# CR Program Archive — user reviews

> 136 indexed App Store user reviews of CR Program Archive by Commercial Radio Interactive, rated 2.44/5 from 18 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cr-program-archive/id393296367/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cr-program-archive/id393296367.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 3 · 4★ 2 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 7

## What do users think of CR Program Archive?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Great radio programmes
- 🚀 Works well overseas
- 💡 Useful playlist feature

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems
- 🐛 Unreliable downloads
- 🐛 Outdated/incorrect content
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🙄 Annoying ads

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Login issues
- Compatibility problems
- Unreliable downloads
- Outdated/incorrect content

**Most requested features**

- Add Bluetooth/WiFi speaker support
- Implement landscape mode
- Integrate with CarPlay
- Add 2x playback speed
- Improve playlist management
- Fix date/time mismatch issues

## Newest reviews (17 of 136)

### 2/5 — App is basic

*2024-10-14, version 2.5.17*

If only the app can be connected with speakers via Bluetooth or WiFi that’d be amazing.

### 3/5 — Support CarPlay

*2022-02-09, version 2.5.15*

The app is great in general. However, the driving mode is a bit old school and is not quite handy during driving. It will be even better if the app supports CarPlay.

### 2/5 — 點啊，幾時先肯有兩倍速度重播呀？

*2021-01-26, version 2.5.9*

呢個年代有好多function我哋都需要但係呢個app有啲落後，時事節目唔使一倍速度聽，有時兩陪速度聽可以慳返一半時間，點解咁基本嘅function都冇㗎 ？可唔可以update下我求吓你

### 2/5 — Not stable at all

*2020-01-15, version 2.5.0*

I am using iPhone 8+. After I installed the update on Jan 7 2020, the app keeps log out me when I bring back the app to the screen. I need to login again and again. Very annoying. Please fix the bug.

### 3/5 — 請不要強制升級好嗎

*2018-02-08, version 2.4.13*

請不要強制升級好嗎？我的iPhone 4只有iOS7,現在我既不能將商台app升級到最新版本，現存舊版亦不能再用。

### 1/5 — The prompt to upgrade will not go away even it is updated!!!

*2018-02-07, version 2.4.12*

Not working.

### 1/5 — Updated app not working with iPhone 8+

*2017-11-06, version 2.4.11*

The app is not working with iPhone 8 Plus in the storing favorite icon. Nothing is show up in there!

### 1/5 — Can no longer play in the car after upgraded to iOS 11

*2017-09-22*

Really bad, it can no longer play in the car after upgraded to iOS 11. It will jump to the Apple Music app or the podcast app, please fix this critical bug ASAP, I paid full year membership and probably need to ask for refund if it won’t be fixed, really bad.

### 1/5 — Poor

*2017-07-30*

Poor app. Extremely difficult to open a open overseas.

### 1/5 — Does not work after update

*2015-03-12, version 2.4.7*

The App keeps closing on me after the latest update. It is very frustrating. Please fix ASAP! I am using IPad iOS 5.1.1.

### 2/5 — New version not worked

*2015-03-11, version 2.4.7*

Can't work on my iPad  after updated to the latest version.

### 1/5 — Sort by the date on achieved list

*2014-11-14, version 2.4.6*

Can u guys add a sort option on this list?  It would be helpful if we can sort out the play list by the date!  Cos right now the most recent show is always at the top????

### 1/5 — crash like crazy

*2014-09-02, version 2.4.6*

i always update this app but everytime i do that, it crashed. i have to turn off my cell data to open this app w/o crashing it. i think it's the advertisment that makes it crash. ai.. can't believe its a paid advertised app. 😲😲

### 1/5 — Crashes every time

*2014-09-02, version 2.4.6*

The app crashes every single time when trying to open.

### 1/5 — Crashing

*2014-09-02, version 2.4.6*

It started to crash this past weekend. Pls fix the big. The app can't even stay open for more than 3 seconds.

### 1/5 — 彈app

*2014-09-02, version 2.4.6*

請修理！個app一開就自己閂，比咗$無得聽！！

### 1/5 — Crash with iOS 4.3.1

*2014-07-20, version 2.4.6*

I am a paid subscriber and the app does not work with old iOS, even it claims so, pls fix.

