# Tidbyt — user reviews > 74 indexed App Store user reviews of Tidbyt by Tidbyt, Inc., rated 3.94/5 from 131 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidbyt/id1524348619/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidbyt/id1524348619.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 84 · 4★ 7 · 3★ 9 · 2★ 10 · 1★ 21 ## What do users think of Tidbyt? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Easy setup and intuitive interface - ✨ Attractive retro design and aesthetics - 📱 Simple and user-friendly app experience - 🎯 Good sports tracking and score updates - 🔄 Functional device when working properly - 💬 Conversation piece and desk ornament **Cons** - 😞 Abandoned product with no support - 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently - ⚠️ Broken account creation and login system - 🚫 No new apps or updates in 2+ years - 📉 Many existing apps broken or non-functional - 🔇 Unresponsive customer service - 💀 Device becoming unusable/bricked - 🎮 App UI issues and button placement problems - ⚡ App performance degradation over time - 🔌 WiFi connectivity and setup issues - 📊 Limited app functionality and features **Commonly reported bugs** - Email verification link broken during account creation - App crashes when removing Houston Metro Transit widget - Settings gear icon disappears after update - Search functionality not working - Add button unresponsive for some apps - App forced logout with no recovery option - Weather app not updating properly - App slow performance and loading delays - Deep link for email verification fails - Setup screen stuck on location input - App quits when opened - Add app button blocks menu button - Pixel display issues on iPad (partially fixed) - Apps disappearing after updates - White screen crashes - Live news feeds scroll too fast with no speed control - BART transit times not displaying - YouTube stats app broken **Most requested features** - Multiple team tracking for sports (NFL, NCAA, Hockey) - Individual app display duration control - App reordering without deletion and re-download - Scheduled night mode for different days - Apple Music and podcast support - iOS notifications and calendar integration - iMessage and reminder support - Shared calendar support - Per-app scheduling options - Display during game time only for sports apps - App locking to display specific content - PGA Tour golf tracking - World Cup soccer coverage - NCAA Basketball updates - Better documentation for API keys - Developer tools for non-coders ## Newest reviews (15 of 74) ### 2/5 — They never add new content. Been over 2 years. *2025-12-01, version 1.353.94* They have a new apps section but they haven’t added anything in over two years. Some of the apps are broken now. Also their newsreaders all swing to the right like Fox News, no progressive content. 3rd issue their live news feeds scroll way too fast and there’s no control on the speed of them before they switch to the next app. And finally, they haven’t updated the app since I bought this thing it’s like they’ve abandoned it once they made the product. ### 4/5 — Could use some tweaks. *2025-09-21, version 1.353.94* This is a fun device. However, I wish I could follow more than one team for NFL, NCAA, Hockey, etc. The only options are to either follow top 25 teams, or just one. My husband and I both follow different teams so it’d be nice to be able to customize which one we can see pop up for scores. ### 3/5 — R.I.P. Tidbyt *2025-09-06, version 1.353.94* It’s a shame that the creators sold out to another company. The Tidbyt website is now permanently down, and some Tidbyt’s are staring to get bricked and apps are starting to disappear. There are no new apps available that I know of and now it’s only a matter of time before servers shut down for good and we’re all left with a $200 block of wood. Was nice while it lasted. ### 2/5 — This app is dead *2025-07-12, version 1.353.94* No new apps for a long time. Just Pride stuff. What happened? ### 3/5 — Please update and add more apps *2025-05-28, version 1.353.94* Great product and I haven’t had any problems with the app. However, the app hasn’t been updated AT ALL since the gen 2 came out 9 months ago. Please make it easier to add new apps for those of us who aren’t coding experts. ### 3/5 — UI problems *2025-04-08, version 1.353.94* The add app button blocks the menu button of the app in the lower right hand corner. ### 2/5 — Never updates. *2025-03-24, version 1.353.94* When I purchased my Tidbyt they claimed they would add new apps and additional things for the Tidbyt. Yea, that didn’t happen. Still the same items as launch. Neat device, just don’t expect any updates. ### 3/5 — YouTube App broken *2025-02-20, version 1.353.94* Wanted a cool way to display my YouTube stats. Completely broken now. ### 2/5 — Was great but now less so *2024-10-08, version 1.353.94* Used to be able to have a stock price, daily change and daily graph. Now can only have that for an index. What shame. Was a really useful device. ### 4/5 — Lovely concept, *2024-09-18, version 1.353.94* We love the bus stop/ times app! Love the retro look and not having to check my phone for everything. ### 3/5 — App needs work *2024-09-15, version 1.353.94* The app is way too dark, but please move the + button so you can hit the menu button on the last widget to edit it when scroll down without ultra-precise perfect scrolling. Also, allowing night mode to be scheduled at different times for different days of the week would be appreciated. ### 2/5 — Widget Crashes App *2024-08-31, version 1.353.94* Can't remove the widget for Houston Metro Transit. It crashes the app with a white screen when attempting to do so. ### 2/5 — Issues updating. *2024-01-18* We’ve had our tidbit for over a year, all of a sudden we are having issues with apps on updating. The weather stays the same days and won’t update to the current. I always have to restart it and unplug to get the connecting message off the screen. It’s just not working like it used to and it’s pretty disappointing. ### 3/5 — Tidbyt *2024-01-05, version 1.302.41* Of course the developers don’t answer your questions so I give it a three Star because lots of apps need keys or API’s to work. No information on how to get those keys or API’s. ### 2/5 — Love the device / hate the softwate *2023-12-29, version 1.302.41* Love It's cute, it's fun It's versatile Hate 4 years in and Firmware is still version 1. The apps crash out ALL THE TIME Many apps just won't work It feels like they gave up on the idea ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — DONT BUY TIDBYT *2025-11-26, version 1.353.94* It hasn’t worked in several months and when they prompt you to reset, the app does NOTHING. Enjoyed it-ish for the 1st few months, but it has been a paperweight since 2024. The update ruined the product. Save. Your. Time. And. Money. ### 1/5 — Don’t waste your money. Account creation is broken. *2025-06-27, version 1.353.94* Apparently I’m not the only one having this issue, per previously posted reviews. I got the Tidbyt as a gift about two years ago now. I have had it on the same rotating widgets since. I recently moved it to a more visible spot in my home and thought I’d check the app to see if there are any new widgets. I logged in using my Apple ID associated account, and saw the device and it’s currently associated widgets. I wanted to change the email associated with my account, but didn’t see any settings to do so. So, I deleted the account and tried to create a new one on the startup page of the app, figuring it’d be easy enough to create a new account and link to the factory-reset device. Despite many efforts, redownloading the app, restarting my phone, etc, the email verification link is broken. It routes me to the app and then nothing. Funny thing is, I can log into Tidbyt’s shop website on my browser just fine, no email verification issues there. But can’t log into my now useless device 🙃 Guess I won’t bother reaching out to the service team, since reviews state they aren’t responding anyway. If you’re going to phase out a device people spent money on, at least provide a way for folks to function an app or website with the devices they already purchased. I’ll check back when I re-discover it in whatever box I store it away in. If reviews haven’t shown improvement and the app still doesn’t work by then, I guess I’ll find some way to recycle the tech. We shouldn’t be left to just throw abandoned devices like this away. ### 1/5 — Great paperweight *2025-05-23, version 1.353.94* We’ve had 2 of these for a couple of years. Recently they’ve both become totally unusable. They were great while they lasted, but now we have some expensive paperweights. ### 1/5 — If I could give Zero stars... *2025-04-27, version 1.353.94* I have three tidbytes and loved them. Now the app doesn't work and no one is responding to my emails. Do not buy this device until they get their act together . ### 1/5 — Update Loses Settings Option! *2025-03-05, version 1.353.94* Loved my Tidbyt since I first purchased. However, new version of app makes the Settings gear icon disappear. Emails now go unanswered at Tidbyte. I now have a $200 paperweight. I can no longer even log out or in to reset from scratch. Nothing. And all I get from Tidbyt headquarters are crickets. Ironically, they are still attempting to sell the device on their website. If you are closing-up shop, maybe either inform us or at least stop marketing your product.. ### 1/5 — Account Creation Is Broken *2025-02-08, version 1.353.94* When opening the app recently, I was forced to create an account, which is frustrating. But worse is that the account creation flow is broken. The deep link for email verification doesn’t work and the user is stuck on an email verification screen. So I’m completely locked out of managing my device right now. Please fix this! ### 1/5 — No support *2025-01-20, version 1.353.94* They no longer support their product. I have emailed them many times and nothing. Pathetic. ### 1/5 — Once functional, now inoperable *2024-08-09, version 1.342.27* Cannot get passed the second step of setting up the unit. App does not accept inputs beyond the screen requesting "location". ### 1/5 — App won’t open *2024-05-03, version 1.342.12* The app won’t open anymore. It actually seems to quit itself anytime I try to tap on it. ### 1/5 — Bought two only delivered one *2024-02-18, version 1.333.97* I bought two of these and they only delivered one and then for 4 to 5 months ignored all of my emails about the second device. I finally got my money back only because I put in a complaint with my credit card company. The credit card company finally reverse the charges and I got my money back due to the complaint because the company never responded to the credit card companies inquiry either. I will give them props that the device itself is quite nice and cute, but when you can’t depend on a company to do the right thing, I would steer clear. That’s just my two cents. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Works Fine *2024-12-20, version 1.353.94* Used it to set up my newly acquired Tidbyt via my MacBook Air. No Issues ### 5/5 — Pixel problems on iPad have been fixed *2024-12-01, version 1.353.94* App had problems with iPad in the past, now resolved, woo! ### 5/5 — Love it *2024-02-09, version 1.331.29* Love it again. The last review I said something about the app moving slow on my iPhone but since that post it has been fixed and thank goodness!! ### 5/5 — Best game tracker *2024-01-24, version 1.302.41* Love tidbyt great all sports nfl college football basketball and college baseball. Update game very well ### 5/5 — I was wrong this thing is dope. Best gift I ever got *2023-12-26, version 1.302.41* Legit the coolest thing I ever got ### 5/5 — Functional & Conversation Piece *2023-10-18, version 1.302.41* We love the Tidbyt … everything from sports scores and news to the weather to time zones around the globe … Tidbyt is wildly functional. It’s also a conversation piece when friends and family visit. ### 5/5 — This thing is awesome *2023-09-23, version 1.302.41* I love it. So do my kids. So fun. ### 5/5 — Amazing Desk Ornament *2023-08-21, version 1.302.41* Coolest thing I’ve seen in a while ### 5/5 — I wish it had one thing *2023-06-22, version 1.275.16* This is a really cool device but if there’s was a individual speed changer for each app it would be a lot better. For example you may not want to look at the weather for the same amount of time as you want to watch a gif. ### 5/5 — AMAZING PRODUCT I have 1 request though *2023-06-20, version 1.275.16* Listen I just got this product today and it’s fricking amazing! I love it for the sport and just everything. I wish when I download a app and move the order around of which the apps appear. For instance if I download a mlb app then weather then another mlb app I want to order the mlb app to come after one another then have to see weather then baseball. What I have to do instead is delete the weather app then re download it. It can be a pain when u have 10 apps and u need to order 1. Amazing product though. --- *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 2026-08-24.*