# ProPublica

> Investigative Journalism

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id355298887](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id355298887)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id355298887`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ProPublica
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (104 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.3.24
- **Last updated:** 2025-02-10
- **First published:** 2010-02-11
- **Size:** 7.05 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/propublica/id355298887)
- **Website:** [https://www.propublica.org](https://www.propublica.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.propublica.org/legal/](https://www.propublica.org/legal/)

## Description

ProPublica delivers the latest independent investigative journalism on government, policy, health care, criminal justice, the environment, and more. Explore thorough reporting that digs deep into complex issues.

This extension offers a streamlined reading experience with smart offline support and timely notifications for our biggest stories, helping you stay informed wherever you are.

## Rankings

- #134,928 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, users praise ProPublica for its in-depth, independent investigative journalism presented in a clean, ad-free app and viewed as a trustworthy source. They value reliability and up-to-date reporting. However, recurring complaints center on missing features (bookmarks, widgets), accessibility improvements (dark mode and font size controls), and stability issues (crashes or stories not loading). Language localization and image sizing are also noted. Users who want a more night-friendly reading experience and easier navigation consistently hope for feature enhancements while continuing to rely on the app for solid journalism.

### Pros

- In-depth investigative journalism and thorough reporting.
- Independent, factual journalism with no fluff.
- Clean, uncluttered app with no ads or clickbait.
- Reliable and regularly updated with fresh stories.
- App is a trusted, valued source for serious journalism.

### Cons

- Lack of dark mode / readability in low light.
- Missing bookmark feature (and bookmarking workflow).
- Stability issues: crashes on launch / won't open.
- Navigation issues: headlines not opening / stories not loading.
- Language/localization and accessibility improvements needed (Spanish language option, font size).

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