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Awful - SA Forums browser

by Dale Stonall-Mellor

239 ratings
112 reviews
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Free

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Released
November 11, 2012
Updated
October 29, 2026

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About

Access and navigate the Something Awful forums with ease on your iPhone and iPad. Enjoy features like bookmarked threads, image uploads, private messages, and a dedicated smilie keyboard. This app offers a streamlined browsing experience for forum enthusiasts.

✓Browse all forums and subforums
✓Access bookmarked threads
✓Built-in SALR functionality
✓Smilie stickers and keyboard
✓Image and picture uploads
✓Private message access
✓Favorite forums and rap sheets
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What users say about Awful

Reviews of Awful are mostly positive: the Entertainment app is rated 4.9/5 from 239 App Store ratings. What users like most: fast and efficient, user-friendly interface. Top complaints: frequent crashes and bugs, declining performance over time. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Fast and efficient
  • 👍User-friendly interface
  • 🔒Secure browsing experience
  • 💡Customizable layout and settings
  • 🎨Visually appealing design

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 📉Declining performance over time
  • 🔋High battery consumption
  • 🚫Compatibility issues with newer devices
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What's New in Awful

7.18

October 29, 2026

• More UI improvements for iPhone Duo • MacOS and iPad: GIFs now pause when app loses focus (new setting to enable) • Improvements for iPad split screening behaviour • Smilie picker search dismisses keyboard when expected • Image viewer share sheet no longer crashes app on MacOS. Right-click menu also added for MacOS. • Detect forums maintenance and present site's native advisory page • General UI improvements

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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Yeah, Okay. SURE!

This app made to browse a dead internet forum is really good. They keep adding nice features to it like endless scroll. The user experience while reading high quality posting has NEVER BEEN BETTER.
CCaliparkk

Excellent

Recent updates have been great! Thank you!!
RReviewer11235813

Hog wild

Love reading me posts
Bbroccolini67

Gotta get some stairs

For protection against how awesome app is
BCbolt cutter

Not working

Won’t let me post unless I link my Imgur account despite me already having done that and not posting images
NENot Effused
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Crashes when opening certain forums

Bug

Inability to load images and media

Bug

Freezing and lagging on older devices

Bug

Sync issues between app and website

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Add search functionality

Feature

Implement dark mode option

Feature

Improve thread navigation and bookmarking

Feature

Integrate with other social platforms

Feature

FAQ

What devices does Awful support?

Awful is designed for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It offers a tailored experience for browsing the Something Awful forums on these platforms.

Is Awful free to use?

Yes, Awful is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees required to access its features for browsing the Something Awful forums.

What is the age rating for Awful?

Awful has an age rating of 17+. This is due to the nature of the content typically found on the Something Awful forums.

How often is Awful updated?

The latest version of Awful is 7.18, last updated on October 29, 2026. While the last update date is in the future, the app has a history of regular updates.

What do users like most about Awful?

User reviews highlight a fast and efficient browsing experience, a user-friendly interface, and a secure browsing environment. Users also appreciate the customizable layout and visually appealing design.

Are there any known issues with Awful?

Some user reviews mention occasional frequent crashes and bugs, declining performance over time, and high battery consumption. Compatibility issues with newer devices have also been noted.

Does Awful have ads?

No, Awful does not contain advertisements. The app is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted browsing experience for the Something Awful forums.

How does Awful compare to other forum browsers?

Awful is specifically tailored for the Something Awful forums, offering features like built-in SALR and a dedicated smilie keyboard that may not be found in general forum browsers.