# Traverse City Record Eagle

> Local news, sports, weather, and community information from Traverse City. (iPhone/iPad app by CNHI LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traverse-city-record-eagle/id432655699 (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: 4.60/5 from 317 App Store ratings · 84 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.4 · 37 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Norwegian Bokmål, European Portuguese, Romanian and 3 more
- Released: 2011-04-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traverse-city-record-eagle/id432655699/reviews.md

## What is Traverse City Record Eagle?

Take Traverse City Record Eagle 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 Traverse City Record Eagle newsroom.
- Browse photos and watch videos of local and national events.
- View articles as they were written and edited for the Traverse City Record Eagle  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.
- New enhanced Weather feature in Live News

## Key features

- Offline reading of daily editions
- Breaking news alerts
- Photo and video galleries
- Print edition layout view
- Free 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 | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Traverse City Record Eagle?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-navigate interface
- 📰 Newspaper-style layout mimics print edition
- 📱 Convenient access from anywhere, anytime
- 🔍 Excellent local journalism and reporting
- ⚡ Smooth app performance and quick loading
- 🎯 Flexible reading options (PDF and web versions)
- 📖 Easy zoom and text size adjustment
- 🧩 Quality puzzles and crosswords
- 🌍 Helps users stay connected to home while traveling
- ♻️ Environmentally friendly digital alternative

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional articles fail to load
- 🐛 App crashes and instability issues
- 🐛 Blurry pages that take time to load clearly
- 🔐 Frequent re-login requirements for articles
- ❌ Poor search functionality
- ❌ Navigation menus could be clearer
- ❌ Missing font ligatures in some articles
- ❌ Limited access for non-subscribers
- ❌ Obit functionality issues when highlighted
- 💰 Pricing concerns relative to functionality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Articles frequently do not appear in reading pane when tapped
- App reverts to page 1A unexpectedly
- Split-screen feature fails approximately 50% of the time
- App crashes and closes unexpectedly
- Obituary links malfunction when highlighted
- Font ligatures omitted from articles
- Blurry page rendering before clarity loads
- Search function returns outdated articles
- Login sessions expire requiring re-authentication per article

**Most requested features**

- Color comics
- Expanded letters to editor section
- Improved search functionality
- Clearer navigation menus and edition selection
- Better article sharing capabilities
- Persistent login sessions
- Dark mode option
- Spelling and grammar editing improvements

## Recent user reviews (10 of 84)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traverse-city-record-eagle/id432655699/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great paper

*2026-06-25*

This app runs smoothly, and the content of the paper timely.  I would certainly recommend this paper and site to anyone interested in this area.

### 5/5 — Favorite newspaper

*2026-03-20, version 3.18.13*

The RE online is awesome, the only thing I miss is having newspapers to start a fire. 

But I can read it in “newspaper” form, and I appreciate that…plus the puzzle are great!!

### 5/5 — Dr

*2026-02-28, version 3.18.13*

Mike

### 4/5 — Feedback

*2025-10-14, version 3.18.13*

I would be happy to get exclusively digital TCRE news.  It would be good for the environment.

### 5/5 — Record Eagle on my phone is convenient and right there every morning to review local issues

*2025-09-30*

I’ve been very happy with the RE on my phone— the format is similar to reading a paper edition and I get my local news with my cup of cofee every morning

### 5/5 — E Version RE

*2025-09-14*

Best way to feel connected to home when away. Appreciate the layout resembling the actual look of paper version

### 5/5 — Good reporting on local government in Grand Traverse county and townships.

*2025-09-04, version 3.18.13*

I appreciate the timely reporting on various government especially the county administration.

### 5/5 — Excellent app for Excellent Newspaper

*2025-06-11, version 3.18.13*

The Record Eagle app is an excellent interface, easy to use and provides seamless access to this exceptional newspaper.

### 5/5 — Fantastic Newspaper

*2025-06-02, version 3.18.13*

We are lucky to have such quality local journalism.

### 4/5 — Easy to Read

*2025-05-26*

The elapse is easy to read, and to progress from page to page. You can print the crossword from your laptop, and read the paper on phone.

## Frequently asked questions about Traverse City Record Eagle

### What kind of content can I find in this app?

This app provides access to local news, commentary, photos, videos, and special features from the Traverse City Record Eagle. You can also find breaking news, sports updates, weather forecasts, local events, classifieds, and shopping information.

### Can I read articles offline?

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

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering access to a range of local information. However, it does have in-app purchases and advertisements.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

While specific device compatibility isn't detailed, mobile applications of this nature 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 content with friends?

You can easily share articles, photos, coupons, and local events with your friends through your social network directly from the app. This feature allows for quick dissemination of interesting local information.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.19.24 — 2026-04-16

- Improved stability
- General bug fixes

### 3.18.13 — 2025-05-15

- Improved stability
- General bug fixes

### 3.18.10 — 2025-04-03

Bugfixes for the Live News

### 3.18.09 — 2025-03-31

General bugfixes and stability improvements

### 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

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