Quick verdict
- What it is
- Store information collected; independent summary not yet available.
- At a glance
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- Free to download
- In-app purchases
Categories and search queries
Official categories
- News
- Magazines & Newspapers
AppCorpus categories
Key functions
| Function | Availability | Access | Scope | Evidence |
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| Family Sharing | Yes | Unknown | App Store | Store published |
| Free app | Yes | Free | — | Store published |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Limited free | — | Store published |
Screens
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19 store screenshots
Pricing & paywalls
App Store
- Free to download
- In-app purchases
Ratings & reviews
App Store
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4/5Easy to navigate
Easy to navigate. Play with the different features. Default settings are not easy on the eye of older people but if you spend just a little time you can customize it to your preferences
ml reader · 31 Jul 2026
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3/5Patriot News Review
1. Love reading the paper on line, although I am old school and love the feel and smell of the paper and print. We do receive the Thursday and Sunday print edition….love, love!!! 2. The cartoons are larger in size and there are fewer comics in total (the Sunday Edition). I miss the inclusion of three cartoons per strip ( Friday, Saturday, Sunday). Guess I will need to catch up on some of my favorites throughout the week. 3. The overall content of your paper slants towards the LEFT to a great extent. Would appreciate more of an impartial view of the world in your political articles. You are no different than any metropolitan newspaper or national news source (radio and television). Kindly toss a bone my way and include something nice about a republican endeavor at least once in awhile. 4. Your coverage of local, high school sports is outstanding, Informative and interesting. You cover large and small high schools and give every sport appropriate reporting. I taught English at McDevitt for 38 years and when the leaves Fall, everyone hates us, but you provide plenty of excellent, praise-worthy pigskin reports nonetheless. 5. My favorite sections are Nation & World and Life. As a more mature lady, I read the front page of the paper first and then the obits, just to make certain my family and friends and past students and their families are still with us. All my favorite interests in life: books, movies, series, gardening and travel are contained in the Life section. I have been reading your paper for approximately fifty years when Hurricane Agnes decimated our dear city. I even remember when the ink you used made almost our entire family itch with some kind of allergic reaction. We scratched and read all together now! A Newsy Fan, Carole Scott Bush Retired Teacher
A Favorite Reader · 31 Jul 2026
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2/5Updates?
App is fine as is. Whatever updates that have been applied recently (then apparently backed-off...?) are poorly applied and obviously not “user tested”. Can’t get in directly, font and page is reduced so you have to expand to be able to read; if you print a crossword puzzle, again, the font is way too small. I mostly use the app on iPad or phone, as I think most users do, so test on a tablet and phone, not a desktop or laptop computer. (Yes, the web version using my desktop computer does work better...; even the crossword print) Overall, on-line customer service is completely non-responsive. Hopefully some standard IT practices will be applied to your development efforts in the future.
e3D3cuLater · 31 Jul 2026
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2/5Log in problems
I can get my paper on my tablet but not on my laptop. It will not accept my password. A week ago something happened and I had to call the help line. I had to call two separate times to get problem resolved It would be nice to deal with somebody in this country that speaks English. About to cancel my subscription of 40 years. Don’t need the hassle
73 or bust · 31 Jul 2026
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5/5A very good newspaper!
I read the Patriot faithfully; have been doing so for a long time! PennLive is fine but I’ve been reading the paper for so long that I must have the e-paper. I could do without the obvious liberal bias; most of Central PA is conservative. We deserve at least a moderate tome. But what are we going to do?
cvs118 · 31 Jul 2026
Privacy & accessibility
App Store
Privacy
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- Data Not Linked to You — App Functionality — Identifiers — User ID Developer declared
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Accessibility
No accessibility labels collected yet.
