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I can’t read the books
The font is minute and there doesn’t seem to be a way to make it biggerloveMyiPhoneHeaps
Glad it 's back, but content disappears
For a long while the Packt app didn't work at all for subscribers, so glad it's back. But if I start reading a book, at a certain point the content is blank (sometimes, but not always, when I restart after a break). Downloading content does not seem to make a difference-still blank whether the content is local or remote. There also seem to be two Packt apps. with little difference between them.Show lessTempdir
The straw that broke the camels back
This app seems to have been written by one of the Packt book authors. It is low quality and lacking features, just like the books. Many developers in my circles understand Packt books lack depth and mastery. You can find better resources online for free in blogs and tutorials. Often, the documentation for your chosen technology is the best resource as it will be most up to date, explain in detail how to use the project, etc. Technical books are becoming obsolete.Show lessJoshBodnar
1.4 is an improvement
Version 1.4 is an improvement, however, more is needed to make the app usable. The app does not retain your position in a book. Every time you close and then return to the same book, it resets you to the beginning.R b l c o
My purchased titles are not listed…
My purchased titles and courses do not show on my list with this app, just ones I do not own and they are trying to sell me.
How is this a reader when my purchases are hidden from me? This company starting to seem sketchy and scammy.ohyesohohohyeah
I tried
This app is absolutely worthless, I have no idea how Apple event let this app in the App Store. It doesn’t even load half the time. When it does it logs you moments later and you have to start all over again…Stupiuno
Surprisingly poor app
The app has too many issues, including very slow to failed loads, doesn’t seem to record what has been read, and home page rarely loads. Unfortunately nearly useless. The web reader is better but doesn’t record where one last read - only the last completed section, which you often have to search what paragraph is next.Show lessNataliaSimon
Was this tested on an iPad?
Layout is terrible. Back to the web site.BoileTom90
Nothing loads - very frustrating
As a subscription holder, this is a disadvantage as I’m bound to access from a laptop only.
The Home page displays 3 options that doesn’t respond when selected. The Search Page gives the impression it is loading, but then goes blank after 50 seconds. However the Account Page loads with Details. Is it this app is still under development? I want to view textbook while in transit or do a quick look up of a topic via my phone. Would you please advice how soon the bugs will be addressed?Show lessTikaNatz
No proper reader functionality at all
No progress tracking so you’ll loose where you are on a book, no access to playlists, can’t make any adjustments to reading environment other than text size (font etc would be good). Take some inspiration from the kindle reading apps if you want to make this a good app. As iPad is my preferred reading device I don’t know if I can continue past the subscription trial without a solid reading experience.Show lessDavebain
