Unreliable notifications and random searches
There aren't many good options for a Craigslist app in the store but this is one of the better ones. Despite that, I can't recommend this app right now. For one, the push notifications are very inconsistent. I thought I'd get notifications as posts were added that matches my queries but that doesn't seem to be the case. It also doesn't seem to check on an interval either so you'll randomly get a notification... or maybe you never get one.
My biggest issue is that this app seems to be making random queries in the background. My jailbroken phone has a firewall that shows me all outbound requests and every hour or so I'll see a random query for a random city in the US attempting to go out. For example, the last one was for a Pug in SF. I've never searched for a pug or for anything in SF. These aren't requests for any saved queries, queries with notifications, queries I've ever made, any locations I've ever searched; there's nothing tying these random search queries going on in the background to me but there they are.
My biggest issue is that this app seems to be making random queries in the background. My jailbroken phone has a firewall that shows me all outbound requests and every hour or so I'll see a random query for a random city in the US attempting to go out. For example, the last one was for a Pug in SF. I've never searched for a pug or for anything in SF. These aren't requests for any saved queries, queries with notifications, queries I've ever made, any locations I've ever searched; there's nothing tying these random search queries going on in the background to me but there they are.
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You have to pay?
So I’ve always posted my stuff with craigslist for over 10 years. Used Craigslist more than Facebook marketplace when it came out too. I’ve sold all my vehicles using CL. Not anymore. When I saw you had to pay $5 to post a job offered, I thought that was ridiculous in itself. But now I have to pay to post my vehicle for sale? That’s absolutely ridiculous. I’m not putting my phone credit card information in, even if it was for $1. You guys were awesome as a free website and a free app and there were hundreds of postings in the for sale by owner section. Now there aren’t as many, and you’ve lost a long time customer who used to recommend CL to everyone. I’ll be deleting the app and no longer using your services.
Idea: I would be fine with watching a 1-2minute ad after creating a post. It would be annoying, but MUCH better than having to pay $5. Especially if I have multiple posts.
Idea: I would be fine with watching a 1-2minute ad after creating a post. It would be annoying, but MUCH better than having to pay $5. Especially if I have multiple posts.
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Tokyo is showing zero results
I phone 7. Tried reinstall. Was working until a few days ago. Useful when working.
Very good so until now (8/02/2020)
The app has been working very well displaying all of the desired locations but for two days the app hasn’t been showing any listings for any locations, it just says the search has no results but if you check the actual Craigslist website there are listings, it would be a shame to delete this app, please fix this issue.
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Easy to use!!
Really easy to filter for what I want.
No response from developers🤷🏽♀️
After having to replace a lost phone and redownloading the Craigslist app, I logged in to my account to repost an item I had previously posted prior to replacing my device. I wanted to make some changes to the verbiage of my post. Upon doing this, changing the verbiage, I noticed all my images were missing from the original post?
I didn’t think too much about it and clicked on ‘edit images’ and the app crashed, losing all the changes and corrects I’d just made to the text. So, I went back through the whole process thinking it was random, nope, same thing happened. I tried repeatedly. Finally, I wised up and made all the text changes and just posted without trying to add images, this was the only way I could get the text changes to stay. However, no matter what I do, I am unable to add any images? The app crashes repeatedly. This is not helpful when you’re trying to sell something, people need to see the item.
I have repeatedly emailed Craigslist support and I get ZERO response. Not helpful at all. I will say when the app works, it is helpful to move unwanted items but if I can’t get any help with this issue, I’ll be deleting this app.
I didn’t think too much about it and clicked on ‘edit images’ and the app crashed, losing all the changes and corrects I’d just made to the text. So, I went back through the whole process thinking it was random, nope, same thing happened. I tried repeatedly. Finally, I wised up and made all the text changes and just posted without trying to add images, this was the only way I could get the text changes to stay. However, no matter what I do, I am unable to add any images? The app crashes repeatedly. This is not helpful when you’re trying to sell something, people need to see the item.
I have repeatedly emailed Craigslist support and I get ZERO response. Not helpful at all. I will say when the app works, it is helpful to move unwanted items but if I can’t get any help with this issue, I’ll be deleting this app.
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Doesn’t work for me iphone6, iPhone XS, iPad 6th gen
I’m not sure what’s wrong with this app but every time i try to use it it shows only items that are old- maybe two weeks old, maybe 2months old but none of the recent stuff shows up. I thought it was just that everyone was using fb to sell stuff until i went to the computer and logged into craigslist- then I could see all the things I couldn’t find with the app. I have this app on my old iPhone 6, my new iPhone XS and my iPad 6th gen. All have the same problem so its the app. It used to work when I originally loaded it to my phone but I not sure when it quit working. But now its worthless. I’ll give them developer a minute to figure it out but if they cant soon I’m dumping it. ITs been like this for quite some time and i just figured they’d get it straightened out but clearly that hasn’t happened so now I am forced to whine about it.
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Why are these apps so bad
It’s with great sorrow and happiness that I Write this review. The happiness is that I finally got a new iPhone, the sad part is that my original “craigslist pro” app is no longer downloadable. It’s been with me for years and it will be sorely missed. It was simple and easy to use. The pictures could be brought up along with the descriptions. If l double clicked it would hide them. It had a simple way to sort through cities across the country. And it actually worked fantastic. Its the main reason I would get my phone repaired instead of replacing it.
I had friends that faced this unbearable and unnecessary tragedy before me. And I knew deep down that this day would eventually come for me too. Now I have to decide on what overly complicated jazzed up application to choose from. I’ve tried this application before and found it Next to Useless. (Compared to the Original). Just because someone can make something more complex doesn’t mean that they should. The old Adage “keep it simple stupid” doesn’t mean that the developers are stupid. IT’S JUST GREAT ADVICE.
I had friends that faced this unbearable and unnecessary tragedy before me. And I knew deep down that this day would eventually come for me too. Now I have to decide on what overly complicated jazzed up application to choose from. I’ve tried this application before and found it Next to Useless. (Compared to the Original). Just because someone can make something more complex doesn’t mean that they should. The old Adage “keep it simple stupid” doesn’t mean that the developers are stupid. IT’S JUST GREAT ADVICE.
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Does the job!
Could use a little improvement with the UI, but for a free app it’s fantastic and helped me buy my current car (and soon my next motorcycle).
Awesome Craigslist search app!
I love Craigslist, because as far as I know they don’t spy on you and track your every move and listen in on your conversations and sell you out like Facebook and others.
I love this app because I can search multiple locations and use combinations of filters to search more specifically for what I want. I also love that I can contact CL ad listers directly through the app and it actually keeps track of who I’ve contacted. That’s a really useful feature! I also love the map view where I can see where items are located. I haven’t had time to try some of the other features but I’m sure there’re plenty more handy ones.
To the developers of this app, thanks for making such a great CL app and keep it up. 👍🏼
I love this app because I can search multiple locations and use combinations of filters to search more specifically for what I want. I also love that I can contact CL ad listers directly through the app and it actually keeps track of who I’ve contacted. That’s a really useful feature! I also love the map view where I can see where items are located. I haven’t had time to try some of the other features but I’m sure there’re plenty more handy ones.
To the developers of this app, thanks for making such a great CL app and keep it up. 👍🏼
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