Columbus Dispatch: Local News
Local and national news, spectacular photography, and rich video content.
Last 30 days
Last 30 days
Avg per download
780 reviews
Last 30 days
Last 30 days
Avg rev. per download
780 reviews
Performance Insights
Category rankings
Competition level
Low competitionUnder 100K on both downloads and revenue — the kind of niche a small team can still take.
On the store
Released March 2014 · 45 releases since
Columbus Dispatch: Local News is an Android app (Free) by USA TODAY Co. in the news & magazines category, holding #59 in the news & magazines grossing chart. It holds a 2.5-star rating.
- Ships new versions roughly quarterly.
- Latest version is 8.10.3, released August 5, 2026.
- 27% of ratings are five-star.
- Strongest in US, VN, KR.
- Requires Android 8.0+.
- Rated Everyone.
App details
- Version
- 8.10.3
- Release status
- Regional release
- Age rating
- Everyone
- Requires
- Android 8.0+
- Price
- Free
- First seen
- March 2014
- Top markets
- US, VN, KR
- Publisher country
- US
- Website
- Visit website
- Support
- Visit support
Release history
45 versions tracked
- Version 8.10.3Latest
- Version 8.9.1
- Version 8.8.2
- Version 8.8.0
- Version 8.7.1
- Version 8.5.4
- Version 8.4.0
- Version 8.2.0
- Version 7.13.0
- Version 7.3.0
- Version 7.2.2
- Version 7.2.1
Ships roughly quarterly.
What users say
- 1.0
What is going on? I have 2 Dispatch apps. One now tells me that my browser is not supported. I am running Chrome on Android. It worked last week. Now nothing! The second app tells me I can't use it in the UK which is what i am traveling. So basically I can't read the e-edition anymore. I am paying $20 per month for nothing! Get it fixed or I have to cancel it.
Reviewed on version 7.3.0
- 3.0
It's okay, I guess. I tried it out because the older Dispatch eNewspaper app kept nagging me to try it. It seems to work about like the other app for eNewspaper, except that this one insists on putting useless non-removable half-inch menu bars at the top and bottom, so it cuts out an inch of viewable space from the screen. Since I read the Dispatch eNewspaper in landscape mode on my tablet, that leaves me with about 3-4 inches of screen. Yuck! I'm gonna stick with the older app.
Reviewed on version 7.2.2
- 1.0
2nd review: App worked for about a month but now it's doing the same thing it was before. I'm logged in, app recognizes that I'm logged in but I can't access and read articles b/c of the pop-up in middle of screen telling me I need to subscribe or login. REALLY? Is it so hard to hire competent developers or is the cost too much? So freaking annoying. Time to cancel.
Reviewed on version 6.3.2
About Columbus Dispatch: Local News
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We're devoted to elevating our cherished community – Columbus. We unearth, comprehend, and communicate stories that shape our city's narrative in Columbus news.
We're here to ensure local journalism thrives, from basic weather reports guiding your day to in-depth investigations and the latest news, all within our app.
We're the trusted narrators of our community, dedicated to portraying every facet of Columbus life.
WHAT DRIVES US: Insider coverage of Ohio politics ensuring transparency in state, county, and city governance. Local journalism uplifts neighborhoods by celebrating achievements, resolving issues, and unveiling truths. Comprehensive coverage of central Ohio's growth and development, including Ohio's Intel Project. Community-driven sports analysis, covering the Blue Jackets, the Crew, Ohio State University, and high school sports, offering unique insight from our newsroom to you. Engaging podcasts hosted by city-connected personalities provide the pulse of Columbus's entertainment scene. App features encompass real-time alerts for breaking Columbus news, captivating puzzles, lively podcasts, personalized feeds, the eNewspaper, and more.
APP HIGHLIGHTS: Instant real-time breaking news alerts for Columbus news A personalized feed on the all-new For You page tailored to your Columbus interests Engaging podcasts hosted by individuals deeply connected to our city's entertainment scene The eNewspaper, a replica of our print edition for a seamless news experience
Stay Connected to Columbus Sports and Beyond: Dive into Columbus sports news, including Blue Jackets and Crew updates, Ohio State University coverage, and insights into high school sports. Don't miss our state's favorite football team, the Buckeyes, as we provide exclusive coverage and analysis for the Buckeyes and other local sports. Subscription Info: The Columbus Dispatch app is available for free download, offering access to select free articles each month. Subscriptions are charged to your Google Play account upon purchase confirmation and renew monthly or annually unless disabled in your Google Play account settings 24 hours before the current period concludes. For further details and customer service, navigate to "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings.
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Columbus Dispatch: Local News Android app is available. The app maintains a 2.5-star rating based on 780 user reviews, indicating mixed user feedback in the news & magazines market.
Columbus Dispatch: Local News Android app holds position #59 in the news & magazines revenue rankings.
You can download Columbus Dispatch: Local News Android app from the Google Play Store for Android devices, requiring Android 8.0 or later. The app offers in-app purchases for enhanced functionality.
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