High confidence · Latest 61 of 99 total reviews analyzed · Based on 99 reviews. Signal may be noisy.

Upset

Recent user voice shows a upset sentiment. Users appreciate local news coverage provides essential updates for residents of the appleton area, but report persistent authentication failures force users to re-login during every single app session and subscription paywalls block access to content for users who are already paying.

Rating: 3.5

Reviews: 99

Confidence: high

How did the latest release land?

Overall
4.0/ 5
(962)
Current version
4.3/ 5
+0.2 vs overall
(814)
Main signal post-update: local news coverage provides essential updates for residents of the Appleton area.

Review themes

Praise

What users love

  • Local news coverage provides essential updates for residents of the Appleton area
    • Users value the app as a primary source for hometown news
    • Readers rely on the platform to stay informed about local events
Complaint

Common complaints

  • Persistent authentication failures force users to re-login during every single app session
    • Users report being logged out repeatedly despite having an active subscription
    • The app fails to remember credentials, requiring manual entry every time it opens
  • Subscription paywalls block access to content for users who are already paying
    • Subscribers are frequently prompted to purchase access while already logged in
    • The app fails to recognize valid paid accounts, preventing article consumption
Request

Most requested

  • Improved navigation and content layout for comics and obituary sections on mobile
    • Users request better rotation support for reading comics with readable fonts
    • Readers report difficulty accessing and loading the obituary section

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