AL.com
al.com News iPhoneiPadiPod touch
AL.com is a free News app for iPhone and iPad by al.com. Rated 4.5/5 from 15,937 ratings. Requires iOS 17.0. Updated August 4, 2026.
- Rating
- 4.5
- 15.9K ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 32 MB
- Age 12+
- Updated
- Aug 4
- 2026 · v5.0.0
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About AL.com
Get trusted local news across Alabama. Breaking news, in-depth reporting, and all the stories people are talking about. Stay connected to what's happening around you with timely coverage of news, weather, sports, and more, optimized for your phone. Free to download. Get breaking news, alerts, and top stories. Subscribers receive unlimited access to in-depth reporting, exclusive content, and additional features. Subscriptions are available in-app. Our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: http://www.advance.net/advancedigitalUserAgreementPP/
Ratings & reviews
4.5
15.9K ratings
What’s new
Version 5.0.0 · Updated August 4, 2026
Meet the new AL.com app, rebuilt from the ground up to put local journalism front and center. This release introduces the redesigned experience with clearer navigation, editor-curated stories, and easier ways to follow the topics and teams you care about. It's a more focused, intuitive way to stay connected to what's happening in your community throughout the day. Thanks for reading with us.
App privacy
The developer, al.com, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Usage Data: Advertising Data, Product Interaction
- Identifiers: User ID
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Analytics, App Functionality
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL.com | 4.5 / 5 (15,937 ratings) | Free | August 4, 2026 |
| WVTM 13 - Birmingham | 4.6 / 5 (2,456) | Free | Sep 15, 2026 |
| ABC 3340 News | 4.8 / 5 (758) | Free | Sep 25, 2026 |
| WBRC 6 News | 4.6 / 5 (6,740) | Free | Sep 10, 2026 |
| WAFF48 News | 4.4 / 5 (2,958) | Free | Sep 10, 2026 |
| WHNT | 4.7 / 5 (1,087) | Free | Aug 27, 2026 |
| WSFA 12 News | 4.5 / 5 (6,549) | Free | Sep 11, 2026 |