“To many ads. Some are disgusting without an option to delete the offensi e ads.”
Public review signal · 400 reviews scanned · scope limited to review patterns.
3.1 ★1,505 ratings
100K+Downloads
9+Age rating
—App size
Free · In-app purchasesIn-app purchases
About this app
We're devoted to uplifting our beloved home – Detroit. We delve deep, comprehend, inform, and serve our community. We're committed to providing reliable journalism for Detroiters and Michigan residents alike, delivering trusted journalism within Detroit..
From compelling storytelling to impactful photography and engaging videos, The Detroit News app brings you the stories that shape your community. Our extensive coverage of the Detroit Pistons adds to our comprehensive offerings for Michigan residents.
We're Detroit's authentic storytellers, dedicated to sharing every facet of our city's life.
WHAT DRIVES US: Dependable, up-to-date Detroit and Michigan-wide breaking news. Impartial, fact-based journalism committed to accuracy.. Comprehensive analysis of Michigan politics, spanning from the courthouse to the statehouse, impacting our city and state.…
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Developer replies to reviews
Replies to fewer than 1 review in 20
Price in the store description
States no price and billing period
Cancelling, in the store description
Does not say how to cancel
Themes reported by reviewers
No theme reported
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Five-star share of ratings
Under 65% five-star
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In the package we scanned
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Aggressive ad load7 reviews · user report
Highlighted reviews
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“Too many ads even though I have a subscription!”
“So Detroit News has decided that certain content is for subscribers. I'm sick of being inundated with ads and then you decide to charge for news. DONE AND DUSTED. UNINSTALLING”
Assessment & version history
App changes and Appworthy events in one timeline.
Store listing updated to version 8.13.2.
What this app sells
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