One of the best daily news sources around but by far the buggiest app on my phone. The page freezes and random re-starts make it unreadable many days.

10 years ago, WinterBill

Time for an Update

I've been enjoying this simple app for at least 2 years I believe. Reliable way to read the top stories. Facebook posting feature is now broken. Would be nice to add stories to Instapaper, etc. Could maybe use an update (add photos?), but dear PG - don't get too carried away and add to many bells & whistles or animations. Keep it a quick, snappy, easy to navigate app. Cheers.

1 month ago, Eweasel66

Horrible New Version

Ap freezes up more than 50% of the time. Have to delete reinstall. .. when it works it is great. Worst ap ever …paying $8/ month !!!!!! If I had another choice for Pittsburgh News would terminate .. try to a live person at the paper to discuss !!

7 months ago, Liv 0283

Confusion

Logging is confusing when you have never sign up for one. I never signed up for one and I cannot get full access on articles.

3 years ago, pdx_photoman

Cannot display letter, editorials

This app is broken. It will not load many sections, including the letter and editorials sections. The “original” app, available here, is the only one that works well.

3 years ago, RickeyBobby412

Trumpers

Endorsed Trump. Immediately unsubscribed.

8 years ago, Jdwpgh

Lackluster not very well thought, disappointing.

As a long-time reader and fan of the PG, I am thoroughly disappointed in this app. It's as if it was written by someone's kid as a middle-school project. It does not perform its primary mission - to present a usable app version of the newspaper. It only loads a select number of articles from the paper. It has no search function. Quite often when you go to a section (e.g., Restaurants, Travel,etc.) the section will be blank! The app does not update headlines nearly as fast as the website (??) - thus don't go to the app hoping for up-to-date sports scores or breaking news headlines. After suffering through several versions of the app I give up on it. Why is this when even many smaller-town newspapers have far superior apps? Again, I am a big fan of the PG and have been for decades. Seeing the PG release this pathetic, half-baked app is like seeing a longtime old friend homeless and living under an underpass. Very sad.

9 years ago, heysailor53

Not really useful - needs a search function

The app has made a lot of strides since first introduced, but there is no search function to search the website. This app is my main way to access the Post-Gazette, otherwise a great paper. Without that search feature, and with the limited scope of the articles presented, the app is quite limited, even for subscribers like me. Saved articles should be listed by title. As of now you have to swipe through articles one by one until you find the one you want. There ought to be a way to search your saved articles here as well.

13 years ago, RudyWils1

Not as good as the website

As far as the basics go (giving users the most recent articles from the different sections of the Post-Gazette), this app does fine. But there are some major issues that prevent me from giving a higher rating. First and foremost: no landscape mode. For an iPhone/iPod Touch, landscape mode cuts back a lot on eye strain, but this app doesn't include it. Also, it would be nice if more of the website's features were included, especially the blogs.

10 years ago, MAT**

No signup option

I would gladly sign up got a subscription, but there is no subscribe link, option, or clearly visible direction. Online subscription is preferable to having the paper delivered at the bottom of a slippery driveway. PPG missed an opportunity to hold on to its early online adopters when it blocked us out after a year without a subscribe link, notice, or easily found directions.

6 years ago, Missin PGH

Unusable

I am a transplanted Pittsburgher who hoped to follow my hometown paper with this app. After many futile attempts (for some reason either my user name / password had a problem or the content was not available when I was signed in) to transition from the free 10 articles a month to whatever I was asked to join - I gave up. I was never a fan of the Tribune-Review in the past, but their app works and I can get my ‘Burgh news. It is inexcusable that the PG cannot come up with a working app. I am sure I am neither the first or last to take my business to the Trib.

10 years ago, ilovesundays10

Old version is good, won't be updating tho!

Looks like I got a good version, there isn't a 10 article limit. Now I just need to remember never to update it.. kind of ridiculous.. shouldn't newer versions be better and add functionality--not take it away or limit it?

13 years ago, chismarvelous

More sections needed

Good start but we defintely need more sections. Education. Real estate. Obits. Collumns. Surprised it was only a dollar to buy. I'd pay more, probably up to $5 or $10, even if it was once a year, like a subscription. I hope someone with the PG is reading this!

