Washington Business Journal

Name: Washington Business Journal
Rating: 4.7 (441 reviews)
Author: American City Business Journals

by American City Business Journals

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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At a glance: Free to download
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Business
News

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

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Free to download
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Last verified 31 Jul 2026

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4.7 441 ratings · App Store

5/5Where to go for business.
I read the WBJ each and every week. It is the source for business information in the DMV.

GRG$$$ · 31 Jul 2026
1/5Love the WBJ…Hate the App
I have an iPhone 12 Max pro. From this phone, the WBJ app is clunky, difficult to read and cuts off articles…When I receive emails it takes me directly to their website and doesn’t recognize on the backend that I’m a paid subscriber. When I login it will ask me to subscribe when I am already a paid subscriber and when I click no (again because I am already a paid subscriber) it then kicks me out of reading the article…other news orgs that I subscribe to like the post and NYT, when I click on an article to read I love how it takes me directly to my app (not the website) and lets me scroll and read seamlessly. I could certainly choose to find my way to my computer, but if these digital bugs don’t make it seamless for me to consume content, I may consider canceling my subscription. I hope this review helps the tech team make improvements. I really do love the quality of business reporting!

CammieLG · 31 Jul 2026
4/5Useful for DC business readers
With the demise of the Post business section, WBJ has provided a simple and useful app. Currently (07/09) it offers full access to articles and daily updates. Articles are presented as a stream, not by industry or author. In the future I hope they will add this capability. Good first effort, no crashes.

wbc5 · 31 Jul 2026
1/5Poor accessibility setting and missing galleries
You have to adjust the size of text in every story vs at the app level or using iOS settings. Very cumbersome experience. Also anytime a story referee to “the gallery below for details…” there is no gallery at all. So the meat of the story is missing. Poor experience especially for paid subscribers.

DA_Bookworm · 31 Jul 2026
1/5Subscription disaster
I purchased a digital subscription on my iPhone and an unable to access content on my iPad. Why???

Love t&f · 31 Jul 2026

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Versions

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18.0
This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements
19.0
This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements
20.0
This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements
23.0
This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements
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
This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements.
27.0
This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements.
28.0
This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements.
29.0
This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements.
30.0
This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements.
31.0
This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements.
32.0
User experience improvements.
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 · 4 Feb 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.
8.2
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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Last verified: 31 Jul 2026
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