Las Vegas Review-Journal

Name: Las Vegas Review-Journal
Rating: 2.4 (88 reviews)
Author: Las Vegas Review-Journal Inc

Vegas News, Alerts, ePaper

Free · In‑App Purchases

88 Ratings
Ages

13+
Years
Category

News
Developer

Las Vegas Review-Journal Inc
Language

EN
English
Size

35.6
MB

The Las Vegas Review-Journal app gives you breaking news updates on what's happening in Southern Nevada, the nation and around the world. FEATURES • Access: The updated RJ app mirrors the experience of using the reviewjournal.com mobile site. All website content is available, including exclusive podcasts, videos and livestreams • News alerts: Users can be notified about breaking developments on the biggest news, business and sports stories • Social: Never miss a Twitter or Facebook post • LiveCam: View real-time construction at Allegiant Stadium, future home of the Las Vegas Raiders • Sports Extra: Extended coverage of the Raiders, Golden Knights, Rebels, Aces, Aviators and Lights. • ePaper: View or download the replica version of the complete daily newspaper, with classifieds, obituaries, comics and much more

Ratings & Reviews

2.4

out of 5

88 Ratings

Lacks good offline support, needs work
08/24/2023

Turbocat1999
The old version let me download the entire edition for offline reading and performance. The new version is constantly updating the screen for readability as you flip from page to page; the old version didn’t do that especially when you downloaded it before reading. Download only has pdf option now, I thought the ‘90’s were over…..

Developer Response
That is the vendor's software that we use for the eEdition but we are working on getting an offline version. Thank you for your feedback.
Lacks good offline support, needs work
08/24/2023

Turbocat1999

The old version let me download the entire edition for offline reading and performance. The new version is constantly updating the screen for readability as you flip from page to page; the old version didn’t do that especially when you downloaded it before reading. Download only has pdf option now, I thought the ‘90’s were over…..
Developer Response 09/07/2023
That is the vendor's software that we use for the eEdition but we are working on getting an offline version. Thank you for your feedback.
Good source for local news but no in-app subscription
06/01/2024

Dc123reviewer
I don't have an issue with the app. It is a good source for local news. What is preventing me from subscribing is that there is no in-app subscription. The app store information states that there is an in-app purchase option. The app settings menu has a term of service that indicates the subscription will be through apple. However, when you click any of the subscription options it takes you to the RJ site. One of the best things about purchasing through in-app purchases is the ability to consolidate and easily manage all of your subscriptions in one place. No more having to figure out how to change or cancel a subscription. If you look at the fine print of RJs terms of service (after they forward you to their website to subscribe), you will find that the cancel process involves calling a number. You know how that goes. Hard no for me. Offer in-app and I'll subscribe.

Developer Response
Thank you for the review. We did used to have in app subscriptions, but now it is handled outside the app as you noted. We are unable to remove it from the description. You can visit our customer service help desk and chat to a representative if you need to cancel. Thank you.
Good source for local news but no in-app subscription
06/01/2024

Dc123reviewer

I don't have an issue with the app. It is a good source for local news. What is preventing me from subscribing is that there is no in-app subscription. The app store information states that there is an in-app purchase option. The app settings menu has a term of service that indicates the subscription will be through apple. However, when you click any of the subscription options it takes you to the RJ site. One of the best things about purchasing through in-app purchases is the ability to consolidate and easily manage all of your subscriptions in one place. No more having to figure out how to change or cancel a subscription. If you look at the fine print of RJs terms of service (after they forward you to their website to subscribe), you will find that the cancel process involves calling a number. You know how that goes. Hard no for me. Offer in-app and I'll subscribe.
Developer Response 06/18/2024
Thank you for the review. We did used to have in app subscriptions, but now it is handled outside the app as you noted. We are unable to remove it from the description. You can visit our customer service help desk and chat to a representative if you need to cancel. Thank you.
Update is horrible
09/08/2023

pjay776
Previously wrote review complaining of 1” bar at top. After trying to read paper a few minutes, found this bar is for ADVERTISEMENTS! I pay a subscription to this newspaper and it has ads. I don’t need to be inundated with more ads from Google. Also, the app itself is unusable. Links to open full article don’t work, page swiping doesn’t always work, text is blurry, just to name a few.Edit review - app updated and issues resolved. Google ads still appear but now with the option to close the ad.

Developer Response
Most of these items have been resolved. Please revisit and review again. Thank you for your feedback.
Update is horrible
09/08/2023

pjay776

Previously wrote review complaining of 1” bar at top. After trying to read paper a few minutes, found this bar is for ADVERTISEMENTS! I pay a subscription to this newspaper and it has ads. I don’t need to be inundated with more ads from Google. Also, the app itself is unusable. Links to open full article don’t work, page swiping doesn’t always work, text is blurry, just to name a few.Edit review - app updated and issues resolved. Google ads still appear but now with the option to close the ad.
Developer Response 09/07/2023
Most of these items have been resolved. Please revisit and review again. Thank you for your feedback.
Poor iPad zoom functionality
12/13/2023

GreenDriverLV
I like to read the e-edition on my iPad. I prefer to pinch to zoom in and out of a page, rather than touch a story to open it entirely (you know, the way you would read a paper newspaper…with a magnifying glass). But it’s a delicate little dance to get the zooming to stay and not push the entire edition off the side of the visible screen. Don’t understand why I can’t zoom in and out wherever I please. Also, greatly miss the ability to message a story link through the app. Now have to find it online and copy the URL to paste in a message. Makes me disinclined to share great journalism with others.

Developer Response
Can you please email me at lcox@reviewjournal.com for additional assistance? I'd like to go into detail and see if these are things we can resolve for you. Thanks.
Poor iPad zoom functionality
12/13/2023

GreenDriverLV

I like to read the e-edition on my iPad. I prefer to pinch to zoom in and out of a page, rather than touch a story to open it entirely (you know, the way you would read a paper newspaper…with a magnifying glass). But it’s a delicate little dance to get the zooming to stay and not push the entire edition off the side of the visible screen. Don’t understand why I can’t zoom in and out wherever I please. Also, greatly miss the ability to message a story link through the app. Now have to find it online and copy the URL to paste in a message. Makes me disinclined to share great journalism with others.
Developer Response 01/10/2024
Can you please email me at lcox@reviewjournal.com for additional assistance? I'd like to go into detail and see if these are things we can resolve for you. Thanks.

Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

Version 5.0.16

Oct 16

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