# Chemistry News by C&EN

> Daily chemistry news and weekly magazine issues for American Chemical Society members. (iPhone/iPad app by American Chemical Society.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chemistry-news-by-c-and-en/id1482036259 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [American Chemical Society](https://appshunter.io/developer/355382933)
- Category: News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 433 App Store ratings · 27 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 27 MB
- Languages: British English
- Released: 2019-12-14
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chemistry-news-by-c-and-en/id1482036259/reviews.md

## What is Chemistry News by C&EN?

The Chemistry News by C&EN app delivers daily chemistry news and weekly issues of our magazine optimized for your mobile device. The app is available exclusively to members of the American Chemical Society. Keep your membership up to date to read your chemistry news anytime, anywhere, online or off. Install the app today and log in with your ACS ID and password.

Questions about this app? Write to us at cenfeedback@acs.org.

About C&EN: 
Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN) is the world's most comprehensive and authoritative news source about chemistry and related fields. Our journalists are based in Europe, the U.S., and Asia, and chemists recognize us for our breaking-news coverage and award-winning features.

At C&EN we’re committed to keeping you up to date with the chemistry news that matters most. Our reporters and editors track important research advances, business and policy trends, chemical safety practices, career guidance, and more.

With this app, you can:
Access latest news and weekly issues from C&EN
Read downloaded articles offline
Search your favorite chemistry topics
Bookmark a story and read it later
Share stories with your networks via email, text, and social

## Key features

- Daily chemistry news
- Weekly magazine issues
- Offline article reading
- Search chemistry topics
- Bookmark stories
- Share stories

## What do users think of Chemistry News by C&EN?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Good content and balanced news
- 👍 New format is enjoyable
- 👍 Easier to read than the website
- 👍 Convenient for staying updated
- 👍 Similar to printed magazine

**Cons**

- 🐛 Sign-in issues preventing content access
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App closes abruptly
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate sometimes
- 🐛 Login credentials not working

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Sign in captive portal does not work
- Directs to a 404 not found page on sign in
- App crashes when opening an article
- App crashes immediately after opening an issue
- App crashes every time an issue is opened
- App crashes after opening an issue on iOS
- App crashes on iPad despite reinstalling
- App closes abruptly when trying to read magazines
- Does not allow access to content even after signing in
- ACS login credentials do not allow access to articles

**Most requested features**

- System that allows finger tip expansion of type and photos for phone, iPads, etc.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 27)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chemistry-news-by-c-and-en/id1482036259/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Won’t let me view content

*2026-08-04, version 2.1*

I’m a member.  I’m signed in.  When I click on titles to articles, I get a notice that says I’m not authorized to view the content.  Seriously?

### 1/5 — Cannot even let me log in with my ACS account credentials

*2026-07-25, version 2.1*

Useless app

### 2/5 — Sign In does not work

*2025-03-02, version 2.1*

Aesthetically looks good but the sign in captive portal does not work, and therefore one cannot access any content :(

### 1/5 — Sign in does not work

*2025-02-22, version 2.1*

When trying to sign in I am directed to a website that states 404 not found. Have contacted them twice with no response.

### 4/5 — Expandable

*2025-02-17, version 2.1*

Please use a system that allows finger tip,expansion of type and photos for phone, iPads, etc.

### 5/5 — Water?

*2024-06-24, version 1.8*

.

### 5/5 — Love the new app

*2024-04-18*

Love the new app much better then the last version

### 5/5 — Can’t view material!

*2023-07-10, version 1.7*

Called, but no help.

### 5/5 — I like the new format

*2023-06-30, version 1.7*

Definitely enjoying this new format. It took a little bit to get my log in settled. Gotta love tinkering in the lab!

### 5/5 — Keeping up with Science from anywhere

*2023-06-29, version 1.7*

I’m sitting by Flathead Lake, Montana watching grand children frolic in the clear, clear lake, concurrently reading the headlines and details of cutting edge science.  Thanks CEN online!

## Frequently asked questions about Chemistry News by C&EN

### What is the Chemistry News by C&EN app?

The Chemistry News by C&EN app provides daily chemistry news and weekly issues of the C&EN magazine, optimized for mobile devices. It delivers breaking news, award-winning features, and coverage of research advances, business trends, and career guidance in chemistry and related fields.

### Who can use the Chemistry News by C&EN app?

This app is exclusively available to members of the American Chemical Society. To access the content, you need to be a current member and log in using your ACS ID and password.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include access to the latest news and weekly magazine issues, the ability to read downloaded articles offline, search for specific chemistry topics, bookmark stories for later, and share articles via email, text, and social media.

### Is there a cost to use the Chemistry News by C&EN app?

The app itself is free to download and use. However, access to the content is restricted to members of the American Chemical Society, which requires a membership fee.

### Can I read content offline with this app?

Yes, you can read downloaded articles offline with the Chemistry News by C&EN app. This feature allows you to access your chemistry news and magazine content even when you don't have an internet connection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1 — 2025-01-09

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 2.0 — 2024-12-19

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.8 — 2023-11-09

How often should you update everyone’s favorite chemistry news app? Periodically.

We’ve been in the lab working on some bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.7 — 2023-06-26

How often should you update everyone’s favourite chemistry news app? Periodically.

We’ve been in the lab working on some big fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.6 — 2023-06-23

How often should you update everyone’s favourite chemistry news app? Periodically.

We’ve been in the lab working on some big fixes and performance improvements.

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