IOL News

By: IOL

News

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

App News & Magazines

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:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 149,286 ▲ 426,186

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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Not updated or maintained; no new stories for long periods and content appears outdated.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.