Boston.com

Name: Boston.com
Rating: 4.46 (803 reviews)
Author: Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC

By: Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC

Stay connected with Boston.com and find out what Boston really cares about

Features & Capabilities

Stay connected with Boston.com and discover what matters most to Boston residents right now. This Chrome extension delivers curated news alerts, weather updates, and sports scores directly to you. Browse stories from a dedicated team of journalists covering local and national news, Boston’s four pro sports teams, lifestyle, entertainment, and more.

Whether you're interested in the latest headlines or looking for in-depth coverage of the city's events and culture, Boston.com keeps you informed and engaged with real-time updates tailored for Boston audiences.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App News & Magazines Sports Weather

By:

Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC

Downloads:

92,560 1

Rating:

4.46

(803) 0.02

Version:

v5.12.19 Last updated: 2025-11-03

Version code:

4908167

Creation date:

2011-04-21

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk

Size:

65.93MB

Email:

fe*****@boston.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-06

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 222,096 ▼ 219

Other platforms

Boston.com (v5.12.240063675)

4.60

(7,421)

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Developed by:

Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thoughtbot.boston_com_news

Email:

fe*****@boston.com

Website:

http://www.boston.com/mobile

User Reviews

Users appreciate the Boston.com app for its comprehensive coverage of Boston and New England news, informative articles, and its role in keeping locals and expatriates connected. However, multiple reviews highlight significant issues with the app failing to update news for extended periods, lack of customizable notifications, and occasional delays in content refresh. Some users also dislike the browsing experience changes and perceived editorial bias. Despite these flaws, many find it a useful resource for staying informed about Boston life.

Pros

Provides access to Boston and New England news without subscription.
Informative and well-written articles.
Easy to use with more news content than other apps.
Helpful for users interested in Boston lifestyle, politics, sports, and culture.
Keeps out-of-state Bostonians connected to their hometown.

Cons

App often fails to update news stories, sometimes for days or a week.
Lack of granular notification controls (e.g., cannot separate daily summaries from breaking news).
News content sometimes delayed by 24 to 48 hours.
Some users dislike the shift to browser-based article viewing rather than self-contained in-app reading.
Perceived liberal slant and less relevant story selection by some users.

Recent reviews

The app hasn't updated or changed stories in 4+ days. I've tried updating it, reloading and it's still frozen. Unlikely I'll keep it if it stays like this.