# Greenfield Recorder — user reviews > 29 indexed App Store user reviews of Greenfield Recorder by Newspapers of New England, Inc., rated 4.30/5 from 311 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greenfield-recorder/id813790156/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greenfield-recorder/id813790156.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 210 · 4★ 42 · 3★ 19 · 2★ 14 · 1★ 26 ## Newest reviews (9 of 29) ### 3/5 — Change in addition *2025-08-25* I don’t like the way you’ve made a change to the E edition. I think you’ve made it more complicated. ### 2/5 — Very difficult app to navigate with *2025-08-23, version 4.0.0* Since the recorder updated their E newspaper, I cannot navigate to read this newspaper easily any longer ### 2/5 — Disappointing *2024-04-10* Easy to use, but whomever does layout should be fired. I print out puzzles to do daily and most days one or more are formatted incorrectly leading to extra borders being printed and puzzle itself smaller than it should be. Poor attention to detail. ### 4/5 — Greenfield Recorder *2023-12-11, version 3.8.06* Working well and seems pretty stable ### 3/5 — Greenfield Recorder *2023-05-25* Working well and seems pretty stable ### 2/5 — App works well for my needs *2021-07-11* I enjoy reading my newspaper while starting my day with a cup of coffee. Navigation is intuitive. Can forward or print articles when I would like. ### 3/5 — Recorder review *2021-05-01, version 3.2.64* The ease of getting the e recorder is great ### 4/5 — Works great. *2020-12-07, version 3.2.35* The photos are so much clearer than newsprint. ### 4/5 — Excellent app for reading a newspaper *2015-04-02, version 2.5.59* Been using this for weeks and enjoying it. With the proper settings (2 finger tap to open, 1 finger tap to zoom), it's like reading a real paper. Much better than the web interface. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Can’t read paper *2025-10-21, version 3.18.05* New format is not compatible for my iPad. Customer service told me to buy a newer Version to read Recorder. Could you buy One for me. I do get a hard copy delivered But it is always late. How much longer can This paper stay in business ? Been reading It for 60 years, worst ever. MFC ### 1/5 — No longer usable *2025-10-01, version 3.18.05* I can’t download the latest version nor use the version I currently have due to my iPad’s age. ### 1/5 — The Greenfield Recorder App terrible *2025-09-22, version 4.0.1* The app is terrible. -In full page mode, the entire news page does not fit on the screen. -When in article read mode, the advertising is distracting. There is a wide bar at the bottom, and embedded ads that often flash, distracting the reader from the article. -The app does not respond to keyboard commands on an iPad -The new day’s enews does not automatically load. I have to back out from the last page of the previous day, find the new day, and open that. -The old app, while not as flashy and new looking was much more intuitive to use. -Comparitively, this app is terrible. ### 1/5 — Have the classic, or legacy view return. *2025-09-03, version 4.0.0* New interface is not what I like to use to read the Recorder. I’d rather have the paper delivered and it’s not an option for my route any more. Have a legacy option made available please. ### 1/5 — Hate new format *2025-09-01, version 4.0.0* What happened to the traditional turn the page technology? It was simple and straightforward. Turn to the next page and chose an article to read. New online version is a maze where you keep turning up on the page you’ve already read. ### 1/5 — Have the classic, or legacy view return. *2025-08-28* New interface is not what I like to use to read the Recorder. I’d rather have the paper delivered and it’s not an option for my route any more. ### 1/5 — Really? *2025-08-26, version 4.0.0* Why did you change the way the e-paper works? I preferred the way it was. Like so much tech, it feels like change for change sake, not really an improvementment ### 1/5 — Horrid *2022-01-05, version 3.2.64* Does not work on iPad. Gets stuck in circular references but won’t open. Frustratingly bad piece of work. ### 2/5 — Bad update *2025-10-06, version 4.0.1* It’s harder to read an article all the way through. And when I want to print one, or share it, I can’t choose just that article. It won’t work anymore on our older iPad that we got specifically to read the newspaper. ### 2/5 — Disappointing *2025-08-25, version 4.0.0* New update not as easy to use as prior one, at least on my ipad. Also unable to print puzzles, one of the main reasons I subscribe. May need to delete subscription. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Dependable *2026-07-04, version 4.0.1* Quality, inclusive and detailed solid read! ### 5/5 — My go to source for local *2024-12-21, version 3.12.05* Read the recorder on the app with my morning coffee ### 5/5 — Paper format *2024-10-14, version 3.12.05* Really enjoyed the original format so much better. Was like reading the paper used to be. Don’t need categories to help me read the paper. Turn the page and read it! I have liked the paper online because it as simple and just like having paper in my hand. Don’t overthink!! Sometimes old standard way is best 👍 know others who feel the same way. ### 5/5 — Enjoy *2024-01-17, version 3.9.19* I like the app. no delivery delays and get updates during the day. ### 5/5 — Outstanding Application *2023-06-12, version 3.8.06* This application is excellent!!! It is very easy to use. Love the fact I see the paper as it would be printed and ability to zoom in or click story in order to read. Awesome job making this! ### 5/5 — No problems…no worries… *2022-08-17, version 3.6.05* I have never had a problem accessing the news from the Greenfield Recorder on my handy app. It is super easy and a delight to be able to read the daily news wherever I am. ### 5/5 — Nice to flip through the local newspaper!! *2021-01-26, version 3.2.35* Absolutely! ### 5/5 — Works great *2020-12-02, version 3.2.35* Smooth and intuitive ### 5/5 — Awesome *2020-10-18, version 3.2.35* This app is great - all the local news on my phone or tablet. So much better than waiting for the “paper”. ### 4/5 — Needs some tweaks *2025-09-22, version 4.0.1* iPhone user. Clunky user interface. Some navigation steps are sporadic. Some articles can’t be selected. A disappointing, and frustrating experience more often than not. --- *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 2026-09-09.*