Los Angeles Times review
A mobile news app with five free monthly articles and an eNewspaper on subscription.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
For readers focused on California and Los Angeles coverage, the Los Angeles Times app brings the publisher’s reporting to iOS and Android. It includes section and topic browsing, customizable breaking-news alerts, adjustable article text size, saved articles, and games such as crossword, mini crossword, and sudoku. The app is free to download, and the Visitor plan allows five free articles each month. Readers who want ongoing access to the publication’s reporting and print edition will need a digital subscription.
The published plans offer two access levels. Visitor includes five free articles each month. Unlimited Digital Access costs $15.99 per month and adds unlimited app access, the eNewspaper, and latimes.com. The app FAQ describes a free first month for an in-app subscription. For readers who want both app articles and the digital replica of the print edition, that subscription bundles those forms of access. Occasional readers may find the monthly article allowance a better fit than paying for unlimited access.
Its focus is one publisher rather than a multi-publication news service, so the fit depends on wanting Los Angeles Times coverage specifically. The mobile-only availability suits readers who prefer news on a phone or tablet, but not those seeking a desktop app. Topic alerts and saved articles support a more tailored reading routine, while the included games add options beyond articles. Choose it for Los Angeles Times reporting and eNewspaper access on iOS or Android; look elsewhere if broad publisher choice or desktop deployment matters more than that focused offering.
Los Angeles Times pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Customizable breaking-news alerts by topic
- Daily eNewspaper replica of the print edition
- Save articles and browse sections, topics, and games
- Where it doesn't
- The Visitor plan limits readers to five free articles each month
- Unlimited Digital Access costs $15.99 per month
- Available on iOS and Android, with mobile deployment only
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