11 years ago, rpfaffmann

Gives Pittsburgh a bad tech rep

Come on PG I know you struggle to embrace/hire resources for technology but this is down right awful for all the reasons others have noted. I know sports pays the bills and you can do great things like the air quality series, hire the kids at CMU ETC to do something truly great! No consistent interface between iPad, web and iPhone ... Photos missing; no ability to read and comment ; no real time blogging from sports events ( see Boston globe). I have to go elsewhere for breaking news...

13 years ago, Mark Vehec

Give it away or ditch the ads ...

I like the app and think missing sections will show up. I am not opposed to paying for the app or additional fees down the road to support it as another reviewer suggested, but either give this away or kill off the ads. Don't double dip in the iPhone chip bowl :-(

10 years ago, ProfBissell

New updated App

The new updated version is so much better and easy to use. There are a bunch of new sections and you can even save articles for reading later. Great feature when you are on the go.

13 years ago, kxm72

Works well, but limited content

Like others have said-- if you're going to charge for the app, at least give us what we can get for free in the web browser. Expand the content, & I'd definitely give it 1-2 more stars. Would be an incentive to pay for the expanded access online if said 'exclusive' content were also available on phone app.

6 years ago, Jkh1987

Horrible

Where to start... you can’t seem to update your content, you constantly advertise your “slide” app (which is somehow worse than this one), or the fact that randomly there is an alarm that goes off while you’re reading an article. Please fix the air raid siren that goes off randomly. You do have better content than any of the other TV apps that cover Pittsburgh, don’t spoil it with nonsense like this. You can do better.

12 years ago, PhillyApp

Excellent

Living in Philly, this is the best news app I've found to get a summary of what's going on in my hometown. Succinct and informative, the Post-Gazette is precisely what I want to read on my iPhone. And, it's much better than the mobile website.

13 years ago, Dsh121

Finally!

Finally there is a pittsburgh post-gazette app!! The post gazette is great, thanks for the app. Could use some more features so keep up the good work. Can't wait for the full penguins feed.

11 years ago, dlbucs

EXCELLENT

I live in eastern PA but have roots in the Pittsburgh area; this app provides a great way to stay in touch. It is easy to navigate and refreshes easily. Also, the Pirate and Steeler news is enjoyed in the Sports section. I would get this app again, for sure!

13 years ago, Lee Floyd

Needs work

This should be free. Needs: Date and time on article links. More images and multimedia. Categories (sports, etc). Ability to go further back in time. Push notifications. Search archives. Comments. Nice to have: Map with pins showing articles by location.

9 years ago, Wrow99

Why limit content?

The insanity of this app is that it limits the number of articles that can be read per month, however you can read as many as you'd like to on the PG website. Also to get around the limit, simply delete the app and download it again. Aside from that the content is good.

4 years ago, BK in the HV

Sloppy app needs improvement

The Post-Gazette brings solid reporting and a breadth of regional coverage, but sadly the app is a mess. From an iffy search engine to the way going back to the same article counts multiple times against your free article limit, the app remains a mess and continues to lag behind so many other apps for newspapers of this circulation size.

10 years ago, Thebern23

Limited content and lots of ads

Nowhere in the app description does it me mention having to sign up/pay for content, but I can't view more than 10 articles per month. Also, it asks me to sign up online and it's impossible to find a place to sign up online! And so many ads! The ad bar at the bottom makes reading articles terrible.

11 years ago, Elsa321

Fix the bugs!

Latest news and breaking news haven't been updating the last few days. And the other day the latest news was updated with old articles from September or October. Is the guy in charge of doing the updates on vacation or something?

12 years ago, BossgirlD

Good buy

After buying other Pittsburgh news apps, I was quite impressed with the amount of Pittsburgh or PA news available. Its not the full news paper, but it provides a vast source of news

11 years ago, Blange05

Great news app

This is a standard news app that is well made and easy to navigate. It operates smoothly and is a must for those living in or around Pittsburgh.

13 years ago, BobbyCherry

Great app

Good app design. Offers latest news and seems to be updated very often. Can't wait to see it do more.

10 years ago, Jennw2002

It's okay, I guess

I like the option of having the stories in an app... But I wish the feed would have new (and more) stories more often. Also, the share option for Facebook doesn't work.

6 years ago, Dubwin

Popups & stale news

I already pay for your service... why the need to bombard me with pop up ads for the News Slide app? Give it a rest, I have that app and don’t like it! Also I don’t want to see stale “Editor Picks” every time I open up the app. It shouldn’t be a multi-click process to get the latest news.

