Features & Capabilities

The IOL app delivers comprehensive news coverage, offering breaking stories from South Africa and around the globe. It features in-depth reporting from over 20 reputable newspaper brands across the country, providing trusted and insightful journalism.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Independent Online
Downloads:
6,972 68
Version:
4.0.3 Last updated: 2025-11-11
Version code:
8
Creation date:
2024-10-14
Publisher country:
ZA ZA
Permissions:
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
  • android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
  • android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
  • android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk
  • android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
  • com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE Low risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
  • android.permission.VIBRATE Safe
  • com.iol.news.prod.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Size:
14.97MB
Email:
as*****@corporateservice.co.za
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-13
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Independent Online
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iol.news.prod
Email:
as*****@corporateservice.co.za
Website:
https://www.iol.co.za

User Reviews

Awful app! I had it previously but uninstalled it because it didn't load new articles even though I checked the version. I reinstalled and now I can't access the articles, useless!
by Le*****, 2024-12-04

Choppy, poor scrolling, half content does not open, ads (not that we want them) all say failed to load. really unpleasant to use
by Ri*****, 2024-12-03
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