# Rolling Stone Magazine — user reviews > 139 indexed App Store user reviews of Rolling Stone Magazine by PMC, rated 2.10/5 from 90 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rolling-stone-magazine/id584432649/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rolling-stone-magazine/id584432649.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 20 · 4★ 2 · 3★ 4 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 59 ## What do users think of Rolling Stone Magazine? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🚀 Great interactive features - 👍 Intuitive and easy to use - 💡 Ability to listen to music samples - 🚀 Smooth and fast performance **Cons** - 🐛 App crashes and freezes - 🔒 Difficult to log in and access content - 💰 Digital subscription required even for print subscribers - 🔍 Search feature not working properly - 📱 Incompatible with newer iOS versions **Commonly reported bugs** - App stuck on red loading screen - Issues with downloading and accessing new issues - Notifications not working as expected **Most requested features** - Landscape mode support for iPad - Ability to save reading progress - Access to archived content for subscribers ## Newest reviews (20 of 139) ### 3/5 — Why doesn’t the Search feature load?? *2024-05-31, version 19.2.5* Just spins and spins. Dumb. ### 1/5 — Wasted Money: App Does Not Work at all with Current iOS release on iPad *2023-09-17* Rolling Stone Magazine app has not been updated in a year per App Store and does not work with current iOS release on iPad. When opening the app it shows a completely red screen with “Rolling Stone” printed in middle of screen and is otherwise completely frozen. Called Apple Tech Support after deleting and reloading app. They refunded my remaining app subscription and advised I purchase a new subscription to resolve the problem. Purchased a new subscription and same problem. If there is still a software development team working on this app out there somewhere can you please update it to work with current Apple iOS and iPad and notify subscribers when it is safe to purchase a subscription. ### 1/5 — Utter crap *2023-09-17, version 19.2.4* I paid for the mag, downloaded the app and, 10 minutes later, was still staring at a red, cover screen. Apparently Jann Wenner wrote the program for this app, turning it into crap like everything else he touches. ### 1/5 — Broken app *2023-09-16* The app hasn’t worked for a couple months. Apple referred me to Rolling Stone customer service, which keeps telling me they’re escalating my complaint to the IT department and they’ll get back to me. Then — nothing. Disappointing. I’m a longtime Rolling Stone subscriber, and they’re better than this. Meanwhile, I had to install a pop-up blocker so I can read the web version of the magazine without the constant, annoying pop-up ads. ### 1/5 — So disappointed *2023-09-15, version 19.2.4* Absolutely worthless app. Delete reload. Nothing works. Just as well. Been reading RS since the early 70’s. Hardly a shadow of its former self. Gone so far downhill. Shameful. ### 1/5 — Really? This hasn’t been fixed yet? *2023-09-11* Have been RS digital subscriber for years but cannot access the content as it only loads a red screen. It has been this way for weeks and I cannot believe there has not been a fix or an explanation! ### 1/5 — App is not working *2023-09-09, version 19.2.4* The app stays frozen on the red opening screen and stays that way. It’s been like this for months. ### 1/5 — Horrible *2023-09-07, version 19.2.4* I pay for a digital subscription and this so called app only shows a red screen & logo. Nothing else!! ### 1/5 — Dead App *2023-09-06, version 19.2.4* Nice red screen. #1 Fix the App #2 Fix the App #3 Allow landscape rotation on iPad ### 1/5 — Red Screen of Death *2023-09-05, version 19.2.4* App hangs at Red Screen and will not load - 2 months and counting with no apparent resolution. ### 1/5 — Used to work *2023-09-02, version 19.2.4* Not sure why, but now the app will open to a page with no menu or options. It used to work fine. Update needed?? If this isn’t fixed, you should refund my subscription. ### 1/5 — App fails to load *2023-09-01, version 19.2.4* App launches but hangs on startup. Gives no indication of progress or any activity. Too bad because it used to be a good one. ### 2/5 — Freezing on opening logo screen *2023-08-30* App won’t advance to site. It’s been stuck on the logo screen every time I try to open it. ### 1/5 — Not working *2023-08-28, version 19.2.4* Just a red screen. For 2 weeks. “Customer support” does not exist. Suggests “Apple support”, who could care less. Could read RS on the web if it wasn’t 90% auto play video ads even for paying subscribers. ### 1/5 — Won’t load *2023-08-25, version 19.2.4* Open app to nothing but a frozen red screen. Is this the red screen of death? Going on for weeks, what’s up? ### 1/5 — App won’t open, no way to contact *2023-08-25* I’m reviewing because they won’t respond on messenger and there is no other way I can find to report that the app stopped opening on my phone last week. I love this