“Really bad app. I want to support the paper but my god, going through sign in 5 times and I'm still not signed in, paying for it but so many ads, just horrific user experience - app could be a ton simpler, it just needs to work.”
Public review signal · 400 reviews scanned · scope limited to review patterns.
Columbus Dispatch: Local News
USA TODAY Co.We're devoted to elevating our cherished community – Columbus.
2.5 ★780 ratings
50K+Downloads
4+Age rating
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Free · In-app purchasesIn-app purchases
About this app
We're devoted to elevating our cherished community – Columbus. We unearth, comprehend, and communicate stories that shape our city's narrative in Columbus news.
We're here to ensure local journalism thrives, from basic weather reports guiding your day to in-depth investigations and the latest news, all within our app.
We're the trusted narrators of our community, dedicated to portraying every facet of Columbus life.
WHAT DRIVES US: Insider coverage of Ohio politics ensuring transparency in state, county, and city governance. Local journalism uplifts neighborhoods by celebrating achievements, resolving issues, and unveiling truths. Comprehensive coverage of central Ohio's growth and development, including Ohio's Intel Project.…
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Five-star share of ratings
Under 65% five-star
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Aggressive ad load6 reviews · user report
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“now has pop up adds even with paid subscription! doesn't save your settings, always opens article on single click mode even when set for double click, photos in enewspaper are all fuzzy now, can't use finger to swipe left or right, and…”
“Although it's a subscription based app, you still have to deal with pop-up ads. That is very frustrating.”
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Store listing updated to version 8.10.3.
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