Best Columbia Spectator Apps

113+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated October 2026

Out of 113+ columbia spectator apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Columbia Spectator Apps (October 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Columbia Spectator	Free	4.9★ (47)	Yes	No	Oct 2026
2	Columbia News from WLTX News19	Free	4.8★ (15K)	Yes	No	Oct 2026
3	Columbia LionHub	Free	—	No	No	Sep 2026
4	Columbia Public Schools	Free	1.8★ (19)	No	No	Aug 2026
5	Columbia Recreation	Free	—	No	No	May 2026
6	Mid-Columbia Athletics	Free	—	Yes	No	May 2026
7	Columbia Athletics	Free	5.0★ (17)	No	No	Sep 2026
8	County Down Spectator	Free	—	No	Yes	May 2026

Top Picks for Columbia Spectator

#1

Columbia Spectator by Columbia Daily Spectator

Campus & Community News

Editor's Choice

4.9(47 ratings)

FreeAds

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Access award-winning campus and community news from a historic student publication. Browse articles on student life, arts, culture, sports, and local politics with features like bookmarking and search.

#2

Columbia News from WLTX News19 by Tegna Inc.

Breaking news & video

Strong Contender

4.8😊(15K ratings)

FreeAds

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Get breaking news and weather updates for the Columbia, South Carolina area. Receive real-time notifications, watch live video newscasts, and access interactive weather radar. Personalize your news feed with topics that matter to you.

What We Love

🚀 Up to date on current events
🚀 Speedy news updates
👍 Informative and reliable news coverage
👍 Positive and friendly news personalities
👍 Accurate weather forecasts
👍 Comprehensive local, national, and international news

Room to Improve

🐛 App crashes or freezes when opening notifications
🐛 Difficulty refreshing pages or navigating the app
💸 Too many advertisements interrupting news content
🔍 Difficulty finding specific news stories or features

#3

Columbia LionHub by Columbia University

Worth Considering

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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More Columbia Spectator apps to explore

Columbia Public Schools

Columbia Public Schools

Columbia Public Schools

by Columbia Public Schools

Stay informed about your local school district with personalized news, notifications, and direct access to important information. Parents and students can track grades, assignments, and attendance.

District and school newsDistrict tip linePersonalized notifications

Columbia Recreation

Columbia Recreation

Columbia Recreation

by InnoSoft Canada Inc.

💪 Health & Fitness

Mid-Columbia Athletics

Mid-Columbia Athletics

Mid-Columbia Athletics

by Mid-Columbia Conference

Columbia Athletics

Columbia Athletics

Columbia Athletics

by Columbia University

Stay connected with Columbia Lions sports. Access real-time scores, stats, and social media feeds from the team and fans. Receive custom alerts for important news.

Social media stream (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram)Real-time scores and statsPlay-by-play game information

County Down Spectator

County Down Spectator

County Down Spectator

by D. E. ALEXANDER & SONS, LIMITED

Access award-winning local journalism on your iPhone or iPad. Get the digital edition of the newspaper every Thursday, with options to save articles offline and browse an extensive archive. Support local news and your community.

Full access to local journalismWeekly digital newspaper editionOffline article saving

by Bahakel Communications Ltd

Get 24/7 access to Midlands news, weather, and sports updates. This app delivers local headlines, current weather conditions, and sports coverage for Gamecock and Clemson teams. Submit your own photos and videos, and receive breaking news alerts.

Local news coverageCurrent and extended weather forecastsGamecock and Clemson sports updates

Columbia Global Centers

Columbia Global Centers

Columbia Global Centers

by Columbia University

💪 Health & Fitness

Columbia Engineering HammerHub

Columbia Engineering HammerHub

Columbia Engineering HammerHub

by Columbia University

This application serves as a central platform for campus life, connecting students with organizations, events, and important news. It facilitates discovery of opportunities and peer interaction within the engineering school.

Campus engagement hubStudent organization connectionsEvent discovery

The Post and Courier

The Post and Courier

The Post and Courier

by Evening Post Interactive, LLC

Access statewide news and investigations from South Carolina's leading newspaper. Stay informed on politics, business, food, and more with award-winning journalists. Curate your news feed and receive breaking alerts.

Statewide news accessInvestigative journalismCurate news feed

CBS CampusGroups

CBS CampusGroups

CBS CampusGroups

by Novalsys, Inc

This app connects Columbia University Business School affiliates to the CampusGroups platform. Users can register for events and manage group schedules. Access requires a Columbia University UNI and password.

Event registrationSchedule events for managed groupsCampusGroups platform interface

South Carolina's News Leader

Get local news coverage for Columbia and South Carolina, including breaking news alerts, live headlines, sports updates, and video content. This app customizes content and ads based on your location.

Breaking news alertsLive news headlinesLocal, regional, and national stories

The Hamilton Spectator

The Hamilton Spectator

The Hamilton Spectator

Up-to-date Hamilton area news

Stay informed with up-to-date local and global news. This app provides breaking news, in-depth reporting, and community-specific coverage. Engage in discussions and access opinions from columnists, all in a convenient mobile format.

Breaking news and in-depth reportingCommunity-specific local newsPersonalized community selection

The Daily Princetonian

The Daily Princetonian

The Daily Princetonian

Princeton's Campus Newspaper

Access Princeton University's independent student newspaper on your mobile device. Read trending stories, check dining hall menus, and enjoy daily puzzles. Customize notifications to stay informed about campus life and events.

Trending storiesBookmark articlesCustomizable notifications

The Hamilton Spectator ePaper

The Hamilton Spectator ePaper

The Hamilton Spectator ePaper

by Metroland Media Group Ltd.

Read The Hamilton Spectator in its original printed format online, from anywhere. Enjoy features like keyword search, access to past editions, and the ability to share articles. Listen to stories or translate them into 17 languages.

Read in printed formatKeyword searchAccess 6 months of back issues

free with in-app purchases

by The Columbian

Access local news and updates for Clark County, Washington. Stay informed on breaking news, government, business, sports, and community events through a multi-platform publishing company with over 125 years of service.

Local news coverageBreaking news alertsGovernment and business updates

Columbia Daily Tribune

Columbia Daily Tribune

Columbia Daily Tribune

Breaking News + eNewspaper

Access local news, in-depth journalism, and engaging multimedia content. Receive real-time notifications for breaking news, sports, and weather. Customize your reading experience with features like offline access and adjustable text size.

In-depth local journalismBreaking news and weather alertsCustomizable reading experience

free with in-app purchases

My Columbia City

My Columbia City

My Columbia City

by City of Columbia City

Stay informed about Columbia City, Indiana. Discover local parks and trails, report infrastructure problems, and find government contact information. Access the latest news and weather radar directly on your device.

Local news and weather radarPark and trail discoveryInfrastructure issue reporting

FAQ about Columbia Spectator

What are the best columbia spectator apps for iPhone?

Columbia Spectator tops our columbia spectator apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 47 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free columbia spectator apps for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top columbia spectator apps we rank are free to download, including Columbia Spectator and Columbia News from WLTX News19.

Does Columbia Spectator have ads or in-app purchases?

Columbia Spectator shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.

How many columbia spectator apps are on the App Store?

We track 113+ columbia spectator apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.