# Content - Workspace ONE — user reviews

> 108 indexed App Store user reviews of Content by AirWatch, LLC, rated 4.20/5 from 1,471 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/content-workspace-one/id525890839/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/content-workspace-one/id525890839.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,029 · 4★ 125 · 3★ 67 · 2★ 35 · 1★ 215

## Newest reviews (17 of 108)

### 3/5 — Airdrop

*2022-09-25*

Anyone else unable to airdrop manuals. Everything is configured to be able to do this.

**Developer response:** Hi, sorry to hear you're facing difficulties using Content! Transferring files via Airdrop is a supported functionality in Content and what you're describing is not the expected behavior. Please, contact your IT Help Desk as they can help you troubleshoot or escalate the issue to our Support teams for further assistance.

### 1/5 — Absolutely awful. Avoid this app.

*2022-08-22*

This app crashes all the time. Much of the functionality (highlighting and annotating text) has never worked for me. If I did not have to use it for work, I would use a different app.

**Developer response:** Hi, sorry to hear you've had a poor experience with Content! What you're describing is not the expected behavior and we'd like the opportunity to investigate. Please, contact your IT Help Desk and ask them to escalate the issue to our Support teams so we can look into it and try to provide a more seamless experience.

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2022-06-13, version 22.04.1*

Crashes too much

### 1/5 — PDFへの手書き入力が使いものになりません。

*2022-03-15*

サムネイル表示が最下段にあって(しかも消せないので)手書きしようとすれば、とんでもないページにジャンプしてしまい、ストレスが溜まります。
サムネイルを左脇に移動できるオプションが有れば使い易くなるとは思います。

### 1/5 — The Worst App on my iPad

*2022-02-26*

This app is basically not much more than a document reader. I therefore expect it to offer at least the minimum features of a good reader app. But this falls way short. These shortcoming have long gone unaddressed by the developer. Specific gripes:
1. The open document tabs cannot be dragged to re-order.
2. The app doesn’t follow iPadOS developer guidelines and save its state. When launched after a period of non-use, I frequently have to reopen the documents I was using.
3. The scrub bar at the bottom of the app is too close to the iPad dock. Often, I will swipe up for the dock but Content will see that touch and jump to a new page.

### 2/5 — Constant Logging in

*2022-02-23*

Constantly have to log into each folder, even after selecting stay logged in.

### 2/5 — Not a great app

*2022-02-21*

I only use this app to upload files from and iPhone to a company OneDrive folder. When the app works, it does this job fine, but too often the upload fails for no apparent reason (eg I have good connectivity both via Wi-Fi and cell data, so upload shouldn’t fail). I know the OneDrive server is up in these cases since I can access previously uploaded files in the OneDrive folder using a PC.

### 1/5 — login issues

*2022-02-15*

I really don’t know if this is a setting issue on our side or general app issue. When I have to login, which is pretty much every time I view the app and every time I view a different folder, I cannot click ”DONE” on the keyboard; I have to remember to click “Login” on the top right corner of the screen. Is there really no way to make use the “DONE” button for logging in?  Or, can the “DONE” button be hidden so as not to look like it should have a helpful funtion?

### 1/5 — Content BLocker

*2022-01-26, version 21.12*

My company tortures us by forcing us to use this crap so I guess it’s cheap.

### 1/5 — Poor system

*2022-01-05*

This is a very poor document storage/retrieval system. Hard to navigate, bad search function. Difficult to find needed item during critical time frame. 
Scrap this junk and start over

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2021-12-21, version 21.12*

More impossible to navigate with every update, plz trash it all and start over #disaster

### 2/5 — Astonishingly poor bookmark management

*2021-10-04*

My company updates its policies and manuals regularly. Every time a manual is updated, all bookmarks are deleted. I realize a manual update could shift a bookmark to the wrong page, but I would much rather have bookmarks that lead me a page or two from the correct page than have a long list of bookmarks deleted with no trace they ever existed on a regular basis. This has led me to stop using bookmarks altogether, which dramatically reduces the functionality I get from the app.

### 3/5 — Issues with Apple Pencil

*2021-08-17*

I’ve been using this app for several months and I like that it allows me to access work on my iPad.  Over the last several weeks, the functionality with Apple Pencil has deteriorated substantially.  When writing with the pencil in pdf files, it is extremely laggy, to the point where I’m several words ahead of what is showing up on the screen.  The pencil used to work pretty well but now it is tough to take notes when on a call.  Please fix this functionality!!

