# The Providence Journal, R.I.

> Breaking News + eNewspaper

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1023474334](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1023474334)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1023474334`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gannett
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (1,520 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.11.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24
- **First published:** 2015-08-05
- **Size:** 183 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-providence-journal-r-i/id1023474334)
- **Website:** [https://www.providencejournal.com](https://www.providencejournal.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://cm.providencejournal.com/privacy](https://cm.providencejournal.com/privacy)

## Description

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography and engaging videos, The Providence Journal app delivers the local news that matters to your community. Access in-depth journalism, sports coverage, events, and more with a fast, streamlined mobile experience.

Real-time breaking news and weather alerts keep you informed, while offline reading, adjustable text size, and night mode customize your experience. The eNewspaper feature mirrors the print edition, with access to USA TODAY and 200+ local newspapers.

## Rankings

- #47,873 — Overall
- #20 — provide

## Review summary

User feedback is mixed: many praise the e-newspaper features, puzzles, and strong journalism, plus a newer, more user-friendly feel. Recurring problems include app instability, subscription management/payments failures, eNewspaper loading glitches, and a frustrating platform redesign with scattered navigation and excessive ads.

### Pros

- E-newspaper option provides full digital access with an easy switch between ePaper and the regular paper view.
- High-quality local and national journalism with well-written, unbiased reporting.
- Puzzles and crosswords are a strong, popular feature of the app.
- The newer app version is more user-friendly than the old one.
- E-newspaper is a good value and helps save paper.

### Cons

- App stability issues: won't open, crashes, or unreliable performance and login problems.
- In-app subscription management and payments are problematic (renewals can fail, need to use the website, refresh purchases may not work).
- E-newspaper loading glitches: won’t load, shows blank, or is slow and often requires reinstalling.
- Platform redesign is scattershot and hard to follow, with duplicated content and too many ads.
- General navigation feels clunky or not intuitive compared with the previous version.

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