# ProPublica vs Snopes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ProPublica at none against Snopes's 11. ProPublica also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Snopes's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Snopes sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ProPublica asks for nothing beyond the download.

Snopes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snopes has 650 ratings behind it against 104, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of ProPublica's written reviews are positive against 67% of Snopes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ProPublica ships an update every 4 months, Snopes every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProPublica | Snopes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/propublica/id355298887/reviews) | **[4.8 (650 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snopes/id6747533069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 104 | **650** |
| Positive reviews | **74.8% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #56 | **#52** |
| Size | 7 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ProPublica](https://appshunter.io/developer/355298890) | [Snopes, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802703297) |

## What reviewers say

### ProPublica

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

**Currently charting:** #56 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


### Snopes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snopes/id6747533069)

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers, #90 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #96 Top Free · News, #114 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Verify the truthfulness of information with this app. Search extensive archives, read the latest fact checks, and play games to test your ability to spot misinformation. Save articles and customize your reading experience.

**Highlights:** Search archives, FactBot for topic inquiries, Read latest fact checks, Save articles to reading list, Fact-checking games, NightVision mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Ad-Free Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Ad-Free Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Ad-Free Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Ad-Free Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Ad-Free Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Yearly Ad-Free Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Ad-Free Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Ad-Free Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Ad-Free Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Ad-Free Subscription | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProPublica free?

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

### Is Snopes free?

Snopes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Snopes is rated higher. ProPublica averages 4.5 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while Snopes averages 4.8 from 650 ratings.

### Do ProPublica or Snopes have ads?

Neither ProPublica nor Snopes shows ads.

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

ProPublica ships an update every 4 months, and Snopes every 5 days. Most recently, ProPublica was updated on September 24, 2026 and Snopes on September 23, 2026.

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

ProPublica currently peaks at #56 in the App Store charts, and Snopes at #52. 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.*