Features & Capabilities

AL.com reports the stories and events that have a direct impact on your world. Stay connected with the most important local news you need from a name you know and trust. Timely and reliable reporting, always available whenever and wherever you are.

Our reporters, editors and photographers live in the very same communities as you and know firsthand just how important it is to be informed and aware of the world that’s unfolding right in your own backyard. Whether your interests are the latest in news, sports, politics, business, culture, and so much more, we’ve always got you covered.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
al.com
Rating:
4.50
(15,263)
Version:
4.5.11 Last updated: 2026-05-06
Version code:
885283700
Creation date:
2011-02-18
Compatible devices:
Size:
94.20MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-05
Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

Other platforms

Android
AL.com (v4.5.3)
145,399 3.52 (943)

Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Apple app. Please use these information below to contact the Apple app developer.
Developed by:
al.com
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/al-com/id419876008
Website:
https://www.al.com

User Reviews

AL.com’s Apple app is valued for timely Alabama news and historically diverse content, but it faces broad criticism. Repeated issues include paywalls that block most articles, poor performance with freezing and crashes, intrusive ads, a less-friendly new version, and perceived political bias.
Pros
  • Timely Alabama news coverage.
  • Historically a go-to source for Alabama news.
  • Diverse content breadth across topics when the app is functioning.
Cons
  • Paywalls/ subscriptions required to read most articles.
  • Frequent performance issues: freezing, slow loading, and crashes.
  • Intrusive ads that cover content or disrupt reading.
  • New version is less user-friendly with navigation problems and graphics-heavy design.
  • Perceived left-leaning bias in coverage.
Recent reviews
AL.com tries to bait you into subscribing by giving just a little bit of an article without giving up your personal information and agreeing to pay. This is not an honest way of doing business.
by An*****, 2026-05-18

This app has been buggy for a very long time. Most of the articles are behind an outrageously overpriced paywall.
by bo*****, 2026-05-12

I deleted the app because every other story you click it’s locked and says sign up to Al.com to read story. I have enough of my information sold to spammers without you having my email address to send more. I have 3 other news apps where you can read every story they show.
by je*****, 2026-02-23
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