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The Irish Times News App Complaints & User Negative Comments 2024
The Irish Times News app received 64 complaints, negative comments and reviews by users. Have you ever had a bad experience using The Irish Times News? Can you share your negative thoughts about the irish times news?
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The Irish Times News for Negative User Reviews
✓ Keeps crashingCannot even open this as it crashes even before it loads! Needs fixed..... I'm an IT fan but not when I can't access it. My rating is based on accessing it..Version: 3.0
✓ Ver5.1.1Logged in to find that I am being asked to submit and save my cookie preferences for every article. I can’t read an article any more without submitting cookie preferences EVERY time! Does anyone in there test updates before releasing them? 🤬.Version: 5.1.1
✓ Crash!Just updated the app. I try to open it and it kicks me out. Well done, great update.Version: 3.0
✓ Irishtimes appTruly a dreadful app. Cheap and nasty. The Times has a great website but this app is baaad!.Version: 0
✓ Repeated cookie spam even within the appAnother round of abusive screen blocking spam when i opened the app today, including the sneering dishonesty of "we value your privacy". I already clicked through this junk after installing and nothing has changed, so it should stay hidden..Version: 5.0.11
✓ Poor UpdateVery poor update on the iPhone 6 - text on top of pictures.Version: 3.1
✓ This app. HAS landscape mode!I almost didn't try this app because of the many, many featured comments that complained that it doesn't have landscape mode. It does SO have landscape mode. So maybe do developer responses to those people asking them to update their reviews? UPDATE: I have modified my review from five stars to one star because apparently I am meant to PAY to read articles in landscape mode. That is unacceptable..Version: 5.0.11
✓ UpdateUpdate will not open in my iPhone 5..Version: 3.0
✓ Nice layout but very glitchyC’mon Irish Times - get it together. I’m a paid subscriber but I’m frequently forced to log in, the app sticks and frequently crashes, closing the app altogether. I expect a bit more stability..Version: 4.1
✓ Podcasts not updatingPodcast section on app is not updating.Version: 3.5.6
✓ Only gives small portion of storiesWaste of money. Only gives a selection of stories rather than whole paper..Version: 0
✓ Dreadful. Was fine beforeThey used to have a perfectly good app which is now replaced by a much less user friendly one. It crashes frequently and won’t work offline. I cancelled subscription and hope they can improve it. Only reason for 2 stars is that it’s Irelands paper of record.Version: 5.0.8
✓ TerribleThe old app worked fine and had more articles. But the updated version is terrible. It freezes and won't go back on the previous article and you can only read about 3 article before it crashes and won't work.Version: 1.3
✓ Notifications are awfulGood app but recommend turning off notifications as they are ceaseless and have a very low bar for what they consider worthy of a push. Just got a one about phone addiction which strikes me as incredibly ironic as they push many times during the day for seriously low-importance stuff. It’s a pity because I would keep them on for relevant breaking news and a few key opinion pieces, but they really go overboard.Version: 4.2.2
✓ Subscription error messageTrying to subscribe via the app but receiving an error message. It states ‘Purchase error, Developer error’..Version: 5.0.9
✓ Buggy app but uninstall and reinstall worksIf like other reviewers you downloaded the latest version of the app and it crashed straight after opening then uninstall and reinstall. App fine after that. Shame you need to do that though.Version: 3.0
✓ New update cripples home pageThis app used to be a fairly easy to use, simple mobile interface for accessing Irish Times content. With the most recent update, however, the home page is poorly formatted, where images for stories now cover up half of the article title - rendering the app more or less unusable..Version: 3.1
✓ White screen...no newsLike many other users who complain of the same issues over a year ago I can't use the app. It just shows a white screen when you open it, using the latest version of the app and apple os. Good journalism that you can't read because of a terrible app.Version: 5.0.14
✓ Good content but very buggyThis app crashes regularly.Version: 4.2.3
