The Boston Globe vs 7 News HD

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

1. [R6] The Boston Globe 3/5 · US Search function needs more prominence: I read the hard copy BG and only use the app to share articles with others. I want the search function obvious on the Home Screen. I’m tech literate so this is not a Luddite complaint.
2. [R15] The Boston Globe 3/5 · US Can’t gift articles: Decent local coverage but I cannot share articles to people who don’t subscribe to the Globe. Most newspaper subscriptions allow for several gifts a month.
3. [R42] The Boston Globe 3/5 · US Needs work: This app has a lot of potential. Aside from the clunky UX (I.e being brought to another browsing window to read articles vs reading articles embedded in the app, there are numerous design flaws that make this app mildly frustrating. It could be a lot better and on par with NYT
4. [R63] 7 News HD 3/5 · US Just downloaded the App and…: So I just downloaded the App and, looking for a particular story I saw last night. Thought I’d be able to Search for it, only to find.,.NO Search option? I’m hoping I’m just having a senior moment and totally overlooked it: hence the 3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ and not 4. Also noted the Most Recent review was Nov 2024? I love Channel 7 News and I’d love to be able to give the App a 5-⭐
5. [R3] The Boston Globe 3/5 · US Can only log on or see on phone not on PC: Even though I am a paid subscriber I cannot read articles on a PC as I get challenged to log in. However clicking the log in icon produces no response. This is a chronic problem that was temporarily resolved by Support I can access the paper on the phone however.
6. [R24] The Boston Globe 3/5 · US Hard to log into: While NYT is easy, I’m consistently asked to enter a password to get into the Globe app.
7. [R58] The Boston Globe 1/5 · US Must we sign in 80 times a day?: I am a Sunday paper subscriber. Every time I want to view the news online I have to sign in-multiple time a day. Plus I get errors on puzzles and haven’t played one on app yet (at least a month). This is my worst app review
8. [R78] 7 News HD 3/5 · US App stop working all the time: I only like the 7 news to watch the news. But recently aí gave up, either in my computer or my cellphone soon after the comercial, the news works for 3 seconds then stop, I tried so many times with Windows, IOS, Android. Isn’t an internet problem it’s the site problem, the app or the website is the same annoying problem. Would be great if this bugs gets fixed
9. [R27] The Boston Globe 3/5 · US Login Again and Again: While I enjoy the content, the app suffers from login issues that shouldn’t be taking place. I am constantly having to log back in even when I check the app routinely. It’s a little irritating, but the website has the same problem so at least it’s consistent.
10. [R40] The Boston Globe 1/5 · US Very Glitchy: I don’t stay logged in
11. [R33] The Boston Globe 3/5 · US Too expensive for retirees: Cost of digital subscription should come down for 62+. And STOP teasing $1 subscription
12. [R34] The Boston Globe 2/5 · US Limited ‘Town’ paper. Little sense of the world. EG Vastly different from the NYT: It’s mind boggling how little news the Globe reports. Essentially none. In fact it’s a huge source of embarrassment for Massachusetts literati who have no choice but to read the NYT for actual news. Seems that all the globe cares about is scoring points with wokies. In fact, the less rational the better. In short ,
13. [R61] 7 News HD 1/5 · US Update: New update doesn’t work
14. [R70] 7 News HD 2/5 · US Not everything is a video!: Hey 7 developers…stop forcing videos down my throat. All I want to do is click on the stupid alert and read the stupid article. Stop bringing me to breaking videos that don’t play. Not everything is a breaking video.
15. [R36] The Boston Globe 3/5 · US Great content, poor app and support: I’ve found at least 2 bugs in the app, and I reported each one. When I report a bug, the customer service agent seems to assume it’s a user error rather than a bug. For one bug, she told to restart the app and/or restart my phone. If you’re giving me a work around, acknowledge thaf it’s a bug.
16. [R25] The Boston Globe 1/5 · US Terrible app experience: I’m consistently unable to get into article articles and the customer service associated with this is awful. I’ve called and they were so rude and unwilling to refund the charges. I didn’t even know we’re being charged to me. Don’t download this app.
17. [R109] 7 News HD 1/5 · US Disconnects: This app disconnects all the time and stops playing. You have to clear it and start over every time.
18. [R1] The Boston Globe 1/5 · US doesn’t work: Your $1 for six months subscription doesn’t work. Signed up on May 10, now can’t get in.