Versions
App Store
- 2.0.16
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2.3.10
- Performance improvements - New bradning
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2.5.54
This is a major update with performance and operational enhancements to streamline reading and navigation! New initial displays - iPad - In landscape, the display initially shows a single page and the headline index. In portrait, a single page is scaled to fit-width. - iPhone/iTouch - In landscape, the display initially shows a two page spread. In portrait, a single page is scaled to fit-height. Tap and read/zoom: - A single tap on a story, ad or graphic will display that item in a separate reading window. Swipe L/R to previous/next story, pinch to size. - A double tap on a page and display will zoom where tapped. A second double tap returns page to default size. Pinch page any time to zoom. - Change default tap actions for single, double and two-finger taps in Options > Settings screen. New designs and organization: - New fonts, layouts, icons and labels simplify and ease use Read off-line or on-line: - Faster on-line reading, uses less bandwidth - Select edition to download for off-line reading or select off-line reading as the default - Special low-bandwidth mode ideal when roaming Push Notifications: -Receive availability alerts for new editions Performance: - Improved iOS7 and Retina display compliance - Enhanced page and type display quality - Faster downloading and display, improved gesture response - Stability improvements and general bug fixing - Updates to improve Twitter and Facebook support
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2.6.58
Bug fixes, performance and stability improvements.
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2.6.71
Bug fixes, functionality and performance improvements.
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2.6.73
• Bug fixes and performance improvements • New features
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2.7.38
• New opening screen options. • New live news layout. • New "My News" feature offers users the ability to choose/filter news categories. • General performance improvements.
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2.9.37
- Performance enhancements - Bug fixes
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2.9.46
- Performance enhancements - Bug fixes
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2.9.61
- Performance enhancements - Bug fixes
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3.1.85
- Improved graphics interface.
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3.2.44
- Improved Resolution of images on iPad Pro. - iOS14 optimized version that avoids crashes. - Improved the download speed on slow connections.
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4.0.0
Major update with performance and operational enhancements to streamline reading and navigation! New initial displays: Navigational choices available at your fingertips – read by section, by page, by article. Reading default preferences available in settings. New designs and organization: New fonts, layouts, icons and labels simplify and ease use Read off-line or on-line: Faster on-line reading, uses less bandwidth Select edition to download for off-line reading Performance: Enhanced page and type display quality Faster downloading and display, improved gesture response
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4.0.1
This update adds a feature to automatically download your edition on iOS 15, as well as minor improvements based on reader feedback. Happy reading!
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4.0.3
This update adds a feature to automatically download your edition on iOS 15, as well as minor improvements based on reader feedback. Happy reading!
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4.0.4
The recent updates address improvements to informational app messages as well as overall app performance.
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5.0.1
The recent updates allow reading while an edition is being downloaded, easier navigation, support for future modules, and overall app performance improvements. 'More for you' has been added to the app including links to live news, newsletters and puzzles.
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5.0.2
Bug fixes
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6.0.0
Whats New: • Search previous editions • Bookmark and save stories for later • Integrated interactive puzzles • Daily obituaries feed in the storefront • Improved sharing • Dark mode
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6.1.0
Addition of welcome screens
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6.1.1
What’s New in the Patriot News App We’ve made some exciting updates to make your experience even better: Live News Integration Stay informed in real time with our new Live News feature! Get instant updates on breaking stories, local developments, and major events as they happen—right from your home screen. Smarter Navigation We’ve streamlined the app’s layout to help you find what you need faster. Whether you're browsing top headlines, diving into local coverage, or exploring your favorite sections, everything is now just a tap away. Performance Enhancements We’ve squashed bugs and improved speed for a smoother, more reliable experience.
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8.0.0
"For You" allows you to create your own personalized newsfeed by selecting the authors and topics that matter most to you. Stay Informed like never before with the Patriot-News Cleaner Faster Smarter.
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8.0.1
· 27 Feb 2026
Bug fixes and performance improvements
Alternatives
- Jackson Citizen Patriot — Same category + similar ratings
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- Last verified
- 31 Jul 2026
- Sources
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- Independent summary has not been published yet.