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Android Apps > News & Magazines > Detroit Free Press: Freep
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Detroit Free Press: Freep

8.14.0
USA TODAY Co.
2.71
2,265 reviews
100,000+
Downloads
Free

Access breaking news, eNewspaper, entertainment, and local sports.

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AppBrain's verdict

EstablishedPoorly rated
Rating on Google Play
2.71
2,265 ratings
Installs
260 thousand
Last updated
October 16, 2026
Ads
Contains ads
Size
84.3 MB

Detroit Free Press: Freep has 260 thousand installs. Users are critical: 2.7 stars from 2,265 ratings. Its best ranking is #41 in Top Grossing, News & Magazines in United States.

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Comments on Detroit Free Press: Freep for Android

★★★★★ Claudette Shaffer · Mar 11, 2026
Easy to read highlight stickers, or click through to read/see print version of newspaper. Excellent for us bc we're rural and cannot get daily delivery. Thanks free press!!
★★★★☆ Blair DuCray-Oppat · Dec 24, 2024
Good app but how do I turn off these stupid lottery results push notifications?! Why in the hell would I want that? What if I had a gambling problem or something? I wish news apps would get way better at creating customizations for the types of push notifications and were a lot more thoughtful about what someone would actually want a push notification for.
★★★★★ rich welch · Jan 7, 2026
There are so many advantages to having the paper in electronic format. You can zoom in to the articles, you can email the articles to yourself for further reference, the electronic version is not bulky like a hard copy, and there is no need to recycle like you needed to do as a hard copy (I used to have stacks lying around). I highly recommend the electronic version. Also, the cost is more cost-effective.
★★★★★ Patricia Page · Jan 3, 2025
Use it daily.....prefer e-edition to "page through" like a printed paper as the news feed version doesn't give access to all articles.
★☆☆☆☆ David J. Chait · Jan 24, 2026
Flooded with ads that cover the entire screen. List of articles repeats itself. Essentially no coverage of sports outside the state of Michigan.
★☆☆☆☆ Anthony Kurdunowicz · Oct 27, 2024
Article selection is incomplete. Sticks to sports, pop culture, and automotive and national news stories. This app is useless for local news.
★☆☆☆☆ Jane Doe · Feb 15, 2026
I've never seen an app that you pay for a subscription, and they have the audacity to do a pop-up to cover your reading that just tries to get you to subscribe to email or such. You paid, you should be left alone. The content is garbage because the paper is not world-class anymore. But if you need a local paper, this is the only choice for not ultra conservative content... so it's very lame the app assaults you with pop-ups. Stop it.

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Store listing

By USA TODAY Co., from Google Play
Description by USA TODAY Co. Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
We're dedicated to our community – a mission carried out through impactful journalism at the Detroit Free Press. As journalists, we're vigilant, prepared to investigate wrongs, report on government activities, explore current issues, amplify local voices, and break news in Detroit. Notably, you'll receive unparalleled coverage of the Detroit Pistons, Lions, Tigers, and Redwings in Freep.

We're Detroit's dependable storytellers, committed to serving our city.

WHAT DRIVES US:
Exclusively uncovering truths, exposing corruption, and amplifying marginalized voices across Michigan through investigative journalism. In-depth coverage of Michigan's auto industry, spotlighting Ford, GM, and Stellantis’ advancements and innovations in Michigan news. Comprehensive sports coverage, including the Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, Pistons, and Michigan State, ensuring you don't miss any action in Michigan sports. Delve into culinary insights from Pulitzer finalist and James Beard winner Lyndsay C. Green. Engage more deeply with news and sports through our exclusive podcasts and start your day with our dedicated newsletters in Michigan news.

APP HIGHLIGHTS:
• Instant real-time breaking news alerts for Freep
• Personalized feed on the all-new For You page, aligned with your Michigan interests
• Dynamic podcasts hosted by those deeply rooted in our city's pulse, keeping you engaged with Detroit news
• The eNewspaper, a digital replica of our print edition for s seamless news experience

Stay Informed on Michigan Sports and Beyond:
Discover comprehensive Detroit sports news, including updates on Detroit Pistons, Lions, Tigers, and Red Wings. Engage with our coverage of Motor City and beyond, appealing to sports enthusiasts and those fascinated by Detroit culture in Freep.

Subscription Info:
The Detroit Free Press app is available for free download, offering access to a selection of free articles each month. Subscriptions are charged to your Google Play account upon purchase confirmation, automatically renewing monthly or annually unless disabled in your Google Play account settings at least 24 hours before the current period concludes. For detailed information and customer service, consult "Subscription Support" within the app's Settings.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
• Privacy Policy: https://cm.freep.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.freep.com/terms/
• Help Center: https://help.freep.com

Recent changes:
• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

Safety and technology

Found in the app by AppBrain
Ads
Contains ads
Price
Free
Libraries
113
App size
84.3 MB
Needs Android
8.0+
Content rating
Low

Technologies used by Detroit Free Press: Freep

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Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
8.14.0
Launched
September 2010
  • Oct 16, 2026UpdateVersion 8.14.0
  • Sep 25, 2026UpdateVersion 8.13.2
  • Aug 5, 2026UpdateVersion 8.10.3
  • May 18, 2026UpdateVersion 8.9.1
  • Apr 7, 2026UpdateVersion 8.8.2
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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
0
Play install range
100+ thousand
Launched
September 2010

Installs over time

Detroit Free Press: Freep has been installed 260 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it has been installed 0 times.

Rankings

Google Play top charts
Highest rank
#41
Chart
Top Grossing
News & Magazines
Country
United States

Google Play Rankings for Detroit Free Press: Freep

Top rankings

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41 United States News & Magazines Top Grossing
129 Indonesia News & Magazines Top Grossing
136 Mexico News & Magazines Top Grossing
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About the app and developer

About Detroit Free Press: Freep

Detroit Free Press: Freep is a news & magazines app developed by USA TODAY Co.

Install Statistics

Detroit Free Press: Freep has been downloaded 260 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 0 times. It is ranked in the top 100 news & magazines apps.

User Ratings

Detroit Free Press: Freep is rated 2.71 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 2.3 thousand ratings.

App Information

Detroit Free Press: Freep is freely available from Google Play. The APK size is 84.33 MB. The latest APK version available is 8.14.0. The last update was on October 16, 2026.

Technical Requirements

Detroit Free Press: Freep requires Android 8.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Low Maturity. The app has been available on Google Play since September 2010.

Detroit Free Press: Freep is made and published by USA TODAY Co. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with USA TODAY Co. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to USA TODAY Co. and are shown as published on Google Play.

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