How to install lohud?

To install lohud, visit the Google Play Store and search for the app, then tap the 'Install' button. The app will download and install automatically on your Android device.

Yes, lohud is safe to use. The app has a 3.3 rating on Google Play, with 50K+ downloads, indicating it has been verified and trusted by many users.

Yes, lohud contains advertisements. These ads help support the free version of the app.

What permissions does lohud require?

lohud requires various permissions to function properly. You can view the complete list of permissions in the 'App Permissions' section on this page or in the Google Play Store listing.

lohud – Grand-screen

Name: lohud
Rating: 3.32 (209 reviews)
Author: Gannett

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Addictive local news app with community focus

System Requirements

Updated

September 16, 2025

Age Rating

Everyone 10+

Developer

Gannett

Android

Android 8.0++

Package Name

com.gannett.local.library.news.lohud

So here's my take on the lohud app. I've tested a bunch of local news apps and this one is pretty solid overall. The content covers a nice range of topics relevant to the community, from school sports to arts and entertainment. And the app design is clean and easy to use, which is important when you just want to quickly check the latest news. In my experience, the push notifications for breaking stories and sports updates are helpful too. The main downside is the ads, which can get intrusive if you don't pay for the premium version. But if you don't mind that, it's a great way to stay connected to your local community.

AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

Covers a wide range of local news and community info
Clean, user-friendly app design makes it easy to navigate
Helpful push notifications for breaking news and sports
Free to download and use, with optional premium features
Digital newspaper edition for a classic print experience

Cons

Ads can be annoying if you don't pay for the premium version
Some articles can be a bit light on details
Might not be as useful if you're not super tied to the local area

Description

I’ve been using the lohud app for a couple months now. It’s basically a local news and community app that covers everything from breaking news to sports to entertainment. Seems pretty solid if you’re into keeping up with what’s happening in your area.

There’s a bunch of features – you can read in-depth articles, check out local event listings, and even access the digital newspaper edition. It’s got a nice clean design that’s easy to navigate. And the alerts for breaking news and high school sports scores are pretty useful.

Look, if you’re looking to stay informed about your community, you’ll probably like this app. It’s not perfect – the ads can get annoying if you don’t pay – but overall it does a good job of delivering the local news that matters. Worth checking out.