# Times Union — Trusted Capital Region news

> Capital Region news, investigations, and commentary accessible on any device. (iPhone/iPad app by Hearst Newspapers.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/times-union/id468081524 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hearst Newspapers](https://appshunter.io/developer/397018366)
- Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 5,338 App Store ratings · 102 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 103 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-11-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/times-union/id468081524/reviews.md

## What is Times Union?

Access any story, on any device, anytime with the Times Union app. Stay informed with must-read Capital Region news. Dig into investigations and commentary you can’t find anywhere else. 

SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS:
Subscribe for unlimited digital access to the app, TimesUnion.com, e-Edition and newsletters. Get 1 month free, then $14.99 per month. Cancel anytime. 

Current digital and print subscribers have unlimited access to the app. 

- Digital subscribers: Sign in to the app to access your benefit. 
- Print subscribers: If you haven’t activated your digital access yet, look for “Activate Access” at the bottom of the app welcome screen. 

PAYMENT: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account with the confirmation of your purchase and will automatically renew each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of your monthly period.

Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

PRIVACY POLICY: https://www.TimesUnion.com/privacypolicy/
TERMS OF SERVICE: https://www.TimesUnion.com/termsofservice/

FEEDBACK: We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have questions or suggestions: DL_TU_ipadsupport@hearst.com or 518-454-5454.

## Key features

- Access any story on any device
- Capital Region news
- Investigations and commentary
- Unlimited digital access
- e-Edition and newsletters

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Albany Times Union | $9.99 | per month |
| Times Union Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Albany Times Union for iPad | $14.99 | per month |
| Albany Times Union | $14.99 | per month |
| Albany Times Union for iPad | $89.99 | per year |


## Chart rankings

- #95 in Top Grossing · News (US App Store)
- #72 in Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

## What do users think of Times Union?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient app
- 📰 Solid local news coverage
- 💡 Convenient for traveling users

**Cons**

- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data sharing
- 🔍 Poor search functionality
- 📱 Buggy and unreliable app performance
- 💰 Excessive paywall/subscription issues
- 📢 Intrusive and disruptive ads

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent content updates
- Subscription and login issues
- Rendering problems with articles and images

**Most requested features**

- Improve navigation and layout
- Provide offline reading mode
- Enhance crossword and puzzle experience
- Integrate more multimedia content

## Recent user reviews (10 of 102)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/times-union/id468081524/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Chis Churchill

*2026-08-08, version 202606.47*

Albany Waterway articles

### 1/5 — Depressing

*2026-07-13*

After being a member for 20 years, it’s time to cut the cord. Unfortunately, the most articles are negative and critical. They imply the sky’s falling. My favorite two sections are sports and business. The sports section is upbeat and focuses on local high school sports which is admirable. The business section is basically worthless. If I was not a Capital Region resident I would think there is little to no growth here. Even the articles that involve growth have a negative twist. I want to read a factual, unbiased newspaper where the opinions are in the opinion section. I want the local, state, and national articles to be factual without a political spin.

### 4/5 — Page

*2026-07-07, version 202606.47*

Sometimes hard to navigate

### 1/5 — Left Left Left

*2026-07-01, version 202606.47*

This “paper” is nothing but an anti Trump, liberal, leftist mouthpiece for the Democratic Party. Any semblance of fair journalism is purely coincidental with this gang

### 1/5 — Customer

*2026-06-20, version 202605.25*

Sucks and overpriced

### 1/5 — App is Horrible

*2026-05-23, version 202603.8*

The paper is great; the app is horrible.

### 4/5 — Like the e-edition

*2026-05-15, version 202603.8*

Because it contains only the news stories of the day. Don’t like that I can’t easily share an e-edition article with my fellow subscribers. Would like an easier way to do that.

### 1/5 — Electronic Subscription

*2026-04-24, version 202603.8*

No matter how many times I change my password every single time I try to log in to read an article it say’s wrong password. It’s ridiculous. Will not renew my subscription.

### 1/5 — SNAFU

*2026-03-26, version 202603.8*

I took advantage of a special sale for the online version of the TU. I got the app., and I cannot read any articles, as your system said that my subscription had expired. What’s going on with you?

### 1/5 — No access

*2026-03-26, version 202603.8*

I’ve subscribed but I’m not able to access.

## Frequently asked questions about Times Union

### What is the Times Union app?

The Times Union app provides access to news, investigations, and commentary specifically from the Capital Region. It allows users to read any story on any device, anytime, ensuring you stay informed about local happenings.

### How do I get unlimited access to the app?

Unlimited digital access to the app, TimesUnion.com, e-Edition, and newsletters is available through a subscription. New subscribers receive a one-month free trial, after which the cost is $14.99 per month. Subscriptions can be canceled at any time.

### Can I use the app if I'm already a subscriber?

Yes, current digital and print subscribers have unlimited access to the app. Digital subscribers can simply sign in to access their benefits. Print subscribers who haven't activated their digital access can do so by looking for the 'Activate Access' option on the app's welcome screen.

### How is my subscription managed?

Your subscription payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon purchase confirmation and will automatically renew monthly unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase.

### What kind of news can I expect from the app?

The app focuses on must-read Capital Region news, offering in-depth investigations and commentary that you won't find elsewhere. It aims to keep you thoroughly informed about local events and issues.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 202608.33 — 2026-08-20

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 202608.17 — 2026-08-17

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 202606.47 — 2026-06-24

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 202605.25 — 2026-05-29

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 202603.8 — 2026-03-17

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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