Features & Capabilities

The OFFICIAL IOL News Chrome extension puts breaking news from South Africa and around the world at your fingertips. Get real-time headlines and in-depth reporting from over 20 trusted newspaper brands, all within your browser.

Stay informed 24/7 with comprehensive coverage from traditional and digital journalism, including local and international stories, quality reporting, and up-to-date breaking news.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
IOL
Rating:
4.50
(103)
0.20
Version:
4.0.3 Last updated: 2025-11-11
Version code:
879644176
Creation date:
2011-11-17
Compatible devices:
Size:
16.90MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-04
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Developed by:
IOL
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/iol-news/id479535200
Website:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23d7quvR5PQ

User Reviews

Reviews praise ease of use and news aggregation but cite recurrent crashes, poor updates, and UI/UX problems that disrupt reading. Readability issues on iPad and questions about subscription value are common. Overall sentiment is mixed-to-negative due to stability, maintenance, and compatibility concerns.
Pros
  • Easy to use with a user-friendly layout and straightforward navigation.
  • Aggregates news in one place, convenient for quick access to everything in one app.
  • Generally feature-rich and easy to browse when functioning.
Cons
  • Frequent crashes and instability, including launch-time crashes and slow performance after updates.
  • Not updated or maintained; no new stories for long periods and content appears outdated.
  • UI/UX issues: blocking pop-ups and navigation/scrolling difficulties disrupt reading.
  • Readability/graphics issues on iPad (text blur/pixelation; not HD) and lack of iPad optimization.
  • Subscription/value concerns: perceived paid access or subscription while free alternatives exist.
Recent reviews
Since the update a few weeks ago, this app has become very slow and cumbersome to use.
by Pr*****, 2024-11-06

This App is not being updated, what’s the deal?! Remove it from App Store if it’s not maintained!!
by Pa*****, 2020-08-21

Terrible app has not updated a single news story since 21 July 2020. Technically useless as a news app.
by Ha*****, 2020-08-09
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