Austin Business Journal

Name: Austin Business Journal
Rating: 4.7 (488 reviews)
Author: American City Business Journals

by American City Business Journals

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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Quick verdict

What it is: Store information collected; independent summary not yet available.
At a glance: Free to download
In-app purchases

Categories and search queries

Official categories

Business
News

AppCorpus categories

Key functions

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

Screens

No screenshots collected yet.

Pricing & paywalls

App Store

Free to download
In-app purchases

Last verified 31 Jul 2026

Ratings & reviews

App Store

4.7 488 ratings · App Store

5/5Download speed
I think it's great how fast the issues download. Never have to wait.

Csc228921 · 31 Jul 2026
1/5Updated app needs a lot of help
The recent updates have wrecked this app. New issues are always a week behind to show up. New issues are usually inserted into the scroll out of chronological order. Dumb stuff that shouldn’t be that difficult to fix, but we’re about two months in now. You basically broke what was a perfectly functioning app. Looking forward to seeing it fixed.

austin0428 · 31 Jul 2026
1/5App does not work - issues not current
Issues loaded into app are always at least one week old, never current. Also out of chronological order. Support team is of no help whatsoever. They can’t get the problem fixed after months of repeated problem reports. ABJ clearly does not value its subscribers. Very odd since most newspapers are struggling to retain customers.

ABJ Reader · 31 Jul 2026
3/5Is there a bug today?
After opening a story I can't get back to the contents page. A bug maybe? Pertinent information to business otherwise. Appreciated.

Austin Location Scout · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Now i can sleep...
Knowing the blotter is a touch away.

SlipAway · 31 Jul 2026

Privacy & accessibility

App Store

Privacy

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Data Not Linked to You — Usage Data Developer declared

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Accessibility

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Versions

App Store

18.0
We hope you enjoy our exciting new release! This latest update includes: - Enhancements to the look and feel - Free Daily Headlines feed - Exclusive, Subscriber-Only Content feed - New galleries view - Bug / Quirky behavior fixes
18.2
We hope you enjoy our exciting new release! This latest update includes: - Enhancements to the look and feel - Free Daily Headlines feed - Exclusive, Subscriber-Only Content feed - New galleries view - Bug / Quirky behavior fixes
19.0
We hope you enjoy our exciting new release! This latest update includes: - Enhancements to the look and feel - Free Daily Headlines feed - Exclusive, Subscriber-Only Content feed - New galleries view - Bug / Quirky behavior fixes
22.0
This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements
23.0
This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements
24.0
We hope you enjoy our exciting new release! This latest update includes: - New in-app subscription pricing - New iOS Widget - Enhancements to the look and feel - Free Daily Headlines feed - Exclusive, Subscriber-Only Content feed - Bug fixes
25.0
We hope you enjoy our exciting new release! This latest update includes: - New in-app subscription pricing - New iOS Widget - Enhancements to the look and feel - Free Daily Headlines feed - Exclusive, Subscriber-Only Content feed - Bug fixes
26.0
We hope you enjoy our exciting new release! This latest update includes: - New in-app subscription pricing - New iOS Widget - Enhancements to the look and feel - Free Daily Headlines feed - Exclusive, Subscriber-Only Content feed - Bug fixes
27.0
This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements.
28.0
This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements.
29.0
User experience updates.
33.0
Performance Improvements: Optimized app performance and reduced loading times for a smoother experience. Bug Fixes: Addressed known issues and improved overall app stability.
33.1
Bug fixes and performance improvements
33.2
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
33.3
Bug fixes and performance improvements
33.4
Bug fixes and performance improvements
33.5
Bug fixes and performance improvements
33.6
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
33.7 · 9 Jan 2026
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
6.6
This update optimizes for iPad Pro in case you are one of the lucky ones who has one.
7.0
This update will make the reading and consumption experience even more enjoyable and fluid, with small design tweaks and upgrades for overall improved performance.
7.3
This update will make the reading and consumption experience even more enjoyable and fluid, with small design tweaks and upgrades for overall improved performance.
7.4
This update will make the reading and consumption experience even more enjoyable and fluid, with small design tweaks and upgrades for overall improved performance.
8.1
This update will make consuming and browsing content even more of a smooth and intuitive experience for readers. Design tweaks and upgrades, including Inline Video for mobile and HTML5, have been included for continued improved app performance and end user experience.
8.3
Stability improvements and other minor bug fixes.

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Page completeness: Live store listing
Last verified: 31 Jul 2026
Sources: App Store

Independent summary has not been published yet.
Screenshots: not yet collected

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