AppCorpus
Market US

Austin American Statesman

by Hearst Newspapers

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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

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

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Pricing & paywalls

App Store

  • Free to download
  • In-app purchases

Ratings & reviews

App Store

4.1 4857 ratings · App Store

  1. 4/5Slow, bloated and incomplete...

    Had to use this app today as the American Statesmen did not deliver my paper today. What a waste of my time. The app is extremely slow and does not contain the latest news. There is NO news on this app for the local Longhorn football game for tomorrow. Or any Longhorn sports for that matter. After over 30 years of being a loyal subscriber I am finally at the point of canceling. The customer service for this news organization is poor and seemingly non-existent. I will have better luck getting my news from other local sources, at no cost, and no frustrations with something that is so simple by today’s standards. Advertisers are foolish to spend their ad dollars with this organization as they are not dependable.

    TManATX · 31 Jul 2026

  2. 5/5UN-friendly Statesman app for Auditory learners & Hearing impaired individuals

    As an auditory learner, I find the electronic version of the Austin American-Statesman lacking in a crucial feature: the ability to listen to articles seamlessly. Due to conditions that make prolonged reading challenging, I rely on audio options to stay informed. This feature is vital not only for me but also for visually impaired individuals. I subscribe to three other major publications—The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and The Los Angeles Times—all of which offer comprehensive audio capabilities, allowing readers to listen to entire articles. This functionality is a game-changer, enabling multitasking, such as walking, running, exercising, driving, bathing, conducting chores at home, or any number of additional tasks while staying up-to-date with the news. To compound the issue, the Statesman app only permits users to select and listen to one paragraph at a time. This piecemeal approach is extremely frustrating and counterproductive. It defeats the purpose of combining reading and listening, making it difficult to fully engage with the content while on the go. For the Austin American-Statesman to truly meet the needs of all its readers in 2024 and beyond, it is essential to incorporate a feature that allows entire articles to be read aloud seamlessly.

    JawBreakerATX · 31 Jul 2026

  3. 1/5Uses overseas call center

    Yes, that’s right—the Austin “American” Statesman uses an overseas call center to manage their subscriptions! After using this subscription for over 4 months, I decided it wasn’t worth my time. To cancel my subscription was an exercise in frustration. When I finally found the well-buried and hidden “cancel subscription” link, I got a “this feature not available at this time” message, with a telephone number to call for assistance. That number connected me to the overseas call center. It took several minutes to cancel the subscription, but only after insisting I did not want to transfer it to another family member or friend. Typical of this subscription, to be expected of a news feed filled with ads disguised as news stories, video news links that lock you into 15-second ads you can’t skip or back up from, old, repeated news articles, and those irritating links that trick you into accidentally linking into other ads. This is a BAD news ap!

    BamaDave01 · 31 Jul 2026

  4. 3/5Great Access but Poor Editing

    I appreciate the convenience of being able to read the Austin American-Statesman through the app—having the full newspaper accessible online is a major benefit. However, the reading experience is often hampered by the high number of textual errors in the articles. Phrases are frequently bundled together as if they were a single word, which can make sections feel like they’ve been auto-translated from another language, German comes to mind due to the way words are combined. In addition, it’s not uncommon to find paragraphs oddly split and inserted in unrelated parts of the article, turning the experience into a kind of word puzzle. The content itself is valuable, but the formatting and editing issues seriously detract from readability. I hope future updates will address these problems, as the app has great potential with cleaner presentation.

    Kellgar · 31 Jul 2026

  5. 4/5Statesman Doesn’t Deliver

    It seems to me that if you pay for a subscription, you should be able to access the content. Apparently, that’s not the case with the Austin American-Statesman app. Although I have subscribed to the Statesman for the 40+ years I’ve been in Austin, now, when I try to access content they present to me via an email alert, I am not able to access the article unless I consent to let the app share information about me and my interest with others, a violation of my privacy. To say I’m disappointed with this development is an understatement. I am now considering whether to keep my subscription or cancel it. What a shame.

    sageoff · 31 Jul 2026

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Versions

App Store

  • 202507.4

    Now featuring Everlit: Listen to stories in the app.

  • 202508.16

    - Bug fixes and performance improvements

  • 202509.27

    - Bug fixes and performance improvements

  • 202510.19

    - Bug fixes and performance improvements

  • 202512.1

    - Bug fixes and performance improvements

  • 202601.20

    - Bug fixes and performance improvements

  • 202602.35

    Bug fixes and performance improvements.

  • 202602.9

    Bug fixes and performance improvements.

  • 202603.8

    Bug fixes and performance improvements.

  • 202605.26

    Bug fixes and performance improvements.

  • 202606.47 · 24 Jun 2026

    Bug fixes and performance improvements.

  • 27.10.0

    • 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]

  • 27.11.1

    • 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]

  • 27.11.2

    • 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]

  • 27.12.1

    • 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]

  • 27.13.0

    • 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]

  • 27.13.2

    • 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]

  • 27.13.3

    • 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]

  • 27.14.0

    • 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]

  • 27.8.0

    • 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]

  • 27.9.0

    • 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]

  • 27.9.1

    • 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]

  • 28.0.0

    • 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]

  • 28.0.1

    • 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]

  • 28.1.0

    • 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]

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