The Messenger

Name: The Messenger
Rating: 3.4814816 (116 reviews)
Author: Ogden Newspapers, Inc.

By: Ogden Newspapers, Inc.

News from The Messenger.

Features & Capabilities

The Messenger Chrome extension brings the latest news updates directly to your browser. Serving Fort Dodge, Webster County, and North Central Iowa, it provides breaking news alerts, local news, and sports coverage. Features include polls, a comprehensive article search, and listings for local garage sales with directions, keeping you informed and connected to your community effortlessly.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App News & Magazines

By:

Ogden Newspapers, Inc.

Downloads:

14,911 5

Rating:

3.48

(116)

Version:

3.5 Last updated: 2022-09-28

Version code:

Creation date:

2013-04-05

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CALL_PHONE Very high risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE Low risk

Size:

5.90MB

Email:

sr*****@ogdennews.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-07

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 468,710 ▼ 1,749

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Ogden Newspapers, Inc.

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.themessenger.app

Email:

sr*****@ogdennews.com

Website:

http://www.oweb.com

User Reviews

Users appreciate the app's breaking news alerts and find it a faster, more affordable way to access news compared to print. However, many report that clicking breaking news notifications leads to no content, and complaints about high subscription fees and technical issues like loading problems and article errors are common. The app lacks customization and has removed some news sections, frustrating users. Privacy concerns arise due to requested permissions that seem unnecessary for a news app.

Pros

Provides alerts for breaking news
Faster and cheaper way to read the paper compared to print editions
Easy to use interface for some users
Informative content

Cons

Breaking news notifications often do not open the article when clicked
High subscription fees required to access certain content
App frequently experiences loading issues and errors opening articles
Lack of customization options and removal of certain news sections like news of record
Concerns about unnecessary permissions such as access to contacts and location, perceived as data mining

Recent reviews

Was good. Not any more. I used this app to keep up with my old home town. Now, to get any news, you have to pay a ridiculously high monthly fee.

Kr*****, 2024-01-02

This app isn't good. The notifications pop up but do nothing. You can read the articles of each news headline but that's it. No customization. Really needs work.