# Patch - Everything Local

> Local News, Events, Weather

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id430049632](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id430049632)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id430049632`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Patch Media
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (26,215 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.0.51
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-03
- **First published:** 2011-04-14
- **Size:** 66 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-03
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/patch-everything-local/id430049632)
- **Website:** [https://patch.com/](https://patch.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://patch.com/privacy](https://patch.com/privacy)

## Description

**Patch - Everything Local** is a fast Chrome extension that brings local news, events, and weather from 1,200+ towns to your browser. Stay connected with your community through push alerts, a swipe-friendly reading experience, and a single-scroll feed that keeps you in the loop.

Key features include push notifications for breaking news, swipe navigation, local weather alerts, access to town events and jobs, bookmarking, and easy sharing of stories.

## Rankings

- #9,777 — Overall

## Review summary

Users largely praise Patch for timely, local news, events, and community focus. Many find the app useful for information not always available elsewhere and appreciate readability and mobile/email access. However, recurring concerns include the need to create an account just to view content, the removal of the comments feature reducing engagement, perceived political bias, occasional disorganization and typos, and intrusive ads. Overall, Patch is valued for local coverage and relevance, but accessibility issues and moderation are ongoing drawbacks.

### Pros

- Up-to-date local news coverage
- Local events and community information
- Detailed, informative reporting not found elsewhere
- Readable presentation with easy mobile/email access

### Cons

- Must create an account to view content
- Removal of the comments feature limiting engagement
- Perceived political bias toward the liberal/left
- Disorganized feel and occasional typos
- Ads can be annoying but fund free access

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id430049632)