# Valley News

> News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id813780319](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id813780319)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id813780319`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Newspapers of New England, Inc.
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (548 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-30
- **First published:** 2014-04-11
- **Size:** 30 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/valley-news/id813780319)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.vnews.com/Reader-Services/Privacy-Policy](https://www.vnews.com/Reader-Services/Privacy-Policy)

## Description

Valley News delivers live updates throughout the day, with a print-style replica and stories refreshing every few minutes. Stay current as events unfold with a true press-like reading experience.

Valley News also provides breaking news alerts, easy sharing of stories with friends, and fast gesture-based navigation for a paper-like reading experience on mobile and tablet.

## Rankings

- #72,519 — Overall

## Review summary

The Valley News app is praised for easy use, readability, full-text content and flexible reading options that keep users connected to local news while traveling. However, the updated e-paper format is widely criticized for poor navigation, inconsistent tapping, and bugs at launch. New editions opening on the last viewed page and calls to test the rollout are common. Overall, users value accessibility and convenience, but the new format has created significant friction and may push some to cancel or revert to other delivery methods.

### Pros

- Very easy to use with intuitive navigation and readable typography.
- Full newspaper text with minimal distractions (no heavy photos, ads, or videos).
- Three flexible reading options to read the paper.
- Convenient for travel and staying connected to local news when away from home.
- Overall reliable and easy-to-access source of local news.

### Cons

- The new e-paper format is not user-friendly and feels like a step backward.
- Navigation to specific pages/sections is difficult or inconsistent.
- Tapping to open articles can be unreliable during use and on launch.
- New editions often open on the last page viewed rather than the first page.
- Some reviewers are considering canceling or renewing expectations due to the changes.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id813780319)