Houston Chronicle for iPhone

Houston Chronicle app — iPhone edition

Houston Chronicle is available as a free iPhone app that brings local news and features to your phone. It offers both a no-cost, limited experience and a full-access subscription tier so readers can choose how much content they want.

What’s inside the app

• Daily comics and syndicated strips for light reading
• Interactive puzzles and brain-teasers to pass the time
• Coverage of Texas sports, including local teams and analysis
• Deep local reporting on Houston neighborhoods and civic issues
• Live updates for severe weather and hurricane developments
• Instant alerts for breaking news as events unfold

Plans, trials and how to sign in

• The app is free to download. You can use a limited set of features at no charge or upgrade to unlimited access for $9.99 per month. The paid plan includes a 14-day trial period.
• Payment is billed to your iTunes account when you confirm a purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically each month unless you disable auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the next billing date.
• To manage or turn off automatic renewal, open your Apple account settings after subscribing. If you subscribe during a free trial, any unused trial time will be forfeited.
• Current digital subscribers can simply sign in to unlock their full app access. Print subscribers can enable their digital benefits by tapping the “link print subscription” option on the app’s welcome screen and then signing in.

Privacy, terms and alternatives

• The app’s privacy policy and terms of service are published on the Houston Chronicle website for review.
• If you’re exploring other apps, one suggested free alternative listed in app stores is The Adventures of Tintin.

Quick assessment

The Houston Chronicle iPhone app is straightforward to use and keeps readers informed with a mix of timely news, weather and entertainment content. It’s a solid choice for anyone who wants regular updates about Houston and Texas.