Best The Seattle Times Apps

4.6😐(26K ratings)

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Access local news and in-depth reporting with a focus on speed and convenience. Stay updated on breaking stories, community impact, and local sports with a streamlined interface. Enjoy award-winning content and a customizable news feed.

What We Love

📰 Excellent journalism and reporting
🗞️ Valuable local news coverage
💻 Convenient mobile app experience

Room to Improve

🐛 Buggy app with crashes and content issues
🔍 Lack of search functionality
🔗 Links opening in external browsers
🔍 Poor organization and navigation
💰 Subscription issues and paywall problems

Seattle Times Print Replica by The Seattle Times

Strong Contender

2.3😞(165 ratings)

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Access a digital replica of the printed newspaper, complete with news, ads, and comics. Enjoy the full content of the region's largest daily newspaper on your device.

What We Love

📰 Authentic print replica format
🔍 Easy to scan and navigate newspaper layout
🖼️ Clear text and photo presentation
📱 Convenient digital access to newspaper
⏰ Early morning edition availability (2am)
💰 Cost savings vs. print subscription
🔗 Article continuation links (when working)
🔎 Search functionality available
📖 Intuitive navigation when functioning properly

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
🔐 Persistent login issues and repeated sign-in requirements
📄 Cannot open individual articles reliably
⚠️ Display sizing problems (half-sized mode, non-resizable)
🔋 Excessive battery drain on iPad
🌡️ Device overheating during use
📥 Offline reading doesn't work reliably
🔄 Requires internet connection despite downloading
⏱️ Slow and inconsistent loading times
📱 Poor compatibility with iOS updates
🎯 Sensitive touch controls cause accidental page flips
🔗 Broken article continuation links
📑 Difficult section navigation
🖨️ Cannot print sudoku or crossword puzzles
🔍 Formatting errors in article text view
🎨 No dark mode option
🔐 Google/Apple login not supported
💾 Poor offline storage management

KING 5 News for Seattle/Tacoma by Tegna Inc.

Breaking news & video

Worth Considering

NYTimes: US and Global News

4.7😊(32K ratings)

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Access breaking news, personalized feeds, and live video from the Seattle/Tacoma area. Get real-time alerts, detailed weather forecasts, and exclusive mobile video content. Stay informed with local investigations and reporting.

What We Love

👍 Comprehensive local news coverage
🚀 Quick and up-to-date news delivery
💡 Useful traffic and weather information
👍 Reliable and trustworthy news source
👍 Convenient mobile access to news

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
💸 Excessive and disruptive advertisements
🔍 Difficulty finding and navigating content
🔍 Lack of customization and personalization options
🔍 Outdated or missing features compared to previous app

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