# The Tribune-Democrat — user reviews > 60 indexed App Store user reviews of The Tribune by CNHI LLC, rated 4.50/5 from 211 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tribune-democrat/id429940447/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tribune-democrat/id429940447.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 156 · 4★ 35 · 3★ 6 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 10 ## What do users think of The Tribune? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Convenient access anytime - 👍 Easy to navigate - 👍 Handy for sharing stories - 👍 Good for out-of-town reading - 👍 Keeps users updated locally - 👍 Great way to start the day - 👍 Timely and current information - 👍 Nice layout, like the printed paper - 👍 Good for staying in touch with hometown - 👍 Digital edition always on time - 👍 Useful for iPad - 👍 Great service - 👍 Covers good stories - 👍 Quick access to local news - 👍 Can check news early/late - 👍 Compatible with iOS 7 (historically) - 👍 Clean and well-designed app **Cons** - 🐛 Errors during download - 🐛 App crashes frequently - 🐛 Pages continually won't load - 🐛 Articles disappear - 🐛 Difficult to read headlines - 🐛 Kicks user off when tapping articles - 🐛 Frustrating user experience - 🐛 Not organized after updates - 🐛 Paid subscription required for content - 🐛 Outdated interface - 🐛 Poor performance after updates - 🐛 Charging for obituaries - 🐛 Inconsistent loading - 🐛 Not what it used to be **Commonly reported bugs** - Error occurred during database download - App crashes constantly - Pages continually won't load - Articles disappear, especially with ads - Cannot get into full obituary or leave a note - App kicks user off when tapping headlines - New interface crashes when reading articles - App stopped working **Most requested features** - Fix the download error - Improve app stability - Ensure all pages load correctly - Resolve article disappearance issues - Make obituaries free to read - Revert to the old app version - Fix the interface and navigation - Allow access to guest book/notes for obituaries ## Newest reviews (18 of 60) ### 4/5 — What happened *2026-07-08* Up to about two weeks ago I did not have an issue loading and reading the online paper. Now, I get this message “An error occurred (really I already know an error occurred) during the download (ya it showed “loading 0% complete) of the editions database”. So you improved the page to make it garbage? ### 3/5 — Error *2026-06-01* Since the last app update I have been unable to use it. It says there is an error and I can’t download the paper. I have never had a problem with the app before. I hope this gets fixed soon. ### 3/5 — it works fine *2024-11-01, version 3.15.06* it works fine most of the time ### 4/5 — Tribune app *2024-05-29* I love reading paper on line! no waiting for delivery-no physical newspaper piling up - can go back and read previous editions whenever I choose. Can increase print size if necessary. ### 5/5 — Easy to Peruse & Use! *2023-04-06* I love my new Trib app! It makes today’s news easy, fun & fast! I was able to notify friends of several events & ‘clip’ articles that captured my interest! All before the ‘snail’ mail even ran! Love it! ### 5/5 — Easy to navigate *2023-01-27* Good app. Easy to navigate. Well done. Best source for news. ### 5/5 — TD app very useful *2023-01-16* Even though we get the printed version of the newspaper, the app comes in very handy to share news stories with friends or to read the paper when we’re out of town. Happy that it’s available! ### 4/5 — Blue Won’t Do *2022-10-28* The digital addition is always on time. ### 5/5 — The Trib-Dem *2022-08-10, version 3.5.11* Great way to start my day, catching up with local happenings .. and what’s going on in the rest of the world. ### 5/5 — TribDem at home *2022-04-06* Very good app for IPad, next best to the real thing. You’re going to have to find another source for old newspapers. ### 5/5 — The Best *2022-02-02, version 3.5.11* Great paper ### 4/5 — What happened *2022-01-30, version 3.5.11* Up to about two weeks ago I did not have an issue loading and reading the online paper. Now, I get this message “An error occurred (really I already know an error occurred) during the download (ya it showed “loading 0% complete) of the editions database”. So you improved the page to make it garbage? ### 5/5 — High Tech E-Newspaper *2021-12-15, version 3.4.02* I tried to use Electronic newspaper online and love it and no more messed up piling up paper newspaper cause garbage gets full. But not anymore , inside the rooms look much clean and neat. Peace of mind. Kiss