# The Fayetteville Observer — user reviews > 32 indexed App Store user reviews of The Fayetteville Observer by GateHouse Media, Inc., rated 3.39/5 from 54 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-fayetteville-observer/id406655173/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-fayetteville-observer/id406655173.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 24 · 4★ 8 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 16 ## Newest reviews (10 of 32) ### 4/5 — Works pretty well *2023-03-01* I have had no problems with this app. I get it everyday unlike the print version which may or may not show up on any given day ### 4/5 — not for everyone *2022-08-20, version 3.5.07* I am in my 80's.......long time FOB customer. Easier for me to read hard copy as well as do crossword and other puzzles/mind challenging puzzles! At my age fingers/hands shake.....impossible to enjoy those in Saturday issues: ### 4/5 — The Fayetteville Observer online *2022-07-28, version 3.5.07* So nice to have access to the newspaper online. Certainly saves trees. Great improvements since 2018: ### 4/5 — Works pretty well *2022-04-30, version 3.5.07* I have had no problems with this app. I get it everyday unlike the print version which may or may not show up on any given day ### 4/5 — Solid *2022-03-10, version 3.5.07* Works. A little clunky sometimes when clicking on individual stories. But solid ### 4/5 — Morning must read for Fayetteville *2022-02-15, version 3.5.07* The. Online Fayobserver is a must read each morning for me. Since we do not have a tv or radio news broadcast, this is the only way to get ul to date news specifically on Fayetteville. ### 3/5 — Left out *2021-10-25, version 3.2.61* There are several times a week we are either unable to get the paper online or sections of the paper are not available. We will not renew in November when our subscription expires. ### 2/5 — App Does Not Work *2021-04-14, version 3.2.61* The app will not load any editions of the paper. ### 2/5 — Doesn’t work *2021-02-25, version 3.2.61* Will not load any editions of paper. Deleted app, tried again. When I select an edition to read , I get a blank page. What happened? ### 2/5 — Doesn't work properly *2015-04-19, version 2.5.56* Great concept, but it just doesn't work. I can only seem to access today's paper, but need to go back to yesterday. I don't know if there's an option to do this, but I'm guessing it's under "settings" which the app will not allow me to go to. I just get a blank white screen every time I click on it. The current day's paper comes up just fine though. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Terrible *2023-01-28, version 3.5.07* Unable to see most sections. Continually being asked to sign in and then get errors when I attempt to do so. I really want to support them, but the problems far exceed any value. Will not be renewing. ### 1/5 — Two app, worse one has articles better doesn’t *2022-08-22, version 3.5.07* Fayetteville Observer has two apps for its paper. One is built for mobile, and this one. This is the worst of the two, as it’s faux newspaper style is stupid considering that’s not how phones work. To add, when opening an article from the emails, you don’t get to chosen which app is used. Unfortunate this is the app that opens. The one not really built for mobile. Also, the better app doesn’t get articles this one does. Same paper, less access. It’s confounding but par for the course. ### 1/5 — App *2021-03-21, version 3.2.61* Had problems with home delivery for years, besides the paper isn’t fit for fish wrap more like toilet paper. The app is just as bad. My dog could deign a better app and functionality. Nothing surprising really. I guess you have to give a 1 on rating, otherwise a big fat 0. ### 1/5 — App is Crap *2021-03-04, version 3.2.61* This app worked great until a month ago and in spite of the developer helping,it still won’t load. They just don’t know how to mix it. Caused the newspaper to lose a 50 year subscriber. ### 1/5 — Does Not Work *2021-02-28, version 3.2.61* Crashing has not been resolved. Nothing opens when using this app except the demo dated 2/10/21. I have contacted The Fayetteville Observer several times over the last 2 weeks, with no answer as to what is going on and why it’s not working. ### 1/5 — Can’t access *2021-02-22, version 3.2.61* Cannot open the app. I just subscribed and haven’t been able to get in since I did. ### 1/5 — Cannot open on iPad *2018-06-23, version 2.6.73* Has worked till they changed the login. I can open on my iPhone but get error message “something bad has happened...” when I try to open on my iPad. ### 1/5 — Terrible app not worth the time *2015-01-12, version 2.5.56* This app is terribly designed. It's as though they took design concepts from 2008 and applied them to today. The app is a large photo of their newspaper. It's also slow. Very slow. ### 1/5 — Used to be good *2014-12-07, version 2.5.9* Now you have to create an account and pay. Deleting. ### 1/5 — Don't Waste Space Downloading *2014-03-05, version 2.5.9* A piece of crap for an app. Poor design. No news updates. Just another copy of the print edition. Not worth the price of subscription. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Works *2023-03-05* Works like it should ### 5/5 — e-editions *2022-12-31, version 3.5.07* It’s easy to receive quickly digitally. ### 5/5 — Publisher & Editor *2022-07-27, version 3.5.07* Received excellent services. ### 5/5 — Fayetteville Observer *2022-06-16, version 3.5.07* I enjoy the excellent articles and awesome pictures in this media. It shows a variety of cultures and the importance of the Military in our lives. Just need a recipe section. ### 5/5 — Informative *2022-03-09, version 3.5.07* Easy to download. Very informative about issues that affect Fayetteville. ### 5/5 — Local *2022-02-26, version 3.5.07* Keep up with the home town news. ### 5/5 — On time *2022-01-24, version 3.5.07* Every morning, it’s on time with a new story! ### 5/5 — Love the digital feed *2022-01-21, version 3.5.07* Who needs a paper version! ### 5/5 — Happy *2021-12-12, version 3.5.07* Easy access and informative. ### 5/5 — Fay Observer *2021-10-17, version 3.2.61* Finally a user friendly e-edition. Thanks. --- *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 2026-06-10.*