# The News Leader

> Breaking News + eNewspaper

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id566359326](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id566359326)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id566359326`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gannett
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (311 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.10.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-27
- **First published:** 2012-11-16
- **Size:** 186 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-news-leader/id566359326)
- **Website:** [https://www.newsleader.com](https://www.newsleader.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://cm.newsleader.com/privacy](https://cm.newsleader.com/privacy)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #90,698 — Overall

## Review summary

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.

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