publication and used the app multiple times daily. ### 1/5 — Keeps getting worse *2023-08-24* This app gets continually worse. The ‘saved’ stories disappear after 24 hours, and now I only see the red load screen when I open the app. It’s been more than a week, and “tech support” only sends out automated messages with no help. I love the RS content, and it’s a shame that they can’t do their writers justice by letting people who pay for a subscription read any of it. ### 1/5 — App is junk garbage piece of crap. *2023-08-24, version 19.2.4* It’s August 11 and still don’t have latest issue what gives? ### 2/5 — App issues *2023-08-20, version 19.2.4* I love the RS app when it works. Right now I’m deleting it & adding it again. Red screen is all I get. ### 1/5 — Worked great 2 days ago *2023-08-18, version 19.2.4* Don’t know what you did but it no longer loads. Please fix whatever you did ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Unusable *2026-03-29, version 20.1.0* You can’t even log in with the app. K terrible and no response for support ### 1/5 — Complete waste *2026-01-03, version 20.0.0* Just keep failing authentication even credentials work perfectly in other platforms. ### 1/5 — WTF? *2025-12-08, version 20.0.0* The subscription price on the app is 2x the cost of the digital subscription. Wow. RS. You have lost the plot of customer service. ### 1/5 — Needs much improvement *2025-09-24, version 20.0.0* Amateur app. Get rid of the app adds. We pay for magazine content ### 1/5 — App not compatible with iPad *2024-10-10, version 19.2.6* Don’t buy a subscription for digital access to magazine. It will not work. ### 1/5 — Keeps sending popups to allow notifications! *2024-03-25* I turned OFF notifications because I dont want them, it wasn't an error. Now, every time I open the app, there is an annoying popup wanting me to turn on notifications, and even a link to take me to the settings! I’m almost to the point where I just cancel the subscription and delete the app. ### 1/5 — Not able to sign in and stay signed in *2023-12-27* I’ve done everything I know to sign in and stay signed in. If you’re lucky enough to find a sign in link, when reading a story, beware about leaving the app because the minute you leave the app they sign you out. And then you can’t sign back in. ### 1/5 — App doesn’t work *2023-09-25, version 19.2.4* The app just doesn’t work ### 1/5 — App does not work *2023-09-23, version 19.2.4* The app just stays on a red screen and never "opens." Deleted and reinstalled multiple times. It's basically a scam - subscribe to a red screen! ### 1/5 — Fraudulent App *2023-09-19, version 19.2.4* App does not work and Apple will charge you for subscription and then not refund your money when you find out the app does not work. Rolling Stone and Apple are scamming customers with this app. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Cancel Culture *2021-04-03* Wants to take u down? I am coming back. Even better that that puts Wenner is gone!!! ### 5/5 — Solid redesign *2020-10-01, version 19.0* Quietly redesigned and relaunched, a massive improvement over previous versions. Mimics the RS.com web experience seamlessly. ### 5/5 — Update makes this so much better *2020-10-01* The app is snappy and the content is great. I love it this update ### 5/5 — Worked great for me - try the updated version. *2020-10-01* Navigation is smooth and intuitive. I was quickly reading about and watching video clips from some of my favorite artists. Wish it was free but it’s time to accept good journalism is worth paying for! ### 5/5 — Great photos in the gallery! *2020-10-01* Thank you for putting up this cool content that might otherwise get lost. ### 5/5 — So much better! *2020-10-01* The new design of this app is so much better than the old version!! This is what I would expect from Rolling Stone. ### 5/5 — Awesome app!! *2020-10-01* I love this new version!! It is so simple to use, and it’s great to be able to read the articles with ease! Also Lists are amazing! ### 5/5 — Rolling Stone app *2018-03-05, version 16.9* Timely stories , always right on the mark - good information on new bands . I did get help with an app problem and the fix worked! ### 5/5 — Luv RS but troubles with app *2017-05-27, version 2.7* This iTunes subscriber has trouble from time to time viewing new issues...had to reload app...wish it could get fixed ### 5/5 — It's not you (RS), it's them... *2016-02-05, version 2.4* The bad review(s) are misdirected IMHO. Long time, first time...(subscriber/reviewer). I have no issue zooming in/out with pix and/or text, was able to read FAQ to determine the info needed off the print version to use digital, seamless move to iOS9 despite the drastic differences in app interface. They sound like the typical Jo(e) tech consumer; if it doesn't work how or the way they expect, it must be broke. Rather than read a FAQ, they post a review based on their understanding to the one place people may actual give a quick read. Did you mean to subscribe to Highlights? --- *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 2026-08-25.*