LA Times subscription: cost, reviews, how to cancel
Los Angeles Times Communications LLC, News
Free on the App StoreLA Times by Los Angeles Times Communications LLC. 5 subscription plans from $4.99 per month. 45% of 11 recent reviews mention billing.
- App Store rating4.6★ from 19,566 ratings
- Cheapest subscription$4.99 per month
- Reviews mentioning billing, last 12 months5 of 11 reviews
On this page: what it costs, how to cancel, what reviewers say.
What the data says
- Billing complaints in reviews5 of 11 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (45%)
- Free trial converts to a paid plan3 months free trial, then $5.99 per month
All signals behind this verdict
| Reviews in the last 12 months | 11 |
|---|---|
| Reviews mentioning billing | 5 (45.5%) |
| One- or two-star share, last 90 days | 50% of 2 |
| App Store rating | 4.6 (19,566 ratings) |
| Developer's apps | 1, 0 removed from the store |
| Age | 5,923 days |
| Days since last update | 4 |
| Subscription plans | 5 |
| Subscription price changes, last 12 months | 3 |
| Overall review sentiment | neutral |
Thresholds and definitions: how we rate apps.
What LA Times costs
Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $4.99 per month.
- Stage News App OnlyRenews every month, no trial$4.99
- News App OnlyRenews every month, no trial$4.99
- Unlimited Digital Access3 months free trial, then renews every month$5.99
- Unlimited Access - Stage AppRenews every month, no trial$7.99
- Unlimited Digital Access1 month free trial, then renews every month$15.99
How to cancel LA Times
- Open Settings on your iPhone and tap your name at the top.
- Tap Subscriptions.
- Select LA Times (listed under a plan name such as Stage News App Only).
- Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm. You keep access until the end of the paid period.
If the app is not in that list, it was not billed through Apple. Cancel it with the developer instead: support page or website.
Charged after cancelling or during a trial? Request a refund at reportaproblem.apple.com within 90 days.
What reviewers say
Rating breakdown
Recent updates
- 6.0.98Sep 3, 2026
- 6.0.97Jul 22, 2026
- 6.0.96Jul 8, 2026
- 6.0.95Jun 15, 2026
- 6.0.94May 18, 2026
Praised
- Smooth navigation
- Great UI design
- Fast load times
- Useful features like traffic alerts
- Comprehensive local and national news coverage
Complained about
- Buggy search functionality
- Subscription issues and paywall problems
- Slow performance on older devices
- Outdated or irrelevant content
- Overwhelming with ads
Reported bugs
Images not loading properly; Frequent crashes and freezes; Paywall issues preventing access to content; Sync problems between app and website.
Recent one-star reviews
Greedy NonsenseDoesn’t let you do crosswords without a subscription, why would I download the app if I can just play crosswords on the web browser for free
Crashescrashes iOS 11.2
Not greatBeware— I got the yearly subscription and barely used it because the journalism is subpar and the content generated just isn’t great. If you do get the subscription, however, you’ll want to cancel your subscription immediately—otherwise they will auto-charge you a year from the date that you first s…
Recent five-star reviews
LA TimesGreat reading
LAXInformación oportuna, diseño estilizado, vinculación a redes sociales y selección del tipo de fuente. Habitantes y visitantes a Los Ángeles me apoyarán en la buena calificación a esta app.
It’s very infuenceThank you
About the developer
Los Angeles Times Communications LLC has published on the App Store since Jun 21, 2010: 1 app(s), 0 of them no longer in the store.
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Questions people ask
How much does LA Times cost?
Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $4.99 per month.
How do I cancel LA Times?
On your iPhone open Settings, tap your name, tap Subscriptions, select LA Times and tap Cancel Subscription. You keep access until the end of the paid period.
Does LA Times have a free trial?
Yes: Unlimited Digital Access offers a 3 months free trial, then $5.99 per month.
How much does the app cost?
The app offers a free trial month of Unlimited Digital Access. After the trial, a subscription costs $15.99 per month, which includes access to the app, website, and eNewspaper. Non-subscribers can read a select number of stories each month for free.
LA Times in one paragraph
LA Times by Los Angeles Times Communications LLC is a News app for iPhone. Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $4.99 per month across 5 plan(s). App Store rating 4.6 from 19,566 ratings. 5 of 11 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (45%). The developer has 1 app(s) on the App Store, 0 no longer listed. Cancel through Settings › Subscriptions on the iPhone. Data verified Sep 8, 2026 by AppsLupa.
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