# The First TV

> News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1506596700](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1506596700)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1506596700`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** The First Digital, Inc
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (3,370 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-21
- **First published:** 2020-04-21
- **Size:** 96 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-first-tv/id1506596700)
- **Website:** [https://www.thefirsttv.com/](https://www.thefirsttv.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.thefirsttv.com/thefirsttv-com-privacy-policy/](https://www.thefirsttv.com/thefirsttv-com-privacy-policy/)

## Description

The First TV Chrome extension brings The First network to your browser, delivering free-speech-driven news and bold opinions with hosts like Dana Loesch, Jesse Kelly, and Mike Slater. Designed for Americans who value freedom and provocative commentary, this extension provides quick access to The First’s programming and premium subscription options.

Pricing details include Monthly and Yearly plans, with auto-renewal and currency adjustments for non-US stores. Subscriptions are billed through the app store account and can be managed in your account settings. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use links are included on the page to inform users about data handling and service terms.

## Rankings

- #31,507 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviewers praise The First TV for its organized UI, clear no-spin news, and strong content lineup with Bill O'Reilly and other hosts. However, many reports highlight stability and playback problems, outdated updates, heavy advertising, and frustrating navigation on Apple devices. The on-demand experience is frequently unreliable, and users seek features like easier exits, rewind options, and more timely content updates. Overall, it’s valued for content but hampered by technical and UX issues.

### Pros

- Well-organized app/interface
- Clear and easy-to-understand no-spin news
- Strong host lineup and content variety (politics, documentaries, history) with positive reception from longtime fans
- Support for live and simulcast viewing for paying subscribers
- Positive overall sentiment about The First brand and quality of content

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and stability issues on iOS and Apple TV
- On-demand playback problems and unreliable access to non-live content
- Content and app updates appear infrequent or outdated (not updated for over a year)
- Heavy and repetitive ads; monetization can hinder the viewing experience
- Navigation/UX glitches (scrolling crashes, difficulty exiting the app, segments restarting) and overall usability concerns

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1506596700)