NJ.com

Name: NJ.com
Rating: 4.5 (24710 reviews)
Author: NJ.com

by NJ.com

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 30 Aug 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

News
Sports

AppCorpus categories

Key functions

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

Screens

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15 store screenshots

Pricing & paywalls

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Shown for US

All Access to New Jersey — $15.00
All Access to NJ.com — $11.99
All Access to NJ.com — $75.00
All Access to NJ.com — $99.99
All Access to NJ.com — $119.99
Digital Access — $9.99
Rutgers Sports Insider — $5.99
Subscriber Exclusive Content — $9.99

Last verified 30 Aug 2026

Ratings & reviews

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4.5 24710 ratings · App Store

4/5Good app but something happened
I never write reviews but I love this app and couldn’t figure out how to ask a question from the developer or give feedback about the app on the website. I’ve been having issues for awhile but most recently the following: sometimes a pop up is displayed asking me if I like the app or if I want to rate it. The only way to do anything including trying to rate it is to force close the app. I do this three times to get it to go away. Then when I try and read the news through the “news home” tab it spins for a long while and there is a considerable delay in getting to the most recent news stories. Many times I have to swipe down 2 or 3 times to get it to update. The same is true with “top stories “ and “local”. Most recently in the last few days I either get a “no articles” message in “news home” or there is a picture with the dots to swipe through the stories right to left and nothing but blank space underneath. So I swipe through only about 6 or 7 stories and that is all I get for the news. I do not know why this is happening and I am unsure when it updated but my phone was on automatic app updates(which I’ve since turned off). I would love it if someone could either send me a message through the app or my email or release an update and explain the issue here. As much as I believe this particular issue deserves three stars, I love the app too much to give it a low rating. Please update. This is the best app to stay plugged into NJ news and local news. Love you guys but please get your tech guys on it !

Sarahh30 · 30 Aug 2026
4/5can no longer save stories
I have been a print and digital subscriber for years and want to support local journalism. One issue, I used to be able to save a story using the star icon at the top of the article. Recent updates took this ability away. I have digital subscriptions to other newspapers and can save articles. It is annoying that I can no longer save articles. Please bring this feature back. Subscribers and nonsubscribers should be able to save articles. Your latest update seemed to have fixed the bug when I read an article and then go to a link within that story to read a second article, clicking done did not close the articles. Thanks for the fix. I find the site reasonably easy to navigate. I give a three-star rating because I can no longer save articles.

NJnaturelover · 30 Aug 2026
2/5Used to be good
Honestly, I’ve had this app for years and loved getting my local news instantly. But the restrictions for content reserved for subscribers is out of control. There is no rhyme or reason as to why I can read an article at 10 am, but by 10:30 it’s locked. Sometimes in the app it isn’t labeled as a subscriber exclusive, but once I click the article I can’t read it. It is also incredibly frustrating when the title of the article insinuates it is an important story, like “police manhunt for suspect is ongoing”. So I would have to pay to find out about a possible safety concern in my area, or pay to find out the article was clickbait. I am all for using subscriptions for premium content, but I’m over having to go google my local news.

arora34 · 30 Aug 2026
3/5Good to stay in touch
I like to check in once a week in case I miss something on the radio broadcast on my two hours of commuting each day. It takes too long to load, and there’s too many ads though, and I don’t always have the time on my lunch hour. The search is helpful, as is the sort by county. I love the lunch time DJ’s and my ride home at 5:00 with D&D, but turn it off on my morning commute. It is too political, the DJ too angry and he does not give callers an opportunity to fully make their point or speak. He consistently talks over them, and I just change stations. Dennis and Judy, and D&D are a bit more courteous to listeners, and aren’t do blatantly one sided in politics.

Hunterdon Local · 30 Aug 2026
2/5Photos don’t load, but ads sure do!
Most of the time when using the iPad app, the photos either take forever to load and make the article jumpy, or don’t load at all. But you can be sure the ads, photo and video, have no trouble. Today is a perfect example. Can’t see any of the 9/11 memorial photos. App is up to date, as is the iPad. WiFi is full strength. And I have to login every few days lately, despite choosing the ‘remember me’ option. I have no problem paying for a news app, if it works well and has worthwhile content. Improve the experience before you lose a paying customer.

