Courier Journal
Breaking News + eNewspaper
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4 subscriptions from $19.99
In the United States, Courier Journal has 4 subscriptions priced $19.99 – 69.99.
| Subscription | Period | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Digital Subscription | Annual | $19.99 |
| Monthly Digital Rate | Monthly | $19.99 – 24.99 |
| The Courier-Journal Digital Subscription | Monthly | $24.99 |
| The Courier-Journal Annual Digital Subscription | Annual | $69.99 |
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| Rating / 5 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 4.6 |
| Reviews | 3.2K | 13K | 6.7K | 4.5K | 4.3K | 3.1K | 663 | 509 | 286 | 77 | 52 |
| Released | 2012 | 2019 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2010 | 2013 | 2013 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Monthly price | $24.99 | — | $15.99 | — | — | $9.99 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Annual price | $19.99 | — | $99.99 | — | — | $99.99 | — | — | — | — | — |
The going rate for each plan in United States, in its own currency, shaded from the cheapest price on the row to the dearest.
Courier Journal reviews
4.3 out of 5, based on 3,216 reviews.
What people like
- Great local Louisville news coverage
- Easy on-the-go reading convenience
- Supports loyal long-time readers well
What they complain about
- Ads cover the actual content
- App freezes and crashes often
- Login issues block subscriber access
- Hard to find basic sections
Great paper
Good daily paper
Bad app opening
On my iPad and iPhone, I have to start it , close it, then restart at least 90% of the time the first time I open it each day! It hasn’t always done this. When will it be fixed?
Solid Journalism
The Courier-Journal’s team of excellent reporters keep my wife and I abreast of issues in our community and state.
Glitchy
Constantly slow it is always trying to switch me to the for you section. Shame what the parent company has done
Bugs R Us
This app is the way I like to read the CJ. However, recently when I bring up the enewspaper on my iPad, there is an overlay of ads, pictures, QR codes, who knows what all, that appears over the top of the content. It’s as if you printed something on a piece of paper that already had printing on it. Both content and ads are virtually unreadable. If you page over and come back, it might be gone. But that is no guarantee that it won’t be back. In addition, I love doing the crossword puzzles but for many months, “Today’s Crossword” cannot be printed in whole on letter sized paper from the iPad or iPhone. The USA Today puzzle is fine and the Sunday puzzles, though much bigger, are fine. If you try to reduce the size to fit on one sheet, it doesn’t change at all, and never will fit it all on one page. I can print it on one page from my PC but not from my iPad or iPhone, even though I used to be able to do this and can STILL print the USA Today puzzle from there.
C J
I still prefer the paper version but the eCJ is very easy to read. However, I can’t do the puzzles or crossword.
Restore purchase doesn’t work
I paid for a sub through the app store on my ipad. It won’t let me restore the purchase on my phone.
Hometown
Like it for the hometown news and the obituaries. Wonder why you can not download it out if the country?
Louisville CJ
I find this version of the CJ very difficult to navigate. I rarely look at it. I get my local news other ways. While I’d like to support a local newspaper, I can’t spare the $25.00/month to get nothing in return.
Little News
The paper is a day late on news and the sports section is pretty bad.
Good News
A good app for reading the newspaper. A little glitchy at times, but works reasonably well.
Not a fan of the new format.
If I could give it 0 stars, I would. Recently, it’s changed so you can’t read any articles at all when you reach your “free limit” unless you subscribe for 19.95 a month. Absolutely ridiculous. The other local news channels do not charge for their apps, and I get that the CJ has to make their bank somehow, but 19.95/monthly is out of reach for most working class people in the city of Louisville.
Enough bathroom and gutter ads
I know you need ad money but this community must have all the walk-in bath and gutter guards they need. Keep up with the great investigating reporting!
