Reviews of The Modesto Bee | Latest News

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List of user reviews and ratings for The Modesto Bee | Latest News

Total ratings

3.78 (Rating count: 297)

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Review summary

Users value The Modesto Bee app for local news and informative content, but many experience significant issues including lack of dark mode, app crashes, slow article loading, login troubles, and restrictive paywalls. The app's user interface and navigation also receive criticism, leading to frustration among subscribers and casual readers alike.

Pros

Provides access to local news on mobile devices
App delivers concise and informative content
Users appreciate the local focus and inspiration about Modesto and its community

Cons

Lacks dark mode, making night reading difficult
Frequent crashes and slow loading of articles
Issues with login persistence and integration with Facebook
Restrictive paywalls and subscription pricing without adequate access
User interface is messy and difficult to navigate, including zooming problems

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.20

All time rating average: 3.78

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12% (11)

Date	Author	Comment
2024-12-12	Am*****	I like being able to read the news on my phone with this app. I wish it had a dark mode/theme to making reading at night easier. Edit December 2024: still no dark mode and app no longer saves log in information. You have to log in every time you open the app.
I like being able to read the news on my phone with this app. I wish it had a dark mode/theme to making reading at night easier. Edit December 2024: still no dark mode and app no longer saves log in information. You have to log in every time you open the app.
2024-09-07	Da*****	Keeps closing when trying to open stories.
Keeps closing when trying to open stories.