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Field & Stream App Complaints & User Negative Comments 2024
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✓ UnacceptableI am a subscriber to the magazine, but it still costs to see the issues on my iPad. If you pay for the paper copy, you should be able to see the digital copy for free. Only use is you aren't a current subscriber..Version: 3.0.1
✓ Can’t access magazinesI’m a print + digital subscriber but the app is prompting me to purchase or subscribe to access the current issue. The last edition is from 2020. Where are the new magazines?.Version: 7.3.3
✓ Print subscriber doesn't equal digital subscriberMany subscriptions that I carry offer the ability to view the purchased magazines through the app and maintain the print subscriptions simultaneously. Field & Stream does not. I have to pay another subscription fee to view the same articles online. Not good, not a happy hunter! I suggest they allow print subscribers to view the online version at no extra cost..Version: 5.2.13
✓ About time...I took almost two years but they’ve finally updated the app and fixed a well known issue with access for print subscribers not being able to view issues. I had given up hope completely and uninstalled the app about a year ago. On a whim I decided to see if the app had been updated and much to my surprise it had. The app now has a menu from which print subscribers can actually use their F&S log in to access digital issues unlike before where attempting to “log in” only prompted you to change your password. When it works the app is my preferred way of reading F&S. When it’s reading time I almost always have my iPad handy but the same cannot be said of my print copy of the magazine. Reading the magazine on the app really is a pleasure with the HD images and the ability to zoom in and out without getting pixelated..Version: 6.1
✓ Where is my magazines?So took a chance after reading the reviews and purchased a magazine but it didn't download, so I just thought it was because it was the newest issue and that's why it didn't download yet so I decided to download last month issue to see if that would work but same didn't download. This app was a waste, now I'm out of $8.00 I should of listened to the reviews.Version: 2.3
✓ Keeps telling me to subscribeI have a valid subscription, and the app will not recognize it. I have restored multiple times and no luck. There’s no reason to subscribe to this magazine if you are not allowed to read it..Version: 7.6.1
✓ Terrible appI have read this magazine for years and love it. I recently bought a few magazines on line so I could read at work, but cannot for the life of me figure out how to get back to the library once I open a magazine on my phone. What a terrible app. Please fix it so I can read the magazines I purchased. Thanks.Version: 5.2.15
✓ Downloading not workingI liked reading Field & Stream on-line. However, the October 2012 issue is stuck in downloading mode for 24 hours. Nothing will download the issue. All other apps are closed as advised. The internal app for communicating with customer support does not work either. Now I got to figure out how to terminate my automatic subscription renewal. Save your money and do not purchase..Version: 2.6.6
✓ Could do betterEach year when my subscription renews I go through weeks of grief trying to unblocked…..though this would be fixed by now..Version: 7.5.1
✓ 12 Month subscription last 2 monthsMy annual subscription only allowed me to download issues for the first 2 months (Jul and Aug). It charged me the full single issue price for Sept and the app is not recognizing my subscription despite it showing in the purchase history. I also do not received notifications when a new issue is available..Version: 2.0.1
✓ Unable to access my digital subscriptionApp worked great for about 8 months then stopped giving me the option to download new issues, only giving me a choice between buying an issue or subscribing even though my subscription is still active. Tried restarting phone, logging off and back on, uninstalling and reinstalling app, etc. Emailed the provided support address with no reply. Going to permanently uninstall if issue is not resolved soon..Version: 5.2.15
✓ I grew up with F&S but...An update. Do not pay to subscribe. The magazine is not being published and I have not received an issue since renewing in 2020. Bonnier sold the magazine to an equity group and reputable distributors are not selling subscriptions. Apple is happy to take our money and, to sure, they have taken mine and refuse to return it. RIP to a decent magazine and writers. Times change and lack of interest in the outdoors is taking its toll. The magazine is a good read but reducing issues per year from 12 to 9 to 6 and being inconsistent on release dates sort of arouses a “what’s the point” feeling in me. I’m kind of sorry I renewed in November and I’m certainly tired of checking to see if a new issue has come out. I’ve had this experience with other magazines and it’s not a good sign. And, no, I no longer subscribe to them or even read them. When the passion dies....Version: 7.3.2
✓ Does this work on an iPhone?Long time subscriber, very disappointed. This site is confusing and nose too provide good directions. Not going to recommend this app for an iPhone. Retyped my ID, password and data several times, still can't actually get to a digital copy. If you want people to continue to subscribe then FIX the interface and flow of this app..Version: 5.2.15
✓ Disappointed again!I actually thought they had finally made available the digital version since I was a paid print subscriber (like other magazines I subscribe to). Not a chance this time either. This is only an app that baits you with a sampling of a few pages in hopes of getting you to buy the magazine - good marketing if you don't have any subscription but a bummer if you already paid for the print subscription. What's the big deal F&S?.Version: 4.0.1
