The San Francisco Chronicle subscription: cost, reviews, how to cancel

• App Store rating4.5★ from 30,880 ratings
• Cheapest subscription$14.99 per month
• Reviews mentioning billing, last 12 months26 of 88 reviews

On this page: what it costs, how to cancel, what reviewers say.

What the data says

• Billing complaints in reviews26 of 88 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (30%)
• Free trial converts to a paid plan1 month free trial, then $14.99 per month

What The San Francisco Chronicle costs

Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $14.99 per month.

• SF Chronicle Monthly1 month free trial, then renews every month$14.99
• San Francisco Chronicle for iPad14 days free trial, then renews every month$14.99
• San Francisco Chronicle14 days free trial, then renews every month$14.99
• San Francisco Chronicle for iPad14 days free trial, then renews every year$59.99

How to cancel The San Francisco Chronicle

1. Open Settings on your iPhone and tap your name at the top.
2. Tap Subscriptions.
3. Select The San Francisco Chronicle (listed under a plan name such as SF Chronicle Monthly).
4. Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm. You keep access until the end of the paid period.

If the app is not in that list, it was not billed through Apple. Cancel it with the developer instead: support page or website.

Charged after cancelling or during a trial? Request a refund at reportaproblem.apple.com within 90 days.

What reviewers say

Reported bugs

Articles not loading properly; Losing place in articles when switching apps; Inconsistent behavior when opening from notifications; Subscription status not syncing correctly.

Recent one-star reviews

Stop!Pls stop the incessant request to review!!!

Can’t log inI have a subscription but can’t use app. Customer support can’t help.

Pay Wall, alwaysI subscribe. A few years ago I canceled and resubscribed. Since then I’m blocked if I’m in the app. I called and spoke to tech support. They told me they aren’t showing an account for me. Really frustrating.

Recent five-star reviews

Feels like homeSan Francisco native who has lived in Philadelphia the last 11 years. Having access to the Chron virtually is not as nice a print media, but it still allows me to feel connected to my city and be in the know. Solid writers, great stores and an app that works very well!

Essentially Bay AreaAs a former So Cal beach brat, I now identify as a Bay Area senior citizen, and give thanks for both. The best California has to offer born in Pasadena, living in Alamo. I fly the Pride flag 24, 7 and the Stars and Stripes from morning to sunset. Steve Mason

Love the ChronicleI’ve been reading the Chronicle since I was a kid. I miss Dick, Tracy, Donte, and Gordo. I especially love the coverage of our local sports teams.

About the developer

Hearst Newspapers has published on the App Store since May 31, 2011: 9 app(s), 1 of them no longer in the store.

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Questions people ask

How much does The San Francisco Chronicle cost?

Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $14.99 per month.

How do I cancel The San Francisco Chronicle?

On your iPhone open Settings, tap your name, tap Subscriptions, select The San Francisco Chronicle and tap Cancel Subscription. You keep access until the end of the paid period.

Does The San Francisco Chronicle have a free trial?

Yes: SF Chronicle Monthly offers a 1 month free trial, then $14.99 per month.

How much does the San Francisco Chronicle app cost?

The app offers a subscription for unlimited digital access. New users can get one month free, after which the subscription costs $14.99 per month. This subscription includes access to the app, SFChronicle.com, the e-Edition, and newsletters. Current digital and print subscribers can access the app by signing in or activating their digital access.

The San Francisco Chronicle in one paragraph

The San Francisco Chronicle by Hearst Newspapers is a News app for iPhone. Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $14.99 per month across 4 plan(s). App Store rating 4.5 from 30,880 ratings. 26 of 88 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (30%). The developer has 9 app(s) on the App Store, 1 no longer listed. Cancel through Settings › Subscriptions on the iPhone. Data verified Sep 8, 2026 by AppsLupa.

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