Name: DER SPIEGEL - Nachrichten
Rating: 4.40526 (1826 reviews)

User Reviews for DER SPIEGEL - Nachrichten

4.41 out of 5

1.8K Ratings

5 years ago, Sancho5a

I do not like the new layout. Looks antiquated and cheap. I also experience login issues with the SPIEGEL+ content. Always receive error messages. Web interface no problems - only the app.

5 years ago, grimmrad

Terrible app

This is NOT about content. Der SPIEGEL is one of the best news outlets there is. It’s about their new app. The old one provided a quick overview about the main news item. User friendliness, ability to navigate and quick access to the main news - all gone now. This new app is now one of many others, complex page with many categories that only show up if selected. In the old one they were seen when scrolling through. Old app got me to top new headline again when clicking on header. Not so any more. Big loss. Not using this much anymore. Quite a loss. I am not using it as often as I did. Was my go to news app first thing in the morning and last thing in the evening. Not any more.

3 years ago, SebastianSmith

Verschlimmbessert

The German language has a word for what happened here: verschlimmbessern. It means trying to improve something but making it worse. The new app is so much worse than the old Spiegel app, which in my opinion was pretty close to perfection. The new app uses too many webviews (with Cookie dialogs and sign in prompts), is confusing to navigate (go back to content overview is on the right rather than the left) and does not feel like a native iOS app anymore. I wish I could still use the previous app, which was so good at the one thing it did: Offer the Spiegel magazine offline.

5 years ago, klaus_aus_miami

Waste of money

The new layout is horrible to navigate. Navigation is very confusing. The font style is a copy from PricewaterhouseCoopers’ standard layout. That was a true waste of money, I barely visit this website currently. Prior to the change I used this site multiple times every day. Instead I started using the websites of other agencies.

6 years ago, Kanutino

Using (reading) it several times a day.

Especially in these dark days in the US, this app gives me the look from the outside in. Unfortunately, the most recent version doesn’t load the whole front page again after I read an article or two. Please fix it!

4 years ago, KJBerlin

Just use the website this app is only a “wrapper”

I’m a subscriber and every time I open the app to have to enter my login details. There isn’t a bookmark feature or a history (most recent article read). I believe this app is just a “wrapper” a portal to the der Spiegel website. Better luck and usability simply reading on your laptop or via a web browser. (This is only a critique of the functions of the app, as news source Der Spiegel is a benchmark in German media. )

5 years ago, Berni STD

Substantial improvement

The Spiegel is now faster and much easier to navigate than before the App update. Plus the design and graphics is now much spiffier. Some of my satisfaction may also have to with my biting the bullet and paying the monthly $20 for full access.

4 years ago, frankfurter kranz

Deutscher Spiegel

Since I barely have a chance to speak/read in German , I enjoy your magazine very much, besides of Frankfurter Rundschau and FAZ. (I am from Frankfurt.) Your reporting is straight to the point, as has always been, and it gives me the opportunity to monitor the general European response to the ongoing unrest in the US. Keep it up!

4 years ago, Lumaster97

No online support after cookie problem

After the app changed settings and needed support for cookie settings, I cannot access the app anymore for free. One minute to the next the app didn’t work anymore. The given tutorials only referred to online browsers such as chrome, but not to the iOS app itself. Emailed support and they sent an automatic reply saying they could not help me - without even looking at the email. Will use another news app from now on!

11 months ago, He7428

Great content, but soon all of it will be behind the paywall, at exorbitant fees

To me, Der Spiegel is one of the most balanced German new publications. I’d be willing to pay for it, but not hundreds of dollars a year, so I’m forced to just read the free content. That will soon be reduced to nothing as more and more of the meaningful content is high pay only.

4 years ago, jz0309

Used to be better...

The last few versions have not removed but introduced bugs. Clicking on an article, reading it maybe half way, and it goes blank with no recovery... I think it has to do with ads loading/blocked by iOS as I have ad related issues with the web version too... it’s a shame, used to be my favorite news app

4 years ago, ingma1961

Great app for a great news magazine

I really appreciate the app allowing me to continue staying in touch with Germany and the world. Der Spiegel is vastly superior to most US publications in regards to international news as well as German news.

4 years ago, HpbInAtl

Please fix the page loading and crashing issues

While the content is informative, the App for iPad is a disaster. Halfway through reading an article the page goes blank for now apparent reason. Going back from an article to the home page, often results in the same blank page. Please find app developers that know what they are doing. Looks like the competition could.

7 years ago, Peeple'sPal

A Good Insight into world affairs

The app allows me access to a solid European perspective both on America and works affairs. Of course Der Spiegel is in German so a decent understanding of the language is needed as one would expect with regard to any media outside the English-speaking world.

3 years ago, Acadane

Always updated

Great source of important Germany related events and news with quick updates

4 years ago, Austria light

Great stories in video and word

Short insightful stories of European and global relevance -not boilerplate news yet looking at human stories that will impact the trajectory of the pandemic, migration, perspective on human isolation and “Ausgrenzung “ Wonderful light stories from diverse journalists: such as food stories.