printed paper goodbye and save these trees due to more forest fires due to drought. When u travel then u always can have e-paper with u anywhere use iPad, laptop, smart phone. No worry about miss anything at all. Are that cool ? Yes ! ### 5/5 — Art Marty *2021-10-19, version 3.4.02* Great service ### 5/5 — Review *2021-10-14, version 3.4.02* Awesome paper they cover good stories ### 5/5 — Love this app! *2021-10-01* The app is great! When I am out of town, I can pull the newspaper up on my phone. It is the best!! ### 2/5 — Pitiful! *2021-09-18, version 3.4.02* I think it is a very sad way to try to increase revenue by charging $1.00 to read an individual obituary. ### 5/5 — 5 star *2021-06-26* This is a great app to have. Provides quick access to local news. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Pitiful! *2025-05-20, version 3.18.13* I think it is a very sad way to try to increase revenue by charging $1.00 to read an individual obituary. ### 1/5 — Pitiful! *2024-11-16, version 3.15.06* I think it is a very sad way to try to increase revenue by charging $1.00 to read an individual obituary. ### 1/5 — I noticed I Cannot get into the Full Obituary or even leave a Note of Grace! *2020-08-21, version 3.2.24* I pushed on Steve Harfield, last night & wanted to visit his guest book. Then my Screen went dark like I had not paid for services (?). It asked me if I wanted to buy a subscription too the tribune Democrat ! Imagine THAT ! Please fix my app. CAROLYN BRITT @ 408 South St. My Password : Welcome 2. Username: lebritt@ pa.gov. ThankYou ! ### 1/5 — Money hungry idiots!!! *2019-03-21, version 2.9.19* Paper is nothing more than Associated Press news off the wire and now charge for your App for subscribers to read the paper the pay for on line! Get real!!!! ### 1/5 — Crash and burn *2019-02-25, version 2.9.19* Waste of my time. You’ll need anger management classes. I’m so pretty..... ### 1/5 — Tribune democrat *2018-05-06, version 2.8.25* Ur paper is terrible to start with and very expensive now u want to charge when u download the app get real ### 1/5 — Don’t pay a cent *2018-02-03, version 2.7.34* I never heard of downloading an app then having to pay to read the articles on that app. Same thing happened to me with the Tribune Democrat page on Facebook. This a very bizarre business practice that I have yet to see happen any other place else on the internet. ### 1/5 — 1 star is to generous! *2015-10-23, version 2.6.27* This app crashes constantly. You have to be a paid subscriber to read the newspaper part and it even crashes! This has been going on too long. They should either fix it or call it a day. ### 1/5 — Worst app ever *2014-12-06, version 2.5.44* Doesn't even deserve 1 star. Constantly crashes. I bought subscription to paper to access digital version. Want my money back. ### 1/5 — The worst app in the universe *2014-11-27, version 2.5.44* Absolutely worthless. Don't download, it will make you furious. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Pam Cammerata *2026-02-14, version 3.18.13* Look forward to my mornings with coffee and the tribune. ### 5/5 — TD app very useful *2025-08-23* Even though we get the printed version of the newspaper, the app comes in very handy to share news stories with friends or to read the paper when we’re out of town. Happy that it’s available! ### 5/5 — Tribdem *2025-07-18, version 3.18.13* Raven ### 5/5 — Convenient *2025-05-17* Enjoy the convenience and availability of having access anytime ### 5/5 — Love this app! *2025-03-16* The app is great! When I am out of town, I can pull the newspaper up on my phone. I‘ve used the app on numerous occasions. ### 5/5 — The Trib-Dem *2024-05-12* Great way to start my day, catching up with local happenings .. and what’s going on in the rest of the world. ### 5/5 — Informative *2024-01-20* Keeps me up to date on local issues. ### 5/5 — Tribune-Democrat *2023-12-22, version 3.9.05* Excellent newspaper, love all the local news! ### 5/5 — Convenient *2023-06-19* Enjoy the convenience and availability of having access anytime ### 5/5 — High Tech E-Newspaper *2023-05-07* I tried to use Electronic newspaper online and love it and no more messed up piling up paper newspaper cause garbage gets full. But not anymore , inside the rooms look much clean and neat. Peace of mind. Kiss printed paper goodbye and save these trees due to more forest fires due to drought. When u travel then u always can have e-paper with u anywhere use iPad, laptop, smart phone. No worry about miss anything at all. Are that cool ? Yes ! --- *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 2026-08-15.*