**Developer response:** Sorry to hear you're having issues with app while using Apple Pencil. We understand the severity of this issue and with your help, we'd like the opportunity to investigate this further. Therefore, please reach out to your IT help desk & ask them to escalate this issue to our enterprise support teams so that we can troubleshoot this right away.

### 1/5 — 使い勝手悪い

*2021-07-14*

・操作の反応時間がとても長い時が多い
・ログインのパスワードが無効になる時間が短い　変更カスタマイズできない

### 1/5 — Update has slowed down Apple Pencil use to a crawl

*2021-07-01*

The update yesterday has caused using the app with an Apple Pencil to move very slow and lag, the app was super fast with the Apple Pencil until yesterday’s update. Now it is hard to use.

### 1/5 — Funktioniert nur eingeschränkt

*2021-06-08*

Sehr geehrte Entwickler der App, seit dem letzten Update fragt die App nach jedem Verzeichniswechsel erneut nach den Anmeldedaten des Repository. Auch ein löschen der Anmeldedaten und eine Neuinstallation der App führte zu keinem anderen Ergebnis. Viele Grüße.

**Developer response:** Sorry to hear you're having a bad experience with our app. We understand the severity of this issue and with your help, we'd like the opportunity to investigate this further. Therefore, please reach out to your IT help desk & ask them to escalate this issue to our enterprise support teams so that we can troubleshoot this right away. Or if you have already raised the issue, please share the support ticket ID.

### 1/5 — Cr@p

*2021-04-20*

This is the selected app for my company to access documents on my work iPad. It is a frustration to use, and if it was my choice would be deleted immediately. It is not fit for purpose, and is surprising that something so abysmal is still considered by a major company to be suitable for use by its employees.

The two main issues are:

Randomly deleting all the documents from the locker, then taking several hours to reload.

Randomly requiring the iPad to be online in order to access the documents offline. A login screen is presented which requires online access to pass, despite the fact that as a mobile worker, I may not be online, thus the requirement to allow offline access. 

I and most of my colleagues usually download any required documents to Adobe, rather than using this hopeless and useless app.

One star selected as there is no zero star option.

UPDATE: The developer replied asking me to contact the IT help desk to resolve the issues. Unfortunately this was over 4 years after I gave the initial review. To me this implies that they do not regularly read their reviews.

**Developer response:** Sorry to hear you're having a bad experience with our app. We hope that many of these issues have been addressed in our latest overhaul but we understand the severity of this issue and with your help, we'd like the opportunity to investigate this further if it continued. Please reach out to your IT help desk & ask them to escalate this issue to our enterprise support teams so that we can troubleshoot this right away.

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — مثير للشك

*2025-07-24, version 25.06.1*

يطلب الصلاحية لجميع البيانات حتى البنكية و المحافظ الرحمية و البطاقات الائتمانية عند بداية تفعيل البرنامج مما يثير الشك و الريبه لذا امل حذف البرنامج من التطبيقات

### 1/5 — Not good

*2024-12-30, version 24.11*

Limited photos by 5 ones

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2024-04-19, version 24.02.1*

What else to say. Asking for email then a server address and group? Cannot get past that.

### 1/5 — Rubbish

*2024-03-18, version 24.02*

Glitchy does not work as advertised, now does not work needs multiple sign ins.

### 1/5 — 固まる

*2023-06-25*

すぐ動作固まる。使えなさすぎる

**Developer response:** Hi, sorry to hear you're not satisfied with your experience with Content. We'd like to learn more about the issues you're facing or the specific areas of improvement you see, so we can take them into consideration. Please, share with us by adding more details to your review above or report any issues to your IT Help Desk.

### 1/5 — Not great

*2023-06-20*

Crashes regularly, continually asks for my log in credentials…. Really not that useful a as a productivity tool in my opinion… wish our IT department would find something better, really can not rely on this product for anything important

**Developer response:** Hi, sorry to hear you've been having troubles with Content! The crashes you've experienced are not expected and we understand how they might be affecting your work. Please, contact your organization's IT Help Desk as they can help with troubleshooting or escalating issues to our Support teams for investigation.

