# Palo Alto — user reviews

> 12 indexed App Store user reviews of Palo Alto by Embarcadero Media, rated 2.67/5 from 3 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palo-alto/id389770860/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palo-alto/id389770860.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 1 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 1

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — It's a great app- but only when it's working!

*2013-10-22, version 3.0*

I don't know why it's taking so long for this app to get updated but it still doesn't ever load! The app was great when it worked but it seems like PA Online has given up on this app or something.

### 1/5 — Won't even open!

*2012-10-15, version 3.0*

It's an understatement to say that an app that won't even open needs more work. Thus far, it's useless...

### 1/5 — Revamp

*2012-08-20, version 3.0*

Stopped working. If you guys want to know what a good local news app looks like, check out the Santa Cruz Sentinel. Hire whoever they did, cause they did it right.

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2011-03-20, version 3.0*

This app crashes and just has a blank screen.

### 2/5 — No longer works on iPod Touch running IOS5

*2011-12-18, version 3.0*

Was a great way to keep up with Palo Alto news on IPod-Touch. However, it now only works very rarely after installing iOS 5. Only see "Palo Alto Online" screen and then it does not proceed to news page. Very disappointed.

### 2/5 — Not good

*2011-08-12, version 3.0*

I'm glad that an app like this exists, and I do check it several times a month, but it's almost embarrassing that an "official" app for a city in the heart of Silicon Valley is so poorly designed.  Seriously. Use the NY Times app for a bit and compare the polish of the graphical elements and how each app moves from one screen of information to the next.  I'm not saying that NYT is the pinnacle of design or that every news app should mimic their style, but Palo Alto deserves better.

### 5/5 — Simple app that works

*2020-06-02, version 4.6*

Had no complaints with this app. I was able to access and read palo alto online news articles with no problems.

Not the prettiest app, but it gets the job done.

5/5 stars

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2013-11-10, version 4.0*

All the local news I need on my iPhone.

### 5/5 — Finally what I was looking for

*2013-11-10, version 4.0*

Great job! Simple and useful!

### 5/5 — Incredible

*2013-11-10, version 4.0*

Eventually I can read it and see it

## Most praised reviews (2 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Palo Alto Weekly on my smartphone!

*2013-10-29, version 4.0*

Very happy this app was updated. Easy to use and keeps me up to the minute with local news!

### 5/5 — Great App!

*2010-09-09, version 0*

This is a great app. I especially like the sports page and the ability to post your own news.

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