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1 subscription from $9.99
In the United States, Ottawa Citizen has 1 subscription priced $9.99.
| Subscription | Period | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Full Access | Monthly | $9.99 |
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| Ottawa Citizen |   The Hamilton Spectator ePaper |   Canada Press |   CityNews |   MTL Blog |   Canada National & World News |   The Logic |   Winnipeg Sun ePaper |   Winnipeg Sun | |
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| Rating / 5 | 3.1 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 2.0 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 1.9 |
| Reviews | 290 | 2.8K | 1.2K | 468 | 434 | 381 | 315 | 180 | 37 |
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| Monthly price | $9.99 | $6.99 | $0.99 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3-month price | — | — | $1.99 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6-month price | — | — | $3.99 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Annual price | — | — | $5.99 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| One-time price | — | $0.99 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
The going rate for each plan in United States, in its own currency, shaded from the cheapest price on the row to the dearest.
Ottawa Citizen reviews
3.1 out of 5, based on 290 reviews.
What people like
- The web portal works well
- EPaper app is great
What they complain about
- Ads interrupt you constantly
- App crashes and freezes often
- You must pay to read news
App freezes
I just upgraded from an iphone 7 to an 11. This app never froze on my old 7. Now it freezes routinely and the only remedy is to download it again. Good luck to the developers with troubleshooting.
New format
I was just forced to download the new version of the app. The format does not allow me to look at the paper as it would in printed form. This is terrible. I hate this about CBC app. I loved seeing the paper and the layout. I knew where everything was. I am going to be reconsidering paying for this now. I can just use CBC and get most of the same news. Very disappointing
Shows ADs for subscribers.
The application is quite strange. Even with a subscription, it still shows ads. The ads appear in the middle of the screen, making it difficult to read the text. Additionally, the main page only uses half of the available space, leaving the other half blank. The EPaper app itself is great, and the web portal is also excellent. I’m not sure what this app is supposed to be.
Improvement idea
You need to provide nicer news. Most of your reports are depressing to all of us.
Crashing app
Delete and re-install silly but works
The worst app
Of all the apps I’ve had experience with this one is the worst
Latest version introduces bugs
With the latest version issued October 10th, two bugs were introduced: - automatic download of new articles when you open a section is spotty. The only way I've found to get articles when opening a new section « National » for instance, is to quit the app, reopem it and then ooen the new section. -frequently when articles open, it seems to open twice, but the second version is either empty (loading but never loads) or there, but very slow to move forward. This also is partially fixed by reloading.
Just dreadful
Often days or weeks behind, slow to load, an embarrassment.
Why does it Crash so much!
In today’s newspaper, 24-Mar-2020, page A2, you say you have a brand new app very slick and fast. I ensured that I have the latest update and it still crashes a lot. Case in point, try to go to the Letters to the Editor....bam! It crashes and closes. Really!?!?
A huge fail!
This used to be my go to app every morning. The new version is nothing but a poorly disguised money grab. I guess they figure if social media is not allowed to publish Canadian news then this is the perfect opportunity to start charging. Nothing but greed and terrible app developers. Perhaps the OTrain architects were involved in this yet again Ottawa based fiasco.
It’s a ripoff
I subscribed to the ‘digital edition’ and they charged my Visa. But tapping on any article displays “This content is available to subscribers only”. Calling Postmedia customer service is a waste of time. They told me to delete the app and download it again, which made no difference. Today I updated to the latest version of the app. Same thing. Don’t waste your money or your time.
Paywall!
It official this app is now a paywall. I deleted it.
Headlines only
Stick with web, why let them track your phone with this weak excuse for an app.
Only paid content
This app used to be my “Go To” app for local Ottawa news. This new update only lets me view content if I’m a paid subscriber. No thanks, deleting app as it’s now absolutely useless. Bad decision and such a shame.
Full of ads and still can not read local news
Why show me a headline in between so many ads that I am not allowed to read. I just search online and read it anyway. And now I won’t see any of your ads.
What’s the point of this app?
No search function. Never sends alerts (yes, I have the feature turned on). Limited content. Why even bother??
