# The Salem News- Beverly, MA

> Take the Salem News with you wherever and whenever you go.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.salemnews.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.salemnews.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.salemnews.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** CNHI, LLC
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 10,834
- **Rating:** 4.03 / 5 (109 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.32.05
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-15
- **First published:** 2011-05-11
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 48 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.salemnews.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.salemnews.com](https://www.salemnews.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.cnhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/privacy\_policy\_update.html](https://www.cnhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/privacy_policy_update.html)

## Description

Take The Salem News with you wherever and whenever you go. This Chrome extension delivers your community resource for news, commentary, photos, videos, and special features from Beverly, MA. Stay informed with award-winning breaking news, sports coverage, weather updates, and more.

The app is free to download, offering limited monthly content for non-subscribers. Subscribers enjoy full access to the daily edition and premium mobile content for one low monthly rate, making it easy to stay connected to your community news.

## Rankings

- #550,907 — Overall

## 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_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.salemnews.android.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's convenience, local news focus, and ease of navigation, highlighting its value in supporting local journalism. However, many express frustration over frequent technical problems, such as crashes and sign-in loops. The introduction of a $15 monthly subscription and very limited free articles led to dissatisfaction, with some feeling the newspaper lacks substance and is overpriced. Overall, while some find it useful and reliable, a significant number criticize both the app's performance and its costly paywall system.

### Pros

- Easy to navigate and informative for the local area
- Supports local journalism and community connection
- Convenient access to news and obituaries anytime and anywhere
- Usually functions well with no issues for some users
- Well-written and timely local news content

### Cons

- App often crashes or has technical issues like infinite sign-in loops
- Subscription cost of around $15/month is considered too high by many users
- Limited free article access (usually 3-5 articles) frustrating for users
- The newspaper content is considered thin or of low quality by some users
- Pop-up ads and paywalls reduce user satisfaction

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