Best Hearst Newspapers Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Out of 247+ hearst newspapers 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 Hearst Newspapers Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1CT InsiderCT InsiderFree4.6★ (4.7K)YesYesOct 2026
2Austin American StatesmanAustin American StatesmanFree4.2★ (5.2K)YesYesNov 2026
3The Dallas Morning NewsThe Dallas Morning NewsFree4.3★ (11K)YesYesNov 2026
4Houston ChronicleHouston ChronicleFree4.5★ (15K)YesYesNov 2026
5California Publisher eEditionCalifornia Publisher eEditionFree—YesNoMay 2026
6SFGATESFGATEFree4.6★ (167)NoNoOct 2026
7The San Francisco ChronicleThe San Francisco ChronicleFree4.5★ (32K)YesYesNov 2026
8Times UnionTimes UnionFree4.5★ (5.5K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Hearst Newspapers

CT Insider#1

CT Insider by Hearst Newspapers

Statewide Connecticut News
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.6😞(4.7K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#73in News
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Access statewide Connecticut news, from local communities to statewide sports. Receive customized alerts, read the e-Edition, and enjoy text-to-audio storytelling. Offers puzzles and local guides.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to read news
  • 👍 Clean interface
  • 👍 Brings together local CT news

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App not working/freezing
  • 🐛 Unable to log in/stay logged in
  • 🐛 Outdated/missing local news
  • 🔍 Poor search/sorting options
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
Austin American Statesman#2

Austin American Statesman by Hearst Newspapers

Breaking News + eNewspaper
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.2😞(5.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#70in News
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Stay informed about Austin and Central Texas with breaking news alerts and in-depth reporting. Access a digital replica of the newspaper, enjoy puzzles, and listen to articles with text-to-audio technology.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy access to news
  • 📰 Thorough sports coverage
  • 👍 Good local and state news

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent login issues
  • 🔍 Poor navigation and readability
  • 💸 Excessive ads and pop-ups
  • 🔄 Unstable and buggy app
  • 📉 Declining quality of content
The Dallas Morning News#3

The Dallas Morning News by Hearst Newspapers

Dallas + North Texas News
Worth Considering
📡 News
4.3😞(11K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#27in News
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Stay informed about North Texas with trusted journalism. Receive customized news alerts, in-depth sports coverage, and local business and politics updates. Enjoy podcasts, a digital newspaper replica, and interactive puzzles.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Improved app performance
  • 📰 Convenient e-paper format
  • 💻 Seamless Apple subscription integration
  • 📊 Comprehensive local news coverage

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Unreliable search and navigation
  • 💰 Expensive subscription costs
  • 🔒 Difficult to manage subscription and account
  • 🔄 Repeated need to log in and reload app

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FAQ about Hearst Newspapers

What are the best hearst newspapers apps for iPhone?
CT Insider tops our hearst newspapers apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 4.7K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top hearst newspapers apps we rank are free to download, including CT Insider and Austin American Statesman.
CT Insider shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 247+ hearst newspapers apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.