The layout has always been a bit klunky, but you could still read local news. Lately, however, as I’m reading articles, the screen keeps getting taken hostage by ads (or “congratulations winner”-type scams) that one cannot click out of. I have to force-quit the app.
Tougher to read the subscription emailed version now
We love local news, but not when biased comments are added. News is informative when it relays the facts. I have noticed more insertions of reporters own adjectives on their perceived views of the news. Journalism is based on facts. Keep opinions to the Opinion page. And although I subscribe to the Times, the navigation from page to page has become more difficult than in the past. You have made it harder now to read even with a subscription. Past Times reader
I really liked the quad city times app. Even though we take the daily newspaper, I am disabled and it's hard for me to manage the paper, I can use my iPhone or iPad. However lately, I am missing the obituaries. Why were they removed? Please put them back, I am of an age that I need to know about the death of my colleges and past friends.
I reside in AZ now, come back to coach players at the JDC almost every year. Your QC Times App has been a great way for me to keep up with one of my girl stars Shannyn Vogler. See if she grows strong enough to bring her into to ASU’s team. I couldn’t keep track of her w/o this great App. THANK YOU Q-C TIMES!!!
The content in this app is even thinner than the daily print edition. A very poor substitute for a newspaper. But as the paper is never on time it is about all I usually get for my subscription.
Stories frequently don’t open when you tap on them. The app sometimes tells you that you need to subscribe even though you already are and denies you the story. Just a very weak tool. Not worth the aggravation which is a shame because we need good local journalism.
Prefer the last version that worked in any screen orientation. All the pictures are huge. Feel like I just want to back away from the screen. Hard to tell what is what because of the large graphics.
This app is an enormous downgrade from what was offered before. I’ll continue to use the old app that works fine most of the time. Whatever this new thing is you’re trying to do is terrible and horribly user unfriendly.
A refreshing local app to compliment nationwide news apps. Needs more pics with articles and could use a dedicated weather page. Otherwise, a great app. A must have for QC news on your iPhone or iPod.
Previous version was bad with the ads-this one is way worse. You don't even have to accidentally touch an ad to get redirected to download a game app-just randomly goes there. Then you can't get back to news without closing app and starting over, then same thing all over again. Tried for a week and then just deleted-don't bother!
Update - You managed to make them WORSE by constantly leaping out if the app to a web browser. Absolute piece of crap. You have the MOST annoying ads of any app - EVER. Banners... OK even though they take up tons of screen real estate. In-line ads on top of that, pushing it. Now full screen pop up ads to top it off - bingo you just lost a customer. Pick one ad mechanism, not ALL of them.
The Quad-City Times app is a great app because I can keep up with my local news, check on scores, and has great deals listed with in it. David W. QCTIMES
Would give a much better rating if obits were updated on a daily basis. Lots of the same stories over and over. Not refreshed much. Disappointing when I'm trying to stay in touch w my hometown.
Finally an update! The old version was pretty lame, but now its pretty much a full fledged newspaper app... Its a must-have for iPhone owners in the QC!
It's nice to remain connected to my hometown area via this app but it's a bit limited in links to stories. I do like the main tabs for news, opinions, sports, and entertainment though.
App freezes quite often Very inconsistent how well it works, often slow to refresh. The ad links do not even work, but force me to close the app when they constantly open as blank pages.
This used to be a great application. Lately they have been piling on the advertisements. It has gotten to the point where you can barely read the news. I just deleted it!
By far the worst news app, not even comparable to circa-2009 apps. Ads are highly intrusive even with paid subscription. Worse, there is no content!!! Embarrassingly bad for a major news organization such as Lee.
Constantly links over to ads on screen and opens new browser or App Store without having clicked on the ad to view it Unable to read much. Can't read obits.
Terrible app. The older version barely worked, and this updated one ensured there was absolutely no functionality remaining. Good thing the QC never has anything worth reporting anyway.
Every time I open the app I get redirected to download Draft Kings like the other reviewer said. I've gone back to using the QC Times's mobile page instead.
App does not consistently. Many times app opens to a blank screen. Also when going from one page to the next I get a message that the page is not available for download. If I go forward or backward it will load sometimes. Same thing happens when using the page function. I’m frustrated enough with both the app and QCTimes.com website that I’m seriously considering canceling my digital subscription.
Your story lives in the Quad-Cities. From reporting on all of your favorite teams to the news that matters most in your community, we cover it all. Get in-depth stories from the Q-C area and beyond – including news, sports, opinion, obituaries, entertainment, and politics. Easily access the very latest news in an app built for you. Read, see, and hear exclusive commentary, stunning photography, video updates, and binge-worthy podcasts. Our app features: * Your Stories – personalize your experience by selecting the local news topics that matter most to you * Get notified – stay in the loop by selecting alerts for news, sports, weather, and more * Easy navigation – see all the latest local stories by simply swiping up/down, and left/right * Read stories your way – either in the News Feed or via the E-edition * Breaking news updates – top banners let you know what’s happening right now * Continue watching – pause a video and pick up where you left off across devices * Bookmark for later – save stories to enjoy at your leisure * Listen to articles – press the play button to listen instead * Customize your text size – make the content bigger or smaller in your profile settings * Weather where you are – hourly, 10-day forecasts, and frequent video updates Free to download. Subscribers enjoy unlimited access. https://qctimes.com/terms
