# Houston Business Journal

> Business

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id320628013](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id320628013)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id320628013`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** American City Business Journals
- **Category:** Business
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (543 ratings)
- **Version:** 33.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-09
- **First published:** 2009-06-26
- **Size:** 29 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/houston-business-journal/id320628013)
- **Website:** [https://www.bizjournals.com/houston](https://www.bizjournals.com/houston)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.bizjournals.com/privacy](https://www.bizjournals.com/privacy)

## Description

The Houston Business Journal Chrome extension is the number one source for Houston local business news and intelligence. It delivers current headlines and insights, with daily newsletters and weekly digital editions to help you grow and protect your business in the Houston area. Coverage includes Commercial Real Estate, Banking & Finance, Health Care, Residential Real Estate, Small Businesses, Travel & Tourism, Jobs & Careers, and more.

New subscribers: Subscriptions purchased within this app are valid only for app features; we continually evaluate and add more options to our apps each month. Existing subscribers: You may use your current print or digital subscription to view the features available in this app; note that not all subscription types are supported in the app at this time. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. For additional information, please contact us at (866) 853-3661. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use links are provided, and app subscriptions do not include access to subscription-only content on our website.

## Rankings

- #70,223 — Overall
- #53 — business

## Review summary

Users praise the Houston Business Journal app for its depth and relevance to Houston business, entrepreneurs, and civic leaders. However, multiple reviews note instability (crashes, can't open, glitches), poor data persistence (retyping subscriber info), an outdated user experience, and disruptive pop-ups. When functioning, it remains a valued source with inserts and portable access, making it a must-have for some readers despite ongoing issues.

### Pros

- Provides in-depth, timely coverage of Houston business news and events
- Viewed as a must-have for business readers and entrepreneurs
- Keeps users up to date with Houston happenings, even from afar
- Includes special inserts and portable, journal-like content

### Cons

- Frequent stability issues: app crashes, won't open, or is glitchy
- Re-entering subscriber information on every use
- Outdated, non-user-friendly interface; needs modernization
- Intrusive pop-ups/ads (gift-card offers) disrupt reading

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