Newsday by Newsday LLC. 4 subscription plans from $14.99 per month. 33% of 9 recent reviews mention billing. Verified Sep 8, 2026.
- App Store rating4.5★ from 18,067 ratings
- Cheapest subscription$14.99 per month
- Reviews mentioning billing, last 12 months3 of 9 reviews
On this page: what it costs, how to cancel, what reviewers say.
What the data says
- Free trial converts to a paid plan1 month free trial, then $14.99 per month
All signals behind this verdict
| Reviews in the last 12 months | 9 |
|---|---|
| Reviews mentioning billing | 3 (33.3%) |
| One- or two-star share, last 90 days | 67% of 3 |
| App Store rating | 4.5 (18,067 ratings) |
| Developer's apps | 1, 0 removed from the store |
| Age | 6,031 days |
| Days since last update | 40 |
| Subscription plans | 4 |
| Overall review sentiment | mixed |
Thresholds and definitions: how we rate apps.
What Newsday costs
Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $14.99 per month.
- NewsdayRenews every month, no trial$14.99
- Newsday Monthly1 month free trial, then renews every month$14.99
- Newsday Monthly6 months free trial, then renews every month$29.99
- Newsday Annual1 month free trial, then renews every year$149.99
How to cancel Newsday
- Open Settings on your iPhone and tap your name at the top.
- Tap Subscriptions.
- Select Newsday (listed under a plan name such as Newsday).
- 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
- 7.0.0Jul 29, 2026
- 6.2.1Apr 28, 2026
- 6.2.0Feb 2, 2026
- 6.1.0Jan 15, 2026
- 6.0.7Nov 20, 2025
Praised
- Excellent local news coverage
- Comprehensive reporting on Long Island events
- Award-winning journalism
- In-depth investigative stories
- Convenient digital access
Complained about
- Restrictive paywall
- Outdated or slow to update news
- Buggy and unreliable mobile app
- Difficult to navigate and search for content
- Perceived political bias in reporting
Reported bugs
App crashes and freezes; Login issues and lost subscription access; Inconsistent article loading and display; Rotation and layout problems on mobile devices; Outdated content and missing updates.
Recent one-star reviews
Lousy paperI wish your paper was like when I first subscribed about 50 years ago when your reporting was balanced Now it’s way too liberal and seems like a subsidiary of the Democratic Party, the worlds largest criminal organization Always follow the money I hope you guys are at least getting your share of th…
AwfulBad customer service
SpamThe app constantly spams your phone with alerts. When you click to read one it gives no preview and gives you a sales pitch to subscribe. Don’t use unless you already subscribe
Recent five-star reviews
NarcoNice papef
Refuse to pay to read Long Island newsVery long time customer of Newsday and news 12. I refuse to pay $15 + to read the Long Island news. Focus on generating $ from advertising and provide it for free. Your not Netflix
Online billingCant access online bill after logging into my acct and no one seems to be able to help. Have been waiting on hold for nearly one hour!!!!!!
About the developer
Newsday LLC has published on the App Store since Mar 5, 2010: 1 app(s), 0 of them no longer in the store.
Alternatives to Newsday
Also similar: ABC 7 New York (4.7★), News 12 Mobile (4.8★), NBC 4 New York: News & Weather (4.6★), New York Post for iPhone (4.1★), New York Post for iPad (2.2★)
Questions people ask
How much does Newsday cost?
Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $14.99 per month.
How do I cancel Newsday?
On your iPhone open Settings, tap your name, tap Subscriptions, select Newsday and tap Cancel Subscription. You keep access until the end of the paid period.
Does Newsday have a free trial?
Yes: Newsday Monthly offers a 1 month free trial, then $14.99 per month.
How much does the app cost?
The app offers subscriptions starting at 29 cents for six months, followed by a $29.99 monthly rate. Payment is handled through your iTunes account and subscriptions automatically renew but can be canceled at any time.
What are the benefits of subscribing?
Subscribing provides unlimited access to the app's extensive Long Island local news coverage, interactive features like the digital crossword, and multimedia content. Subscribers can also manage their account details, including billing and subscription holds.
Newsday in one paragraph
Newsday by Newsday LLC is a News app for iPhone. Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $14.99 per month across 4 plan(s). App Store rating 4.5 from 18,067 ratings. 3 of 9 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (33%). 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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