7 years ago, Maine reader

Excellent coverage

I go to Spiegel Online first when I have a few minutes to read the news. Good headline news coverage as well as more in-depth articles and opinion pieces.

3 years ago, JBA the rock

Accurate and independent information. Fast. Strong point of view.

Premium news outlet. Focus on international and German issues.

3 years ago, MBG131313

“Kiosk” App better

I pay for a SPIEGEL subscription and enjoyed reading the magazine in the old “Kiosk” app. The look & feel of the new app is way inferior to the old one. In addition, it seems many articles are missing (reading the PDF is not an option!) which was not the case in the old app. I am seriously thinking about cancelling my subscription.

2 years ago, Finnebobbel

The Spiegel - a mirror for Germany

….what a terrible app! It takes ages to load downloaded magazines, no bookmarking functionality, the UI all over the shop. Seriously, this is the epitome of a failing Germany - old school, over-engineered, ‘komplett am Nutzer vorbei’. Take a look at the Financial Times app and you may find some urgently needed inspiration. Your developers need to be replaced asap.

6 years ago, Hadafew Tomany

Reliable Source if Information

If you believe in first hand reporting by professionals fact checking information der SPIEGEL is your perfect news platform.

5 years ago, moving to credit union

It’s in German

I used to use DER SPIEGEL English, they stopped supporting the app. There is still an English section I can read, but all buttons, instructions, and navigation are in German. On the bright side, my German is getting better.

6 years ago, Bruni739

Very interesting app!

It’s important to keep up with the news around the world and Spiegel Online allows me to do just that, thank you!

4 years ago, Musik Macht Leben

Convenient, informative, viel Spaß

Good app for general news from German based news sources. Offers podcasts, audio segments and articles to read.

4 years ago, Kay-in-Berkeley

Easy to use reliable news

Love the Spiegel App that allows me to access reliable news from my iPhone.

5 years ago, Tyson&Sox

Sport section 1*

Many sections are better, but It so difficult to switch from Bundesliga to Premiere League. The old pull-down menu was better.

6 years ago, Cazimir3

App crashes continuously

I’ve been using this app for a long time with very good experience but in recent days the app does not work as expected. After clicking an article the app appears to reload the page continuously, pages turn white and it is painful to read a single article. Please fix immediately!!

4 years ago, Shaw7878

Start the article in English, then all is in German!

I really miss the articles in english! The new format is frustrating, since you tease us first in english and then with one click we see only german on a page which appears to be a request for a subscription. Sorry, don’t read german. Bye bye

5 years ago, NYC356

Layout

Layout was better before, with clear separation between different sections

7 days ago, Default Reader

Really terrible app

Unbelievably buggy and over designed. I’d rather have a simple app that works well. The saddest part is that Spiegel used to have this app (roughly 2 years ago). Then they decided to redesign it and add features that no one needs. It’s just so buggy now that I decide to cancel my subscription. So sad!

5 years ago, Mat310

Old version was better

I do not like that the app is not always starting new at the top when opening. Is there a refresh button. I like the headline option. I do not like that I can not see reader comments at the bottom of articles.

7 years ago, mswieczk

My connection back home to Germany

Helps me staying up-to-date with German and European life, as well as getting a real outside view of what's going on in the US. Keep up the good work.

7 years ago, kobejack16

English support?

Is there support for English in this app? There is online in Safari but I can't seem to change it in-app.

4 years ago, XVVXMCCM

Football

Basically all football (soccer) news all the time. Currently the first four headlines about football. Even though there is a little problem with corona. Sometimes the first 5,6 or even up to 10 first headlines about football only. Embarrassing.

7 years ago, witcherwithtenure

Gut gemacht!

Well put-together! I primarily use it to improve my German, but also to start to expand my exposure to news outside the US.

7 years ago, Jakoby (Jack-koh-bee)

Solid app

Native English speaker. The app and the notifications especially have been really helpful for learning german.

4 years ago, Misha1035

First Class News & Reporting!

‘Spiegel’ is one of the most respected & reliable German news media!

3 years ago, dan80921

Great for learning German news

I use this to stay on top of rGerman news and learn vocabulary.

6 years ago, Catriona7

Always Informed

App works the way it should and brings me the latest national and international news.

4 years ago, WildBill222

Ich kann nicht kopieren!!!

Help!!! I cannot copy and paste anymore. This affects my ability to use the translator. Can you fix this problem, please?

5 years ago, muna tina

Language

I have no idea how to change the language from German to English. I tried to google translate my way around it but it just didn’t work. I also tried to contact them and it also didn’t work.

6 years ago, Dominik US

Video froze the app

Just to add to the previous comment. A video froze the app, I can’t exit nor watch as an error message is displayed. I can’t even delete and reload the app. What am I supposed to do? Buy a new mobile phone? Who can advise?

5 years ago, Simsefra

App good, new SPIEGEL online design 3 steps back

The new SPIEGEL design is a huge step backwards - looks like the print magazine and like stuck in the 90s. Ugly orange and old fashioned fonts everyone. Not the SPIEGEL online you’re used to. More like the Focus or Bild than a serious and qualitative online news site.