Ottawa Citizen price by country
A monthly subscription costs $5.96 in Nigeria and $16.06 in Colombia — 3× 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 |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | $9.99 |
| Albania | $11.99 |
| Algeria | $9.99 |
| Angola | $9.99 |
| Anguilla | $9.99 |
| Antigua And Barbuda | $9.99 |
| Argentina | $9.99 |
| Armenia | $11.99 |
| Australia | A$14.99$10.86 |
| Austria | €9.99$11.62 |
| Azerbaijan | $9.99 |
| Bahamas | $9.99 |
| Bahrain | $9.99 |
| Barbados | $11.99 |
| Belarus | $11.99 |
| Belgium | €9.99$11.62 |
| Belize | $9.99 |
| Benin | $11.99 |
| Bermuda | $9.99 |
| Bhutan | $9.99 |
| Bolivia | $9.99 |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina | €9.99$11.62 |
| Botswana | $9.99 |
| Brazil | R$49.90$9.78 |
| British Virgin Islands | $9.99 |
| Brunei Darussalam | $9.99 |
| Bulgaria | €9.99$11.62 |
| Burkina Faso | $9.99 |
| Cambodia | $9.99 |
| Cameroon | $11.99 |
| Canada | CA$14.99$10.48 |
| Cape Verde | $9.99 |
| Cayman Islands | $9.99 |
| Chad | $9.99 |
| Chile | CLP 9,990$10.81 |
| China | CN¥68.00$10.10 |
| Colombia | COP 49,900$16.06 |
| Congo | $9.99 |
| Congo, Democratic Republic | $9.99 |
| Costa Rica | $9.99 |
| Cote Divoire | $9.99 |
| Croatia | €9.99$11.62 |
| Cyprus | €9.99$11.62 |
| Czech Republic | CZK 249.00$11.95 |
| Denmark | DKK 89.00$13.84 |
| Dominica | $9.99 |
| Dominican Republic | $9.99 |
| Ecuador | $9.99 |
| Egypt | EGP 349.99$6.84 |
| El Salvador | $9.99 |
| Estonia | €9.99$11.62 |
| Fiji | $9.99 |
| Finland | €9.99$11.62 |
| France | €9.99$11.62 |
| Gabon | $9.99 |
| Gambia | $9.99 |
| Georgia | $11.99 |
| Germany | €9.99$11.62 |
| Ghana | $11.99 |
| Greece | €9.99$11.62 |
| Grenada | $9.99 |
| Guatemala | $9.99 |
| Guinea-bissau | $9.99 |
| Guyana | $9.99 |
| Honduras | $9.99 |
| Hong Kong | HK$88.00$11.22 |
| Hungary | HUF 4,490$14.36 |
| Iceland | $11.99 |
| India | ₹999.00$10.50 |
| Indonesia | IDR 169,000$9.65 |
| Iraq | $9.99 |
| Ireland | €9.99$11.62 |
| Israel | ₪34.90$11.56 |
| Italy | €9.99$11.62 |
| Jamaica | $9.99 |
| Japan | ¥1,500$9.77 |
| Jordan | $9.99 |
| Kazakhstan | KZT 4,990.00$10.98 |
| Kenya | $11.99 |
| Kosovo | €9.99$11.62 |
| Kuwait | $9.99 |
| Kyrgyzstan | $9.99 |
| Lao Peoples Democratic Republic | $9.99 |
| Latvia | €9.99$11.62 |
| Lebanon | $9.99 |
| Liberia | $9.99 |
| Libya | $9.99 |
| Lithuania | €9.99$11.62 |
| Luxembourg | €9.99$11.62 |
| Macao | $9.99 |
| Macedonia | $9.99 |
| Madagascar | $9.99 |
| Malawi | $9.99 |
| Malaysia | MYR 49.90$12.26 |
| Maldives | $9.99 |
| Mali | $9.99 |
| Malta | €9.99$11.62 |
| Mauritania | $9.99 |
| Mauritius | $9.99 |
| Mexico | MX$199.00$11.78 |
| Micronesia | $9.99 |
| Moldova | $11.99 |
| Mongolia | $9.99 |
| Montenegro | €9.99$11.62 |
| Montserrat | $9.99 |
| Morocco | $9.99 |
| Mozambique | $9.99 |
| Myanmar | $9.99 |
| Namibia | $9.99 |
| Nauru | $9.99 |
| Nepal | $9.99 |
