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The San Francisco Chronicle

The San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco + Bay Area News

30K ratings
229 reviews
With Ads#19 in top-grossing Magazines & Newspapers
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 31, 2011
  • June 24, 2026

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Stay informed about San Francisco and the Bay Area with trusted journalism. Receive customized news alerts, in-depth coverage of local sports, food, politics, and business. Access a digital replica of the newspaper and enjoy exclusive content and puzzles.

✓Customizable news alerts
✓Local sports coverage
✓Food reviews and guides
✓Bay Area news and politics
✓Digital e-edition replica
✓Interactive puzzles
✓Text-to-audio stories
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of The San Francisco Chronicle. Based on 30K reviews and a 4.5/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this News app.

Positive things

  • 🌟Great local news coverage
  • 📰Reliable and trustworthy reporting
  • 🤓Informative and interesting content
  • 🗞️Convenient digital format

Negative things

  • 🐛Buggy and glitchy app experience
  • 🤯Frustrating navigation and UI
  • 🕰️Slow loading times and content refreshes
  • 🔒Subscription and account management issues
  • 📉Declining quality and substance of reporting
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What's New in The San Francisco Chronicle

202606.47

June 24, 2026

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Subscription plans

San Francisco Chronicle for iPad

The official iPad app of the San Francisco Chronicle.

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Charts

Top Grossing

📈 19+1

Magazines & Newspapers

This app rose +1 position in Magazines & Newspapers chart.

Last updated on July 18, 2026.

Top Grossing

📊 25

News

The app has maintained its position at 25 recently.

Last updated on July 18, 2026.

Top Free

📉 82-1

Magazines & Newspapers

This app dropped -1 position in Magazines & Newspapers chart.

Last updated on July 18, 2026.

Top Free

📈 162+7

News

This app rose +7 positions in News chart.

Last updated on July 18, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Many distractions

Content of local news is good. Too many popups makes it difficult to read. But you can use the replica edition for a more focused reading experience.
joelcwjoelcw

Frustrating

It’s always something with this app. You barely touch the screen and the page increases in size so you can’t read it.
Vito SparrowVito Sparrow

Stop!

Pls stop the incessant request to review!!!
DisappointedBenDisappointedBen

Love the Chronicle

I’ve been reading the Chronicle since I was a kid. I miss Dick, Tracy, Donte, and Gordo. I especially love the coverage of our local sports teams.
Col. FantasticCol. Fantastic

Forces subscribers to login via web for some articles

Not a good app experience because as a paying subscriber I am navigated to the browser for some articles and have to log in each time.
AnicsfAnicsf
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Articles not loading properly

Bug

Losing place in articles when switching apps

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when opening from notifications

Bug

Subscription status not syncing correctly

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Search function

Feature

Bookmarking/saving articles

Feature

Improved offline reading mode

Feature

Customizable layout and section ordering

Feature

Better integration between app and website

Feature

FAQ

What kind of news does the San Francisco Chronicle app cover?

The app provides comprehensive coverage of San Francisco and the Bay Area. This includes local news, California politics, business, development stories, and in-depth reporting on college sports and major local teams like the Giants, 49ers, and Warriors. It also features extensive food coverage, including reviews and a list of the Top 100 Bay Area Restaurants.

What are the key features of the app?

Key features include customizable news alerts based on preferred topics, dedicated coverage of local sports teams, detailed food reviews and local spot recommendations, and in-depth reporting on Bay Area news and politics. Users can also access the e-Edition, a digital replica of the newspaper, enjoy puzzles, listen to stories with a text-to-audio tool, and read exclusive guides and commentary.

How much does the San Francisco Chronicle app cost?

The app offers a subscription for unlimited digital access. New users can get one month free, after which the subscription costs $14.99 per month. This subscription includes access to the app, SFChronicle.com, the e-Edition, and newsletters. Current digital and print subscribers can access the app by signing in or activating their digital access.

What devices is the San Francisco Chronicle app compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices. Payment for subscriptions is handled through your iTunes account, and auto-renewal can be managed in your Account Settings. The app is available for users who have purchased a subscription, with specific instructions for existing digital and print subscribers to gain access.

Can I read the newspaper digitally through the app?

Yes, the app provides access to the e-Edition, which is a digital replica of the physical newspaper. This allows subscribers to read the newspaper in its original format on their mobile devices. It is included as part of the unlimited digital access offered with the subscription.