# Seattle Times Print Replica — user reviews > 89 indexed App Store user reviews of Seattle Times Print Replica by The Seattle Times, rated 2.30/5 from 165 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seattle-times-print-replica/id488213470/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seattle-times-print-replica/id488213470.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 29 · 4★ 12 · 3★ 16 · 2★ 34 · 1★ 74 ## What do users think of Seattle Times Print Replica? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 📰 Authentic print replica format - 🔍 Easy to scan and navigate newspaper layout - 🖼️ Clear text and photo presentation - 📱 Convenient digital access to newspaper - ⏰ Early morning edition availability (2am) - 💰 Cost savings vs. print subscription - 🔗 Article continuation links (when working) - 🔎 Search functionality available - 📖 Intuitive navigation when functioning properly **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes - 🔐 Persistent login issues and repeated sign-in requirements - 📄 Cannot open individual articles reliably - ⚠️ Display sizing problems (half-sized mode, non-resizable) - 🔋 Excessive battery drain on iPad - 🌡️ Device overheating during use - 📥 Offline reading doesn't work reliably - 🔄 Requires internet connection despite downloading - ⏱️ Slow and inconsistent loading times - 📱 Poor compatibility with iOS updates - 🎯 Sensitive touch controls cause accidental page flips - 🔗 Broken article continuation links - 📑 Difficult section navigation - 🖨️ Cannot print sudoku or crossword puzzles - 🔍 Formatting errors in article text view - 🎨 No dark mode option - 🔐 Google/Apple login not supported - 💾 Poor offline storage management **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on launch or during use - Login screen freezes or crashes - Cannot load current day's edition - Individual articles won't open - App displays in half-sized mode with no enlargement option - Freezing on previous day's issue - Server unavailable or unresponsive errors - Unauthorized access errors despite valid credentials - Password reset functionality crashes app - Incompatibility with iOS 17.x (splash screen only) - Downloaded papers disappear when offline - Offline reading requires internet connection - Sign-in loop for comments and interactions - Page resizing issues between pages - Article links jump to bottom instead of top - Section tabs don't navigate to correct sections - Formatting breaks in article text view - Photos/graphics missing in article view - Email article functionality crashes app - Slow page loading and rendering - App won't recognize saved offline content **Most requested features** - Dark mode for reduced eye strain - Apple Pencil support for puzzle completion - CTRL+F style search within articles - Improved offline reading capability - Better section navigation with tabs - Persistent login sessions - Google and Apple login integration - Multiple header support in article formatting - Delete all stored papers function - Automatic zoom persistence across pages - Better page numbering system (e.g., 'Page 20 of 124, B4 Sports') - Story continuation links in page view - Landscape mode optimization - Rapid section navigation interface - Improved graphics/photo display in article view ## Newest reviews (17 of 89) ### 3/5 — Generally okay, but——- *2026-04-20, version 3.2.2* All of a sudden it only appears in half-sized mode. Can’t enlarge it. ### 3/5 — Keeps freezing on past day’s issue *2026-04-15, version 3.2.2* Many times per month, I have to restart my iPad (new, so it’s not the iPad’s fault) to get this app to work and load the day’s issue. Sometimes it won’t let me print out the sudoku or crossword. It used to work a LOT better. I really like reading the TIMES on my iPad, so would like the app to be smoother. I have deleted and re- downloaded the app. But the bugs persist. ### 2/5 — Individual stories won’t open *2026-02-22, version 3.2.2* This ongoing problem persists with each update. Occasionally it gets fixed but reverts after updates. Please fix this ongoing problem. ### 2/5 — Useable but clunky and missing features *2025-11-11, version 3.2.2* On my iPhone 14, the app runs smoothly and responsibly. When reading in article mode, the formatting gets wonky because of line breaks being in different places and no support for multiple headers. I would like to see an option for dark mode and a CTRL+F-style search feature. ### 2/5 — Can’t open individual articles any more *2025-08-07, version 3.2.2* I used to like the app, but the current release only allows a full page to be viewed, not individual articles. Also, the links to continuation pages no longer work. So it’s now too inconvenient, forcing me back to the web site. ### 3/5 — Resizes on page change, no fit to screen *2025-05-28, version 3.2.2* Make it work more like the replica on the website - that works great. I like reading a page (not two) at a time, wish stayed same zoom as read page to page on my iPad. ### 3/5 — Please fix sign-in bug for comments *2024-01-13* I love this app for use on my ipad. It makes it easier for me to scan the pages as they would be laid out in the daily paper, read all those that interest me and not find myself down the rabbit hole that happens with the email digest or website. But my biggest problem with both Print Replica and now the ST website is that no matter what I do, every time