| Netherlands | €9.99$11.62 |
| New Zealand | NZ$19.99$11.69 |
| Nicaragua | $9.99 |
| Niger | $9.99 |
| Nigeria | NGN 7,900.00$5.96 |
| Norway | NOK 129.00$14.02 |
| Oman | $9.99 |
| Pakistan | PKR 2,900$10.46 |
| Palau | $9.99 |
| Panama | $9.99 |
| Papua New Guinea | $9.99 |
| Paraguay | $9.99 |
| Peru | PEN 39.90$11.91 |
| Philippines | ₱499.00$7.98 |
| Poland | PLN 49.99$13.47 |
| Portugal | €9.99$11.62 |
| Qatar | QAR 39.99$10.99 |
| Romania | RON 49.99$11.06 |
| Russia | RUB 899.00$10.53 |
| Rwanda | $9.99 |
| Sao Tome & Principe | $9.99 |
| Saudi Arabia | SAR 39.99$10.66 |
| Senegal | $9.99 |
| Serbia | €9.99$11.62 |
| Seychelles | $9.99 |
| Sierra Leone | $9.99 |
| Singapore | SGD 14.98$11.89 |
| Slovakia | €9.99$11.62 |
| Slovenia | €9.99$11.62 |
| Solomon Islands | $9.99 |
| South Africa | ZAR 199.99$12.47 |
| South Korea | ₩14,000$10.46 |
| Spain | €9.99$11.62 |
| Sri Lanka | $9.99 |
| St. Kitts and Nevis | $9.99 |
| St. Lucia | $9.99 |
| St. Vincent & The Grenadines | $9.99 |
| Suriname | $9.99 |
| Swaziland | $9.99 |
| Sweden | SEK 129.00$13.45 |
| Switzerland | CHF 10.00$12.35 |
| Taiwan | NT$320.00$10.17 |
| Tajikistan | $9.99 |
| Tanzania | TZS 29,900.00$11.31 |
| Thailand | THB 399.00$12.13 |
| Tonga | $9.99 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $9.99 |
| Tunisia | $9.99 |
| Turkey | TRY 399.99$8.25 |
| Turkmenistan | $9.99 |
| Turks and Caicos | $9.99 |
| Uganda | $11.99 |
| Ukraine | $11.99 |
| United Arab Emirates | AED 39.99$10.90 |
| United Kingdom | £9.99$13.54 |
| United States | $9.99 |
| Uruguay | $9.99 |
| Uzbekistan | $9.99 |
| Vanuatu | $9.99 |
| Venezuela | $9.99 |
| Vietnam | ₫249,000$9.63 |
| Yemen | $9.99 |
| Zambia | $9.99 |
| Zimbabwe | $11.99 |
Ottawa Citizen FAQ
- Is Ottawa Citizen free?
- Yes. The app and its basic features are free, in all 175 countries it sells in. Premium features are paid: they start from $9.99 (US), across 1 subscription.
- How much does Ottawa Citizen cost per month?
- Full Access is $9.99 (US).
- Does Ottawa Citizen have a free trial?
- No. None of its offers (US) come with a free trial.
- Where is Ottawa Citizen cheapest?
- A monthly subscription costs NGN 7,900.00 (≈$5.96) in Nigeria and COP 49,900 (≈$16.06) in Colombia, its cheapest and dearest countries.
- What are the best alternatives to Ottawa Citizen?
- The Hamilton Spectator ePaper (4.5 from 2,778 reviews, premium from $0.99), Canada Press (4.4 from 1,206 reviews, premium from $0.99) and CityNews (2.0 from 468 reviews).
Ottawa Citizen download
Last updated 6 days ago.
Ottawa Citizen sells in 175 countries. It was released 12 years and 4 months ago, on 20 May 2014. It holds a 3.1 rating from 290 reviews.
Supports 1 language: English.
How much does Ottawa Citizen 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 100%
Revenue by country
- Canada 99%
- United States 0%
- United Kingdom 0%