The Mercury News for Mobile

Name: The Mercury News for Mobile
Rating: 4.6 (847 reviews)
Author: MediaNews Group

By: MediaNews Group App

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Overview

Version:

10.0.59

Last updated: 2026-07-02

Ranking

#63,795 ▼ 1,522

Overall

Features & Capabilities

The Mercury News for Mobile delivers a faster, personalized news experience with topic-based recommendations and Your News customization. Save articles, receive topic alerts, and enjoy a refined top navigation for quick access.

Features include offline reading, E-News in-app access to the digital replica of the day's paper, Swipe Left navigation, and simple follow/unfollow for topics, plus an easy path to restore subscriptions after updates.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App News & Magazines Content

By:

MediaNews Group

Rating:

4.60

(847) 5 new ratings

Version:

10.0.59 Last updated: 2026-07-02

Version code:

887709583

Creation date:

2011-11-24

Compatible devices:

Size:

159.56MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-19

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 63,795 ▼ 1,522

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Developed by:

MediaNews Group

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-mercury-news-for-mobile/id479955259

Website:

https://www.mercurynews.com/

User Reviews

Reviews praise the Mercury News app for solid journalism and local coverage, with longtime subscribers calling it their favorite source. However, users repeatedly report usability problems: frequent sign-in requirements, forced updates, poor navigation and search, loss of landscape orientation, and occasional performance issues after updates. Addressing account access, search, and layout concerns could improve overall satisfaction.

Pros

High-quality journalism keeps readers informed.
Long-time subscribers view Mercury News as their favorite news source.
Local coverage and familiar sections (Local Section, Sal’s report, Weekend) are enjoyed by readers.
Regular delivery of news to the mobile app.

Cons

Frequent login/authentication problems requiring repeated sign-ins.
Forced updates and update prompts disrupt usage.
Poor navigation and weak search experience; content is hard to locate.
Removal of landscape orientation hurts usability on iPad and with keyboard accessories.
App sometimes won’t load or becomes unusable after updates.