# Bradenton Herald News: Florida — user reviews > 43 indexed App Store user reviews of Bradenton Herald News by The McClatchy Company, rated 4.60/5 from 758 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bradenton-herald-news-florida/id499118362/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bradenton-herald-news-florida/id499118362.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 546 · 4★ 155 · 3★ 29 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 23 ## What do users think of Bradenton Herald News? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 📰 Broad and informative news coverage - ⚡ Push notifications for breaking news - 👍 Fair and unbiased reporting - 📱 Reliable app design - 🎯 Quick access to local news headlines **Cons** - 🎥 Excessive video content instead of articles - 💰 Paywall/subscription requirements - 🔐 Login and authentication issues - 📺 Intrusive and non-removable ads - 🔄 Constant pop-ups disrupting user experience - 📧 Mismatch between email stories and app content - 🗂️ Disorganized and cluttered interface - 🎬 Long ad duration (25 seconds) - 🔀 Irrelevant article recommendations **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on launch or during use - Sign-in loop preventing access - Persistent notification count that won't clear - Video sound not working - Login screen appears without registration option - App closes intermittently while reading articles - Paywall appears after 2 weeks of free use - Notification system inconsistent delivery **Most requested features** - Search functionality - Obituaries section - Customizable content preferences - Ability to view all stories at once - Shorter ad durations ## Newest reviews (11 of 43) ### 2/5 — What did they do with the newspaper *2024-05-02* They have messed the app up, no real newspaper, just a lot articles like a television web site. I’m looking to find a new newspaper in my area and will be canceling b/c of this new updated app. ### 3/5 — 1 *2018-12-22* Would appreciate a search feature ### 3/5 — Why am I receiving UK Football articles??? *2018-11-04* Is there a setting that is causing my app to publish these stories? I’m a UF fan, not UK. ### 3/5 — Okay *2017-09-12* Not the best app out there but does the trick ### 2/5 — All videos *2017-07-11, version 6.0.3* Why can't I read any of the news? Why is it all videos? ### 2/5 — Meeeh *2017-05-05, version 6.0.1* Liked the old version better... 😑 ### 1/5 — Ugh! *2017-05-04, version 6.0.1* It tells me how many notifications I have but it doesn't erase the notifications like it used to once I open the app. Very annoying and frustrating. ### 1/5 — Terrible changes to app *2017-04-27* Should have left the app alone. Can't customize. Can't see all stories at once. Poor poor changes! ### 2/5 — . *2017-04-26, version 6.0.0* The older version was better. The new update is hard and less friendly to navigate. ### 1/5 — Not working *2015-08-26, version 5.16.3* Since the update the app doesn't work. Hope it gets fixed. ### 1/5 — Articles are unreadable *2014-06-21, version 5.1.0* taping on an article takes you to a login screen but there is no way to login or even register. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Update *2022-08-13* Updated app as requested, trying to sign in, why? , sign in is in a loop. I agree with other users that this app is junk. I’m tired of messing around with trying to get local news. **Developer response:** Try to clear the cache on the app, and then delete and reinstall. If the login loop continues, email our Customer Service Team at customerservice@bradenton.com to check the account. ### 1/5 — Article are just not there *2019-12-08* I cannot count the number of times I receive a email from you containing a story. When I go to the app to read the story, the story is not on your app. It just happened again... email touting how trip advisor spilled Holmes Beach secret. App... no story. Beyond frustrating ### 1/5 — Fewer ads? *2019-10-08* I have subscribed to the digital version of the Bradenton Herald for a number of years. I have gotten very used to reading it on my iPad every morning. I am not very fond of this new e edition The homepage which I normally read from has an annoying ad which covers the bottom 15% of the page and is not removable. To add insult at times it is one of those revolving type ads which changes the page every several seconds making such a distraction that I cannot concentrate on any article I attempt to read. Other free Apps do this but remove the Ads when you pay. I pay. This may seem like a small thing to some people but it is such a distraction to me that unless it is changed I will not renew my subscription to the Bradenton Herald. ### 1/5 — Not worth it ! *2019-01-23* This app was free ! Now they’re charging for it ! Not worth the price ! ### 1/5 — App not user friendly *2018-10-31* I waste more time trying to login to my account, message says it doesn’t recognize phone number or email, very frustrating ! ### 1/5 — App keeps shutting down *2018-08-29* I just recently subscribed to the paper and wanted to use the app, but the app keeps closing. Sometimes it closes immediately, and sometimes I can actually get through an article before it shuts down. This is on an iPhone 6 Plus with the latest iOS. ### 1/5 — 25 second ads, Really? *2018-05-08, version 6.2.3* Nobody wants to wait 25 seconds to watch an ad these days in order to see a video. YouTube has got the timing right, copy them. ### 1/5 — Video is clear yet the sound has never worked. *2017-08-06, version 6.0.3* Useless video ### 1/5 — Not good *2017-05-19, version 6.0.1* Looks horrible and disorganized. ### 1/5 — Fix the issue. *2017-05-17, version 6.0.1* It says I have notifications but I can't clear them. Please fix this. For now I have turned off the notifications. This is annoying. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Review *2019-09-16* I find the app and more specifically, the news coverage broad, informative and easy to access. I view the big news outlets and papers and find the BH presents the news fairly and without bias. Of the many outlets I reviewed on 9/11, you were the only one that led with a 9/11 story. Thank you. ### 5/5 — Stupendous reports *2019-01-07* We love dirty dining, current local news and beg for an expose of involuntary Baker Acted individuals; especially school children handcuffed (((videos))) all over Y Toob! It’s a billion dollar insurance money grab at the expense of children, homeless veterans, the abused woman who sleep in dumpsters behind WalMart on Cortez, and the elderly! Your neighbor, child’s teacher, family member can and have had people involuntarily admitted with anger & revenge! ### 5/5 — Terrible *2017-05-24* Too much video. Rather read the news with pics. Get rid of the videos! ### 5/5 — Great app. Great paper *2014-06-04, version 4.8.0.0* App is reliable and well designed. This newspaper is an excellent way to stay up to date with local news and affairs. Glad the app exists! ### 5/5 — Great paper *2014-05-12, version 4.8.0.0* Awesome paper I live in Bradenton and this is the paper in Bradenton ### 5/5 — Great app for local news *2014-04-12* It offers push notifications for instant breaking news. Comes in handy when on the go in Bradenton a lot! ### 5/5 — Great! I love it!!! *2012-02-25, version 1.0.10.0* I love it!!! No longer need to buy a paper! THUMBS UP!!!!! ### 4/5 — Awesomeness *2017-09-29* Thanks B Herald-Tribune ### 4/5 — Very annoying *2017-07-02* The constant pop ups make this app very frustrating to use. There are better alternatives for local news ### 4/5 — Local News *2014-05-01, version 4.8.0.0* Best way to stay on top of local news. Awesome alerts. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-01.*