San Antonio Express-News

Name: San Antonio Express-News
Rating: 4.2178216 (606 reviews)
Author: Hearst Newspapers - LLC

By: Hearst Newspapers - LLC

Trusted San Antonio-area news

Features & Capabilities

The San Antonio Express-News Chrome extension provides seamless access to trusted local news from San Antonio. Users can read must-have stories, in-depth investigations, and exclusive commentary on any device at any time. The app offers unlimited digital access to news articles, the e-Edition, and newsletters with a subscription, which includes a 1-month free trial and a monthly rate of $14.99 thereafter.

Current digital and print subscribers enjoy unlimited app access, with options to activate digital benefits directly within the app. Subscribers can manage payments easily with auto-renewal features and can cancel anytime. The extension ensures privacy and user rights with clear policies and encourages user feedback for continual improvement.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App News & Magazines Communication

By:

Hearst Newspapers - LLC

Downloads:

37,644 58

Rating:

4.22

(606) 1 new ratings

Version:

202606.62 Last updated: 2026-06-25

Version code:

2026060620

Creation date:

2018-10-10

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION Moderate risk
android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk

Size:

181.40MB

Email:

he*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 326,698 ▼ 792

Other rankings

#97 in News and magazines (Gross) ▼ 11

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Hearst Newspapers - LLC

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.expressnews.newsapp

Email:

he*****@gmail.com

Website:

https://www.expressnews.com/

User Reviews

Users appreciate the app for convenient, timely access to San Antonio news, especially when traveling, and value its local sports and breaking news coverage. However, multiple reviews highlight persistent login and subscription problems, app errors, poor customer service support, and app stability issues including crashes and loading failures. Users also report excessive advertising and dissatisfaction with editorial bias, affecting their overall experience.

Pros

Convenient access to news when away from home or without the physical paper.
Provides timely and up-to-date information on local San Antonio news and events.
Good coverage of local sports, especially the Spurs.
Easy to use and straightforward app interface for many users.
Supports staying informed with breaking news and weather updates.

Cons

Frequent login and subscription recognition issues, including denial of access despite active subscription.
App crashes, error messages (such as 500 errors), and trouble signing in reported repeatedly.
Difficulties in contacting customer service for resolving subscription or app problems.
Excessive ads and opinionated journalism criticized by multiple users.
Issues with app compatibility on certain devices (e.g., iPad) and slow or incomplete content loading.