Report updated Apr 19, 2026

Overview · Full Intel report in progress

Billings Gazette is an established news app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 2.6/5 rating from 1K reviews, it shows polarized user reception.

What is Billings Gazette?

Billings Gazette is a regional news application by Lee Enterprises that provides Montana-focused coverage, including sports, politics, and obituaries. The app offers a personalized news feed, an E-edition, and a premium News+ subscription tier for an ad-free experience.

Current Momentum

v9.19 · 2mo ago

Active

Last updated 82d ago. 5 versions tracked.

Competition

Rivals identification in progress

7-Day Rank Pulse 🇺🇸

News

No ranking data

Rating Pulse 🇺🇸

What makes this app unique?

What Does It Look Like?

What Are The Key Features?

Personalized News FeedStandard

Allows users to select specific local topics to curate their own news experience.

E-editionStandard

Provides a digital replica of the newspaper for traditional reading.

News+ SubscriptionStandard

A premium upgrade that removes advertisements and improves page loading speeds.

Custom AlertsStandard

Enables push notifications for breaking news, sports, and weather updates.

How much does it cost?

Freemium

Who Built It?

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Lee Enterprises

(3.3K)

Providing localized news and community-focused reporting to regional markets across the United States. Connecting residents to local sports, politics, and community updates through a network of regional news outlets.

Portfolio

13

Apps

Free 12
News75%
Sports8%

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Portfolio breakdown, audience, momentum, and every app published by Lee Enterprises.

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Analysis in progress, available soon

What do users think recently?

Analysis in progress, available soon

View the full user-sentiment analysis

Mood gauge, ratings & review-volume history, every praise / complaint / request, and sentiment over time.

Go deeper

Analysis in progress, available soon

What is the competitive landscape for Billings Gazette?

How's The News Market?

How does it evolve in the News market?

Rank progression

1 active ranking tracked — 30-day window

Strategic analysis coming soon

SWOT, key takeaways & outlook

The outtake for Billings Gazette

Key Takeaways

While the app offers comprehensive local content, users frequently report technical instability, layout inconsistencies, and performance issues.

Where Is It Heading?

Trend analysis

Available very soon

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AI-powered analysis with editorial review, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Billings Gazette, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “Billings Gazette Intelligence Report.” Updated Apr 19, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/apps/billings-gazette

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