Waste of time downloading -deleting app
What a useless app. Got a new iPad and app I was using on old one wouldn’t work, so downloaded this as replacement. It isn’t however. Functionality - zero, use ability - zero, usefulness - zero. Pointless app occupying space in my storage. Deleting after posting review.
Good reader with some issues
Handy reader when I need to read a Packt book on my iPhone. A few issues - 1) in dark mode picture with background is invisible; 2) left most part of some pictures are cut off in iPhone app. They show correctly in downloaded PDF.
The worst app
This is app does not work at all on an iPad. The app should be withdrawn from the store, you are just wasting peoples time installing it.
Web Interface is much better
Great technical books but this app is too simple, through the web is much better.
Can’t login
I sign in to packt by logging in with my google account…there isn’t an option for that on the app(at least that I’ve seen)
Need to add an option to login via google
Need to add an option to login via google
This app is terrible
I never write reviews but this app is just too bad not to leave one. When I try to flip the pages it does not go to the next page, it seems to skip to the next section. This makes it impossible to read.
Who does not update app in more than year?
The user experience of the App is very bad. It does not support offline, even if it says it does. Books/reading gets broken as soon as you are offline.
After contacting Packt, they mentioned that they don’t have plans for updates. Seriously!
After contacting Packt, they mentioned that they don’t have plans for updates. Seriously!
Reading is fine, video bad
Reading on app works. If you play a video and click table of contents to select a different chapter/video, the application will crash. You can only select next video and watch the chapters in order.
Packt, please fix this.
Packt, please fix this.
SSO option lacking
It’s pathetic that something as basic as single sign on isn’t available
Content there. Not much else.
I first tried this application over a year ago and it was impossible to view or play the content. Since then, there’s been an upgrade that at least allows access to content. However, playlist that from such a useful part of the Packt publishing website is not available and therefore how useful this is as a training tool is highly debatable.
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Missing basic features
A beta app at best. Gets the job done but with a few bugs and a lot of missing features. I will still continue to use and I hope they invest some money into it
Current version 1.9.5 Unstable
Uninstalled app, since as others said the app crashes for no reason and loses all settings. Not worth the effort to use the app.
Constant crashes with video content
I have a few video titles that I want to watch but can’t because selecting a chapter crashes the app
Also you can see what books you own unless I’m completely missing it.
Also you can see what books you own unless I’m completely missing it.
Persistent Crashes: A Call for Improvement
The app frequently encounters issues, notably crashing during transitions between book chapters or video training sessions. This not only interrupts the learning experience but also removes the resource from the library view, requiring users to search for it again and restart their progress. For a premium membership, a more reliable and user-friendly companion app is expected.
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Keeps crashing please fix it
I need to do Azure Exams and I can’t use my mobile because this app continues to crash. Why can’t you do anything with the heart it’s always something. I have been a loyal subscriber but you don’t seem to be loyal to the people that support you.
Good content, terrible reader
I guess they do not read their own boooks....
Just worse than the reader in the website
Why do I have to sacrifice features like syntax highlighting and keyword highlighting like the web reader has for the convenience of having the book on my phone?
Every code snippet should be syntax highlighted. Every keyword that’s highlighted in the book in the web reader should be highlighted in the app. This is one of the better readers out there but it could be the best reader out there.
Every code snippet should be syntax highlighted. Every keyword that’s highlighted in the book in the web reader should be highlighted in the app. This is one of the better readers out there but it could be the best reader out there.
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Books are great but no audio
None of the videos have any audio. Also when you download a book it doesn’t track progress.
Completely useless
Not able to access my purchased videos or books.
Books are great but no audio
None of the videos have any audio. Also when you download a book it doesn’t track progress