Couchmarine · 30 Aug 2026

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Versions

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4.4.31
This release contains performance enhancements to keep our app running smoothly for you. New in the app: Custom Alerts let you select the topics and locations that matter most to you, and receive daily notifications when new relevant stories appear. Tap Settings (bottom right in app) to configure your custom alerts. Also works on our websites. Don't forget to check out our news widgets, which display the news where you want it. Choose from multiple styles for your Home, Lock and Today screens, and even in Standby Mode.
4.4.32
This release contains performance enhancements to keep our app running smoothly for you. New in the app: Custom Alerts let you select the topics and locations that matter most to you, and receive daily notifications when new relevant stories appear. Tap Settings (bottom right in app) to configure your custom alerts. Also works on our websites. Don't forget to check out our news widgets, which display the news where you want it. Choose from multiple styles for your Home, Lock and Today screens, and even in Standby Mode.
4.4.33
This release contains performance enhancements to keep our app running smoothly for you. New in the app: Custom Alerts let you select the topics and locations that matter most to you, and receive daily notifications when new relevant stories appear. Tap Settings (bottom right in app) to configure your custom alerts. Also works on our websites. Don't forget to check out our news widgets, which display the news where you want it. Choose from multiple styles for your Home, Lock and Today screens, and even in Standby Mode.
4.4.34
This release contains performance enhancements to keep our app running smoothly for you. New in the app: Custom Alerts let you select the topics and locations that matter most to you, and receive daily notifications when new relevant stories appear. Tap Settings (bottom right in app) to configure your custom alerts. Also works on our websites. Don't forget to check out our news widgets, which display the news where you want it. Choose from multiple styles for your Home, Lock and Today screens, and even in Standby Mode.
4.4.35
This release contains performance enhancements to keep our app running smoothly for you. New in the app: Custom Alerts let you select the topics and locations that matter most to you, and receive daily notifications when new relevant stories appear. Tap Settings (bottom right in app) to configure your custom alerts. Also works on our websites. Don't forget to check out our news widgets, which display the news where you want it. Choose from multiple styles for your Home, Lock and Today screens, and even in Standby Mode.
4.4.37
This release contains performance enhancements to keep our app running smoothly for you. New in the app: Custom Alerts let you select the topics and locations that matter most to you, and receive daily notifications when new relevant stories appear. Tap Settings (bottom right in app) to configure your custom alerts. Also works on our websites. Don't forget to check out our news widgets, which display the news where you want it. Choose from multiple styles for your Home, Lock and Today screens, and even in Standby Mode.
4.4.38
This release contains performance enhancements to keep our app running smoothly for you. New in the app: Custom Alerts let you select the topics and locations that matter most to you, and receive daily notifications when new relevant stories appear. Tap Settings (bottom right in app) to configure your custom alerts. Also works on our websites.
4.4.39
This release contains performance enhancements to keep our app running smoothly for you. New in the app: Custom Alerts let you select the topics and locations that matter most to you, and receive daily notifications when new relevant stories appear. Tap Settings (bottom right in app) to configure your custom alerts. Also works on our websites.
4.4.40
This release contains performance enhancements to keep our app running smoothly for you. New in the app: Custom Alerts let you select the topics and locations that matter most to you, and receive daily notifications when new relevant stories appear. Tap Settings (bottom right in app) to configure your custom alerts. Also works on our websites.
4.4.41
This release contains performance enhancements to keep our app running smoothly for you. New in the app: Custom Alerts let you select the topics and locations that matter most to you, and receive daily notifications when new relevant stories appear. Tap Settings (bottom right in app) to configure your custom alerts. Also works on our websites.
4.4.42
This release contains performance enhancements to keep our app running smoothly for you. New in the app: Custom Alerts let you select the topics and locations that matter most to you, and receive daily notifications when new relevant stories appear. Tap Settings (bottom right in app) to configure your custom alerts. Also works on our websites.
4.4.43
This release contains performance enhancements to keep our app running smoothly for you. New in the app: Custom Alerts let you select the topics and locations that matter most to you, and receive daily notifications when new relevant stories appear. Tap Settings (bottom right in app) to configure your custom alerts. Also works on our websites.
4.5.0
A fresh, redesigned app experience, making your timely, reliable and local news faster and easier to read. In this release, we've focused on the reading experience: easier-to-read resizable text, support for dark mode, richer layouts, and improved performance throughout. Thank you for reading!
4.5.1
A fresh, redesigned app experience, making your timely, reliable and local news faster and easier to read. In this release, we've focused on the reading experience: easier-to-read resizable text, support for dark mode, richer layouts, and improved performance throughout. Thank you for reading!
4.5.10
A fresh, redesigned app experience, making your timely, reliable and local news faster and easier to read. In this release, we've focused on the reading experience: easier-to-read resizable text, support for dark mode, richer layouts, and improved performance throughout. Thank you for reading!
4.5.11
A fresh, redesigned app experience, making your timely, reliable and local news faster and easier to read. In this release, we've focused on the reading experience: easier-to-read resizable text, support for dark mode, richer layouts, and improved performance throughout. Thank you for reading!
4.5.2
A fresh, redesigned app experience, making your timely, reliable and local news faster and easier to read. In this release, we've focused on the reading experience: easier-to-read resizable text, support for dark mode, richer layouts, and improved performance throughout. Thank you for reading!
4.5.3
A fresh, redesigned app experience, making your timely, reliable and local news faster and easier to read. In this release, we've focused on the reading experience: easier-to-read resizable text, support for dark mode, richer layouts, and improved performance throughout. Thank you for reading!
4.5.4
A fresh, redesigned app experience, making your timely, reliable and local news faster and easier to read. In this release, we've focused on the reading experience: easier-to-read resizable text, support for dark mode, richer layouts, and improved performance throughout. Thank you for reading!
4.5.5
A fresh, redesigned app experience, making your timely, reliable and local news faster and easier to read. In this release, we've focused on the reading experience: easier-to-read resizable text, support for dark mode, richer layouts, and improved performance throughout. Thank you for reading!
4.5.6
A fresh, redesigned app experience, making your timely, reliable and local news faster and easier to read. In this release, we've focused on the reading experience: easier-to-read resizable text, support for dark mode, richer layouts, and improved performance throughout. Thank you for reading!
4.5.7
A fresh, redesigned app experience, making your timely, reliable and local news faster and easier to read. In this release, we've focused on the reading experience: easier-to-read resizable text, support for dark mode, richer layouts, and improved performance throughout. Thank you for reading!
4.5.8
A fresh, redesigned app experience, making your timely, reliable and local news faster and easier to read. In this release, we've focused on the reading experience: easier-to-read resizable text, support for dark mode, richer layouts, and improved performance throughout. Thank you for reading!
4.5.9
A fresh, redesigned app experience, making your timely, reliable and local news faster and easier to read. In this release, we've focused on the reading experience: easier-to-read resizable text, support for dark mode, richer layouts, and improved performance throughout. Thank you for reading!
5.0.0 · 16 Jul 2026
Meet the new NJ.com app, rebuilt from the ground up to put local journalism front and center. This release introduces the redesigned experience with clearer navigation, editor-curated stories, and easier ways to follow the topics and teams you care about. It's a more focused, intuitive way to stay connected to what's happening in your community throughout the day. Thanks for reading with us.