✓ Download errors!!!!After you purchase a subscription you would expect to be able to download and read at least one of the issues you just purchased! I bought an annual sub and 2 individual issues. I've tried everything from reboot to delete and reinstall the app. Nothing has worked! Very discouraging as I'm sure the mag is great but since others have voiced the same concern and they aren't answering with an update to fix the problem I'm irritated! This app is a POS. I've emailed the developer too. New update causes app to crash Every Time!.Version: 2.6.6
✓ Nothing for Print SubscribersI would have expected the ability for print subscribers to access their magazines, or transition print to iTunes subscription, but no such option exists. I am not paying higher prices, or two times just for iPad access. I will let my print expire now as well and stick with other magazines that provide better bang for the buck..Version: 2.6.6
✓ The App is horrible.I’m a long time field and stream subscriber and the app used to be pretty good. Now it doesn’t even recognize my subscription anymore. I’ve deleted the and reinstalled it and it still doesn’t recognize me even with my user ID number. Will be canceling my subscription..Version: 7.5.0
✓ What is happeningJust installed the last update and lost all my past issues. Cannot even download new issues. Don’t update....Version: 6.0
✓ Field and stream should be free for print subscribersWhy do print subscribers have to pay twice?.Version: 2.5
✓ DisappointmentVery disappointed. Went a couple of months without looking at the magazine and found that I could not get the back Issues that I wanted to see. I could only get the current issue. This has been a frustrating app think I'm done with it!.Version: 5.2.15
✓ Digital issue won’t download to app. I have paid a subscription but still prompts for payment.Not happy about this.Version: 7.3.1
✓ Worst subscription appI’ve been a longtime digital subscriber to Field and Stream. I just canceled my subscription because the app will not load the newest edition. In fact, it has caused problems when trying to access the last three editions. Just keeps saying “error opening issue.” Checked my subscription, and it doesn’t end until January 2021. I’m going to miss Petzal after years of reading everything he writes, but the lousy app isn’t worth the headache..Version: 7.3.1
✓ Not goodUpdate erased my subscription, not a big deal because it never loads anyways. Love this magazine but they need help with the app..Version: 4.3.11120
✓ Can't modify accountWhen trying to login or modify password to be able to receive digital access, there is a blank screen when trying to manage or edit these settings. Seems like a simple bug to fix. I have enjoyed viewing the digital version through the app, this however keeps me from being able to get digital access. The iPad app has the same problem. Please correct soon!!.Version: 5.2.15
✓ No longer worth itAfter many years I cancelled my subs with almost 3 years left because the publisher wanted me to pay for a digital subs as well! Utter nonsense to pay twice for the same content when previously it was free. This business model will probably result in the demise of a pretty good mag..Version: 6.1
✓ Does not workPaid for a year subscription and can not see any magazines. Reset many times. Customer support nonexistent..Version: 7.6.2
✓ DeceivingWhen the app works, it's great. Too bad that was only for my first two issues, even though I purchased an annual subscription. I would recommend delaying purchase on this app until it's updated. This is ridiculous coming from my favorite sportsman's magazine..Version: 2.0.1
✓ Paper CopiesGreat magazine but it would be much better if we could transfer our paper subscriptions to this digital version as well. I would love to be able to take my magazine on the go. Let's make that change. Thanks.Version: 2.3
✓ Don’t botherReally wish I would’ve read the comments before subscribing and downloading this app. Was a big fan of the print magazine years ago and thought it’d be cool to have it again. Well, as you can see going back a decade, this app doesn’t work. apparently the owners must not care because the app still doesn’t work. I’ve messaged customer service and have never gotten a reply. Just save yourself the hassle and move on to another magazine..Version: 7.6.6
✓ Digital app does not work!!!Contacted field and stream customer service and they said it was an iTunes issue. Going through the app support on iTunes and they send you back to field and stream…worst customer service ever. They have no phone number listed for support….they’ve lost my business!.Version: 7.6.2
✓ Digital EditionI am a print subscriber. I downloaded the app and tried multiple times to log in. After about an hour, I guess their servers synced and I was able to log in and view the current issue. If it takes a while to get the accounts synched, put that somewhere in the FAQ section. Otherwise, a good app..Version: 5.2.15
✓ Terrible technical issuesThe in app library does not work, thus once you open one of the F&S magazines you can’t go back into the in-app library to open another month’s issue. You will have to delete the app then re download it if you want to open up a different months issue. I’m not sure how Apple is even allowing this app to be sold in the App Store with such a huge issue. I bought 5 months ($3.99 each) and can’t even open them up..Version: 5.2.15
✓ Love to actually read it but it is alway BrokenLast six time I tried to open app it worked one and the closed unexpectedly.Version: 7.4.7
