# SGI-USA Publications — user reviews > 44 indexed App Store user reviews of SGI by Soka Gakkai International - USA, rated 4.90/5 from 2,254 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sgi-usa-publications/id1597978753/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sgi-usa-publications/id1597978753.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 2,146 · 4★ 65 · 3★ 16 · 2★ 11 · 1★ 16 ## What do users think of SGI? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Positive and uplifting content - 🎧 Convenient audio feature - 📱 User-friendly app experience - 🌐 Accessible on multiple devices - 💗 Strengthens connection to Sensei and SGI - 🌍 Promotes human-centered Buddhism **Cons** - 🐛 Audio playback issues - 🔄 Delayed publication updates - 🔍 Difficulty finding content **Commonly reported bugs** - April 2024 publications not visible - Refresh feature not working **Most requested features** - Improved audio playback functionality - Faster publication update schedule - Enhanced search and navigation ## Newest reviews (17 of 44) ### 5/5 — Human Centered Buddhism *2025-04-25, version 1.4* The WT’s audio feature is incredibly helpful—it allows me to listen to passages anytime, which really enhances my study of the Gosho and Sensei’s guidance. I especially appreciate the translation section, which deepens my understanding even further. It’s such a great support system, particularly when I don’t have a hard copy with me. I also love that I can share the e-edition with friends so they can benefit from it too. Thank you for making study so much more accessible and inspiring! ⸻ Would you like the tone to be more formal, casual, or enthusiastic? ### 5/5 — WT & LB *2025-04-23, version 1.4* Our SGI publications have become my guiding beacon of encouragement & support throughout my 40 yrs of practice. I can always open up the newest edition & be inspired by something that resonates with my circumstances. I cannot imagine life without them! ### 5/5 — The best *2025-04-05, version 1.1* Nice ### 5/5 — Buddhist since 2017 *2025-03-17, version 1.1* Amazing publications that help me ground myself in the mystic law and chant vigorously for Kosen Rufu! I’m in the YWD and I love having the publications on my phone . Easy access. And I love how they even play the audio out read it aloud for those who may have reading barriers . Or like me who like to read and listen at the same time ! Subscribe and you WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! And the price is yearly and convenient ! ### 5/5 — ALWAYS WHAT I NEED *2024-11-24, version 1.1* Having my e-subscription always available is so encouraging. I could be waiting in line at the grocery store, and pull out to read. The app works great too. So easy to find what I need. Thanks! ### 5/5 — Nichiren Buddhism *2024-11-13, version 1.1* My name is Steve Milhous I received my Gohozon on October 3rd of 2021 in El Monte California! I remember that day like yesterday! Concidently I grew up in El Monte California! It was definitely destiny! Guess what I went to clean out my nightstand yesterday and found something that is truly amazing! My A1C was 5.4 on November 15th 2022 exactly a year before Ikeda Sensi passed away ! Here is more I put The Unlocking Mysteries of BIRTH & DEATH and everything in between on Facebook and Instagram and my account is public so it went across the world! Also from October 30th through November 3rd I was in the hospital and I chanted out loud and shared the Nichiren Buddism practice with everyone! I was in the psych ward from early Friday morning until November 3rd in the evening! I read over 10 World Tribunes page by page out loud in the patio! Before I left I passed out six World Tribunes from 2023 and 2 Living buddism magazines the October 2023 and November 2023 Living Buddhism! When I left some people were chanting Nam-Myho-renge Kyo! ### 5/5 — Enjoyment in had time *2024-08-03, version 1.1* I very much enjoy the articles and podcast. They really help to make sense of a troubling world. ### 5/5 — Subscribe! *2024-06-30, version 1.1* The most positive and uplifting publication- worth a Pulitzer! ### 5/5 — User Friendly *2024-04-19, version 1.1* I love this app! It makes it easy for me to digest what I’m reading and help me pronúnciate foreign names & words correctly. ### 5/5 — Not working since April, please fix! *2024-04-08, version 1.1* The last Living Buddhism is of March and not updating after that even though I have an active subscription ### 5/5 — Very Encouraging! *2023-12-06, version 1.1* And subscription staff, these vignette style articles with their MP3 podcasts are so encouraging! I am able to forward them to various members and nonmembers alike in the morning so that they can get up and feel great about themselves. Thank you again for such concise and light forms of sunsets can encouragement. Have a great day! Paul. ### 5/5 — Inspiration to improve our daily life *2023-10-15, version 1.1* The texts from WT and LB are a guidance to lead a virtuous life, challenging myself and being able to encourage others. The material provides a contemporary approach to Buddhism that leads to concrete solutions while giving long term wisdom. ### 5/5 — Great