The Buffalo News App

Name: The Buffalo News App
Rating: 4.47 (451 reviews)
Author: The Buffalo News

By: The Buffalo News

Western New York’s leading resource for local news, sports and weather.

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Features & Capabilities

The Buffalo News App delivers Western New York's leading local journalism right to your device. Covering everything from the Buffalo Bills and Sabres to essential community news, politics, entertainment, and weather, this app provides comprehensive and personalized content for its users. Stay informed with breaking news updates, stunning photography, videos, podcasts, and much more.

Customize your reading experience by selecting preferred topics, receiving alerts for news, sports, and weather, and enjoying features like bookmarking, listening to articles, and adjustable text sizes. The app also includes hourly and 10-day weather forecasts with frequent video updates. Free to download, subscribing unlocks unlimited digital access with easy payment options. Keep connected to Western New York with The Buffalo News App — your essential resource for reliable local news and updates.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

9.20 Last updated: 2026-05-12

Version code:

2026033016

Creation date:

2012-08-28

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high 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_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk

Size:

27.44MB

Email:

su*****@buffnews.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-06

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 273,902 ▼ 1,105

Other rankings

#65 in News and magazines (Gross) ▲ 45

Other platforms

The Buffalo News App (v9.21)

3.30

(741)

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Developed by:

The Buffalo News

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whiz.buffalo

Email:

su*****@buffnews.com

Website:

http://buffalonews.com

User Reviews

Users appreciate the app's ability to provide instant local news and its digital alternative to physical newspapers, which is environmentally beneficial. However, multiple reports highlight recurring crashes, login and subscription access problems, poor app design and navigation, and inadequate customer support. The app's forcing of paid subscriptions for most articles also frustrates many users. Overall, while the content and immediacy are valued, the technical and usability issues severely impact user experience.

Pros

Provides access to local news and latest updates instantly, eliminating need for physical newspaper delivery.
Supports digital subscription reducing usage of physical newsprint and environmental impact.
Offers comprehensive coverage especially in local sports and community news.
Provides an e-edition alternative to the physical newspaper, appreciated by some users.

Cons

App frequently crashes or fails to open, often requiring uninstall and reinstall to temporarily resolve issues.
Persistent problems with login and subscription verification, even for paid subscribers, causing frustration and denied access.
App design issues such as difficult navigation, poor readability with color and layout choices, and inadequate article organization.
Lack of responsiveness and support from customer service, which often leaves issues unresolved or results in dropped calls.
Forced subscription paywalls restrict most content, frustrating users expecting more free access or easier subscription management.

Recent reviews

Well thought out design on articles and app! Keep up the Good Hard work!

Th*****, 2025-02-01

01/27/2025 You all have tried to bill me 3-4 times through my debit card and not through Google billing. I unsubscribed once I realized it was a paid subscription account before your "free" access time limit had expired. Now I am receiving bills through snail mail, not through the play store as it should be. Today I called the CS number provided to me in the letter which states your office is closed and to call back during office hours.