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Akron Beacon Journal Now

by Gannett

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

Quick verdict

What it is
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At a glance
  • Free to download
  • In-app purchases

Categories and search queries

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Key functions

Function Availability Access Scope Evidence
Free app Yes Free Store published
In-app purchases Yes Limited free Store published

Screens

App Store

9 store screenshots

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Pricing & paywalls

App Store

  • Free to download
  • In-app purchases

Ratings & reviews

App Store

4.1 853 ratings · App Store

  1. 5/5Excellent Local Coverage

    The local coverage by the ABJ reporters is excellent. They cover relevant topics that provide a real sense of community, in the sense that as a community member, i know what is going on in the local government, in the schools, etc. I recommend the ABJ to everyone I can. I don’t always agree with everything they put out, but i think it is honest and fair. I love learning about restaurants and interesting people who are doing great things in the community.

    BYWinAkron · 31 Jul 2026

  2. 1/5Worst app on my iPad

    I subscribe to the print version of the Beacon but since it is now only printed 6 days and usually is late or not delivered at least one other day I use the app for the enewspaper ..so now on at least the first two sections they start with an ad. Wouldn’t be so bad but sometimes they’re slow to load so I have to wait to dismiss the ad to read that page. If you return to that page after moving on there’s the ad again. At least once a day a page will freeze. Can’t scroll down to continue reading, close the page or move to the next page. Also at times I touch an article to read it and suddenly I’m back multiple pages to the last article I read. I need to close that one again and page forward o the article I was trying to read,, Bring back the old separate app. It worked.

    Jsidebo · 31 Jul 2026

  3. 5/5I miss ABJ

    I live in Columbus now and I wish I could get the actual ABJ newspaper here. The Dispatch is BAD, except for the ABJ stories in it. I signed up for ABJ online for 6 months for $1.00. But since I am retired and I now live in HUD-subsidized senior living apartments I will not be able to afford the regular rate after my 6 months end. I have been a ABJ subscriber for many years and I think it is the greatest newspaper ever!

    kk43209 · 31 Jul 2026

  4. 1/5Disappointing app

    The e-newspaper functionality within this app is so bad that it has me considering stopping my subscription to the ABJ. While I enjoy the ABJ content and believe in supporting the local newspaper, the e-newspaper portion of the app makes it difficult. Pop-up ads with lengthy delays appear at the start of each section and block content for a brief time before they can be cleared. Page advance arrows often skip backwards several pages or dump you out of the e-newspaper completely. Often pages freeze, preventing any scrolling, navigation, or exit. The other functions within the app seem to work ok, but the e-newspaper viewer is terrible.

    DG_43 · 31 Jul 2026

  5. 3/5Convenience vs Paper

    It’s great to have the Beacon Journal at my fingertips first thing in the morning. The on-line interface is fairly easy to use, but I still miss the physical newspaper. We had always subscribed to the printed edition, but often (more often than not, in fact) did not receive it. We had the choice of not receiving the paper at all or switching to the digital edition. — That’s the reason for 3 stars instead of 5.

    Jude421956 · 31 Jul 2026

Privacy & accessibility

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Accessibility

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Versions

App Store

  • 7.10.0

    • We've added a For You front to the iPad where you can personalize your feed with topics, local news and more. Check it out! • We've also resolved bugs. • For any questions, feedback or concerns, please reach out to [email protected]

  • 7.11.1

    • We've updated the For You front to the iPad where you can personalize your feed with topics, local news and more. Check it out! • We've also resolved bugs. • For any questions, feedback or concerns, please reach out to [email protected]

  • 7.11.2

    • We've updated the For You front to the iPad where you can personalize your feed with topics, local news and more. Check it out! • We've also resolved bugs. • For any questions, feedback or concerns, please reach out to [email protected]

  • 7.12.1

    • We've made stability improvements to the app. • We've also resolved bugs. • For any questions, feedback or concerns, please reach out to [email protected]

  • 7.13.0

    • We've made it easier to access content. • We've also resolved bugs. • For any questions, feedback or concerns, please reach out to [email protected]

  • 7.13.2

    • We've made it easier to access content. • We've also resolved bugs. • For any questions, feedback or concerns, please reach out to [email protected]

  • 7.13.3

    • We've made stability improvements to the app. • We've also resolved bugs. • For any questions, feedback or concerns, please reach out to [email protected]

  • 7.14.0

    • We've made stability improvements to the app. • We've also resolved bugs. • We've also improved personalization within Topics. • For any questions, feedback, or concerns, please reach out to [email protected]

  • 7.6.1

    • We've updated the For You tab so that all your personalized features are easy to find. • And we've resolved bugs to improve the user experience.

  • 7.8.0

    • We've made stability improvements to the app. • We've also resolved bugs. • For any questions, feedback or concerns, please reach out to [email protected]

  • 7.9.0

    • We've made stability improvements to the app. • We've also resolved bugs. • For any questions, feedback or concerns, please reach out to [email protected]

  • 7.9.1

    • We've resolved an issue where the eNewspaper did not load on initial install or update. For any questions, feedback or concerns, please reach out to [email protected]

  • 8.0.0

    • We've made stability improvements to the app and resolved bugs. • We've also updated navigation. • For any questions, feedback, or concerns, please reach out to [email protected]

  • 8.0.1

    • We've made stability improvements to the app and resolved bugs. • We've also updated navigation. • For any questions, feedback, or concerns, please reach out to [email protected]

  • 8.1.0

    • We've made stability improvements to the app. • We've also resolved bugs. • For any questions, feedback or concerns, please reach out to [email protected]

  • 8.10.1

    • This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

  • 8.10.2

    • This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

  • 8.11.0 · 23 Jul 2026

    • This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

  • 8.5.0

    • Bold New Look: A sleek, modern design puts powerful visuals and headlines front and center. • Faster Performance: Enjoy quicker load times and smoother browsing throughout the app. • Simplified Navigation: Easily discover top stories, trending topics, and personalized content.

  • 8.5.2

    • Bold New Look: A sleek, modern design puts powerful visuals and headlines front and center. • Faster Performance: Enjoy quicker load times and smoother browsing throughout the app. • Simplified Navigation: Easily discover top stories, trending topics, and personalized content.

  • 8.5.4

    • Bug fixes: We've made some changes under the hood for a better user experience.

  • 8.6.0

    • Bug fixes: We've made some changes under the hood for a better user experience.

  • 8.8.0

    • This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

  • 8.8.1

    • This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

  • 8.9.0

    • This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

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Last verified
31 Jul 2026
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