The Times Classic

iOS

Times Media Limited (Apps)

4.0

(15,635 total reviews)

News

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What users complain about in The Times Classic

Users report frequent technical issues with the app, including inability to swipe or scroll between pages, articles not loading, and problems with downloading content. Many complain about recent updates making the app slower, glitchier, and less user-friendly. Some users also mention missing content, formatting issues, and frustration with customer support.

Cannot swipe pagesHigh
Articles not loadingMedium
Slow and glitchyLow

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What do users complain about most in The Times Classic?

Negative reviews on The Times Classic 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 Times Classic rated on App Store?

The Times Classic has an average rating of 4.5 stars from 15,635 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 Times Classic have negative reviews?

Even apps with strong overall ratings accumulate 1-3 star reviews when users hit specific issues. For The Times Classic, 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 Times Classic worth installing in 2026?

The Times Classic is highly-rated overall with 4.5 stars. The negative reviews above are useful for understanding the specific edge cases (paywalls, account recovery, regional restrictions) that the high average rating hides. Worth installing for most users in this category.

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