# Howl: Community Chat and News — user reviews > 26 indexed App Store user reviews of Howl by HOWL Alert Inc., rated 4.60/5 from 33 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/howl-community-chat-and-news/id6458308337/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/howl-community-chat-and-news/id6458308337.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 30 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 3 ## Newest reviews (14 of 26) ### 5/5 — Fantastic app for community connection! *2024-07-30, version 1.0.8* Howl is a must-have for anyone wanting to stay connected with their community. The combination of chat and news keeps you informed and engaged. It’s user-friendly and fosters a real sense of local camaraderie. Highly recommend! ### 5/5 — Exciting platform for community news & events! *2024-07-29, version 1.0.8* Howl has been a great way to stay informed and connected on news and events that are relevant to my community. I really like how you can filter the content by the various categories! The app is simple and easy to use. I’ve already shared it with several neighbors! ### 5/5 — Great app to connect! *2024-07-29, version 1.0.8* I love this app. I’m always looking for ways to connect with others in my community and nearby areas. I like to be informed as to what’s going on in my neighborhood and other neighborhoods and this app makes it easy. I definitely recommend to anyone looking to keep updated of community events and connect with other like minded people :) ### 5/5 — Great community app! *2024-07-29, version 1.0.8* I love this app! It is so easy to sign up and start a pack for your community and invite neighbors to join. You can add different threads with happenings by location, add links and photos, and I really like the chat feature as well. Howl will certainly come in handy as our pack continues to grow! ### 5/5 — Great ! *2024-07-29, version 1.0.8* I recently discovered “Howl: Community Chat and News,” and it’s quickly become my go-to app for staying connected and informed. The platform offers a seamless blend of community engagement and real-time news updates, making it perfect for anyone looking to stay in the loop. I highly recommend it for everyone. ### 5/5 — The best community app out there!! *2024-07-12, version 1.0.8* Howl connects you with your verified neighbors and helps you stay informed about whats going on around you. You can easily discover nearby neighbors, stay in touch without sharing personal numbers, and find local groups ("packs") to get plugged into the community. I can’t wait to see what new features they are coming out with next! ### 5/5 — Messaging app for local parents *2024-07-06, version 1.0.7* I look forward to utilizing my local network on Howl to find and message other parents in the community. Trying to track down other parents for my kids’ play dates is enough reason for me to join Howl. ### 5/5 — Really brings the community together! *2024-06-24, version 1.0.5* I’ve been using how for weeks now and it’s a game changer for community interactions and has truly brought mine together. The conversation based threads are fantastic for sparking discussions on local topics, whether it’s about upcoming events, neighborhood news, or even just casual chats. It’s like having a virtual town square at your fingertips. One of my favorite features is packs. They really help unify the neighborhood by allowing us to form groups based on common interest and activities. If you’re looking to build stronger connections with your community and stay informed about local happenings, Howl is the app for you. I highly recommend! ### 5/5 — Finally an app that.. *2024-06-18, version 1.0.5* Finally an app that cuts out the unwanted noise and provides the info I NEED!! ### 5/5 — Great App to Build a Sense of community! *2023-10-13, version 1.0* Instantly verified by my phone number, which obtained the City and street I reside on. Community information exists in packs - “think forum” For the city you reside in as well as a different pack for the street you reside on , you do have options to create a pack or join other existing. The street you reside on pack is beneficial especially when planning block parties or if there’s a lost animal. ### 5/5 — Howl is a Hoot! *2023-10-06, version 1.0* This app revolutionizes your local neighborhood to the next level! From the user-friendly interface , to the directory of local users I’m not sure what more I could ask for. Whether it’s for down traffic light alerts or who has the best bagels in town, Howl is the ideal way to connect with your community. Recently I’ve met three neighbors who lived nearby for the past 15 years who enjoy cycling as much as I do, how neat is that! ### 5/5 — Great App *2023-10-04, version 1.0* Love the look and super useful as someone who lives in the area ### 5/5 — Great way to connect! *2023-09-27, version 1.0* Absolutely love how simple & smooth this app is. It looks great & is a great way to connect up with people in your area to get info about all local events etc. Excited to meet new people using this as I’ve already made a few new friends in my area! ### 5/5 — Cool app easy to use *2023-09-26, version 1.0* Love the look and feel ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Not working *2025-08-19, version 1.1.3* I joined and decided to delete my acct. Todate unable to delete or get a hold of support regarding issues. ### 1/5 — Won’t Connect *2025-03-30, version 1.0.29* Immediately receive “Can’t connect. Try refreshing.” But there’s no way to refresh from the login screen! Force quitting or re-installing doesn’t work. ### 5/5 — Great way to connect! *2025-11-10, version 1.1.8* I love Howl because it’s all about authentic and genuine community. It makes sharing updates, asking for help, and staying aware of what’s happening around me feel safe and trustworthy. And I love how hyperlocal everything is! The conversations and alerts are actually relevant to my town and community. ### 5/5 — Finally a local app that gets it *2025-05-20, version 1.1.2* Howl is what every town should have by now. No spam No trolls Just real people helping each other out from lost pets to power outages to community events. It’s like the best parts of Facebook Groups and Citizen minus the noise and nonsense. Verified users Hyper local threads Easy to post Easy to stay updated And it actually feels human. You can tell this was built by people who live here and care about the community not by some giant tech company trying to farm our data. If you live on Long Island or anywhere it’s available download it Use it Tell your neighbors It’s the kind of app that only gets better the more people join. ### 5/5 — App for the community *2025-05-06, version 1.1.0* Keeps you connected with the community. Nice to see events that are happening around you. ### 5/5 — Love it *2024-10-10, version 1.0.13* I love the secure communication I’m able to have with my immediate neighbors. I would highly recommend to anyone who wants to be more involved in their town, and what’s happening in their local community. ### 5/5 — The app I didn’t know I needed *2024-10-10, version 1.0.13* Howl is filling the gaps that other neighborhood apps don’t provide, and then some. I feel safe on Howl; it’s an easy place to connect with my neighbors, since I just recently moved to the area. I can’t wait to meet more people in my pack! ### 5/5 — Amazing app *2024-08-28, version 1.0.13* This app is a game changer for community interactions and truly brought mine together !! It’s easy to connect through the message part of it and and conversation about local topics ! Would highly suggest !!! ### 5/5 — Howl is a great app for connecting with your community *2024-08-08, version 1.0.9* Howl is a great app for connecting with people within your community and discovering what’s going on in your area. I also like that you can earn coins within the app to spend on specific badges and other items. This is a fun app! ### 5/5 — Great idea! *2024-08-03, version 1.0.9* The "Howl Community Chat and News" app provides a comprehensive platform for users to engage in vibrant discussions and stay updated with current events. Howl aggregates news articles from reputable sources. This feature curates relevant news based on user preferences, ensuring users receive updates on topics they care about ## Most praised reviews (2 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great App! *2024-08-02, version 1.0.9* The app is super simple to use to keep in touch with everybody in the neighborhood! I love how I can go and keep updated on News in a specific location! ### 5/5 — Great app! *2024-07-30, version 1.0.8* I’m new this app and I really enjoy it! It is a great way to connect around your neighborhood. It gives you options to chat with people near by. The app is easy to use! I would recommend if you want to find new interests or people near you. Give it a try! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-08.*