--- title: "The Hamilton Spectator - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in Canada | Apple App Store" description: "The Spectator’s news app is free to download. Subscribers enjoy unlimited access. From community and local coverage to global issues and breaking news, The Hamilton Spectator reports on topics that " --- # The Hamilton Spectator — Canada > Up-to-date Hamilton area news ![The Hamilton Spectator App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple211/v4/6f/4c/8e/6f4c8e5b-b065-083f-98df-12ba3cf428bc/AppIcon-0-1x_U007emarketing-0-8-0-85-220-0.png/434x0w.png) **Developer:** [Toronto Star Newspapers](https://apptail.io/developer/toronto-star-newspapers-oKeb) **Category:** News **Rating:** 4.5/5 (1,049 ratings) **Price:** Free **Bundle ID:** com.spreednews.thespec **Store:** Apple App Store **Country:** Canada **Version:** 9.67.0 (released 2026-04-02) **Original Release:** 2011-06-23 **Languages:** English **App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/app/id444566581) **AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/the-hamilton-spectator-Gqyc/canada](https://apptail.io/app/the-hamilton-spectator-Gqyc/canada) ## The Hamilton Spectator Description The Spectator’s news app is free to download. Subscribers enjoy unlimited access. From community and local coverage to global issues and breaking news, The Hamilton Spectator reports on topics that matter and affect the day-to-day lives of our readers. Download The Hamilton Spectator app now to receive the best features of the Spectator’s website, all within the palm of your hand. What you’ll experience: - Breaking news and in-depth reporting on topics that matter to your community - MyLocal tab – select up to seven communities to receive coverage on local news, issues, and events specific to your chosen communities - Become part of the conversation with Commenting - Credible, source-based reporting - Opinions and commentary from our columnists Questions or feedback? Contact us at specmobilefeedback@torstar.ca SEE BELOW FOR IMPORTANT NOTICES By installing and using the App, you agree to our Privacy and Anti-Spam Notice (available at our Privacy Policy (available at and our Terms of Use (available at each of which is accessible with the App's settings menu. This App (including any updates or upgrades) may (i) automatically communicate with The Hamilton Spectator's or its third party service providers' servers and record usage and browsing pattern metrics, (ii) manage App-related preferences or data stored on your device, and (iii) collect personal information, all as more particularly set out in our Privacy and Anti-Spam Notice and our Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent to the above at any time by removing or disabling the App. The Spec mobile application, an application offered by Metroland Media Group Ltd., 8 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON M5V 0S8 For assistance, please contact us at circ@thespec.com. ## The Hamilton Spectator Screenshots - [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/e7/f3/68/e7f3685d-c70d-4010-500b-37ea73951813/6.5_Fresh_News.jpg/1242x2688.png) - [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/7c/73/e0/7c73e061-bef4-33c3-a44f-1de03725b4d4/6.5_TIles.jpg/1242x2688.png) - [Screenshot 3](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/64/bb/d0/64bbd0f3-d642-84a8-588c-7dcd179f63f5/6.5_Customization.jpg/1242x2688.png) - [Screenshot 4](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/fb/96/59/fb9659c9-2903-051f-b103-f94eb77302a6/6.5_Notifications_Centre.jpg/1242x2688.png) - [Screenshot 5](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/17/2a/e4/172ae40a-ae3d-f2b2-5afb-da2569f580e2/9744398b-943b-4aa0-b14b-7e643609fe5f_6.5_Comments.jpg/1242x2688.png) - [Screenshot 6](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/19/b5/99/19b59965-7f94-5ca2-f4b2-13ba8afb7707/56c72ecc-174b-40f0-9091-30bfbf9424ed_6.5_Save.jpg/1242x2688.png) - [Screenshot 7](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/90/a8/ab/90a8abc8-95f6-29c9-9520-f50fc78ad348/fe2aa03c-277f-4e6a-b200-9567e59a5d04_6.5_Local.jpg/1242x2688.png) - [Screenshot 8](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/2b/d3/28/2bd328be-90bf-146e-3fcb-a0817540ae02/6.5_Dark.jpg/1242x2688.png) ## The Hamilton Spectator Rating Breakdown in Canada - 5 stars: 776 (74%) - 4 stars: 161 (15%) - 3 stars: 49 (5%) - 2 stars: 19 (2%) - 1 stars: 44 (4%) ## The Hamilton Spectator Reviews in Canada ### *---- "Poor replacement for browser version" Not even close to the access provided by the browser version. Misses direct access to Home and Obituaries for example. Some needs to update this code. -- lacks maturty, 2024-03-07 ### *---- "Not free as described" Can’t read