The San Francisco Chronicle

Name: The San Francisco Chronicle
Rating: 4.5 (30954 reviews)
Author: Hearst Newspapers

By: Hearst Newspapers App

San Francisco + Bay Area News

Overview

Version:

202608.55

Last updated: 2026-08-31

Ranking

#9,054 ▼ 11

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Know more about San Francisco and the Bay Area with the San Francisco Chronicle app. Stay informed with trusted journalism wherever you are. Get personalized news alerts, catch Giants, 49ers and Warriors coverage, and explore Bay Area food, politics, business, and community stories. Enjoy the digital e-Edition and exclusive guides, plus Puzzmo puzzles and Everlit text-to-audio stories for a richer reading experience.

Enhance your experience with Puzzmo reimagined favorites, Everlit audio, and flexible digital access. Subscribe for unlimited digital access to SFChronicle.com, the e-Edition, and newsletters, with auto-renewal options and easy cancellation.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App News & Magazines

By:

Hearst Newspapers

Rating:

4.50

(30,954) 26 new ratings

Version:

202608.55 Last updated: 2026-08-31

Version code:

890377572

Creation date:

2011-05-31

Compatible devices:

Size:

103.57MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-16

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 9,054 ▼ 11

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Developed by:

Hearst Newspapers

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-san-francisco-chronicle/id423260205

Website:

http://www.sfchronicle.com/app

User Reviews

Reviewers praise the app for local focus and convenient access, plus e-edition and listening features, and strong Bay Area reporting and sports. However, many users call for deeper, more contextual journalism, broader CA/national coverage, and improvements to editing and app usability (night mode, easier access to full edition, less repetitive content). Overall it remains a valued source for San Francisco-area news and nostalgia but needs depth and better app experience.

Pros

Easy access to San Francisco Bay Area news on the go with headlines and sharing.
E-edition and audio/listen features enhance mobile reading.
Strong local reporting on Bay Area issues, including business and government, plus solid sports coverage (Sporting Green).
Nostalgia and connection to the city for long-time readers.

Cons

Surface-level reporting with limited depth, context, and follow-up.
Narrow scope with insufficient California or national news coverage.
Old, repetitive content and editing quality concerns (heavy emphasis on food/wine).
App usability gaps: no night mode, hard to access the full edition/e-edition, limited gifting features.
Editorial quality concerns and perceived decline in standards.

Recent reviews

San Francisco native who has lived in Philadelphia the last 11 years. Having access to the Chron virtually is not as nice a print media, but it still allows me to feel connected to my city and be in the know. Solid writers, great stores and an app that works very well!