Information priority incorrect
I've set my app to notify me about breaking news and subjects I care about, but the only notifications I get are for sports. I've selected topics like traffic, important incidents, and political news—not sports. To most people, sports news isn't considered "breaking news." I only want to be notified about important subjects that are relevant to me, and I can't use an app that constantly sends me sports updates.
Supporter because truthful news is so important.
I have been reading the CJ (and Times) for about 70 years. I long for the days when we had several very good editorial writers and news that was from the day before. We knew sports scores the morning after the games and election results were thorough and prompt.
My paper
Love the ease of e-paper. No missed editions!
Great… until it it’s not.
When this app works, it’s fine. Every few months though it acts like I don’t have a subscription. I am paying for it, but it shuts me out of all the “subscribers only” content. Pretty infuriating. I want to support local media but it’s hard when I feel like it is STEALING my subscription fees.
Great source for local news
Sources are wonderland right on point.
Bring back the old app.
Perhaps this new app will grow on me' but for now I find it clunky and unresponsive as I move from page to page. In my opinion the previous app was not broken so I am puzzled about why you decided to replace it. This app freezes on my screen requiring me to turn off iPad to gain access. Fix the bugs with an update, please!
Can’t access CJ
I tried to download this new app, and nothing worked. I’m locked out of CJ. What can I do to get into my CJ?
Reading daily
Always great to read the CJ everyday. Southern Indiana new coverage has increased a little bit. Some reporters still seem to think we don’t exist. HS sports coverage is still zero except when the Courier carries something from the Indianapolis Star. Overall stories are great and when you compare it to other papers in the region the CJ is superior.
Print copy no longer loads on iPad
I don’t know what the last update did, but I can no longer load the print copy on my iPad. I sent a message to support but received no reply. I now have to try to read it on my phone, which is very difficult. I was okay with combining the apps for the online site and the e-version of the paper when they did it, no need for two apps when one will do; but one no longer “does.”
CJ updated app
Is unfriendly
Derby Day for subscribers?
Half of the online paper is missing today. Clearly catering to the USA Today clientele. Disappointing that the regular featues…opinion, comics and word jumble not there. Disappointing.
Stay Informed
I enjoy keeping up with the local and national news each day via the Courier Journal enewspaper. Thank you!
New CJ app
For the most part I’m enjoying the new CJ app. However, it sometimes decides to put a thick black line across the bottom of the page, making the amount of text visible much smaller. I generally have to turn my iPad off and back on to get rid of it. Today, I tried to access the USA News page and not only was that not possible, now I cannot get to the main Editions by State page. I tried rebooting and also signing off and on and all I get is a blank screen with a whirling circle.
Great “paper”
Great local stuff. National predictably after the fact
Can not sign-in on e-newspaper on new app
I have tried to get on the e-newspaper edition with the new app but I’m not having any success. Any help?
Love my CJ
I’ve been reading the CJ since I was a small girl. I read the paper with delivery and now throughly enjoy the e- online version. First thing in the AM , coffee, breakfast and the CJ. Catching up on local news and interesting local stories, profiles of Louisvillians and more are the reasons I subscribe.
App quit working
If you don’t stop the pop ups on this new app, I’m going to cancel my subscription.
Enewspaper
Reading online is so convenient. No trash to dispose of, enlarge the print and adjust the lighting as needed. Give it a try!
Too many spam-like ads, outdated
CJ’s website needs a total overhaul. Look to papers like the Boston Globe for the look and feel, plus features readers deserve. Update content daily. Get rid of those spam ads which seem to me as invitations for computer viruses. Younger readers use smartphones to read and interact with your paper. Make it appealing to them. Presently, your app isn’t appealing and barely useful. For older readers, make sure the font size is scalable. The CJ needs to put money into saving its storied tradition. You’ve lost numerous top notch reporters to other higher paying jobs. Future subscribers- eg, College students - aren’t engaged with your paper. What do they want? How can you keep satisfied the longtime subscribers but also attract new ones.
Al Wyssbrod
Can’t live without it!