the articles, the app indicates free to read, but it isn’t. -- stars ale, 2024-01-05 ### **--- "Need more options for notifications" I have both the CBC and The Spec app and I almost never open The Spec app cause I don’t get any notifications about new stories. -- Mega1984, 2023-10-09 ### **--- "Tired of signing in" The app is fine, although it keeps asking me to sign in every time I open the app??? -- Come on fix the problem, 2023-08-02 ### *---- "Poor app" The SpecEreader is a better format with easy access to all sections -- Encyclic, 2023-01-22 ### ***-- "Prefer Old Access" I like this view , however I preferred having access to former papers I may have missed . -- Mc5812, 2022-04-10 ### **--- "Access" As a Toronto Star newspaper and on line subscriber, I used to have access to the Spectator. While I’m logged in ok, I can’t open the news articles. Shall I just delete the app and forget about local news? This is very disappointing to one who just paid > $800 for an annual subscription to the parent company. -- Sticker2, 2022-02-27 ### *---- "What did you do to this App?" Used to be great, changes made are terrible -- PetrakiM, 2022-01-03 ### *---- "Pay to read" Was not a bad app for local stories for awhile but now have to pay to read articles, im out -- Finkov, 2022-01-02 ### *---- "Don’t update" Don’t update you lose the ability to read articles! Shame on you Spec -- Kil_1996, 2021-12-31 ### **--- "Too big" Loved your previous app. It was easy to scroll around and read the different articles that I wanted to read. This one is too in your face! -- a nearby town, 2021-01-02 ### *---- "Can’t copy and paste" Still a Liberal propaganda piece -- Nigel Davenport, 2020-12-02 ### **--- "Does not work on iPhone" The app appears fine on an iPhone, and breaking news can be read. However, for any article that requires a subscription it appears to be locked and says I need to sign in. Even when I am already signed in! I have reached out to the Spec, However I’ve been informed that their app does not work well on an iPhone, as their site does not work properly on Safari. -- Textile4, 2020-07-09 ### *---- "Does not work on iPad" Seems to work on iPhone, but not on iPad. Only in portrait mode and is cutoff. The other app in store that says is for iPad, once this update was released, is no longer supported. Very poor. The e paper app works but is hard to read on small screen. P.s. I have since discovered that if you open the app with iPad already in portrait mode, then it is not cut off. -- RGJENKS, 2020-05-01 ### *---- "App is terrible" Does not fit the screen. Unable to read a headline. Also lost the ability to read horizontal or vertical an a tablet. Fix it. Bring landscape reading back! -- Konapaddler, 2020-04-29 ### *---- "Landscape is missing?" Please reinstall landscape mode - I hate it when I'm told how I must use my device -- Metoomonami, 2020-04-25 ### *---- "Rarely Works" Not a very nicely laid out app. Although it’s easy to navigate, it could be more functional. And half the time I find that it doesn’t load anything - it frequently just remains a blank white screen. Waste of space on my phone. -- ColeyLo, 2019-11-27 ### **--- "Decent app, needs work" Not a bad app but really annoying that it doesn’t return you to the same place you were after reading an article. -- Spewy Olsson, 2019-02-10 ### ***-- "Well laid out and easy to read" This left wing newspaper is informative and has interesting local news. -- Sagebush1, 2017-05-04 ### *---- "Always closes!" If I'm lucky enough for it to even open.... The app just closes either before it loads or just as I'm clicking on an article. There has been nothing but issues with every spec version there's been! -- TTfrom T, 2016-06-04 [View all The Hamilton Spectator reviews and detailed analytics on AppTail](https://apptail.io/account/signup?utm_campaign=ai-crawl&utm_content=reviews) ## The Hamilton Spectator In-App Purchases | Item | Price | |------|-------| | Annual Digital Access | $64.99 | | Flexible Digital Access | $9.99 | ## The Hamilton Spectator Store Rankings | Chart | Country | Category | Rank | |-------|---------|----------|------| | Top Grossing | Canada | News | #60 | | Top Free | Canada | News | #141 | ## The Hamilton Spectator Discovered Keywords - spec ## The Hamilton Spectator Available In - [Canada](https://apptail.io/app/the-hamilton-spectator-Gqyc/canada) - [United States](https://apptail.io/app/the-hamilton-spectator-Gqyc/united-states) --- ## About AppTail [AppTail](https://apptail.io) is a mobile app intelligence platform providing app analytics, ASO (App Store Optimization) tools, keyword tracking, competitor analysis, revenue estimates, and review monitoring for iOS App Store apps. 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