# The York Dispatch — Breaking News + eNewspaper

> Local news, eNewspaper, and real-time alerts for your community. (iPhone/iPad app by Gannett.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-york-dispatch/id1025201657 (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: 4.50/5 from 252 App Store ratings · 24 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 163 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Armenian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany) and 21 more
- Released: 2015-11-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-york-dispatch/id1025201657/reviews.md

## What is The York Dispatch?

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — The York Dispatch 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.yorkdispatch.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.yorkdispatch.com/terms/
• Questions or Comments: feedback@usatoday.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 alerts
- eNewspaper access
- Personalized reading experience
- Offline reading
- Sports coverage

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The York Dispatch Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $14.99 | per month |
| The York Dispatch Digital Subscription | $16.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 24)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-york-dispatch/id1025201657/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Same stories for days

*2025-02-17*

Why isn’t this app updated.  News happens every day but the stories on it don’t change for days.

### 1/5 — Same stories for days

*2024-12-07*

Why isn’t this app updated.  News happens every day but the stories on it don’t change for days.

### 2/5 — eNewspaper doesn't work

*2024-07-23*

The eNewspaper doesn't open often and when it does it is clunky.

### 1/5 — Hard to view

*2024-06-25*

Don’t care for the format, Gettysburg Times looks more like a newspaper

### 5/5 — Great sports section

*2024-01-28*

Excellent job on local high school sports - app is updated frequently

### 5/5 — Great Job

*2023-07-28*

I like reading local news.

### 5/5 — MEC

*2022-10-29*

Great newspaper!!!

### 1/5 — Frustrating

*2022-04-10*

I am a subscriber to the York Dispatch but the app will not recognize it.

### 5/5 — York Dispatch

*2021-09-29*

The first thing I read in the morning. Love it!

### 1/5 — Canceling service

*2021-08-16*

There is no way to cancel through the app.

## Frequently asked questions about The York Dispatch

### What kind of news does The York Dispatch app provide?

The app delivers local news that matters most to your community, including in-depth journalism, things to do around town, and comprehensive sports coverage from high school to professional levels. It also provides breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include access to in-depth journalism, a fast-loading experience for stories, photos, and videos, real-time notifications for breaking news and alerts, and customization options like saving favorite stories, adjusting text size, night mode, and offline reading. It also offers access to the eNewspaper.

### How does the eNewspaper feature work?

The eNewspaper feature provides access to the print edition of The York Dispatch on your mobile devices. Additionally, it offers access to USA TODAY and over 200 other local eNewspapers, giving you a wide range of reading material.

### Is the app free to download and use?

The app is free to download. However, subscriptions are required for full access to content and are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase. These subscriptions automatically renew monthly or yearly unless turned off in your account settings.

### What are the subscription and renewal terms?

Subscriptions are charged to your account and automatically renew unless turned off 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 after purchase.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.6.0 — 2025-11-06

• Bug fixes: We've made some changes under the hood for a better user experience.

### 8.5.4 — 2025-09-30

• Bug fixes: We've made some changes under the hood for a better user experience.

### 8.5.2 — 2025-09-23

• Bold New Look: A sleek, modern design puts powerful visuals and headlines front and center.
• Faster Performance: Enjoy quicker load times and smoother browsing throughout the app.
• Simplified Navigation: Easily discover top stories, trending topics, and personalized content.

### 8.5.0 — 2025-09-12

• Bold New Look: A sleek, modern design puts powerful visuals and headlines front and center.
• Faster Performance: Enjoy quicker load times and smoother browsing throughout the app.
• Simplified Navigation: Easily discover top stories, trending topics, and personalized content.

### 8.1.0 — 2025-03-06

• We've made stability improvements to the app.
• We've also resolved bugs.
• For any questions, feedback or concerns, please reach out to feedback@usatoday.com

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