Terrible app
I have to sign in at least once a week. Often, it won’t take me to my local edition. Very difficult to use. Needs a complete overhaul!
Courier Journal
I use the C-J everyday to check in on what going on and where. Would not be without it
Not always prompt
Site does not always come up with the epaper, but works okay mostly. Like many websites you just need patience to find the correct button!
NOOOOO!
This app is not easy! I can’t find most of my daily reads. I’m older, and I can handle an app. But, this app doesn’t contain the same content from the previous one. I cannot ACCESS ANY “for subscribers info” NONE. It keeps saying I don’t have a subscription, but I do! Obituaries are all mixed up, and no list is given as before. I don’t want to go thru 25 obits, looking at random peoples info. A list showing who’s newly deceased, age, and if the obit. is given via this newspaper was great! Where’s my daily word jumble? Where’s ask Annie? Where’s the classified section? This was all part of my day! I will not keep this app subscription as my newspaper. The past 2 years of chaos, trying to read the paper, maneuver the constant changes, and the despicable customer service I’ve experienced in the past, I’m realizing this may not be worth my money anymore. I hate losing my newspaper to the face of new technology aimed at weeding out us oldsters! I’ve been a customer who remained loyal for 50 years, now, I feel like I’ve lost an old friend. NOW THATS A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE YOU SHOULD COVER! How many older people will drop this paper because of its stripped down content, and its difficulty of maneuverability on this NEW app? Inquiring minds WANT TO KNOW!
Old News
Most of the news I’ve already heard on TV but I enjoy all the other articles .
Great paper
Having returned home to Louisville after 45 years away in San Francisco and NYC, I’m pleasantly surprised at the quality of my hometown paper.
Trying to update payment
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Courier review
Happy with the paper covers of variety of things, but it’s but it’s an analysis of daily life in Louisville is very important to me so I know exactly what it’s going on.
Courier Journal price by country
A monthly subscription costs $22.23 in Indonesia and $27.69 in Mexico — 1.2× more for the same thing. Below is the going rate for each plan in every country that sells it — the middle price of what the app charges there, in the country's own currency with the dollar equivalent beneath it.
| Country | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | CA$34.99$24.64 | CA$24.99$17.60 |
| Indonesia | IDR 399,000$22.23 | IDR 349,000$19.44 |
| Mexico | MX$499.00$27.69 | MX$399.00$22.14 |
| United States | $24.99 | $19.99 |
Courier Journal FAQ
- Is Courier Journal free?
- Yes. The app and its basic features are free, in all 4 countries it sells in. Premium features are paid: they start from $19.99 (US), across 4 subscriptions.
- How much does Courier Journal cost per month?
- Monthly Digital Rate is $19.99 – 24.99 (US). The annual plan works out cheaper per month: $19.99 – 69.99 a year.
- Does Courier Journal have a free trial?
- No. None of its offers (US) come with a free trial.
- Where is Courier Journal cheapest?
- A monthly subscription costs IDR 399,000 (≈$22.23) in Indonesia and MX$499.00 (≈$27.69) in Mexico, its cheapest and dearest countries.
- What are the best alternatives to Courier Journal?
- WHAS11 News Louisville (4.8 from 12,538 reviews), Kansas City Star | Local News (4.4 from 6,689 reviews, premium from $9.99) and WLKY News - Louisville (4.7 from 4,476 reviews).
Courier Journal download
Last updated 12 days ago.
Courier Journal sells in 4 countries. It was released 14 years and 4 months ago, on 1 Jun 2012. It holds a 4.3 rating from 3,216 reviews.
Supports 30 languages: English, Arabic, Armenian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Chinese, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese.
How much does Courier Journal make?
Third-party estimates for the last 30 days, worldwide — not the store's own figures, which Apple publishes for nobody.
Revenue by plan
- Monthly 70%
- Annual 30%
Revenue by country
- United States 100%
- Canada 0%