important or interesting community information.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.35.04 — 2026-08-10

Great new features, including
- Audio support for background reading and integration with OS media controls, listen to your news on the go!
- Additional customization options for loading new editions

### 3.19.24 — 2026-04-16

- Improved stability
- General bug fixes

### 3.18.13 — 2025-05-08

- Improved stability

- General bug fixes

### 3.15.06 — 2024-10-21

We've fixed the new edition pop up- it will take you where you want to go!
Stability Improvements
General bugfixes

### 3.14.02 — 2024-07-11

- Support for Data Privacy Law
- Bug fixes
- General improvements

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