The News Leader

Name: The News Leader
Rating: 4.3 (310 reviews)
Author: Gannett

By: Gannett App

Breaking News + eNewspaper

Overview

Version:

8.10.2

Last updated: 2026-05-27

Ranking

#99,792 ▲ 563

Overall

Features & Capabilities

From critically acclaimed journalism to powerful photography and engaging videos, The News Leader delivers the local news that matters to your community. Access in-depth reporting on events, sports, and local stories, plus a fast-loading reader, real-time alerts, and an eNewspaper experience with 200+ local editions.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App News & Magazines

By:

Gannett

Rating:

4.30

(310)

Version:

8.10.2 Last updated: 2026-05-27

Version code:

885981457

Creation date:

2012-11-16

Compatible devices:

Size:

186.48MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-15

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 99,792 ▲ 563

For Developers

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Developed by:

Gannett

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-news-leader/id566359326

Website:

https://www.newsleader.com

User Reviews

Overall, users praise the app for strong local coverage and timely Staunton-area updates on mobile, with a helpful two-panel reading layout. However, recurring issues derail the experience: ongoing subscription and billing problems, stability problems, navigation/UX frustrations, limited new content, and lack of puzzle printing. Improvements in account management, crash fixes, streamlined navigation, more fresh content, and puzzle printability would boost satisfaction.

Pros

Strong local coverage for Staunton, Waynesboro, and surrounding areas with timely updates.
Convenient mobile reading with a two-panel layout and swipe navigation that helps skim stories.
Readers praise getting the latest updates and community-focused stories on the go.
Positive sentiment from users who feel the app delivers timely local news worth following.

Cons

Persistent subscription and billing problems, including duplicate charges, renewal notices, and difficulty cancelling.
Frequent crashes or the app won’t open, causing interruptions in reading.
Navigation and UX issues: ads-heavy interface, slow loading, comics not indexed, and lack of landscape orientation.
Perceived low value due to limited, repetitive content and infrequent new articles.
Printing puzzles (crossword/Word Jumble) is not supported or accessible.

Recent reviews

Difficult to navigate, have to scroll through entire enewspaper to find comics as they are not indexed. Difficult to read on phone - screen does not rotate to landscape. Slow to load eNewspaper. Do the developers or editors even use this app?

by No*****, 2024-12-21

No notice of renewal. I ended up with a second account. Upgraded?? App won’t allow access to crosswords. Cannot print X -word . Still have old account that says subscription expired. Customer service cannot correct my account back to just one subscription. DUUHH !!!