Island Packet News Hilton Head

Name: Island Packet News Hilton Head
Rating: 4.5 (1626 reviews)
Author: The McClatchy Company

by The McClatchy Company

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 7 Aug 2026

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At a glance: From $15.99/mo
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Monthly Subscription — $9.99/month
Monthly Subscription — $15.99/month
Monthly Subscription — $159.99/year ($13.33/mo)

Last verified 7 Aug 2026

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4.5 1626 ratings · App Store

5/5Great news coverage for HIlton Head and surrounding municipalities
Our family has loved and enjoyed the news coverage which is objective and interesting. We rely on the internet version on our IPad and iPhone which makes the coverage available to us whenever and wherever. Sometimes we will get a pop-up while we are resting during a long walk on the beach or paths. It is a great way to keep up on the local news, even while we are traveling to visit our kids in NY - Mass or when we are in our summer house in the Adirondacks

Dick2621 · 7 Aug 2026
5/5Doesn’t work with older cell phones
Despite just renewing my subscription the new version doesn’t work and can’t be downloaded on my phone. I will be canceling tomorrow. No warning from customer services about this .

Silvertonjm · 7 Aug 2026
1/5Useles
The new app is useless if one’s I Pad cannot run version 17.0. My 16.7 version will not download the new app. When I open my Island Packett App, your app recision tells me I must download the newer version to continue reading and I cannot since I am not a 17.0 user. I went to the App Store and found the older version of your app which was recommended for older I Pad users but after downloading , when Inopen the app it takes me to the same page that requires me to download the newer app which my IP cannot accept. HENCE YOU HAVE JUST FIRED ME AS A CUSTOMER. I will call today and CANCEL my subscription.

casceo · 7 Aug 2026
1/5App is poorly designed
The app for the Island Packet does not open all the time. It is frustrating to click on the newspaper view and the app does not always open. It just gets hung up and does not download. There are too many adds that run in the background which effects the appearance of the print text-it gets blurred when the adds open. If you click on the close add it just cycles to a new add. When prompted to enter a nick name to submit this Review it says nick name taken. I don’t believe it is taken. The word I chose is too unique. I’ll try again

BobfromColonie · 7 Aug 2026
5/5Great HHI Insight
As with many HHI fans, we only live on island, part if the year. The Island Packet app allows us to stay informed about all island occurrences. We can plan activities for when we are lucky enough to be there.