source of Positivity based on realism *2023-07-26, version 1.1* In today’s world, there is an over-abundance of negative emotions, feelings and thoughts that people are suffering from. It is not unnatural, but rather genuine hardships which are affecting many people. Across all sections of society and countries. There is a great need for positivity. But not casual, small-scale positive stories which can often fail to truly lift someone in the depths of suffering. There is a need for positivity, rooted in the realities of society. A philosophy which doesn’t turn away from the hard questions, but rather can answer them comprehensively, confidently and in a way that uplifts others rather than make them feel bogged down with harsh realities. The World Tribune is one such source of positivity. I greatly recommend it. ### 5/5 — Take it with me *2023-04-14, version 1.1* I enjoy because I can take it with me and listen to the audio wherever I go it so convenience in a world of ever changing things it’s good to keep up with the times and having this apps keeps the words of wisdom fresh in my mind. ### 5/5 — Playback broken, please fix! *2023-03-29* The app hasn’t been playing for a few months now. ### 5/5 — Great app but audio playback broken *2023-02-13, version 1.1* If I click on the play button for an article, it doesn’t read it. Recently been facing this issue. Please help fix ### 5/5 — Easy Daily Inspiration *2022-10-29, version 1.1* This easily navigable app and the tremendous amounts of quick reads (there are long ones too), makes it a great way to start the day with some Buddhist wisdom and encouragement to balance the news of the world, and be reminded of the extraordinary opportunities we have to improve society just by our own personal transformations. Thanks WT! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 2/5 — April 2024 publications are not visible. Refresh not working. *2024-04-07, version 1.1* I cannot view any April 2024 publications are not visible. Refresh not working. ### 3/5 — Great app but audio stopped working! *2022-06-02, version 1.1* I like that I can listen to my publications on the go, but for some reason it stopped working. I also noticed that publication are not updated until a week or two after. Can this please be fixed so I can continue to enjoy this app. I really do not want to start another collection of magazines in my home. It just way to much. ### 4/5 — So Many Resources *2026-04-19, version 1.4* Many of the articles you want to read are available directly through this app. Outstanding ### 4/5 — Good app, needs a minor change *2023-03-25, version 1.1* This is a good app for reading the publications! I wish it did not close and go back to the homepage when I switched apps, though. I would like if it kept my place in what I was reading. Otherwise, I have no complaints! ### 5/5 — Uplifting *2026-08-25, version 1.4* The World Tribune has been my mirror and problem solver and connection for 39 years to the absolute very best human beings ### 5/5 — Always *2026-08-20, version 1.4* Always encouraging, always profound. Reading the WT always reminds me of my own greatness and that of others. It’s a beautiful thing! ### 5/5 — Really appreciate this podcast! *2025-10-02, version 1.4* I’m very glad the WT is putting out this podcast. Makes the connection to the SGI and Sensei so much more exciting. Even though there are other podcasts and YouTube videos out, I feel a stronger connection. Hearing the members talk about their experiences with Sensei is so so heartwarming! Cannot wait for the next one. Thank you thank you. ### 5/5 — Humanistic news *2025-09-28, version 1.4* Sharing the true message of Buddhist philosophy and daily practice ### 5/5 — The World needs to Live Together *2025-08-21, version 1.4* I share this with new people I meet to give them Hope and Inspiration; that the World needs to live together, that working together is happiness, and respecting each other is being human. ### 5/5 — Great reads *2025-08-04, version 1.4* Good to read via devices ## Most praised reviews (4 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — The most positive publication in the world! *2025-07-12, version 1.4* The app works well; the content is full of inspirations and principles that provide a framework to live the most fulfilling life. ### 5/5 — Still I bloom *2025-07-08, version 1.4* Constantly reminding me to engrave, the heart is what is important. Vol 1 WND pg.1000. It has proven to be true time and time again. My life is filled with benefit because of this valuable encouragement. ### 5/5 — Do it. You’ll never regret it. *2025-05-24, version 1.4* Trust me; or it’s fine to to not trust me but…… I have a strong belief that even though you might think you’ll never use….someday you’ll need or want this app and you’ll be glad you have it. AND it has what seems like a (using word relatively to say weekly …by media mail. It just keeps getting better. ### 5/5 — Great encouragement!!! *2025-04-30, version 1.4* Love reading the WT !!! Gives me courage and feeling I’m connected to my mentor every day!!! Thank you all so much !! Marjorie Joffee --- *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 2026-09-01.*