12 years ago, Riley2323

Negative 5 Stars

No sports worth reading. Pathetic attempt to make money. Their PG website does not work properly on the iPhone either. File bankruptcy already. It takes a half hour to load a page and the Safari crashes if you close during. This app is awful and the PG website is awful.

13 years ago, Jtotheizzake

No facebook sharing?

I would like to share articles from this app directly to facebook. Currently you can only email or save articles

10 years ago, Twog00

Not worth it.

I bought this app at least two years ago and was able to read any and every article I wanted. Now I can only read a few articles a month. If I purchased an app, I feel I should be able to read all of the articles. I will be deleting the app and moving to a different newspaper. Good bye PG!

13 years ago, Gene Fiorina

Accessing thru safari is a better option

As noted by A few other reviewers, the wap-based web site provides more content. Stories in the app are nit updated regularly. The tribune review has free app that is more robust. Not worth the dollar.

13 years ago, mody

Needs More Content

The reader is great but the content is only a small subset of the actual online version

9 years ago, Agnesburgh

Cannot access subscription through app

How behind the times can this paper be? Aren't we in the land of CMU IT wizards? Apparently they don't work for the PG. I was told 4 months ago you were working on the app problem. You advertise this app on your website while soliciting business and it doesn't work?? Unacceptable!!

11 years ago, Gopher80

Offline reading

Good app, best Pittsburgh news app since it allows offline reading, and, it's free so can't beat the price.

13 years ago, Shelly15208

Old news...

Breaking news is old by the time it is posted. Should be free if they can't post news as quickly as other news apps that are free!

10 years ago, raholland

Updated version worthless

The newest version of the app is slick, great interface, and access to the articles I want to read. The problem? Monthly limit on articles you can read without a paid subscription. No thanks. I'll get my news elsewhere.

5 years ago, PJWired66

Definitely Unusable

I, too, am transplanted Pittsburgh who loves to follow news of my “home” town. My account works on the website but not on the app. This makes no sense considering they (PPG) just recently forced the consolidation of previous sports apps. I am very disappointed that I can’t follow while on the go.

10 years ago, mdh_pit

Limited content

After reading several articles, you are blocked until the next month. You can go to their mobile web site and read all without a subscription.

13 years ago, okie79

Local Sports Scores Missing

At the very least, recent Pittsburgh pro-sports scores should be mentioned. The college and high school sport scores get greater mention than the Pens or Steelers. I just want to quickly learn who won....and nothing!

8 years ago, tjr66

Article limit?!?

FYI...I paid for the app awhile ago. Attempted to use the app again and now it seems they have an article limit and they are moving you towards buying a digital subscription. The app does not give you all access anymore. No thanks!

10 years ago, Citizen Cope

Good local news

If Pittsburgh you want to know it is here you go

8 years ago, Mmh1996

Great

It is a amazing app. It helps me get my news in just seconds. I would totally recommend this app.

13 years ago, ASField

Ridiculously limited

Half-baked application of very limited use as there is no search function and no ability to access anything that is not in today's paper. Not worth "free" let alone $.99

12 years ago, Brownsville Red Peppers

It's fine...

No problems.

10 years ago, 2331R

Liked the old version better

What happened to all the articles I saved the last 6 months? Now only able to view 10 articles per month. Crazy!

12 years ago, Lilly and Sadie

Great

Just as good as other news apps. I read it every day!!

Description

PG Reader Description Stay up-to-date with all things Pittsburgh – through the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s PG Reader app. You’ll get up-to-the-minute breaking local and regional news directly from the Post-Gazette. The PG Reader app gives you a direct feed of every local and regional news and lifestyle story that the Post-Gazette writes -- as soon as it's published! You'll get breaking news, business, politics, local news and more. In addition, with the PG Reader App you can share the news via e-mail or save it to your favorites. Unlimited access to this app can be purchased through the Post-Gazette’s digital subscription package. Non-subscribers may view a limited number of items every month. Features: - Live feed of all local, regional, political and lifestyle, college and high schools sports articles directly from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Browse articles by content sections - Save articles to your "Favorites” section to view at a later date - E-mail an article to a friend - Share article on Facebook or Twitter

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