The Sydney Morning Herald

iOS

Fairfax Digital Australia & New Zealand Pty Limited

4.0

(3,010 total reviews)

News

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What users complain about in The Sydney Morning Herald

Users complain about the app's poor functionality compared to the website, including missing features like comments and full article access. Many find the new layout confusing and less user-friendly than the old version, with issues like broken word wrapping and difficult navigation. Subscription problems are also frequent, with users reporting unexpected charges and difficulty canceling.

Missing website featuresHigh
Confusing layoutHigh
Subscription issuesMedium

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What do users complain about most in The Sydney Morning Herald?

Negative reviews on The Sydney Morning Herald cluster around recurring complaint patterns visible in the 1-3 star reviews above. Common themes include app crashes, missing features, billing issues, and update regressions. Browse the negative reviews on this page to see the specific issues real users in App Store are reporting.

How is The Sydney Morning Herald rated on App Store?

The Sydney Morning Herald has an average rating of 4.2 stars from 3,010 ratings on App Store. The negative review breakdown above shows the 1-3 star reviews that the headline rating averages out, grouped by complaint type so you can see what users actually struggle with.

Why does The Sydney Morning Herald have negative reviews?

Even apps with strong overall ratings accumulate 1-3 star reviews when users hit specific issues. For The Sydney Morning Herald, the negative reviews on this page reveal the friction points that the marketing pages and headline rating do not show. Reading the actual complaints surfaces patterns weeks before they appear in app store rating averages.

Is The Sydney Morning Herald worth installing in 2026?

The Sydney Morning Herald is well-rated overall with 4.2 stars. Read the negative reviews above before installing to see if the recurring complaints affect your specific use case (platform, country, payment method).

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