✓ UnworthyThis app reeks of troglodyte meddling, or management who have bonuses how to dealbwith this technology. Don't expect a worthwhile experience of the print edition this uber lite model on a pay platform will leave you dry and sore. Please include all editorial and features in future editions and leave your market research which gives us sports and business galore behind in App crèche..Version: 0
✓ Irish Times on IpadWorks on IPhone. Does not work in IPad. Just freezes & ceases working. Have deleted & downloaded again numerous times to no avail. Irish Indo App much better on iPad..Version: 2.0
✓ Not suitable for mobile device useThe app does not adjust to landscape layout. It is pretty annoying and rather last century. I end up reading NYT instead of IT. Come on, guys, this is really pretty basic setup!.Version: 4.3.5
✓ App crashes while loading contentSince the last update the app has become unusable..Version: 3.0
✓ Crashing!Fourth reinstall and no change. Why am I paying for this? I also hate the ‘breaking news’ notifications you get about articles you read hours ago......Version: 4.2.3
✓ Broken subscriptionI pay a subscription to the Irish Times but this app is asking to also pay via iTunes. This is not good enough!.Version: 4.3.7
✓ Looks nice, won't startCrashes on launch every time, launch screen looks great though.Version: 3.0
✓ Shoddy and unreliableThis app has limited features and fails frequently in its only purpose __ displaying articles. Given that most content is behind a paywall it is baffling why IT would torture its customers in this fashion..Version: 4.2.3
✓ Update keeps crashing:(Update won't even open.Version: 3.0
✓ ShoddyShoddy. I thought the editorial quality had gone down but the app won't even start fully. I was very excited about the update. Get some professionals in to sort out this mess!.Version: 3.0
✓ Pictures done enlargeOk app .. But when you click the pictures on the news stories they don't enlarge.Version: 2.0
✓ Where’s Landscape mode??I like this app but find it very frustrating that it isn’t available in landscape mode for an iPad. Please add this functionality! Thanks..Version: 4.3.7
✓ Irish times appIt's OK, but one expects so much more from the Irish Times that just OK. This app lacks the breath of content of the NY Times or the inovation of the Guardian's. It is pedestian, adequate; hopefully version two will be much better and go some way to replicate the experience of reading the newspaper..Version: 0
✓ Cannot navigate backThe app is appalling. After navigating to a story, it is impossible to get back. UNINSTALL!!!.Version: 1.3
✓ What have you done!!Irish Times what have you done with the new upgrade!! App will not open correctly!!!.Version: 3.0
✓ Can I have my money backPoor application as u get snippets of paper headlines. This paper has some great supplements but limits it self to business podcasts! What about your newly launched society section? Still have to go back online to read rest of paper! Do ureselves a favour and look to NYT for a better layout, oh and note that is a free app with better add ons! Have I just paid for a round of beers in Kielys for some IT numpty?.Version: 0
✓ Unusable due to cookie bannersApp has become unusable due to cookie preference windows popping up on every screen and requiring seven taps to refuse permission. Sort it out!.Version: 5.1.1
✓ Don’t downloadOne of the worst apps I’ve ever DL’d on my iPhone. The developers thought it was a good idea to continually check if you’re logged into iCloud — if you’re not, a dialog box appears and reappears etc requiring you to turn off your phone to be able to get out of the app..Version: 5.0.11
✓ PoorDoesn’t take advantage of big iPad screen Can’t rotate screen..Version: 4.3.5
✓ Great Newspaper, terrible appDoesn’t allow you to pivot the screen and spontaneously shuts down when you click on articles...over and over again..Version: 4.2.3
✓ One day...One day we’ll be able to view landscape... One day the developers will actually acknowledge the feedback sent to them... One day this news app won’t annoy the hell out of me....Version: 4.2.2
✓ Is this the future of Irish news?Come on Irish Times. You can do way better than this! A quality newspaper deserves a quality app. Very limited content, dull user interface, and very poor in comparison to other news apps such as the Guardian, Telegraph, or the UK Independant..Version: 0
✓ Quite a few spelling errors and is expensiveVery expensive unless you’re really interested in getting an Irish tilt on news. The monthly subscription which I paid for, for some time is not comparable to other news apps very expensive. I also can’t understand why the editor is missing the spelling errors and misprints..Version: 5.0.9
✓ Crash CrashConstantly crashing on iPad: When it works its ok:.Version: 5.0.14
