Des Moines Register

Name: Des Moines Register
Rating: 4.3 (2914 reviews)
Author: USA TODAY Co., Inc.

By: USA TODAY Co., Inc. App

Breaking News + eNewspaper

Overview

Version:

8.13.2

Last updated: 2026-09-26

Features & Capabilities

From immersive reporting to striking photography and videos, the Des Moines Register app delivers the local news that matters to your community. Access in-depth journalism, events around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and compelling storytelling that informs and engages.

Key features include real-time breaking news alerts, fast-loading articles, and a streamlined reading experience. Customize your view by saving favorites, adjusting text size, using night mode, or reading offline. The eNewspaper offers a print-like experience with access to USA TODAY and 200+ local newspapers.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App News & Magazines Content

By:

USA TODAY Co., Inc.

Rating:

4.30

(2,914) 3 new ratings

Version:

8.13.2 Last updated: 2026-09-26

Version code:

891413092

Creation date:

2012-06-01

Bundle ID:

com.gannett.news.local.desmoinesregister

Compatible devices:

Size:

189.05MB

Website:

https://www.desmoinesregister.com DR 82

Privacy policy:

https://cm.desmoinesregister.com/privacy

Support:

https://help.desmoinesregister.com

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-10-23

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Developed by:: USA TODAY Co., Inc.
Apple Apps Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/des-moines-register/id524153305
Website:: https://www.desmoinesregister.com

User Reviews

Readers value the Register’s professional journalism and extensive Iowa coverage, but recurring access and reliability problems frustrate subscribers. Reviews also point to difficult story discovery, intrusive ads or paywalls, and unhelpful support. Some readers praise the app’s readability and timely updates, while others say the experience has worsened.

Pros

Strong local and Iowa reporting, including investigative journalism and community coverage.
Broad coverage across local, state, national, sports, weather, and human-interest news.
Some readers find the digital edition easy to read and appreciate timely updates and notifications.

Cons

Subscribers repeatedly report trouble logging in, downloading content, or accessing articles they already pay for.
Readers describe the app as unreliable and say its organization and navigation make stories difficult to find or return to.
Ads and subscription prompts interrupt reading; some readers also complain about poor customer support when seeking help.