### 1/5 — Simplify layout

*2023-03-16*

Current content locker is too cumbersome.  Need to customize, or have the ability to personalize for individual pilot/fleet type.  This would do two (2) key things.  First, it would make the ease of viewing, updating, and searching for information easier and faster for each pilot.  Second, this action would increase storage volume on each iPad thus allowing for better speed and efficiency.  Please consider improving the iPad product for the customer (the pilot). Thank you

**Developer response:** Hi, thanks for taking the time to provide feedback! Based on your review, we understand you'd like to see usability improvements by introducing personalization options. However, we can't quite grasp what these personalization options should look like exactly. What do you mean by content locker? Which characteristics of the current layout are not user-friendly, in your opinion? You can also check out this Workspace ONE Content for iOS User Guide for some useful information on the app's functionalities: https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Workspace-ONE-UEM/services/WS1_Content_iOS_User_Guide.pdf

### 1/5 — Not Intuitive

*2023-02-28*

Shows offline. No way to reset app. Device is definitely online

**Developer response:** Hi, sorry to hear you're not satisfied with your experience with Content! Based on your review, we can't be certain what the issue you're facing is exactly. Please, provide a more detailed description so we can try to provide guidance. You might find the Content User Guide helpful, as well: https://via.vmw.com/hd0qEl.

### 1/5 — Horrible App

*2023-02-22, version 23.02*

Unable to mark up anything.

### 1/5 — Unable to uninstall

*2022-11-26*

Unable to delete this app , pathetic

**Developer response:** Hi Basant, sorry to hear you're having troubles with Content! Based on your review, we can't be certain which process goes wrong. If you device is managed by your company, there might be specific Admin restrictions on uninstallation/unenrollment. Please, contact your IT Help Desk as they can provide clarifications on restriction policies or help you troubleshoot any issues.

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Rubbish

*2022-02-17*

Rubbish keeps freezing

### 5/5 — Content locker

*2021-12-22*

Easy to use

### 5/5 — Recenzja

*2021-12-21, version 21.12*

Beznadziejna

### 5/5 — Massively improved

*2018-03-14*

Content locker has been the bane of my life for the past two years but the improvements have been very clear to see over the past 6 months or so. Has a bad rep that needs fixing.

This is not office but it does a good job of it.

**Developer response:** We are glad to hear that you are enjoying our app. If there's anything else that we can do to improve your experience please let us know. Thank you for your continued support!

### 5/5 — VMWareContentlocker

*2018-01-18*

Bonjour,comme j ai été souffrante en Décembre 2017,j ai un petit peu de mal à mis remettre sur les applications.mais je vais y arriver car je suis très courageuse et très perfectionniste.Je suis sûre que c est un très bon outil pour travailler.
Cordialement 
Nathalie Roussel de weightwatchersfrance

### 5/5 — A lifesaver in my position

*2017-09-11*

As a training manager for Walmart, I utilize computer based modules to facilitate the training of my participants. 
This app has all of the functionality of BINDER (a similar app) with some additional features and functionality. 
For example, I can highlight (in any color), underline, strikethrough, free-write, type text, or insert text boxes, insert audio notes, insert pictures, shapes, lines and arrows.

I have never had this app crash, and I have used it for 6 months almost daily. I am using this on an iPad Pro 9.7, so maybe the other reviewer had an older machine (I cant speak to what I do not have). 

I love how easily I can organize my training modules in multiple folders, and that I can have 5 different modules open on the screen at the same time (with individual tabs). I have not run into any issues with utilizing my Apple Pencil with this app either, which was a constant problem with both Binder and PDF MAXpro (they often froze during the use of my pencil). 

If you are a business professional, educator or trainer, and need a simple to use app that will allow detailed note taking and editing of PDF files, this is the app for you.

THANK YOU CONTENT LOCKER TEAM!!

**Developer response:** We are glad to hear that you are enjoying our app. If there's anything else that we can do to improve your experience please let us know. Thank you for your continued support!

### 5/5 — Great App

*2013-12-10, version 1.9.1103*

Good app but would be a lot better if you could copy and paste off the documents. Please work on this AirWatch!! Other than that good app to have handy!

### 5/5 — Future of mobile working

*2013-09-03*

This is by far the best Mobile Content Management application for the enterprise. The technology is far better than other MDM vendors and the personal content feature is as good as Box or Dropbox. The customisation options are also brilliant...our company has completely branded the app to look like an in-house app! Brilliant!

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2013-05-01, version 1.5*

Love the app and easy to use. Keeps everything organized and synced with corporate documents.

### 5/5 — Great for Content Management

*2013-03-06, version 1.5*

I prefer it to some of the major content management players like box.

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