# WatchDog — Sri Lankan News

> Sniffing out fake news verifying credible information.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.watchdog.watchdog](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.watchdog.watchdog)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.watchdog.watchdog`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Appendix Tech
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 21,830
- **Rating:** 4.94 / 5 (474 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2022-04-10
- **First published:** 2019-04-24
- **Data as of:** 2025-01-24
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.watchdog.watchdog)
- **Website:** [http://www.paladinanalytics.com/](http://www.paladinanalytics.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://longform.watchdog.team/about-us/privacy-policy](https://longform.watchdog.team/about-us/privacy-policy)

## Description

"WatchDog — Sri Lankan News" is a free mobile app that aggregates credible news, alerts, and warnings, helping the public distinguish between facts and rumors. Developed collaboratively to ensure accurate information, the app focuses on user safety. Future updates will include advanced features like geo-locating friends and family during crises. This platform acts as both a news verification log and an emergency response system, aiding cities in maintaining safety and security amid uncertainty.

## Review summary

### Pros

- Provides verified news and identifies fake news
- User-friendly design with support for multiple languages
- No ads and completely free to use
- Useful in combating the spread of fake news
- Timely updates and reliable information during crises

### Cons

- App has not been updated in nearly 3 years
- Lack of search functionality to find specific news
- Issues with sharing news to social media platforms
- Occasional app freezing or bugs
- Need for user submission features for verifying news

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.watchdog.watchdog)