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The Charlotte Observer | News

by The McClatchy Company

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 7 Aug 2026

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  • From $13.33/mo
  • Free to download
  • In-app purchases

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Free app Yes Free Store published
In-app purchases Yes Limited free Store published

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Pricing & paywalls

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  • Annual Subscription — $159.99/year ($13.33/mo)
  • Montly Subscription — $15.99

Ratings & reviews

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4.3 3559 ratings · App Store

  1. 4/5Good navigation. Useful variety of news content.

    This is the easiest newspaper app to navigate that I have encountered. I especially appreciate the variety of options I have available to help me choose what I want to read—many ways to interface. Another plus is that not only is this a local paper, but also includes important state news, national news, and international news. I live in far western North Carolina, and this type of news, whether in print, online or broadcast simply isn’t available there. With this app, I can keep informed about my wider world, especially in regards to North Carolina’s state situations and politics. My only suggestion would be: make it possible to use the up & down arrows on my iPad’s Bluetooth keyboard in order to be able to scroll down the screen. Having to use the touch screen so often, as I do now, is hard on my arthritic thumbs.

    Lgh98t · 7 Aug 2026

  2. 4/5Now crashes

    The latest update is now crashing on my iPad. I’m going to reinstall it. My wife reinstalled it and it worked for two uses. The update to 9.1.1 fixed my issues. Lots of complaints about not finding formats users were familiar with; I had to try the new controls at bottom of the screen to find what I was looking for. I’m not sure the developers were using Agile management for this app. If so they didn’t get enough user input.

    Myownnicknamethatnoonecanhave · 7 Aug 2026

  3. 1/5Took away full paper read

    The latest update took away the option to read the paper outside the app in the browser, which was the only way to actually see what would have been printed on Saturday. Now this awful app is forcing you to open the paper in app and is putting banner ads on top, shrinking further what you can see. This paper already has ads to the point of a 2 page spread giving you 1/4 page of actual news. Why must we have a stupid banner ad on top of the other ads, when I AM PAYING FOR THIS. I AM A PAID SUBSCRIBER. I support local news and have to argue bill cycle after cycle that it is worth the money, when it goes up and up. But I am losing my patience. I am close to killing this and sending the money to NPR. Fix the app or I am done.

    Red socks the grey · 7 Aug 2026

  4. 2/5Father new Eedition

    Well; you guys have done it. Inthe words of Minnie Pearl, youve “fixed something that wasn’t betokened”. And in so doing, you have succeeded in removing me and mine from the Eedition readership. I happen to be computer savvy, but it now takes me longer to find today’s Edition than it does to read it. Gone are the days when I could take my IPad to the beach with me and have full assurance that I wouldn’t miss a thing from back home nor elsewhere. It was so simple to look over the previous two or so weeks. I’m sure this was a business decision. But, brothers you have certainly given your Eedition readers the “business”. Enjoy your money, McClatchy....and please think of me when you spend it. BillB Branner, Charlotte

    E-Worthy · 7 Aug 2026

  5. 2/5Good intentions, poor execution

    So I’m reading the Wednesday edition, push the back button to get the website of a home builder, and the app (without asking), kicks me out of the paper and brings up the update button. So I push the update button, I assume the app updates, but now won’t it let me out of the update screen. Having subscribed to the Observer for more 30 years, this is standard operating procedure for the paper and it’s staff, good intentions, poor execution. And just a personal note, since Ms. Cash has become the Executive Editor of the Observer, it has done a remarkable job of becoming the L.A. Times of NC. Having lived in Southern California for 13 years, it’s not a compliment.

    Tom7948 · 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. Highlights • Audio player improvements: 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.

  • 11.1.14

    • 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” and added support for author credit field • 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

  • 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.

  • 9.1.1

    This update resolves an issue that caused the app to crash for some users.

  • 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 Bug fixes: • 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

    • Resolves an issue with our video player that would cause articles to close unexpectedly.

  • 9.3.2

    Improvements to the push notification service

  • 9.3.4

    • Minor stability improvements.

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