Don’t subscribe to this through iTunes
Even though the app acknowledges I’ve subscribed via iTunes it keeps saying in cannot connect to iTunes to confirm subscription and therefore doesn’t allow me to download the editions I have subscribed to
Yet another poor update
I have used this app (and PBO) for years because it allows me to keep digital versions of the mags. The latest update has ruined this. All my purchased issues prior to 2020 are lost. The publishers, who updated the app, say speak to Apple. Apple say they can’t troubleshoot a third party app, which seems reasonable. This is very poor customer service from the publishers. Update (Feb 2022) - in Oct 2021 a message on the app said the older issues would be uploaded by the middle of Dec 2021. Still waiting. UPDATE March 2022 This message has now disappeared. Until this is done I can’t even have a chance of getting my older issues back. Every time I ask for help, I get much the same “restore purchases” spiel, which is useless. Poor, poor, poor.
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Yatch ING monthly
Subscribed, very slow loading, then went to queue, then disappeared altogether???? M
Not good into!
Not good into!
New App looses previous purchases
I bought a backdated copy due to a specific boat review that I was interested in. Worked fine until they upgraded the App. I now get an error message when I try to restore my purchase from iTunes. Yachting monthly claim it’s nothing to do with them as I bought this from iTunes. Contacted iTunes who have tried a number of checks but without success. Don’t waste your money buying any yachting monthly download’s until the App works properly.
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New version
New version of the app deletes all previous copies you have and will not let you sign into the new app unless you buy a new subscription- rip off and disgusting way to deal with loyal customers I shall be cancelling and moving to another magazine
Out of interest no improvements on previous app just a way squeezing more money from existing customers
Out of interest no improvements on previous app just a way squeezing more money from existing customers
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Truly dreadful new app
New app denied access to account removing all previously purchased issues. You may be OK if you bought via iTunes but not from the ‘Magazines Direct’ website as it won’t recognise your credentials, even though they work on their own website.
All the app has to do is enable delivery of your magazine. The previous version did this easily and effectively; it’s a shame they had to fix something that wasn’t broken.
All the app has to do is enable delivery of your magazine. The previous version did this easily and effectively; it’s a shame they had to fix something that wasn’t broken.
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Good mag woeful app
Don’t do it. The app is awful. Buggier than an ants nest.
A good read
YM keeps, me informed of developments in kit, technology, regulation and other issues. It also keeps me entertained with interesting articles on cruising, boat handling and many other things to satisfy a curious sailor.
Idiotic
Who would design an app for a sailing magazine that works so badly offline! It isn't that good with a connection, keeps losing downloaded editions, terrible start up while it loads online content etc that is miserably slow offline.
Haven’t seen a single magazine since I had subscribed months ago
Rubbish service
Mr
Straightforward, and works just fine, but why can’t it open where I left off last time?
Disaster! Loses all downloaded magazines again.
Is this a joke?
I carefully download all my magazines, so I can read them while cruising abroad. At least 2 recent app updates have completely wiped out my stored magazines.
It is far too expensive to download them all again over 4g, and Wi-fi is rarely available these days, and if available is rarely reliable or fast enough to restore back issues in a reasonable timeframe.
Please simply ensure future updates can still access any copies previously downloaded.
I carefully download all my magazines, so I can read them while cruising abroad. At least 2 recent app updates have completely wiped out my stored magazines.
It is far too expensive to download them all again over 4g, and Wi-fi is rarely available these days, and if available is rarely reliable or fast enough to restore back issues in a reasonable timeframe.
Please simply ensure future updates can still access any copies previously downloaded.
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Absolute rubbish!
Absolute rubbish..... Every month I have to contact support because the latest issue is locked. It take days to get back to me to tell me they have reset the account. It works for a month if I delete the app, reinstall and redo load my issues. Next month it fails again and I wait for days before I can read the latest issue.
I am seeking a full refund.
I am seeking a full refund.
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Native mobile version
When oh when will one of these sailing magazines be properly designed for a mobile without us having to pinch and zoom scanned copies?
It’s really naff in this digital age to have to pay for a scanned version. The Sunday Times and BBC news app are examples of the format we should be getting for our money. Come on yachting mags. It’s 2018 you know!
It’s really naff in this digital age to have to pay for a scanned version. The Sunday Times and BBC news app are examples of the format we should be getting for our money. Come on yachting mags. It’s 2018 you know!
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A waste of anyone’s time and money
I can’t believe how bad this experience has been. In today’s world of access and integration with cloud services occurring constantly I am amazed by how bad this is. I am now seeking redress and return of funds. Why? 1. Why do I have to wait 5 days before my DD for 6 months was accepted? Oh, and what company relies on that process anymore? 2. Even after my confirmation email arrived, the App wouldn’t accept my details initially. Finally solved but then 3. Every image of the Magazine (for clicked access) was still locked, and inApp purchase routines kicked in. I could go on, but it’s stolen enough of my time already.
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YM subscription not renewed
Lazy publishers, page size doesn't fit screen. No links to content on the what's inside page. Basically, a rubbish app !
Terrible step backwards
The old all worked flawlessly. The new one is a dog’s breakfast. Downloaded issues paid through iTunes disappear offline when you want to read them, it jumps all over the place and the text seems to shimmer when you touch the iPad. Absolutely shocking. If it wasn’t such a great magazine I’d cancel my subscription
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Used to be great until this new version!
Oh dear, what a mess this new app makes of trying to access magazine issues that have been paid for via iTunes. Very very frustrating when bug ridden updates are forced upon innocent customers. I'm about to ask for my annual subscription to be refunded.
Terrible update
The old app was perfect and I’ve been using it for years. This is terrible, it no longer syncs to the last page read and there are problems accessing offline. Avoid like the plague
Wont let me in
Ive subscribed, but after one month it blocks me. Had problems before, so wont be wasting my time again.