# Times Herald-Record — Breaking News + eNewspaper

> Local news, eNewspaper, and breaking alerts from the Times Herald-Record. (iPhone/iPad app by Gannett.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/times-herald-record/id1018726423 (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: 4.17/5 from 384 App Store ratings · 54 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 182 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Armenian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German and 21 more
- Released: 2015-07-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/times-herald-record/id1018726423/reviews.md

## What is Times Herald?

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — the Times Herald-Record 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.recordonline.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.recordonline.com/terms/
• Help Center: https://help.recordonline.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 alerts
- Sports coverage
- Streamlined reading experience
- Customizable settings
- Offline reading
- eNewspaper access

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TH-Record annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $14.99 | per month |
| TH-Record monthly | $24.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

- #197 in Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

## What do users think of Times Herald?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 📰 Strong local news coverage
- 📱 Convenient mobile access to newspaper
- 👍 Easy-to-use interface
- 🎨 Well-designed app layout
- 📖 E-newspaper format mirrors print edition
- 🌐 Tablet-friendly format
- ⏱️ Saves time compared to print

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 🔐 Login and authentication issues
- 📉 Poor app performance and reliability
- 🔄 Content shuffles while reading
- 📱 Design issues on iPhone (narrow layout, blocking page turner)
- ⚠️ Slow loading and connection failures
- 💰 Paywall frustration for previously free content
- 🚫 App doesn't recognize paid subscriptions
- 📰 Inconsistent content updates
- 🗺️ Limited coverage in some regional areas

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes randomly and frequently
- Login failures and password reset loops
- Cannot connect to internet errors
- App fails to load e-newspaper content
- Articles shuffle or change while reading
- App freezes on startup
- Subscription recognition failures despite payment
- Slow performance after updates
- Page turner blocking article content
- App stopped working entirely (as of 2/28/2026)

**Most requested features**

- Search functionality for articles
- Better story hierarchy and prominence display
- Improved print functionality for puzzles
- Family sharing support
- Free access to important local news
- Better navigation and content organization

## Recent user reviews (10 of 54)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/times-herald-record/id1018726423/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Stopped working on 2/28/2026

*2026-03-02, version 8.8.1*

After50 years, we can no longer read the THR.  Online version for the last 8 or 9 years it just stopped working.

### 5/5 — Local news done right

*2026-02-23*

Changed to online a few years back and have never looked back.  I still read the e-newspaper format which looks like the printed version. Saves time and paper.

### 4/5 — Local and national news in a tablet friendly format.

*2026-01-19*

Worth reading no matter your politics.

### 5/5 — Avid Reader

*2025-07-03*

Always enjoyed the paper! Now it’s in my phone!

### 1/5 — Your app

*2025-06-29, version 8.1.0*

The app doesn’t work!

### 5/5 — Papers

*2025-04-02, version 8.1.0*

I’m going to get the papers papers

### 1/5 — Harder to read

*2024-10-06*

This app is smaller and the blue page turner are blocking the article. The older app was better the new one is to narrow and is just poorly designed. The old is easier to read on a iPhone. I really don’t like its design Please make improvements.

### 1/5 — Consistent Problems loading enewspaper

*2024-07-16, version 7.10.0*

Title says it all

### 1/5 — I can’t find it on my phone so

*2024-05-10, version 7.9.1*

I give up on this app

### 1/5 — Harder to read

*2024-04-22*

This app is smaller and the blue page turner are blocking the article. The older app was better the new one is to narrow and is just poorly designed. The old is easier to read on a iPhone. I really don’t like its design Please make improvements.

## Frequently asked questions about Times Herald

### What kind of content does the Times Herald-Record app offer?

The app provides in-depth local journalism, including coverage of community events, high school and professional sports, and much more. It also features photography and videos relevant to the local area.

### How does the eNewspaper feature work?

The eNewspaper provides a digital replica of the print edition, accessible on your mobile devices. It also offers access to USA TODAY and over 200 other local eNewspapers.

### Is the Times Herald-Record app free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use. However, subscriptions are required for full access to content, and these subscriptions are charged to your account and automatically renew.

### Can I customize my reading experience?

Yes, you can customize your experience by saving favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode for easier reading, and even reading content offline.

### How do I manage my subscription?

Subscriptions are managed through your account settings after purchase. You can turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. For more details and customer service, see 'Subscription Support' in the app's Settings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 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 — 2026-02-24

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.8.0 — 2026-02-12

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

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