# ProPublica vs C

The clearest difference is rating: ProPublica at 4.5 against C's 3.9. ProPublica also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (75% vs 40%). C's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (632 vs 104). On price, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ProPublica holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C has 632 ratings behind it against 104, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of ProPublica's written reviews are positive against 40% of C's.

ProPublica ships an update every 4 months, C every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProPublica | C |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/propublica/id355298887/reviews)** | [3.9 (632 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-span-now/id1575769362/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 104 | **632** |
| Positive reviews | **74.8% of reviews** | 40.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | **#140** | #142 |
| Size | 7 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ProPublica](https://appshunter.io/developer/355298890) | [C-SPAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/485314789) |

## What reviewers say

### ProPublica

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/propublica/id355298887)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Access in-depth investigative journalism covering critical topics like government, healthcare, and criminal justice. Enjoy a streamlined reading experience with offline support and notifications for major stories.

**Highlights:** Latest investigative journalism, Reporting on government and policy, Coverage of healthcare and criminal justice, Environmental reporting, Streamlined reading experience, Offline support, Story notifications

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📰 High-quality investigative journalism
- ✅ Factual, unbiased reporting
- 🎯 In-depth, well-researched stories
- 🆓 Ad-free content
- 🧹 Clean, simple interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌙 Bright white screen (no dark mode)
- 📤 Social sharing doesn't include headlines
- ⚠️ Outdated app updates
- 🖼️ Image sizing issues on older devices
- 🔄 Slow initial loading times

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- App won't open or load content
- Stories don't appear when clicked
- MuckReads section fails to load
- Data filter dropdowns non-functional

**Requested features**

- Dark mode for nighttime reading
- Bookmark/save articles function
- Home screen widget
- Adjustable font size
- Persistent font size settings


### C

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-span-now/id1575769362)

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Access live and on-demand video and audio coverage of U.S. political events, including House and Senate proceedings, congressional hearings, and White House activities. Listen to C-SPAN Radio and explore political podcasts. Stay informed with the latest news and schedule information.

**Highlights:** Live U.S. Congress streams, On-demand event access, C-SPAN Radio, Political podcasts, Schedule information

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth, fast-loading app
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 🔒 Unfiltered, unbiased government coverage
- 💡 Convenient mobile access to C-SPAN content
- 👍 Clean, modern design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High data consumption
- 📺 No support for larger iPad screens
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 🔒 Requires cable provider login for full access

**Reported bugs**

- Video playback issues on older devices
- Inability to switch between live channels
- App gets stuck on last viewed video
- Inconsistent behavior when rotating device

**Requested features**

- Add support for Chromecast and Apple TV
- Implement background audio playback
- Introduce a search feature to find past content
- Develop a dedicated iPad app with optimized layout
- Offer a paid, ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProPublica free?

ProPublica is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is C free?

C is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ProPublica or C?

ProPublica is rated higher. ProPublica averages 4.5 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while C averages 3.9 from 632 ratings.

### Do ProPublica or C have ads?

C shows ads; ProPublica does not.

### Which is updated more often, ProPublica or C?

ProPublica ships an update every 4 months, and C every 2 months. Most recently, ProPublica was updated on October 13, 2026 and C on October 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ProPublica or C?

ProPublica currently peaks at #140 in the App Store charts, and C at #142. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*