✓ App won’t let me in!I have a subscription but can’t login … the phone app says ‘subscription only’ then the app hangs in an infinite loop. I’ve updated the app - can we fix this please🙃.Version: 5.0.14
✓ GlitchyI like the app but why do I have to log in so frequently when there hasn’t been an app update? C’mon you need to fix this..Version: 4.3.3
✓ Won't open -just crashesLovely pic of the it clock but that's all I get to see..Version: 3.0
✓ New update problemsText and photos overlap on screen..Version: 3.1
✓ Landscape. Why not?Landscape. Landscape. Why on EARTH will you not enable landscape on the iPad like EVERY OTHER NEWS app. This is such an important news resource but while I browse I avoid it and go with other Irish news apps that have mastered the landscape technology breakthrough 10 years ago. Very disappointing.Version: 4.3.3
✓ Don't buy just use the WebsiteConcept is great but the ads on each page make it annoying on an iPhone to the point that the website via the browser is better. I deleted the app within 5 mins of downloading..Version: 1.1
✓ Crashes!This update just crashes each time you try and load it..Version: 3.0
✓ Below averageI don't mind the banner adverts although this is a paid app and I'd rather not have them. I really do object to the full screen advert for Centra that appears on first opening the app. On top of the large number of typos this is a very poor reflection of the Irish Times..Version: 2.0
✓ Where’s the Search Function?As above where is the search function in the app? Am I missing something? If not it’s a massive failing to not have a search function for searching for an article on a given subject, as I found out today when I wanted to search for an article (I am a subscriber) that I had seen on a search engine search, but could not search within the app!.Version: 4.3.7
✓ Newsfeed Not updating since March 2013It used to work but what is today's news?.Version: 2.0
✓ CrashesNew update crashes everytime I try to open it, why are these things not tested adequately before release?.Version: 3.0
✓ Shockingly badAbsolutely shockingly poor for a subscription I pay for. App crashes constantly, refuses to open. Frequently impossible to get back to the homepage. A momentary loss of internet connection causes the app to stop working completely and potentially for hours. Totally unintuitive design, swiping back out of an article may or may not work depending on how it feels..Version: 5.0.14
✓ Why release flawed update?V frustrating. This new update means that the app stays open for about 3 seconds before closing. Fancy new updates are great, but can you wait until they work?.Version: 3.0
✓ Constant crashesI loved the old version, but following an update it crashes immediately when I try to open it. Very disappointing..Version: 3.0
✓ Lacking in ContentThis looks and feels good, but I'm a bit surprised at how few articles actually load into the app. For the price, I expected more content..Version: 0
✓ Latest updatePoorly done. Constantly crashes when I open an article. Bug fixes needed..Version: 4.2.1
✓ Techno crapI’m a subscriber. When I meet an ITimes link in FB it’s likely to block over the subscriber issue sending me to this digital app unless I back out and open my own online copy. Okay I’m in the mad app. I can see the article in question clearly listed but it won’t open or ask for my login or do anything but look pretty. What kind of app is that? One thing more. The w**ker is now asking for my nickname. Next it tells me my purely spontaneous nickname is taken. Is this the kiddies’ department of the paper if record?.Version: 4.3.5
✓ CrashesHave just opened it after updating. Said no to notifications and it has crashed twice on the 'loading ' screen.Version: 3.0
✓ Great news outlet. Bad appWhen the app works it’s ok. It’s not very intuitive but I can generally find what I’m looking for. Saving a story for later works for me but only where it’s saved. For example a story saved on the iPad is not saved on the iPhone or web (I am logged in on all of them) A few months ago, and again right now the app tells me I am not a subscriber (I am a long time subscriber) so I can’t see subscriber only content (or use the regaled newspaper app at all. I get an unhelpful “contact customer services”. A link or number would be useful. I tried contacting them via the help pages. Put in my details & outline of the problem… goes to a 404 page not found A shame but I have now cancelled my subscription.Version: 5.1.0
✓ 🤔Subscribed on free trail. Logged in and unable to view paid for content. Cancelled.Version: 4.3.5
✓ Keeps freezingDownloaded the new app a few months ago....new app is crap - it keeps freezing..Version: 2.0
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