SC Times

Name: SC Times
Rating: 4.1 (476 reviews)
Author: Gannett

By: Gannett

Breaking News + eNewspaper

Features & Capabilities

SC Times brings the local news that matters to your community, with in-depth reporting, compelling photography, and engaging videos. Stay up to date with breaking updates and real-time alerts tailored to your interests.

Customize your reading experience with saved stories, adjustable text size, night mode, and offline access. Enjoy the eNewspaper edition and access to USA TODAY and 200+ local newspapers for a broader view of the news landscape.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App News & Magazines Accessibility

By:

Gannett

Rating:

4.10

(476)

Version:

8.10.2 Last updated: 2026-05-27

Version code:

885981469

Creation date:

2012-01-31

Compatible devices:

Size:

188.08MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 84,243 ▲ 9

For Developers

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Developed by:

Gannett

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sc-times/id493275576

Website:

https://www.sctimes.com

User Reviews

Users like the app for local focus and readable eNewspaper, plus free access and practical features (night mode, notifications). The main frustrations are intrusive ads, gaps in timely content, login/loading problems, and a clunky new UI. Overall, locals value local coverage and readability but want stability, better content freshness, and fewer ads.

Pros

Strong local coverage for St. Cloud/Central Minnesota remains highly relevant to locals.
Readable and well-organized eNewspaper layout that helps ensure articles aren't missed.
Positive UI improvements like the new layout, night mode, and notifications.
Free access to much of the news, offering value without immediate paywalls.
Generally reliable and timely local news updates when available.

Cons

Intrusive ads and ad experiences (pop-ups, autoplay audio, banners) that disrupt reading and may deter subscription.
Content freshness and coverage gaps (outdated obituary pages, limited current events, some sections unused or not updated, missing archives).
Account/login and loading issues (inability to access accounts, crashes, app not loading after updates).
Poor or cluttered new UI/design and navigation problems (hard to navigate, can't rotate on iPad, older version was clearer).
Perceived bias and low-quality sponsorship/advertising (BuzzFeed video, spammy ads) that undermines trust.

Recent reviews

I had thought seriously about canceling after decades of reading the Times. Bringing back more local news changed my mind. The St. Cloud “area” news is most relevant to those who live here. Thanks for adding us back.

by xa*****, 2026-02-23

I love the feel and organization of the eNewspaper. I don’t feel like I could have missed an article when I’ve finished reading it. I don’t like the pop-up that appears when I first launch the app. It is very annoying. I would assume paying my subscription fee would save me from such little annoyances.

by Ti*****, 2025-09-24

In the several weeks since this app was launched, I have not been able to access my account on my iPhone. Everyone I’ve spoken to at sctimes has been unable to help and has forwarded this issue to someone else to no avail.