Pabquilts · 7 Aug 2026

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Versions

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10.0.3
• Streamlined user experience: An updated design and revamped section navigation will allow you to quickly find and read your favorite content. • Edition: Our reinvented news experience offers a curated selection of top local stories, thoughtful opinion pieces and more to prepare you for the day. • Interactive puzzles: Recharge and unwind with a wide selection of engaging games including crossword puzzles, sudoku, and more (Internet connection required).
10.0.4
• Fixes an analytics issue with app section views • Fixes an issue where the App Tracking Transparency (ATT) modal didn’t display. • Adds the Connatix video player to the app privacy manifest.
10.0.6
Updates to the authentication system used for subscriber sign in.
10.0.7
This release includes bug fixes and performance enhancements to improve the app experience for our readers. Key highlights • Subscriber sign-in improvements: App sign-in has been updated with security and reliability in mind. • Audio player enhancements: The app is now more stable when reordering audio player items, and success and “No Internet” messages are displayed appropriately. • Consistent article text sizing: Your preferred article text size is now saved and applied to subsequent articles for a more consistent reading experience. • Better offline experience: Added error messages for offline login attempts, ensuring you’re informed when connectivity is an issue. Bug fixes • Resolves an issue with recent iPadOS platform updates that would cause some Edition article pages not to load. • Corrects deep linking for Edition classic puzzles and other replica pages.
10.0.8
This hotfix release addresses two minor bugs: • Fixes an analytics issue where two section view events would trigger on app launch. • Fixes an analytics issue where a section view event would trigger when dismissing an article view and returning to a section front.
10.1.0
Key highlights • Viafoura commenting integration: This release integrates Viafoura commenting into app article pages, allowing credentialed users to comment on stories. Comments are synchronized between the app and the web, providing a seamless experience across platforms. • Native web view article support: Designated articles, can now open in a native web view directly from the app's section fronts. This allows readers to access and engage with enriched web content and media. • Edition download enhancements: This release also gives readers the option to download an Edition issue while reading and double page viewing option for print replicas. Performance and functional fixes • Improved app stability: General improvements have been made to reduce crashes and enhance performance during common user actions.
10.3.0
• Text-to-speech functionality added to Edition articles. • Fix for some Edition article templates that wouldn't display on tablet. • Update to Request Account Deletion modal design.
10.4.0
This hotfix release addresses edge cases where malformed HTML inputs in Edition could cause the app to crash.
11.1.1
We designed this app with you in mind — making it easier than ever to read, explore and stay connected every day. What’s new: • Fresh new look: A complete redesign with a clean, modern feel. • For You Page: A personalized feed that brings the topics you love most straight to the top. • Key Takeaways: Article summaries to help you catch the most important points at a glance. • Dark mode: Easy on the eyes, day or night.
11.1.13
• Video enhancements including support as lead media on article pages and vertical video display • Enabled app store rating prompts • Support for iOS 26 • Improved Welcome screen (optimized copy and new image) • Improved support for BeOp poll embeds • Improved support for inline vertical images • Updated article byline to remove the word “to” • Added publication nameplate to Edition front pages • Updated ‘Manage Subscription’ button in account settings to read ‘Manage In-App Purchases’ • Other bug fixes and performance enhancements
11.1.15 · 8 Jul 2026
Adds support for Edition banner ads
7.10.1
What’s new • For login, when a valid email and password is entered, the email and password error no longer displays • Updated project dependencies
8.0.0
What’s new • This update includes a beta version of the new native e-edition. Instead of being taken to a browser, users will be able to read the e-edition of the newspaper inside the app. This beta will be turned on over time after the app releases. • Updated project dependencies
8.0.1
What’s new • This update includes bug fixes for the native e-edition that was introduced as a beta in the last release. The fixed items include non-functional buttons in the e-edition, the wrong e-edition being downloaded, and ads that blocked the story view from being displayed. • Updated project dependencies
8.1.0
What’s new • This update includes several minor bug fixes for basic app functionality. We have also removed the banner ad at the bottom of the e-edition and added support for Apple’s new privacy features. • Updated project dependencies
9.0
What’s new: - Your news, your way: Choose between app or eEdition as the default view. - Customize your Home screen with Topic Selector for a quick glance at the content you care about most. - eEdition has been rebuilt with improved sharing and bookmarking functionality, easier puzzle printing, and faster access to previous issues. - New look and feel, including new fonts for better legibility. - Text size can now be adjusted directly in the story page. - Bookmarks and sharing controls added to section pages. - New “My Content” section allows quick access to bookmarks and saved eEditions
9.1
This update contains small bug fixes.
9.1.3
This update includes fixes on initial load time and overall performance.
9.1.5
What’s new: • Fixes an issue with VoiceOver assistive services not working on news feed articles • Improvements to how the app refreshes content • Improved offline support
9.1.6
What's new: • Performance improvements • Reading enhancement: The navigation bar at the top of article pages will move out of view when scrolled down, then return when swiping up • Sharing enhancement: Richer text description in email, SMS and other messaging applications Resolved bugs: • Fixes an issue where users with Apple’s Private Relay (Beta) enabled encountered a feed loading error • Fixes an issue where the status bar, the area at the top of the mobile device screen that shows the time, battery status, Wi-Fi signal strength, etc., was hidden.
9.1.8
What's new: Bug fixes for native eEdition • Sets the eEdition to display to the width of the screen • Fixes an issue with eEdition banner ads appearing in full screen view
9.2
Key changes: • Overall performance and stability improvements • Improved VoiceOver support on home feed and section fronts • Added eEdition download status dialogs so readers have a clearer understanding of when on-device file transfers are complete • Fixes an issue some readers experienced where the eEdition would jump to the first page of the publication on device rotation • BeOp survey article embeds will now function properly
9.3.1
• Resolves an issue that was causing articles to close unexpectedly while connected to mobile data. • Minor adjustments to video player performance.
9.3.2
Improvements to the push notification service
9.3.4
• Minor stability improvements.

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          "body": "The new app is useless if one’s I Pad cannot run version 17.0. My 16.7 version will not download the new app. When I open my Island Packett App, your app recision tells me I must download the newer version to continue reading and I cannot since I am not a 17.0 user. I went to the App Store and found the older version of your app which was recommended for older I Pad users but after downloading , when Inopen the app it takes me to the same page that requires me to download the newer app which my IP cannot accept. HENCE YOU HAVE JUST FIRED ME AS A CUSTOMER. I will call today and CANCEL my subscription.",
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