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From the latest 500 reviews on the United States App Store, Nov 2, 2019 to Oct 12, 2026: 78% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.
44 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.
★★★★★ Up to date news reporting with endless ads
★★★★★ The app creators, ABC News, allows outrageous “click bait” ads to be run on their site.
★★★★★ App keeps cutting out for the show you want to watch but not the commercials.
40 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.
★★★★★ After the latest update I lost the weather option in the bottom.
★★★★★ Just deleted my long held ABC news app.
★★★★★ I no longer trust ABC News after the network gave in to political pressure that undermines free speech and open reporting. A news organization should stand firm on independence and protect the First Amendment.
32 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.
★★★★★ After the last update, app shuts down before getting all the news stories.
★★★★★ Update is non-functional.
★★★★★ After the latest update I lost the weather option in the bottom.
30 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.
★★★★★ Glitchy, always crashing and full of nothing but boring “shows” that pander to morons.
★★★★★ The current relationship between politicians and abc news (Terry Moran's current situation) leaves me unable to trust anything that comes out of ABC News. Bowing to a strong man by sacrificing integrity and firing a…
★★★★★ For over a year, on iOS and on AppleTV, every time I visit the app several hours after watching the news it displays a “Playback Error” forcing me to quit and relaunch the app and will display a 1103, 1010 or 408 error…
24 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.
★★★★★ Every time I open up the app, the video doesn't play. I always have to shut it down and reopen it after this new update.
★★★★★ About half the time the app won't stream on startup so you have to kill it and restart it. It's been like this for years. Very irritating
★★★★★ Glitchy, always crashing and full of nothing but boring “shows” that pander to morons.
23 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.
★★★★★ It seems that every time I look at the news on your application, it is so slanted towards “the left” that I find it utterly useless.
★★★★★ Sad that they decided to be on the wrong side of history
★★★★★ Garbage app, form a MAGA comprised new media who is on the wrong side of history.
22 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.
★★★★★ Do not support a company, ESPECIALLY a news company, that so easily goes against American principles and capitulates to fascism.
★★★★★ I have been a fan of ABC, Disney, and Hulu content and find the subscription worth the investment.
★★★★★ Caved to trump, cancelled Kimmel, cancelled free speech.
19 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.
★★★★★ I won't support an organization that promotes censorship.
★★★★★ Support those who believe in freedom of speech.
★★★★★ Do not support a company, ESPECIALLY a news company, that so easily goes against American principles and capitulates to fascism.
3 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.
★★★★★ Quick, news easy to read.
★★★★★ I enjoy checking in with ABC News everyday to make sure I have the right story.
★★★★★ Love how easy to use it is
3 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.
★★★★★ Works well at what it does.
★★★★★ I am amazing with the quality of this app!
★★★★★ The videos are nicely produced and good quality.
3 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.
★★★★★ So far I'm enjoying the new updates, it's easier to find topics that I find interesting and the graphics are great
★★★★★ I enjoy reading the ABC News app.
★★★★★ I enjoy checking in with ABC News everyday to make sure I have the right story.
2 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.
★★★★★ I appreciate your quick response.
★★★★★ Quick, news easy to read.
Found by matching words and phrases in the reviews, not read by a person. A review can count toward more than one theme.
Latest reviews, United States App Store.
This is gonna be the worst news app in terms of terrible functionality After opening the app, it plays random videos and sound at the same time. The only way to stop this piece of junk is to close the app. Stupid
Please end my connection to this ABC connection as I don’t want it! Please!
Up to date news reporting with endless ads
I have never been able to stream live news. I just get the spinning circle every time. I have tried everything, nothing works.
Stinson
When you open an article the video stays on top even after the ad ends. Would be nice if I could close it after ad ends.
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Released Dec 23, 2008. Current version shipped Oct 22, 2026.
Prices, ranks and reviews are per country. Revenue above is already worldwide.
