# USA TODAY: US & Breaking News — Breaking News + eNewspaper

> Comprehensive news app with breaking stories, personalized feeds, and digital eNewspaper access. (iPhone/iPad app by USA TODAY.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usa-today-us-and-breaking-news/id504631398 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [USA TODAY](https://appshunter.io/developer/364257179)
- Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 241,594 App Store ratings · 803 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 189 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Armenian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany) and 21 more
- Released: 2012-03-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usa-today-us-and-breaking-news/id504631398/reviews.md

## What is USA TODAY?

The USA TODAY news app gets you to the heart of the matter — fast. Whether it's money, sports, entertainment, or breaking news, get succinct, personalized coverage along with award-winning videos, captivating photography, and interactive user features. The point is — get major news coverage all in a compact device that fits right in the palm of your hand.  
  
APP FEATURES  
• National and breaking news, including access to 200+ local publications.  
• News to the point: Easily keep up with news, sports, money, entertainment, health, and more with quick reads.  
• A personalized feed: Pick your favorite subjects in My Topics and receive a curated feed on the For You page.  
• eNewspaper: Just like our print edition but accessible on your mobile devices. And access to 200+ local eNewspapers.  
• Puzzles: Play Crossword, QuickCross, and Sudoku (tablet only) to keep your mind sharp.  
• Award-winning podcasts: Listen to your favorite USA TODAY NETWORK podcasts on demand.  
• Stay up-to-date with election news, analysis, and results. 
  
Subscription Information: 
• The USA TODAY app is free to download and all users can access a sampling of free articles every month.  
• Subscriptions are charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your iTunes account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.   
  
More Information:  
• Privacy Policy: https://cm.usatoday.com/privacy/ 
• Terms of Service:  https://cm.usatoday.com/terms/ 
• Questions or comments? Visit  http://www.usatoday.com/mobile-apps or email: mobilesupport@usatodayco.com

## Key features

- National and breaking news
- Access to 200+ local publications
- Personalized news feed
- eNewspaper access
- Puzzles (Crossword, Sudoku)
- Award-winning podcasts
- Election news and analysis

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USA TODAY Ad-Free Monthly | $22.99 | per month |
| USA TODAY Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| USA TODAY Premium Plus Ad-Free | $22.99 | per month |
| USA TODAY Puzzles | $4.99 | per month |
| USA TODAY Premium Annual | $89.00 | per year |
| Unlimited Digital Access | $9.99 | per month |
| USA TODAY Premium Plus Ad-Free | $169.00 | per year |
| USA TODAY Premium Monthly + | $4.99 | per month |
| USA TODAY Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| USA TODAY Puzzles - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Chart rankings

- #89 in Top Free · News (US App Store)
- #53 in Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)
- #31 in Top Grossing · News (US App Store)
- #21 in Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

## What do users think of USA TODAY?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great app
- 📰 Excellent news coverage
- 🔍 Well-balanced reporting
- 🌐 Useful for global readers
- 💻 Convenient for staying informed

**Cons**

- 🔒 Subscription issues
- 🔍 Perceived bias in reporting
- 🔍 Too much focus on celebrity news
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app experience
- 📢 Aggressive advertising and paywalls

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent subscription recognition
- Scrolling issues and content shifting
- Unreliable crossword puzzle functionality

**Most requested features**

- Ability to manage subscription from app
- Option to filter content by category
- Improved navigation and article organization
- Customizable font size and layout
- Offline reading mode

## Recent user reviews (10 of 803)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usa-today-us-and-breaking-news/id504631398/reviews.md

### 1/5 — USA Today app

*2026-08-24, version 8.13.0*

When I tap on new Entertainment section I get “Loading Error” There was a problem connecting.  Please check your connection and try again.  All other headings in Entertainment work except Top Stories.

### 5/5 — Highly recommend

*2026-08-22, version 8.13.0*

Up to the minute and on point.

### 1/5 — Please stop

*2026-08-20, version 8.11.0*

Giant fast moving ads make me want to delete the program, please monitor your ads and stop the BS!

### 3/5 — Used to be a great app

*2026-08-20, version 8.13.0*

This used to be a great app until they started "improving" it. Now it refreshes randomly so I can't come back and finish an article if I get interrupted. And the Entertainment section now takes me to the web version. Honestly, the web version of USA Today sucks. That's why I subscribe to the app. If I wanted to wrestle with the web version, I wouldn't have bothered to download the app. I'm disappointed in how much this app has changed over the years, and not for the better.

### 2/5 — Front "page" tech issues

*2026-08-19, version 8.13.0*

I have subscribed for years and read daily.  I've generally found this easy and informative but lately many of the articles on the Top Stories section don't open when I try to tap/open them - very odd.  I have to search for the key words in the article title, then I can open from the search page.  Is it my phone?  Don't know but the sports section still showing NBA as the first sport even though the season has been over for months is definitely not my phone.  The ability to personalize the sports section was removed for a while now (maybe a year?), but that hadn't worked as intended for a couple years (it would lose the personalization and revert to standard every time).  So now I get the sports scores and schedules elsewhere.  If this tapping on the Top Stories section articles continues, I'll have to switch my news app, too.

### 2/5 — Paid Version Shows Ads - That is Complete BS - App Keeps Needlessly Charging for Worse - Fix it

*2026-08-18, version 8.11.0*

Paid Version Shows Ads - That is Complete BS - App Keeps Needlessly Charging for Worse - Fix it - you have to reset it 3 or 4 times on PAID version to finally get ads to disappear. Now the Entertainment section takes you to the web version - which it terrible. Fix this. That's not what I bought. The Developers are horrible. On iPad the version looks god awful - make it the way it was when it worked. Come on do better.

### 5/5 — Celebratory Crimes

*2026-08-04, version 8.11.0*

Celebratory Crimes

### 5/5 — No mobile puzzles

*2026-08-04, version 8.11.0*

Crosswords not working again. A recurring problem with this app. It’s July 22 Why can I not access my crossword subscription?  Do you want a cancellation?

### 1/5 — Awful on iPhone

*2026-08-03, version 8.11.0*

Doesn’t work well on iPhone

### 5/5 — Love it

*2026-07-30, version 8.11.0*

Always up to date!

## Frequently asked questions about USA TODAY

### What kind of news does the app provide?

The app provides national and breaking news coverage across various categories including money, sports, entertainment, and health. It also offers access to over 200 local publications and their eNewspapers, ensuring a comprehensive news experience.

### How can I personalize my news feed?

You can personalize your news feed by selecting your favorite subjects in the 'My Topics' section. This allows the app to curate a personalized feed for you on the 'For You' page, ensuring you see content most relevant to your interests.

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

The app is free to download, and all users can access a sampling of free articles each month. For full access to all content and features, a subscription is required, which can be managed through your iTunes account.

### What puzzles are available on the app?

The app offers several puzzles to keep your mind sharp, including Crossword, QuickCross, and Sudoku. Please note that Sudoku is only available on tablet devices.

### How do I manage my subscription?

Subscriptions are charged to your iTunes account and automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription settings and find customer service contact information within the app's Settings under 'Subscription Support'.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.13.1 — 2026-08-26

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.13.0 — 2026-08-18

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.11.0 — 2026-07-09

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.10.1 — 2026-04-28

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.10.0 — 2026-04-15

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

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