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Android Apps > News & Magazines > Jackson Sun
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Jackson Sun

by USA TODAY Co. · News & Magazines · Free
On Google Play since June 2012 · Data updated 2026-10-17

Jackson Sun 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.

AppBrain's verdict

Established
Rating on Google Play
3.89
64 ratings
Installs
11 thousand
Last updated
October 16, 2026
Ads
Contains ads
Size
83.7 MB

Jackson Sun has 11 thousand installs. It doesn't have enough ratings yet to judge what users think.

Official page on Google Play

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on Jackson Sun for Android

★★★★★ Catherine Shade · Feb 28, 2019
Great app. Very timely news and up to date. The format makes it easy to read. I really enjoy reading the articles.
★★★★★ Bj · Jul 15, 2012
Galaxy s2 I live in Jackson nice app I think out is worth the subscription beats gas and paper reading the Jackson sun on Android awesome 5 stars
★☆☆☆☆ Danny · Jun 12, 2012
Stinks You must get a subscription to the newspaper to view. Why get app.
★☆☆☆☆ A Google User · Apr 8, 2013
Worthless as the paper App crashes on every Android device I have...useless as the news content this pathetic paper sells. Clarence Pig ford would be ashamed of this abomination of his newspaper efforts.

Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Store listing

By USA TODAY Co., from Google Play

“Local and national news, spectacular photography, and rich video content.”

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Description by USA TODAY Co. Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — the Jackson Sun 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.

SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION:
• This app is free to download and all users can access a sampling of free articles every month.
• Subscriptions are charged to your Google Play account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your Google Play account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. For more details, see "Subscription Support" in the app's settings for more details and customer service contact information.

MORE INFORMATION:
• Privacy Policy: https://cm.jacksonsun.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.jacksonsun.com/terms/
• Help Center: https://help.jacksonsun.com

Recent changes:
• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.
Official page on Google Play

Safety and technology

Found in the app by AppBrain
Ads
Contains ads
Price
Free
Libraries
18
App size
83.7 MB
Needs Android
4.0+
Content rating
Low

Technologies used by Jackson Sun

30 permissions · 18 libraries
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Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
8.14.0
Launched
June 2012
  • Oct 16, 2026UpdateVersion 8.14.0
  • Aug 10, 2026UpdateVersion 8.10.3
  • May 18, 2026UpdateVersion 8.9.1
  • Apr 7, 2026UpdateVersion 8.8.2
  • Feb 26, 2026UpdateVersion 8.7.1
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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
11
Play install range
10+ thousand
Launched
June 2012

Installs over time

Jackson Sun has been installed 11 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it has been installed 11 times.

Rankings

Google Play top charts

Google Play Rankings for Jackson Sun

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About the app and developer

About Jackson Sun

Jackson Sun is a news & magazines app developed by USA TODAY Co.

Install Statistics

Jackson Sun has been downloaded 11 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 11 times.

User Ratings

Jackson Sun is rated 3.89 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 64 ratings.

App Information

Jackson Sun is freely available from Google Play. The APK size is 83.74 MB. The latest APK version available is 8.14.0. The last update was on October 16, 2026.

Technical Requirements

Jackson Sun requires Android 4.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Low Maturity. The app has been available on Google Play since June 2012.

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Developer information for USA TODAY Co.

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Frequently asked questions about Jackson Sun

Is Jackson Sun free?

Yes. Jackson Sun is free on Google Play.

Is Jackson Sun still available?

Yes. Jackson Sun is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on October 16, 2026.

Does Jackson Sun contain ads?

Yes. Google Play lists Jackson Sun as containing ads.

What Android version does Jackson Sun require?

Jackson Sun runs on Android 4.0 and higher.

How large is Jackson Sun?

Jackson Sun is 83.74 MB.

Is Jackson Sun suitable for children?

Google Play gives Jackson Sun a low maturity rating, so it is meant for older children and up.

How many times has Jackson Sun been installed?

Google Play lists 10,000+ installs for Jackson Sun.

How do people rate Jackson Sun?

Jackson Sun scores 3.89 out of 5 stars, from 64 ratings on Google Play.

Who made Jackson Sun?

Jackson Sun was developed by USA TODAY Co. It is listed in the news & magazines category on Google Play.

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