# Houston Chronicle — Houston + Texas News

> Houston and Texas news, sports, and digital newspaper replica. (iPhone/iPad app by Hearst Newspapers.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/houston-chronicle/id453564805 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hearst Newspapers](https://appshunter.io/developer/397018366)
- Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 14,324 App Store ratings · 190 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 103 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-09-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/houston-chronicle/id453564805/reviews.md

## What is Houston Chronicle?

Know more about Houston with the Houston Chronicle app. Stay informed with trusted journalism wherever you are.  
• Get Houston news alerts and notifications, customized by preferred topics 
• Catch high school football, college sports, and Astros, Texans, Rockets coverage 
• Stay on top of Texas news, politics, business, food and development stories
• Tune in to the politics podcast Texas Take and sports podcast Fifth Down for expert analysis 
• Page through the e-Edition, a digital replica of the newspaper
• Stay sharp with Puzzmo’s reimagined favorites and brand-new puzzles
• Listen to Chronicle stories with Everlit, a text-to-audio tool 
• Check out exclusive guides and compelling columns and commentary 

SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS:
• Subscribe for unlimited digital access to the app, HoustonChronicle.com, e-Edition and newsletters. Get 1 month free, then $14.99 per month. Cancel anytime.
• Current digital and print subscribers have unlimited access to the app.
• Digital subscribers: Sign in to the app to access your benefit.
• Print subscribers: If you haven’t activated your digital access yet, look for “Activate Access” at the bottom of the app welcome screen.

PAYMENT: Payment will be charged to your account with the confirmation of your purchase and will automatically renew each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of your monthly period.

Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

PRIVACY POLICY: https://www.HoustonChronicle.com/privacy_policy/
TERMS OF SERVICE: https://www.HoustonChronicle.com/terms_of_use/

FEEDBACK: We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have questions or suggestions: appsupport@chron.com.

## Key features

- Customizable news alerts
- Local and Texas news coverage
- Sports and politics podcasts
- Digital newspaper replica (e-Edition)
- Puzzles and exclusive guides
- Text-to-audio story feature

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Houston Chronicle for iPad | $59.99 | per year |
| Houston Chronicle | $14.99 | per month |
| Houston Chronicle Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Houston Chronicle for iPad | $14.99 | per month |
| Houston Chronicle | $14.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

- #130 in Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)
- #57 in Top Grossing · News (US App Store)
- #39 in Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

## What do users think of Houston Chronicle?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy to navigate and read
- 👍 Enjoyable and informative
- 👍 Great local coverage
- 👍 Excellent investigative reporting

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes constantly
- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable app
- 🔒 Poor login experience
- 🔍 Lacking in national/world news coverage
- 📰 Biased and one-sided reporting
- 📰 Too much opinion content in news sections

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Articles not loading properly
- Frequent log-out issues
- Inconsistent content availability between app and website

**Most requested features**

- Ability to save, listen, or share articles
- Improved search functionality
- Seamless integration between print and digital subscriptions
- More balanced and objective reporting

## Recent user reviews (10 of 190)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/houston-chronicle/id453564805/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Dissappointed

*2026-08-09, version 202606.47*

My subscription os for digital and Sunday paper delivery. I received the first Sunday delivery, but went out this morning and no Sunday paper. My neighbor has his. No idea why mine did not come. Canceling my subscription today.

### 1/5 — Sell it

*2026-08-05, version 202606.47*

This is clearly the worst paper in America.  Ownership should hire someone who actually cares about the city instead of downing it, and allowing her hires to also down the city…hire people from here, whom grew up here and care about it.

### 1/5 — Woke, DEI, Dem Compliant

*2026-07-24, version 202606.47*

The Chronicle proves that Fake News is not the exclusive domain of television news programs.

### 1/5 — New app terrible

*2026-07-22, version 202606.47*

The new app wastes space top and bottom.  Eedition not available was the start of this mess.

### 3/5 — Somewhat lacking and left leaning

*2026-06-23, version 202605.25*

Even though most newspapers are and have always been somewhat liberal, the Chronicle seems a little more than others.  However, it seems they are becoming a little more balanced, even though the present administration gives them much ammunition to not be.  Would like to see more international and national news reported beyond local Houston metroplex.  A return to more cooking suggestions/recipes and gardening articles more than just once a week would be welcomed.

### 1/5 — Terrible app

*2026-06-22, version 202605.25*

Not worth it. You are constantly challenged to log in. App is unusable.

### 5/5 — Appreciative reader

*2026-06-20, version 202605.25*

Keep up the good work!

### 1/5 — Boo

*2026-06-09, version 202605.25*

The new format erases the look of reading an actual newspaper….not as convenient either

### 1/5 — Poor service

*2026-06-06, version 202605.25*

Cannot cancel in app

### 1/5 — Biased Reporting Continues

*2026-06-05, version 202605.25*

I am amazed at the bias and unfair reporting particularly of political related articles.  It really makes the Chronicle look like a joke.

## Frequently asked questions about Houston Chronicle

### What kind of news does the Houston Chronicle app provide?

The app provides comprehensive coverage of Houston and Texas news, including local events, politics, business, food, and development stories. It also features in-depth sports coverage for high school, college, and professional teams like the Astros, Texans, and Rockets.

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

Key features include customizable news alerts, access to sports and politics podcasts like Texas Take and Fifth Down, a digital replica of the newspaper (e-Edition), puzzles from Puzzmo, and a text-to-audio tool for listening to stories. It also offers exclusive guides and commentary.

### How much does the Houston Chronicle app subscription cost?

The subscription offers unlimited digital access for $14.99 per month after a 1-month free trial. Payment is charged to your account and automatically renews monthly unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Current digital and print subscribers have unlimited access.

### What devices is the Houston Chronicle app compatible with?

The app is available for mobile devices, providing access to news and features wherever you are. Specific compatibility details for operating systems like iOS and Android are typically found in the app store listing.

### Can I read the newspaper digitally through the app?

Yes, the app allows you to page through the e-Edition, which is a digital replica of the printed newspaper. This feature is included with a subscription, providing a familiar newspaper reading experience on your device.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 202608.33 — 2026-08-20

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 202606.47 — 2026-06-24

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 202605.25 — 2026-06-01

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 202603.8 — 2026-03-17

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 202602.35 — 2026-02-20

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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