# Times Union

> Trusted Capital Region news

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id468081524](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id468081524)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id468081524`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Hearst Newspapers
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (5,362 ratings)
- **Version:** 202608.55
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2011-11-15
- **Size:** 103 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/times-union/id468081524)
- **Website:** [https://www.timesunion.com/mobile-apps/](https://www.timesunion.com/mobile-apps/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.timesunion.com/privacypolicy/](https://www.timesunion.com/privacypolicy/)

## Description

The Times Union Chrome extension delivers trusted Capital Region news to any device. Access must-read stories, investigations, and commentary anytime, anywhere, with unlimited digital access through the Times Union subscription. Stay informed on local events and developments from your desktop or mobile browser.

Subscription details include 1 month free, then $14.99 per month, cancel anytime. Current digital and print subscribers receive unlimited app access, with sign-in or activation steps. Payments are charged to your iTunes account and auto-renew unless canceled. Subscriptions can be managed in Account Settings. Privacy Policy and Terms of Service are available, and for feedback contact DL_TU_ipadsupport@hearst.com or 518-454-5454.

## Rankings

- #25,402 — Overall

## Review summary

Readers praise Times Union for strong local coverage and long-standing community value, and some appreciate easy digital access and early editions. However, the app is plagued by repeated login/subscription access issues, intrusive ads, inconsistent delivery, clunky navigation, and poor search/findability of recent stories. These recurring problems overshadow the positives and reflect a need for more reliable access, better UX, and cleaner content delivery.

### Pros

- High-quality local journalism and strong community coverage.
- Positive sentiment toward digital access and the early edition feature.
- Longstanding readership and appreciation for the paper's value in the community.
- Noted for solid investigative reporting and thorough storytelling.

### Cons

- Frequent login/authentication and subscription access problems preventing reading articles.
- Ads are intrusive and excessive, with pop-ups and banners disrupting the reading experience.
- Delivery issues with both the physical paper and digital delivery reliability.
- Poor navigation and user experience in the app, making it hard to reach the print edition or navigate sections.
- Content access/search problems, including difficulty finding recent stories and results that return old articles.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id468081524)