# Substack

> Videos, writing & podcasts

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1581650857](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1581650857)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1581650857`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Substack, Inc.
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.90 / 5 (532,988 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.16.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-14
- **First published:** 2022-03-08
- **Size:** 221 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/substack/id1581650857)
- **Website:** [https://substack.com/](https://substack.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://substack.com/privacy](https://substack.com/privacy)

## Description

Substack is a modern media app that connects you with the creators, ideas, and communities you care about most. Support the creators you love: subscribe for free or upgrade to view original work and connect directly with writers, artists, and podcasters.

Enjoy ad-free videos and podcasts, read-aloud articles, and real-time interaction through livestreams and live group chats. Explore independent ideas across food, sports, politics, fashion, comedy, and finance, and join private group chats with top creators. How it works: download the Substack app, claim your handle, explore the feed to enjoy notes, videos, and clips from creators, and subscribe to your favorites for free to join livestreams and group chats.

## Rankings

- #758 — Overall
- #8 — Keep Up With Pop Culture
- #20 — The Best Apps for Creators
- #1 — blog
- #2 — medium
- #3 — article

## Review summary

Reviewers praise Substack as a writer-first, independent platform with strong web publishing and honest discourse, offering a robust alternative to big social networks and a wide range of thoughtful, independent voices. They value deep engagement and discovery of ideas. However, several reviews flag reliability and user-experience issues: persistent iOS app glitches that hamper writing, and onboarding friction with mandatory app install to read content. Overall Substack is seen as a strong platform for independent voices, but reliability and UX glitches need attention.

### Pros

- Writer-first platform that feels independent from big social networks.
- Excellent web publishing experience with engaged readers.
- Diverse, honest, thoughtful content from independent voices.
- Strong discovery of ideas and a robust alternative to traditional journalism.
- Honest, truthful content and thoughtful discourse.

### Cons

- Persistent iOS app glitches that disrupt writing and posting.
- Onboarding friction and mandatory app install to access content.

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