# Instaread: Learn Something New — user reviews > 361 indexed App Store user reviews of Instaread by Instaread, Inc., rated 4.60/5 from 9,329 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instaread-learn-something-new/id1046172976/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instaread-learn-something-new/id1046172976.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 7,698 · 4★ 749 · 3★ 385 · 2★ 179 · 1★ 318 ## What do users think of Instaread? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🚀 Great for learning on the go - 👍 Excellent customer service - 💡 Variety of content (books, articles, etc.) - 🚀 Efficient way to get key insights - 👍 User-friendly interface **Cons** - 🐛 Bugs and crashes - 💰 Expensive subscription - 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription - 🐛 Unreliable login and access issues - 🔍 Limited book selection **Commonly reported bugs** - App freezing and crashing - Login and access issues - Subscription billing problems - Compatibility issues on older devices **Most requested features** - Offline audio download option - Progress tracking and reading history - Highlight and note-taking features - Ability to access content on multiple devices - More affordable pricing options ## Newest reviews (11 of 361) ### 2/5 — Tech Support? *2026-01-20, version 8.4* It’s got a bit of a bug that’s been happening over and over again. Tech support responded the last time it happened (a few weeks after I reached out) but now that it’s happening again they won’t respond. It’s been almost a month. And follow ups also get ignored ### 4/5 — Great app *2025-01-06, version 8.1* Instaread is an app designed for busy readers who want to absorb knowledge quickly.It a great app and It provides summaries of books across various genres, including business, self-help, health, and fiction. Here’s a breakdown of its strengths and weaknesses ### 2/5 — Expensive and Overpriced *2024-01-12, version 7.6.1* 3000 Rs a year..for book summary app! God bless you! Everything is available on internet for free, not worth the money! ### 2/5 — Unable to regain my account *2023-12-28, version 7.6.1* This app is so beautiful and simple to Use. I have used this app for almost a year now and the impact I have received and I am creating in my society is Priceless. I pray I regain my account Inorder. To gain my old quotes ### 3/5 — No dark mode *2023-11-16, version 7.6.1* Please add a dark mode option to the app otherwise the app is good. ### 2/5 — Very difficult to cancel *2023-07-31, version 7.5.2* I attempted to sign in to this account using my email, but unfortunately, the login didn't work. It asked for a code to access my account, but I haven't received one yet. I reached out to them via email a month ago, but I still haven't received a response. ### 5/5 — Dis review *2023-06-13, version 7.5.2* love the audio part ### 5/5 — Awesome apps *2023-04-30, version 7.5.2* Aku harap semoga aplikasi ini free apps. Tidak berbayar ### 5/5 — Great App with responsive customer service *2023-04-22, version 7.5.2* I’m loving this app’s selection of content and their responsive customer service. Thanks Sue! ### 4/5 — Insta-epic! *2023-03-04, version 7.5* Instaread is a great app for the no nonsense reader. Read, flash card or download audio on the go! Great on my iPhone SE to read while I commute to work. ### 5/5 — Encouraging *2023-01-31, version 7.4.2* This App encourages youths and adults to read inspiring stories and evrything.. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2026-04-19, version 8.4* Spent 1 hour trying and creating to login to the plan I signed up for. Doesn’t remember. Always asks me to sign up again. Tried numerous fixes. No luck. They need to FIX this before selling this app. ### 1/5 — I payed and they dont recognize my payment *2026-01-28, version 8.4* I payed for this month I have tried to restore my purchase and I still am not able to listen or read the books biggest money grab ### 1/5 — Expensive *2025-11-26, version 8.4* You pay just to read even 1 book. Whats the use of having the app ### 1/5 — Not updated *2024-02-15, version 7.6.1* This app looks good but signing up is not working well it has too many errors in writing the name and the last name someone needs to check ### 1/5 — This app is scam - there is no trial period❗️ *2024-01-23, version 7.6.1* The app says that after the subscription there is a trial period of 7 days which you can cancel anytime before the day 7th. Unfortunately it is fake. They charge your credit card immediately after you subscribe. It is a scam❗️ ### 1/5 — All items are payable *2023-04-21, version 7.5.1* It’s asking for payment for all items ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2023-04-03, version 7.5* Very limited number of books available! ### 1/5 — AI *2023-03-15, version 7.5* AI generated images are unsettling ### 1/5 — The most useful purchase I have ever made! *2023-02-21, version 7.4.2* This will be on top of the list of most useless things I spent money on. ### 1/5 — It keeps asking me to rate every time I open it *2023-01-19, version 7.4.1* Therefore it got a 1 star ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Üyelik *2026-05-22, version 8.4* Uygulamayı satın aldım deneme süresindeyim ancak kullanamıyorum. Aboneliğim aktif neden kullanamıyorum. ### 5/5 — Instastic🤘 *2026-02-20, version 8.4* It is really great to read one book in jiffy… loved it! ### 5/5 — Victoria *2025-12-07, version 8.4* 5 ### 5/5 — Director *2025-09-30, version 8.4* Financial accountqnt ### 5/5 — Anxious *2025-03-29, version 8.2* I’m anxious to get started with the cards ### 5/5 — Love *2024-08-01, version 8.1* Just loved it ### 5/5 — Great *2024-07-28, version 8.1* Awesome app ### 5/5 — Better than Blinkist! *2024-07-04, version 7.6.4* Constantly updating and way easier to listen to than Blinkist. Full of great content. Liberal and conservative views. ### 5/5 — Customer Service *2024-06-26, version 7.6.3* Truly excellent customer service! My difficulty was dealt with promptly, professionally and efficiently. ### 5/5 — Instaread iOS app *2024-03-10, version 7.6.1* Instaread iOS app version --- *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 2026-08-28.*