# The Local - News in English

> Latest news, updates & guides

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1078564301](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1078564301)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1078564301`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** The Local
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (2,012 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.98
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-12
- **First published:** 2016-01-29
- **Size:** 63 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-local-news-in-english/id1078564301)
- **Website:** [https://www.thelocal.com/](https://www.thelocal.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.thelocal.com/privacy-policy](https://www.thelocal.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

A better comments experience is here, with smoother replies, improved sorting, clearer loading states, and a more polished discussion flow.

Get all the latest news, practical advice and essential guides for international residents and visitors in nine European countries: Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. Reporting in English for those interested in life in these countries. For more information on Terms of Use, please check the terms at the Apple page.

## Rankings

- #39,661 — Overall

## Review summary

Readers consistently praise The Local for strong, well-written coverage and wide regional reach, with helpful podcasts and language-friendly content that benefits travelers and language learners. However, repeated issues with login, subscription access, and difficult cancellations dampen the experience. Users report stability problems, paywalls that hinder access for paying members, and occasional concerns about bias or sensationalism and outdated stories. Tablet support is notably lacking, and some navigation and UI issues persist. Overall, the content quality is high, but technical reliability and accessibility across devices need urgent attention.

### Pros

- Well-written, current, and fast news coverage.
- Broad international coverage with in-depth articles and viewpoints.
- Helpful for travelers and language learners; English-language content for various regions.
- Compelling podcasts and multimedia content.
- Trusted sources for regional news (Spain, Italy, Sweden) and timely updates.

### Cons

- Persistent login and subscription access issues, including frequent logouts and inability to access paid content.
- Cancellation is difficult and customer support is unresponsive.
- App instability and crashes after updates.
- Paywalls and country-switch gating can block content even for paying members.
- Perceived bias/sensationalism and occasional outdated coverage; inconsistent content quality.

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