Features & Capabilities

The Roanoke Times brings Roanoke-area news to your device with in-depth reporting on local stories, sports, opinion, obituaries, entertainment, and politics. Enjoy exclusive commentary, striking photography, video updates, and binge-worthy podcasts.

Customize your experience by selecting local topics, enabling alerts for breaking news, and choosing between the News Feed and the E-edition. Features include bookmarking, audio playback, adjustable text size, and a premium News+ ad-free experience for faster loading and uninterrupted reading.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
BH Media Group
Rating:
4.40
(448)
Version:
9.21 Last updated: 2026-05-14
Version code:
885586881
Creation date:
2014-10-15
Compatible devices:
Size:
62.90MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-04
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Other platforms

Android
The Roanoke Times (v9.20)
13,306 3.45 (135)

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Developed by:
BH Media Group
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-roanoke-times/id923916882
Website:
https://roanoke.com/ads.txt

User Reviews

Users largely appreciate digital access to The Roanoke Times and a readable, easy-to-navigate layout. However, multiple reviewers report reliability issues (slow load times, freezes), sign-in/subscription glitches, intrusive ads, and gaps in content or features (e-paper removal, missing articles). Some also note navigation quirks and UI glitches. Overall sentiment is mixed: the app is valuable when it functions, but stability and content access problems are frequently mentioned.
Pros
  • Digital access to The Roanoke Times anywhere via the online edition
  • Easy navigation and readable presentation
  • Positive app experience when it works (reviews call it a great app and enjoyable to use)
Cons
  • Frequent performance issues: slow loading, freezing, and unresponsive behavior
  • Sign-in and subscription problems: broken sign-in links, failed restore purchases, and e-paper access removals
  • Intrusive advertising: ads clutter the reading area and hinder readability
  • Content gaps/feature removals: missing letters to editor and some stories not appearing, plus removal of the e-paper
  • Navigation glitches: non-intuitive controls and arrows that don’t work reliably
Recent reviews
I’ve had to delete and reload at least 6 times doing the six months since I first downloaded this app.
by Pr*****, 2025-10-14

Like the online edition. Access anywhere. Eco friendly. Easy navigation. No issues.
by Da*****, 2025-05-08

What happened to the local Letters to the Editor?
by St*****, 2025-04-04
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