# IOL News

> News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id479535200](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id479535200)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id479535200`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** IOL
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (103 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2025-11-11
- **First published:** 2011-11-17
- **Size:** 17 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/iol-news/id479535200)
- **Website:** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23d7quvR5PQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23d7quvR5PQ)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.iol.co.za/privacy-policy](https://www.iol.co.za/privacy-policy)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #135,148 — Overall

## Review summary

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- Not updated or maintained; no new stories for long periods and content appears outdated.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

## Similar extensions and apps

- [I0N NEWS](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id794355888)
- [IOL Reference](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1626671895) — 4.70 / 5
- [Independent Media](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6502799872)
- [The Irish Post](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6753946980)
- [The Independent](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id499587380) — 4.80 / 5
- [Irish Independent News](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id335158729) — 4.70 / 5
- [OCFL News](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id875834437) — 4.40 / 5
- [The Independent: Breaking News](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1436169192) — 4.60 / 5
- [iWorld News](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1036814488)
- [The Irish News Digital Edition](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1019533643) — 4.80 / 5
- [OIV app](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1608709954)
- [The Philadelphia Inquirer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id577251728) — 4.60 / 5

---

Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id479535200)