7 years ago, Juicer@22

My favorite news outlet

Being a German in the USA this is still my go to news source.

3 years ago, proffonrobert

Spiegel

A fantastic news service

3 years ago, Ensenadian

Der Spiegel

keeps me up to date in my country of choice: Mexico

7 years ago, BernieSchw

Wish the articles were as good as the app

Spiegel is must read for me.

4 years ago, CMVYSV

Good Information Source.

Easy to use.

5 years ago, Gutenberg17

Font

The headlines (font size) are ok. However the font of the text is too small even though my setting on my iPad is on large. Other papers NYT, WP etc. are better legible

6 years ago, Doppelkopfler

Watch your data plan

This app downloads so much data over the cellular data network. It is not funny anymore. It is loading commercial videos so they get revenue. But now you’ll have to pay for all the data they need - not cool. Deleted.

Description

Wir machen die Welt für Sie verständlich. Mit mehr als 500 Journalistinnen und Journalisten bietet Ihnen DER SPIEGEL verlässlichen, unabhängigen, ständig aktuellen Journalismus. Wir decken auf, liefern Hintergründe und erklären Zusammenhänge. Nachrichten, kompakte Briefings, lesenswerte Reportagen: alles in einer schnellen App. Hier finden Sie aktuelle Nachrichten und Hintergründe und den digitalen wöchentlichen SPIEGEL übersichtlich in einer App. • SPIEGEL-Startseite: die wichtigsten Nachrichten, die besten Stücke von SPIEGEL+, direkt von unserem Newsdesk, tagsüber gesteuert aus Hamburg und Berlin, nachts aus Sydney. • Eine zentrale Navigation: Die Navigation erlaubt Ihnen den direkten Einstieg in unsere Schlagzeilen, zum Audio-Angebot – und nun auch zur wöchentlichen digitalen Ausgabe und allen anderen digitalen Magazinen des SPIEGEL in einer kompakten Übersicht. Laden Sie einzelne Magazin-Ausgaben als PDF-Download in der App herunter und lesen Sie diese bequem offline. Entdecken Sie hier den SPIEGEL-Journalismus in seiner ganzen Vielfalt – übersichtlich und hochwertig präsentiert: SPIEGEL BESTSELLER, SPIEGEL GELD, SPIEGEL GESCHICHTE und mehr • SPIEGEL+: alle Reportagen, Analysen und Service-Artikel aus unserem Bezahlangebot. • Einstellbare Push-Benachrichtigungen: Ob Eilmeldungen, Leseempfehlungen, Briefings oder Aktuelles aus Ihrem Lieblingsressort – wählen Sie aus, welche Push-Benachrichtigungen Sie erhalten wollen. Dank Push-Mitteilung verpassen Sie auch keine Ausgabe des wöchentlichen Magazins. • Schlagzeilen: alle Nachrichten des Tages in chronologischer Reihenfolge. • Audio: Erleben Sie unser vielfältiges Angebot wie unseren exklusiven Premium-Podcast »SPIEGEL Daily«, die vertonte Version des wöchentlichen Magazins, oder entdecken Sie unser freies Podcast-Angebot. Hören Sie unseren Politik-Podcast »Stimmenfang«, unseren Auslands-Podcast »Acht Milliarden« oder »Smarter Leben« – den Podcast für ein besseres Leben. • »Für mich«: Ihre Push-Einstellungen, personalisierte Leseempfehlungen, die am häufigsten kommentierten Artikel und Ihre persönliche Leseliste. Mehr Perspektiven, mehr verstehen. Unsere digitalen Abo-Angebote auf einen Blick: • SPIEGEL+: unbegrenzter Zugang zu allen SPIEGEL+ Inhalten auf allen Endgeräten für 19,99 Euro im Monat. • Werbefrei lesen: die App weitestgehend werbefrei und ganz ohne Werbetracking für monatlich 4,99 Euro lesen. Feedback, Ideen, Wünsche? Bitte kontaktieren Sie uns unter [email protected]. Unser Anspruch ist, unsere Produkte und Inhalte ständig zu verbessern. SPIEGEL+ und die Werbefrei-lesen-Option werden über Ihren iTunes-Account abgewickelt und mit Kaufbestätigung bezahlt. 24 Stunden vor Ablauf verlängert sich das Abo automatisch um einen Monat. Im Abopreis von SPIEGEL+ entfallen 15,60 Euro auf das PDF/ePaper des SPIEGEL. In den Einstellungen Ihres iTunes-Accounts können Sie jedes dieser Abos jederzeit kündigen. Um SPIEGEL+ oder die Werbefrei-lesen-Option außerhalb dieser App zu nutzen, müssen Sie das jeweilige Abo direkt nach dem Kauf mit einem SPIEGEL-ID-Konto verknüpfen. Mit dem Kauf akzeptieren Sie unsere Allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen (https://www.spiegel.de/nutzungsbedingungen) und unsere Datenschutzerklärung (http://spiegel.de/datenschutz-spiegel).