Columbus Dispatch: Local News

Local and national news, spectacular photography, and rich video content.
"Columbus Dispatch: Local News" is your go-to Android app for breaking news and in-depth coverage across Columbus and Ohio. Featuring real-time alerts, a personalized feed, and rich multimedia content, it keeps you informed about local events, politics, sports, and more. Enjoy lively podcasts, access the eNewspaper, and engage with your community through impactful journalism that matters to you.
By: Gannett
Downloads: 62,156
49
Rating: 1.90
(747)
Version: 8.1.1 (Last updated: 2025-04-01)
Version code: 2025041377
Creation date: 2014-03-20
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
  • android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
  • android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY
  • See more
Size: 189.56M
Full description: See detailed description
Updated: 13 hours ago

User reviews

Pros
    Cons
    • Numerous pop-up ads, even for paid subscribers.
    • App frequently requires login, causing frustration and inability to access content.
    • Sign-in issues persist with users being logged out or unable to log in consistently.
    • Functionality problems, including app crashes, content not loading, and requiring frequent reinstallation.
    • Poor navigation experience and design, making it difficult to find and read articles.
    Most mentioned
    • Issues with pop-up ads despite being a paid subscription service.
    • Frequent login problems and authentication failures.
    • Overall app instability and crashes.
    • Problems accessing articles and past editions.
    • Dissatisfaction with the user interface and navigation.
    These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
    User reviews
    Way to many pop up ads for a paper I'm paying for.
    by Charles Merryman, 2025-01-11

    Although it's a subscription based app, you still have to deal with pop-up ads. That is very frustrating.
    by Josue Outdoors, 2025-01-01
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