Report updated Mar 27, 2026
NJ.com
v4.5.9New Jersey residents and individuals with a strong interest in local community news, high school and professional sports, and regional politics.
What Is NJ.com?
Launched Feb 14, 2011
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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Key Features
In-depth reporting on stories and events impacting New Jersey communities, including politics, sports, and culture.
Personalized notification settings to keep users informed on specific topics of interest.
Unlimited access to premium content, local news, and sports coverage.
Location-based weather updates and forecasts.
Access to historical newspaper archives via Newspapers.com.
Recent User Sentiment 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 upset sentiment. Users appreciate content quality, but report app stability and crashes and subscription and paywall frustrations.”
What Users Love
Love NJ.com’s coverage of local and statewide Jersey news.
I love the reporting
Pain Points
The app is broken. It takes forever to load a story.
It constantly crashes when trying to open.
Now every story is locked. They are attempting to force a paid subscription.
I am a subscriber... but cannot access content through the app.
High confidence · 99 reviews available
App Store Performance
| Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Grossing | #48 | ▲2 |
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Strong brand recognition as a primary source for NJ-specific news.
- High volume of historical content and deep local reporting archives.
- Established subscription revenue stream with clear tiers.
Cons
- Critical technical instability (crashes and high latency).
- Broken authentication flow causing subscriber churn.
- Poorly optimized ad-to-content ratio leading to user frustration.
Market Outlook
Growth Opportunities
- Capitalize on the lack of stable local digital news competitors in the region.
- Improve user retention by fixing the subscription authentication bug.
- Leverage 'In The Loop' to diversify revenue beyond just subscriptions.
Market Threats
- Rapid user churn to social media or free news aggregators due to app usability issues.
- Negative app store reviews damaging brand reputation and acquisition.
- Potential for competitors to launch a more stable, user-friendly local news experience.
Key Takeaways
NJ.com is a upsetting news app that is available. With a 4.4/5 rating from 26.9K reviews, it upsets most users from users. Users particularly appreciate content quality, though app stability and crashes remains a common concern.
Best for: New Jersey residents and individuals with a strong interest in local community news, high school and professional sports, and regional politics.
App Details & Pricing
Model: subscription
The app utilizes a metered or premium-gated content model, pushing users toward recurring revenue subscriptions to unlock full access to local journalism.
iOS Version
4.5.9
Android Version
4.5.3
Release Date
Feb 14, 2011
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free
Developer
NJ.com