Report updated Mar 29, 2026
LA Times
v6.0.91Los Angeles Times Communications LLC
Southern California residents and news enthusiasts seeking in-depth, award-winning local and global journalism.
What Is LA Times?
Launched Jun 21, 2010
Updated Mar 2026
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
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What are LA Times's key features?
Digital replica of the daily print edition with offline reading and archive access
Personalized space to save stories and track recent reading activity
Real-time alerts for breaking news and top stories
Access to exclusive short documentaries and news-related video content
A feed of the most important news as it happens
What do users think of LA Times? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a frustrated sentiment. Users appreciate content quality and clean ui, but report e-newspaper technical failures and subscription and billing issues.”
What Users Love
LA Times is much better than any other news app
Great source for all news
Clean, beautiful ui, easy to use, clear font
Easy access to enewspaper format
Pain Points
eNewspaper stopped working with latest update. Every page except front page just shows an error page
E-Newspaper feature broken on Android and they won't fix it
I was fraudulently charged by the Times even after I cancelled my subscription
All games require a subscription. $16 a month is grossly overpriced
High confidence · 99 reviews available
App Store Performance
| Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Grossing | #23 | ▲1 |
What are the pros and cons of LA Times?
Pros
- Strong brand equity in journalism
- High-quality content library
- Successful bundling of digital and eNewspaper formats
Cons
- Severe technical regressions on Android
- Lack of responsive customer support
- High churn risk due to billing/cancellation friction
What is the market outlook for LA Times?
Growth Opportunities
- Competitors can exploit the Android instability to capture market share
- Potential to improve retention by streamlining the cancellation/support process
Market Threats
- Declining user trust due to perceived editorial bias
- High subscription price point compared to more affordable digital news aggregators
What are the key takeaways for LA Times?
LA Times is a frustrating news app that is available. With a 4.3/5 rating from 23.3K reviews, it frustrates many users from users. Users particularly appreciate content quality, though e-newspaper technical failures remains a common concern.
Best for: Southern California residents and news enthusiasts seeking in-depth, award-winning local and global journalism.
How much does LA Times cost?
Model: subscription
Uses a metered paywall model to convert casual readers into monthly subscribers, bundling app, website, and eNewspaper access.
iOS Version
6.0.91
Android Version
5.0.98
Release Date
Jun 21, 2010
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free
Developer
Los Angeles Times Communications LLC