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Last verified: 30 Aug 2026
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          "rating": 4,
          "title": "Good app but something happened",
          "body": "I never write reviews but I love this app and couldn’t figure out how to ask a question from the developer or give feedback about the app on the website. I’ve been having issues for awhile but most recently the following: sometimes a pop up is displayed asking me if I like the app or if I want to rate it. The only way to do anything including trying to rate it is to force close the app. I do this three times to get it to go away. Then when I try and read the news through the “news home” tab it spins for a long while and there is a considerable delay in getting to the most recent news stories. Many times I have to swipe down 2 or 3 times to get it to update. The same is true with “top stories “ and “local”. Most recently in the last few days I either get a “no articles” message in “news home” or there is a picture with the dots to swipe through the stories right to left and nothing but blank space underneath. So I swipe through only about 6 or 7 stories and that is all I get for the news. I do not know why this is happening and I am unsure when it updated but my phone was on automatic app updates(which I’ve since turned off). I would love it if someone could either send me a message through the app or my email or release an update and explain the issue here. As much as I believe this particular issue deserves three stars, I love the app too much to give it a low rating. Please update. This is the best app to stay plugged into NJ news and local news. Love you guys but please get your tech guys on it !",
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          "date": "30 Aug 2026"
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          "rating": 4,
          "title": "can no longer save stories",
          "body": "I have been a print and digital subscriber for years and want to support local journalism. One issue, I used to be able to save a story using the star icon at the top of the article. Recent updates took this ability away. I have digital subscriptions to other newspapers and can save articles. It is annoying that I can no longer save articles. Please bring this feature back. Subscribers and nonsubscribers should be able to save articles. Your latest update seemed to have fixed the bug when I read an article and then go to a link within that story to read a second article, clicking done did not close the articles. Thanks for the fix. I find the site reasonably easy to navigate. I give a three-star rating because I can no longer save articles.",
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          "date": "30 Aug 2026"
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