I try to give a thumbs up or post a comment to an article, I end up in an endless loop telling me I have to sign in to comment. I sign in and try again, and again it fails. There seems to be no way to “stay signed in”. Obviously many others are able to comment, but I can only do so from my laptop, which I only use at work, not at home. It’s a super frustrating bug that has existed for quite some time. I really hope it can be fixed. ### 3/5 — Would like pencil functionality for puzzles *2023-01-15* I like the app for the main purpose—reading news reports—especially tapping on a story to get a larger print version with continuous flow (no navigating to another page in the paper to read the entire story). But I have to take photos of the puzzles and get to edit mode to use my Apple Pencil to complete them. It works for KenKen, but is cumbersome for the NYT crossword. Please add this functionality to your app! ### 1/5 — Crashes constantly *2022-11-30, version 3.1.2* I can’t even get to first base by logging into this app without it crashing. Maybe The Seattle Times developers should take a long look at the excellent virtual newspaper app used by the Spokesman-Review in Spokane. You folks at The Seattle Times should be ashamed to have such a crappy app representing your brand. ### 2/5 — Crashes with regularity *2022-10-22, version 3.1.2* Latest edition downloaded at home, but will not open when onboard airline flight a few hours later. ### 3/5 — Have to be online *2022-07-02, version 3.1.2* I like the app. But when if you want to download the paper and read it on the plane or someplace without wifi, you can’t. Doesn’t make sense and defeats the purpose. ### 1/5 — Does not save papers *2022-05-17, version 3.1.2* Great idea but the app is totally useless. My intention is to download the newspaper onto my iPad and then read it during my commute. I can successfully download the newspaper, have it displayed in My Content, but when am offline and return to the app, the paper is gone. I would expect better. Hugely disappointed. ### 3/5 — Does Not Work Well *2022-03-13, version 3.1.2* Only works about half the time. The developers should look at USA Today’s app and copy it. ### 3/5 — Print Replica on iPad *2021-10-22, version 3.1.2* I like the print replica format. The app sometimes locks up and requires a delete and reload. Any touch on my iPad will open an article in another window - much to sensitive. Still the app is better than consuming paper ### 1/5 — Horrible app. *2021-08-05, version 3.1.2* This app frequently crashes. It also annoyingly asks for a sign on even when paper has been saved for offline viewing. I like to download the paper for later reading since I’m frequently not in data coverage when I have a break and can read it. How am I supposed to sign on if I’m offline? Ridiculous.. ### 2/5 — Offline mode *2021-03-08, version 3.1.2* Downloaded the paper so I could read it on the plane. But failed because I didn’t have internet. What good is download if you have to be connected to read? Can’t skip to page 110 if you want to start from where you left off because you couldn’t open the replica without internet. Worse still, it forced me to download again. ### 1/5 — This App is Broken *2021-02-14, version 3.1.2* I try to use this app on the rare occasion that my paper doesn’t get delivered. It used to be that it wouldn’t recognize my password, so I would reset it, and then it would work. Until the next time. Now, it won’t recognize my password, like before, but when I select the link to reset my password, it just crashes. I delete and reinstall the app. Same thing, it crashes again. If the Seattle Times offers this app to paid subscribers it should actually work. It doesn’t. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Cannot open individual articles or columns *2026-01-14, version 3.2.2* Used to be able to click on an article, column, or puzzle to open it and then enlarge it for better readability. Seattle Times has broken this function, possibly believing we have screens the size of a newspaper to read on. A significant downgrade in accessibility for this newspaper, which is sad as there are good articles… if only we could read them… ### 1/5 — Yuck! Intrusive data gobbling! *2025-10-15, version 3.2.2* It’s disgusting that this app collects even my hand gestures and the way I nod my head? This is horrifying technological overreach. Very difficult and confusing to opt out. Shame on you. ### 1/5 — One of the worst apps available *2024-10-08, version 3.2.0* Frequently will not load today’s paper, currently cannot expand articles. Few options for managing storage clutter, like no “ delete all” stored papers. A cheaply and poorly executed app, junk ### 1/5 — Unstable, user-unfriendly - a wasre of time *2024-06-15, version 3.2.0* This app has been well below mediocre forever. It is balky, shuts down frequently and is the worst app I have ever used, but it’s the only way to read the local news. ### 1/5 — Awful! *2024-01-25, version 3.2.0* Absolutely awful app! Does not update to current edition. The Seattle Times Company should be ashamed of this app. It is a sad commentary on the sad state of newspaper journalism. If you want people to read your paper, you really should listen to them. ### 1/5 — Unable to sign in *2024-01-15, version 3.2.0* I signed up for Seattle Times using my Google login. The Print Replica app is “unsupported” when attempting to ‘Sign in with Google’. Exact message copy and pasted below Couldn’t sign you in This browser or app may not be secure. Learn more Try using a different browser. If you’re already using a supported browser, you can try again to sign in. ### 1/5 — Painful to Use *2023-12-19, version 3.2.0* Will work for a week or so then won’t load a new days paper without deleting and reinstalling the app. Has been this way for years …. ### 1/5 — App issues *2023-10-17, version 3.2.0* The current version of the app (3.2.0) does not work with IOS 17.x. I do not get an error but only the splash screen comes up and the app/content never loads. ### 1/5 — Very disappointing!!!!! *2023-07-19, version 3.2.0* Not what I expect from such a stellar news source. Maybe hire some of the highly talented tech people in our region to create a site that actually works consistently? I am disappointed daily in the spotty performance of this site. You can surely do better. * ### 1/5 — Lmited login... *2023-02-19, version 3.1.2* I am a subscriber of print and digital and thought this would be a nice app to have on the iPhone. I have the other, ST are on my iPhone as well. I use my Google login for my Seattle Times account. This app wants to force you into a Seattle Times specific username and password so I have no real way of using this. This app needs to be integrated to make use of Google and Apple logins. Time to update, that is pretty much the standard quote of all apps. I have given it one star because I cannot even login and I am an already paying customer. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — LOVE this electronic Print Replica ! *2025-10-09* This Seattle Times works perfectly on my IPhoneSE, it’s a convenient solution to walking out into cold-rainy winter weather to get the dirty-wet morning Newspaper. My print-replica App is super-easy to access, and the morning electronic daily version arrives as early as 2am. You will absolutely LOVE this Seattle Times Daily Print Replica, especially since the monthly cost savings is literally more than 50% of the traditional wet, dirty, resource-wasting paper version that’s dropped at the end of your driveway. Do yourself a HUGE favor and get this “Print Replica” Seattle Times Daily Newspaper App NOW ! ### 5/5 — Just Right *2024-09-03* This app makes reading the paper as authentic as the real thing. There is a reason that newspapers have the format that they do,and this app remains true to that experience. It is easy to scan through the paper to find the stories that interest you. It is also easy to zoom in for easy reading. Text and photos are clear and neatly presented navigation is straightforward and intuitive. ### 5/5 — Finally works well! Latest update brought app up to expectations *2021-01-28, version 3.1.2* Every feature promised back in August 2020 now working consistently for me: Fast downloads, article view, article “continues” links in page view are seamless and intuitive. I like it. ### 5/5 — Works for me *2020-12-26, version 3.1.2* I’m a Seattle times subscriber and I am really enjoying having the print replica on my phone. I was a bit skeptical given the poor reviews but it’s been working without any glitches for me. ### 5/5 — Easiest way to read the paper *2020-11-26, version 3.1.1* Well done pdf implementation of the printed newspaper. Very easy to navigate through the articles, and see the complete layout of the newspaper. I prefer this app to the other Seattle Times app because I don’t have to suffer the animated ads. ### 5/5 — Like it! *2020-08-02, version 3.0.0* Finally figured out how to navigate and enjoy the print replica ### 5/5 — It meets my needs *2019-11-15, version 2.8.1* Occasionally I have a re-install the app, like right now, but it performs beautifully when is open ### 5/5 — Greet app (and paper). Can you reload March 7th issue? *2018-03-08* It was there yesterday afternoon, and then it disappeared, never to return even after today's paper was loaded to the app. One other suggestion... When I load the paper thru the app, and click on comics... It should take me to the front page of the comics. Instead I have to choose some other option on the page, to open the newspaper in that section, then page forward 2 pages in order to get to the start of the actual comics. That's a lot of user entry that isn't necessary, and I would imagine others feel similarly. Thx! ### 5/5 — Love reading the paper this way *2017-08-17, version 2.8.1* This is a great app! Yes, there are a couple of bugs right now (repeated asks for login, link jumps to bottom of the continued article instead of the top). But this is still an incredibly convenient way to read the newspaper, whenever we want and wherever we are. ### 5/5 — Amazing app! *2017-01-03* Found this app while looking for real news sources (sick of news apps just reposting twitter snips). I was a current subscriber to the times paper edition. Downloaded the app, it found my subscription easily, and I get full print editions now! Including back copies. The app is great, with digital features overlays to the print, like links to pages, and article continuations, and even an amazing feature to blow up a print article to a digital version for great font and readability (just double click). Very well written app, great simple software . --- *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 2026-08-31.*