Detroit Free Press: Freep

Name: Detroit Free Press: Freep
Rating: 4.6 (12654 reviews)
Author: Gannett

By: Gannett App

Breaking News + eNewspaper

Overview

Version:

8.11.0

Last updated: 2026-07-24

Features & Capabilities

Detroit Free Press: Freep is your trusted source for breaking news, exclusive investigations, and in-depth reporting on Michigan politics, the auto industry, and Detroit's diverse voices. It covers the Lions, Pistons, Tigers, Red Wings, local government, and community stories that matter.

App features include real-time breaking news alerts, a personalized For You feed, lively podcasts, and the eNewspaper replica of the print edition. The app offers free article access with optional paid subscriptions and includes newsletters like The Daily Briefing to start your day informed.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App News & Magazines Sports

By:

Gannett

Rating:

4.60

(12,654) 7 new ratings

Version:

8.11.0 Last updated: 2026-07-24

Version code:

888473031

Creation date:

2014-09-18

Compatible devices:

Size:

188.93MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-10

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 15,615 ▼ 34

Other rankings

#9 in press keyword 4 ▼ 1

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Developed by:

Gannett

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/detroit-free-press-freep/id904023476

Website:

https://www.freep.com

User Reviews

Reviewers praise Detroit Free Press for solid local and national news coverage and informative articles. The iPhone app is considered easy to use with good readability. Regular subscribers express strong loyalty and appreciation for the journalism and columns like Mitch Albom. However, many users report intrusive, full-screen ads and auto-play videos that disrupt reading, along with frustration over sign-in and access to paywalled content, and occasional performance and update issues.

Pros

Thorough, thoughtful coverage of local and national news.
Informative articles that keep readers up to date on local, national and international happenings.
The iPhone app is easy to use with readable formatting that fits the device.
Loyalty and appreciation for the newspaper’s journalism and engaging content, including columns like Mitch Albom.

Cons

Intrusive, full-screen pop-up ads that interrupt reading and can’t be disabled.
Ads that auto-play or take over the screen with audio, making it hard to read.
Sign-in and access problems to paywalled content, including trouble restoring purchases.
Occasional performance issues such as the app jumping when zooming and scrolling disruptions caused by ads.

Recent reviews

I did not think I’d like the e-newspaper, but I was wrong. I love having my Freep with me anywhere I go!

by Ls*****, 2026-07-15

I am a huge sports fan. Getting day-old results and stories almost makes my old Free Press another lost childhood memory. I am afraid the paper is trying to kill itself with current publishing policy. Sad. Craig Thomson