Akron Beacon Journal Now
By: USA TODAY Co.
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- By:
- USA TODAY Co.
- Downloads:
- 17,276 17
- Rating:
- 2.88 (120)
- Version:
- 8.9.1 Last updated: 2026-05-18
- Version code:
- 396
- Creation date:
- 2018-09-24
- Publisher country:
US- Permissions:
- android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
- android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS Very high risk
- android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
- android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
- android.permission.BLUETOOTH Moderate risk
- android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN Moderate risk
- android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION 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 See more
- android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
- Size:
- 133.24MB
- Email:
- mo*****@gannett.com
- URLs:
- Website ,Privacy policy
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Google Play Store
- Data ingested on:
- 2026-06-07
- Compare stats and ranking:
- Akron Beacon Journal Now vs The Independent -Massillon, OH
- Akron Beacon Journal Now vs Daily News Journal
- Akron Beacon Journal Now vs Beaver County Times News
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Publisher Change History
2025-04-25: fe*****@usatoday.com to mo*****@gannett.com
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User Reviews
Users appreciate the quality news coverage and headline notifications provided by the Akron Beacon Journal Now app. However, many face usability issues including difficult navigation, frequent freezing, inability to adjust text size, problematic login especially with social media accounts, and disruptive advertisement pop-ups. These issues significantly diminish the reading experience and cause user dissatisfaction. Pros
- Excellent news coverage provided by the app.
- Provides headline notifications to keep users updated.
- Allows reading local and international news digitally.
Cons
- App is difficult to navigate and not user friendly.
- Frequent app freezes and loading issues, causing frustration.
- No option to change text size or enlarge content easily.
- Issues with logging in, especially for accounts created via Facebook.
- Too many pop-up ads despite subscription payment.
Recent reviews
Not user friendly. NO way to change text size. It fails every time . Other issues, too many to list.
by 
ni*****, 2024-10-30
ni*****, 2024-10-30Extremely difficult to navigate and it takes forever to load.
by 
Ma*****, 2024-09-17
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