Reviews of Orange County Register

By: MediaNews Group, Inc. App

List of user reviews and ratings for Orange County Register

Total ratings

2.28 (Rating count: 219)

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Review summary

Users value the Orange County Register app for its local news coverage and neutral political stance. However, many report significant problems including frequent app crashes, difficulties with subscription access and sign-in, intrusive advertising, slow loading times, and unresponsive customer service. Navigation is challenging and content may feel repetitive. While the app works properly for some, these issues detract from the overall experience.

Pros

Provides local Orange County news which users appreciate
Content is neutral on politics, appealing to users seeking unbiased news
Subscribers can access e-edition and local news effectively
Some users find the app functions well on certain Android versions
Subscription offers access to quality news content

Cons

App frequently fails to open or crashes requiring reinstall
Subscription/paywall and sign-in issues prevent access to articles
Ads are intrusive and navigation is difficult compared to competitors
App loads slowly and content can be repetitive and boring
Customer service is unhelpful with billing and account verification problems

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 1.60

All time rating average: 2.28

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50% (11)

Date	Author	Comment
2025-01-15	St*****	I bought a subscription for a dollar but can't see any articles after 3 "free" articles. What a waste of time.
I bought a subscription for a dollar but can't see any articles after 3 "free" articles. What a waste of time.
2025-01-03	Li*****	Worst app ever. Does not open much of the time and when it does cannot open si gle article.
Worst app ever. Does not open much of the time and when it does cannot open si gle article.
2024-04-22	Ca*****	The overall process in general is rough. I like to use the Google news feed to see what headlines attract me, OC register pops up. I click, it tells me to sign in to read, I sign in, and it continuously tells me to sign in to read anyway.. I just don't get it. I do like the content, but the tech alienates me from trying. Google news feed has more visuals, maybe if they did more pictures idk.
The overall process in general is rough. I like to use the Google news feed to see what headlines attract me, OC register pops up. I click, it tells me to sign in to read, I sign in, and it continuously tells me to sign in to read anyway.. I just don't get it. I do like the content, but the tech alienates me from trying. Google news feed has more visuals, maybe if they did more pictures idk.
2024-03-21	Jo*****	I like the app as a whole, but when opening the news stand e-edition I'm unable to fill my tablet screen. However, after I log-on when receiving e-edition via email, it fills the screen perfectly.
I like the app as a whole, but when opening the news stand e-edition I'm unable to fill my tablet screen. However, after I log-on when receiving e-edition via email, it fills the screen perfectly.
2023-06-25	La*****	Won't start frequently, about every 3 - 4 weeks and only way to fix is delete & reinstall.
Won't start frequently, about every 3 - 4 weeks and only way to fix is delete & reinstall.
2023-06-03	da*****	I've been a subscriber for 30 years and a 1/2 the time I use this app. It won't let me end it's typical of the way the register runs their management team too
I've been a subscriber for 30 years and a 1/2 the time I use this app. It won't let me end it's typical of the way the register runs their management team too
2023-04-10	Jo*****	As a subscriber, I'm surprised that ads dominate this app. LA Times and NY Times apps are so much cleaner. Also the navigation -- finding my subscription information, California news, etc.-- is horrible. I don't understand why OC Register feels that their app is good, especially when compared to their competitors.
As a subscriber, I'm surprised that ads dominate this app. LA Times and NY Times apps are so much cleaner. Also the navigation -- finding my subscription information, California news, etc.-- is horrible. I don't understand why OC Register feels that their app is good, especially when compared to their competitors.
2023-01-28	Ma*****	App is garbage. Downloading the current issue takes over 15 minutes if at all.
App is garbage. Downloading the current issue takes over 15 minutes if at all.
2023-01-22	An*****	Absolutely terrible customer service and unclear billing led me to cancel and will not be re-subscribing. Be very careful as they bill on random dates and will charge you another month after you cancel...so shady
Absolutely terrible customer service and unclear billing led me to cancel and will not be re-subscribing. Be very careful as they bill on random dates and will charge you another month after you cancel...so shady
2022-09-02	Je*****	App sucks balls. Keeps saying I have two accounts and won't let verify my account. Customer service tried to help but couldn't do anything. Now I see why the newspaper industry is doing poorly
App sucks balls. Keeps saying I have two accounts and won't let verify my account. Customer service tried to help but couldn't do anything. Now I see why the newspaper industry is doing poorly