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Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperUSA TODAY Co., Inc.
CategoryNews
PriceFree
Released
Rating★ 4.2 (160)
Version8.14.0
Age rating12+
First seen by us
23 Oct 2026
23 Oct 2026Full timeline · 4 events
- 📦The Spectrum updated to version 8.14.0• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.
- 🆕The Spectrum first spotted by AppInsiderUnited States (found via developer)
- 📦The Spectrum version 8.13.2• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.
- 🆕The Spectrum released on the App Store
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Rating
4.2 ★
160 ratings
Measured
The Spectrum on the App Store
App details
App ID
520602256
Publisher
USA TODAY Co., Inc.
On the store since
May 2012
14 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 18.6+
iPhone XS and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Universal purchase
Content rating
12+
4 content notes below
Languages
31
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Size
193 MB
Also listed in
Magazines & Newspapers
Content notesInfrequent/Mild Mature/Suggestive ThemesInfrequent/Mild Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drug Use or ReferencesInfrequent/Mild Medical/Treatment InformationInfrequent/Mild Realistic Violence
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
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Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Rating
4.2 ★
160 ratings
Measured
Ratings
160
Measured
About The Spectrum
From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — The Spectrum app delivers the local news that matters most to your community.
APP FEATURES:
• Access all of our in-depth journalism, including things to do around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and much more.
• Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stories, photos, and videos that matter to you.
• Get breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts with real-time notifications tailored to your interests.
• Customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, or reading offline.
• eNewspaper: Just like our print edition but accessible on your mobile devices. And access to USA TODAY and 200+ local eNewspapers.
MORE INFORMATION:
• Privacy Policy: https://cm.thespectrum.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.thespectrum.com/terms/
• Help Center: https://help.thespectrum.com
• Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.
APP FEATURES:
• Access all of our in-depth journalism, including things to do around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and much more.
• Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stories, photos, and videos that matter to you.
• Get breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts with real-time notifications tailored to your interests.
• Customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, or reading offline.
• eNewspaper: Just like our print edition but accessible on your mobile devices. And access to USA TODAY and 200+ local eNewspapers.
MORE INFORMATION:
• Privacy Policy: https://cm.thespectrum.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.thespectrum.com/terms/
• Help Center: https://help.thespectrum.com
• Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.
Latest updates
8.14.0
• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.
8.13.2
• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.