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Can’t even open the apps

*2020-06-10, version 2.5.6*

I’m using iPhone 11, after the updated apps cannot open! Pls fix

### 1/5 — Recent update are the most stupidest update ever

*2020-01-21, version 2.5.0*

The recent update is the most retarded hpdate ever.   Without thinking about oversea subscriber that dont have data plan coverage.  I was not able to access to my list of downloaded and saved program offline.   And today it keep throwing me error when login.

### 1/5 — Please fix the update!!!

*2020-01-16*

Been using this app for years and it’s been great until the latest update from yesterday and new it is unusable!!!! Won’t even open!!!! Please fix it!!!!!!!

### 1/5 — 非常差

*2019-03-12, version 2.4.21*

作為一個訂閱收費App、介面老舊不方便，經常要登入更是麻煩。非常差

### 1/5 — So many error after updated

*2018-06-04, version 2.4.15*

It show downloaded but actually not and shown error when listen to it... so annoying

### 1/5 — BAD!!!  It doesn’t work.

*2018-02-07*

It doesn’t work anymore on iPhone 7.  Keep sending back to the App Store. Can’t open new version.  Deleted the app. Then, couldn’t download the app again.  BAD!!!!

### 1/5 — Not working. Can’t update.

*2018-02-07, version 2.4.12*

Please fix it.

### 1/5 — There’s no option to update

*2018-02-07, version 2.4.12*

No option to update

### 1/5 — A piece of crab

*2018-02-07*

I have been forced to take the new version, but it can not be downloaded from apps store. The only option is open(no download), then in app option is upgrade to new version. It created a deadlock. Please test before release.

### 1/5 — The new version wont open until i removed the old version

*2018-02-07, version 2.4.13*

That means all data is erased! You only allow up to 3 months of program , some good programs i keep for a long time...

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — 香港獨立

*2020-01-15, version 2.5.0*

This app works great with the new updates! Dark mode is enabled, which is great for drivers. I’m a die-hard fan of 光明頂 and 潮爆開運王! Keep up the good work 👍🏻💪🏻

### 5/5 — Great App

*2014-06-13, version 2.4.4*

The current app is much better than previous versions!

### 5/5 — Good

*2012-08-29, version 2.1*

太好啦，改良左係外國都連接上了

### 5/5 — This app is getting worse

*2012-03-30, version 1.3.2*

I am a paid member live in the UK. I can't even get into the main menu to listen the program except ads pop out one after one! I will not renew my membership unless it been changed! Very frustrated!

### 5/5 — Works Great!

*2012-02-13*

They finally fixed the date problem and everything is working great on my iOS 5 iPhone 4!! Thanks for the fix and I am upgrading my rating from 1 to 5. Now if you can allow download for music shows it will be perfect <3

### 5/5 — Bugs fixed

*2011-10-21, version 1.3.2*

Looks like the current update has all the problems fixed.  I live overseas and I'm now able to download weekly programs without programs.  Tool them a bit long to get this problem fixed, but never too late.

### 5/5 — Good

*2011-10-14*

After updated my iPhone to ios5, every problem solved. Fast and clear

### 4/5 — Great radio programmes but would like to see improvement in interface

*2022-05-05, version 2.5.16*

I really enjoy the radio programmes, especially with Sammy’s programme.

However the interface of the app can be improved, especially having the ability to turn the app in landscape mode.

### 4/5 — It would be great...

*2017-06-21, version 2.4.9*

It would be a 5 stars if I can change the order of the programs on the playlist. Hope to see that in the next update.

### 4/5 — You need to do it right~

*2011-12-15, version 1.3.2*

You have to download the titles you want to hear first don't listen strict away. Will never work if you listen strict away without download. 

Press the "grey arrow" of the title of program, then press the "orange plus" for the date you want to listen. It will download to the 'List'.

Yes sometimes it will take a while to dl but never takes too long. And they fixed the bugs along the way so the app is more stable now. I've been using it for a long time and love it. I live overseas so i rely on it to kill a lot of time :)

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