ProPublica

Name: ProPublica
Rating: 4.5 (102 reviews)
Author: ProPublica

by ProPublica

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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Quick verdict

What it is: Store information collected; independent summary not yet available.
At a glance: Free to download

Categories and search queries

Official categories

News

AppCorpus categories

News & magazines

Key functions

Function	Availability	Access	Scope	Evidence
Free app	Yes	Free	—	Store published

Screens

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8 store screenshots

Pricing & paywalls

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Free

Last verified 31 Jul 2026

Ratings & reviews

App Store

4.5 102 ratings · App Store

5/5The last bastion of independent journalism.
Mainstream media has fallen lock and step with the ultra-right wing. CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, etc., have all lost their journalistic integrity, failing to challenge absurdity of the Republican agenda. Fascists are seig heiling on national TV, and the sitting U.S. president is a multi-felon convicted r*pist. Pro Publica is still here, independently reporting the facts, even when it goes against the current administration. Keep up the great work, Democracy is counting on you.

Wowowowoy · 31 Jul 2026
5/5WOW Honest Journalism That’s Refreshing
I’ve pretty much lost all faith in journalism. They’re mostly all self-serving propagandist outlets at this point. Some I even consider as domestic terrorism organizations for the millions of people they’ve contributed to killing from reporting outright lies & lying about useful medical treatment that isn’t profitable for Big Pharma companies. BUT PRO PUBLICA IS NOT THAT! AMAZINGLY ACCURATE, TRUTHFUL, & INTERESTING NEWS!!! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!! ABSOLUTE MUST DOWNLOAD!!

JS20212021 · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Amazing Journalism
Absolutely love this app and the investigative journalism content. With the release of iOS 18 it would be nice to see them update the app to adhere to the tinting and light/dark theming. Additionally, have a dark mode in the app that followed iOS settings would make the articles easier to read at night/low light environments.

human_wander234 · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Nothing but factual integrative journalism.
I go to ProPublica first and support it financially because it’s the kind of factual integrative journalism we need to hold the powerful to account. No fluff pieces at ProPublica. Every story gets to the point and most lead to action. This is what the fourth estate was meant to be.

Jmmillett · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Simple App
The app is simple, with no bells and whistles. It auto updates with the latest stories; older stories eventually disappear from the app and can be found on ProPublica’s website. It does what it needs to and puts great investigative journalism in the palm of your hand.

Jack_McCoy · 31 Jul 2026

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Accessibility

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Versions

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2.0
+ Universal binary with native interfaces for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. + Updated design and typography, including landscape support on iPhone and a new article reader. + Instapaper added to sharing options. + Fast app switching enabled for iOS 4.0 users. + Author emails added to the end of each article.
2.1
Speed improvements, Fixes image download bug, fixed a bug in which app was failing to display certain stories in some cases
2.2
Graphics updated for Retina display. Send us a tip
2.5
Downloads more articles. Podcasts. Bug fixes and speed improvements.
2.5.1
Switched Elsewhere tab to MuckReads.
2.6.0
Improved share functions including iOS5 twitter integration.
2.7
Support for 4" screen. OS5 and OS6 compatibility fixes.
2.8.0
iOS7 Compatibility fixes
3.0
It’s the all-new ProPublica for iOS, completely rebuilt from the ground up for the best mobile experience! • Completely new design and streamlined reading view • Background updates and smart offline reading support • Universal support and adaptive layout — looks great on any modern iOS device • New MuckReads weekly roundup feature • Notifications for major investigations • Easy, fast article sharing
3.0.1
Adds back button navigation to MuckReads Weekly articles.
3.2
• Updated design • Adds new options for push notifications • Adds support for iPhone X, XS and XR • Numerous big fixes and enhancements
3.3.11
Minor bug fixes, optimizations, and text layout improvements.
3.3.15
Minor bug fixes and optimizations.
3.3.16
Minor bug fixes and optimizations.
3.3.2
• Compatibility with iOS 13 and the latest iOS devices • Updated typography and design improvements • Various bug fixes
3.3.21
Minor Optimizations
3.3.22
Fixed bugs with images. Added editorial notes to articles.
3.3.24 · 10 Feb 2025
Minor improvements
3.3.3
Minor optimizations.
3.3.4
Minor optimizations and improvements.
3.3.5
Minor optimizations and performance improvements.
3.3.6
Minor improvements, bug fixes, and performance optimizations.
3.3.7
Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.
3.3.8
Minor bug fixes, optimizations, and performance improvements.
3.3.9
Minor bug fixes, optimizations, and performance improvements.

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Alternatives

Reuters - Breaking World News — Same category + similar ratings
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Last verified: 31 Jul 2026
Sources: App Store

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