✓ Extortion!Not worth. It. I'm a print subscriber and do not believe that I should have to pay twice for the same issue. Many magazines that I subscribe to in print provide digital access. Field and Stream should be no different..Version: 4.0.1
✓ Pay twice for one mag! what a deal... sarcasm...Yes, that's right, for a mere $4 you can read the magazine you ALREADY subscribe to, it's convenient to have it on my Ipad when I travel, but unless they make it free to subscribers, since I actually buy mine to support our school's fundraiser, I'm irritated. Most every one of my other mags is free to subscribers, really F&S ? I love your mags and site but this makes me want to cancel altogether..Version: 2.6
✓ Crash, wouldn’t let me read current issues even though I subscribed.I had a subscription to field and stream for over 20 years, and loved every issue, and luckily for me I saved a bunch, because this app is absolute garbage. I had tried for over 6 months to be able to read new issues, but it would never let me, even though my subscription was active at the time. After contacting apple several times and field and stream through the email on the website, we narrowed it down to the app itself. After 6 months with no change in accessibility, I just ended up giving up and canceling, so for the first time in 20 years I have nothing to read. Whoever owns and runs this app for them is seriously lacking in maintenance. I’d love to subscribe again, IF they ever figure it out..Version: 7.6.2
✓ Download troublesFirst copy downloaded just fine. Couldn't get the next issue to download. Got some tips and advice from customer support, but still did not work. Can't get any response from them now. Very frustrating !!!!!!!.Version: 3.0.1
✓ I do not support the direction this company is goingI do not support the direction this company is going. Field and stream is a store that I have always gone to for all of my hunting and shooting needs. I have always loved going in and enjoyed their fair priced items. I recently went to one of their stores and I could not buy a spring for my gun bc they completely sustained from selling anything that has to do with an ar-15 including parts. I am very sad to hear this therefore I will no longer be shopping at field and stream or dicks sporting goods. I am also canceling my subscriptions to their outdoor magazine..Version: 5.2.15
✓ The app that never gets fixedThis app doesn’t update. Lots of issues and Field and Stream customer support is not very helpful..Version: 7.6.2
✓ Lol look at the previewsLoL the preview magazine's perfectly mirror the real editions.... 70% advertisements... That is so crazy cause we even have to pay for the magazine's..Version: 6.1
✓ Must have connectionBought the subscription, downloaded a couple of issues and figured out that you need an Internet connection to read the magazines that you already downloaded. I travel a lot and this was just what I was looking for... Except that I can't use it anywhere that doesn't have free wifi. Ridiculous!.Version: 2.0.1
✓ Doesn’t work rightHave ensured I have subscribed via the App Store but the new issue will not add to my library, and just continues to prompt me to subscribe. Some older issues that do appear in my library also will not load..Version: 7.4.7
✓ Two month / 12 month subscriptionI had the same experience as many others in that the 12 month subscription only lasts two months. Emailed the App support folks and was greeted with a generic email ( they did not read my email ). The second response was also unhelpful and I asked for a refund. I have not heard anything from them for a couple days. I would suggest avoiding this app until it is fixed. As for the app itself the magazine looks and works well. As mentioned earlier the content is quite sparse. What is there is good. The navigation screen is terribly laid out and you cannot get rid of the upper banner even with a 12 month subscription. Really odd choice since I cannot buy anymore. Also why offer the preview version when I already get the full version, just a waste of space and confusing design choice..Version: 2.0.1
✓ No Access for Print SubscribersI subscribe to the print edition of F&S, and I like the magazine a lot. However, I don't want to pay twice for the same content. Please add access for loyal print subscribers like other magazines have done..Version: 2.5
✓ No library returnThere is now way to return to the library anymore. In order to leave the issue I am reading and view a previous issue I have to delete then reinstall the app!.Version: 5.2.15
✓ Plain PDF readerWhat a disappointing app!! They converted the magazine into a PDF, and thats it. I feel completely ripped off. 1) No rotation - stuck in portrait orientation, unable to see 2pg pictures at once. 2) Links in articles dont work! How ridiculous is that! Its just text. LOL. I couldn't believe it. Why make a digital copy at all? 3) No videos, interactive menus or anything that make a digital mag great. F&S you screwed the pooch on this one. Go take a look at Backpacker and learn how to make a digital magazine. As america's oldest hunting and fishing magazine, you sure arent progressing with the times..Version: 2.6.6
✓ Doesn’t a paid print subscription count for on-line access?I’m a print copy subscriber, created a log in to this app using my account number as instructed. When I try to open the current on-line version of the magazine it prompts me to buy it or subscribe. I can’t find any other way to access it. Well I’m not paying for the on-line version when I already have a paid subscription to the print version. You can have this app and your on/line access!.Version: 7.0.1
✓ Hate the new formatSorry.Version: 7.4.6
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