# PennLive.com

> Latest Central Pennsylvania news, weather, sports, jobs and entertainment info.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ap.advpenn](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ap.advpenn)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ap.advpenn`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** PennLive.com
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 70,143
- **Rating:** 2.77 / 5 (497 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24
- **First published:** 2011-02-18
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 23 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ap.advpenn)
- **Website:** [http://www.pennlive.com](http://www.pennlive.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.advance.net/advancedigitalUserAgreementPP/](http://www.advance.net/advancedigitalUserAgreementPP/)

## Description

PennLive.com delivers the latest Central Pennsylvania news, weather, sports, jobs, and entertainment information with timely, accurate coverage you can trust. Our dedicated team of reporters, editors, and photographers live and work within the local communities, ensuring firsthand understanding of the issues that matter most to you.

With an All Access subscription, enjoy unlimited access to premium content including in-depth news, sports analysis, politics, business insights, and cultural events. Available via monthly or annual plans, PennLive.com keeps you connected to the stories that impact your daily life, anytime and anywhere.

## Rankings

- #258,890 — Overall
- #81 — News and magazines (Gross)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.ap.advpenn.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app for local news coverage but express frustration due to the new paid subscription model replacing free access, frequent app crashes, login authentication bugs, and severe readability issues with article display. Many also complain about intrusive subscription prompts and a poor user experience leading to app uninstalls.

### Pros

- Provides local news coverage

### Cons

- App requires payment for content that was previously free, irritating users
- App frequently crashes or shuts down unexpectedly
- Issues with login authentication not being retained, requiring repeated sign-ins
- Display issues with articles (black background, unreadable text)
- Excessive and intrusive subscription/payment pop-ups

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ap.advpenn)