# SC Times

> Breaking News + eNewspaper

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id493275576](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id493275576)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id493275576`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gannett
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.10 / 5 (480 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.10.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-27
- **First published:** 2012-01-31
- **Size:** 188 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sc-times/id493275576)
- **Website:** [https://www.sctimes.com](https://www.sctimes.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://cm.sctimes.com/privacy](https://cm.sctimes.com/privacy)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #77,941 — Overall

## Review summary

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- Content freshness and coverage gaps (outdated obituary pages, limited current events, some sections unused or not updated, missing archives).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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id493275576)