# Akron Beacon Journal Now

> Local and national news, spectacular photography, and rich video content.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ghm.akronbeaconjournal](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ghm.akronbeaconjournal)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ghm.akronbeaconjournal`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** USA TODAY Co.
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 17,554
- **Rating:** 2.89 / 5 (122 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.10.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-05
- **First published:** 2018-09-24
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 133 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ghm.akronbeaconjournal)
- **Website:** [https://www.myusatodaynetwork.com](https://www.myusatodaynetwork.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.gatehousemedia.com/privacy-policy/](http://www.gatehousemedia.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The Akron Beacon Journal Now app delivers local and national news, stunning photography, and engaging video to your mobile device, with fast loading times and real-time alerts tailored to your interests.

Customize your reading experience with text size, night mode, offline access, and an integrated eNewspaper that includes USA TODAY and 200+ local papers. Free article sampling is available, with flexible in-app subscription options.

## Rankings

- #457,558 — Overall
- #85 — 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_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.alarm.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.ghm.akronbeaconjournal.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 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.

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