Houston Chronicle Apple

Houston Chronicle

By: Hearst Newspapers App
Houston + Texas News

Overview

Apple Apps Store
Rating:
4.50 +29
(14,274)
Version:
202606.47
Last updated: 2026-06-24
Ranking
#14,655 ▼ 17
Overall

Features & Capabilities

Stay informed with the Houston Chronicle app for trusted Houston and Texas news, alerts, and in-depth sports coverage.

Access the digital e-Edition, browse exclusive guides and columns, enjoy puzzles, and listen to Chronicle stories with Everlit. Tune in to podcasts like Texas Take and Fifth Down, and manage your subscription across devices.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App News & Magazines Content
By:
Hearst Newspapers
Rating:
4.50
(14,274) 29 new ratings
Version:
202606.47 Last updated: 2026-06-24
Version code:
887339622
Creation date:
2011-09-27
Compatible devices:
Size:
101.18MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-08-06
Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 14,655 ▼ 17

For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Hearst Newspapers
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/houston-chronicle/id453564805
Website:
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/ipad/

User Reviews

Reviews are mixed. Pros praise reliable local coverage and easy, on-the-go access to articles, plus perceptions of balanced reporting. Cons focus on UX/navigation problems, frequent crashes, perceived political bias, billing/cancellation issues, and disruptive ads. The most mentioned points center on navigation, app stability, editorial bias, billing problems, and content timeliness.
Pros
  • Reliable local news coverage with quality reporting.
  • Articles accessible anytime anywhere in the app.
  • Perceived objective, balanced, and diverse reporting.
  • Overall good quality newspaper with valuable local content.
Cons
  • Hard to navigate and a non-user-friendly interface.
  • Frequent crashes and reliability problems.
  • Perceived left-leaning bias in coverage.
  • Billing issues, including being charged after cancellation.
  • Ads and pop-ups disrupt reading experience.
Recent reviews
The Chronicle proves that Fake News is not the exclusive domain of television news programs.
by Jr*****, 2026-07-24
The new app wastes space top and bottom. Eedition not available was the start of this mess.
by Fr*****, 2026-07-22
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