“Flooded with ads that cover the entire screen. List of articles repeats itself. Essentially no coverage of sports outside of the state of Michigan.”
Public review signal · 400 reviews scanned · scope limited to review patterns.
Detroit Free Press: Freep
USA TODAY Co.We're dedicated to our community – a mission carried out through impactful jo…
3.0 ★2,527 ratings
100K+Downloads
9+Age rating
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About this app
We're dedicated to our community – a mission carried out through impactful journalism at the Detroit Free Press. As journalists, we're vigilant, prepared to investigate wrongs, report on government activities, explore current issues, amplify local voices, and break news in Detroit. Notably, you'll receive unparalleled coverage of the Detroit Pistons, Lions, Tigers, and Redwings in Freep.
We're Detroit's dependable storytellers, committed to serving our city.
WHAT DRIVES US: Exclusively uncovering truths, exposing corruption, and amplifying marginalized voices across Michigan through investigative journalism. In-depth coverage of Michigan's auto industry, spotlighting Ford, GM, and Stellantis’ advancements and innovations in Michigan news.…
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Themes reported by reviewers
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Five-star share of ratings
Under 65% five-star
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Paywall blocks the basics6 reviews · user report
Aggressive ad load5 reviews · user report
Highlighted reviews
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“Really obtrusive ads. So you pay for the subscription and get nearly full screen ads that pop in when you are scrolling through articles and stop. They shift content every time you stop scrolling. I don't mind ads in a newspaper, but this…”
“Duplicate articals, constant ads opening a browser while trying to read articles, articles days old in either the app or online paper, incorrect grammer and spelling, and uselesssearch functionality. Is this what passes for journalism…”
Assessment & version history
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Store listing updated to version 8.13.2.
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