# Houston Chronicle vs KPRC 2+

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KPRC 2+ at none against Houston Chronicle's 5. Houston Chronicle's advantage is review sentiment (32% vs 0%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 38 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Houston Chronicle sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. KPRC 2+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Houston Chronicle against 4.5 for KPRC 2+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Houston Chronicle has 15K ratings behind it against 94, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Houston Chronicle's written reviews are positive against 0% of KPRC 2+'s.

Houston Chronicle ships an update fortnightly, KPRC 2+ every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Houston Chronicle | KPRC 2+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/houston-chronicle/id453564805/reviews)** | [4.5 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kprc-2-plus/id1277950519/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 94 |
| Positive reviews | **32.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 38 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hearst Newspapers](https://appshunter.io/developer/397018366) | [Graham Media Group, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/525605604) |

## What reviewers say

### Houston Chronicle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/houston-chronicle/id453564805)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #59 Top Grossing · News, #116 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Stay informed with trusted journalism about Houston and Texas. Receive news alerts, sports coverage, and in-depth analysis. Access a digital replica of the newspaper and enjoy exclusive content and puzzles.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| Houston Chronicle for iPad | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### KPRC 2+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kprc-2-plus/id1277950519)

Get breaking local news, weather updates, and in-depth coverage of politics, entertainment, and sports. Stay informed with 24/7 reporting from a top NBC affiliate.

**Highlights:** Breaking local news, Weather forecasts, Politics coverage, Entertainment updates, Sports news, 24/7 reporting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Houston Chronicle free?

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

### Is KPRC 2+ free?

KPRC 2+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Houston Chronicle or KPRC 2+?

Houston Chronicle is rated higher. Houston Chronicle averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while KPRC 2+ averages 4.5 from 94 ratings.

### Do Houston Chronicle or KPRC 2+ have ads?

Both Houston Chronicle and KPRC 2+ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Houston Chronicle or KPRC 2+?

Houston Chronicle ships an update fortnightly, and KPRC 2+ every 38 months. Most recently, Houston Chronicle was updated on October 31, 2026 and KPRC 2+ on October 24, 2026.

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