Reviews of Patreon

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List of user reviews and ratings for Patreon

Total ratings

4.75 (Rating count: 289,177)

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Review summary

Users praise Patreon for podcast listening and for enabling creator support, but report frequent reliability issues on Android. The top pain points are media playback and casting problems (Chromecast), lagging and buffering with download-related crashes, and recurring login or error messages. Several reviews also cite updates or monetization as sources of frustration, including fees and a perception that the app isn’t stable or data-efficient. Despite the positives, these core usability problems undermine a smooth experience for many users.

Pros

Excellent for listening to podcasts; many reviewers rely on it as their main podcast app.
Positive for connecting with and supporting creators; valued for the community aspect and funding opportunities.
Strong overall user sentiment and affection for the app (reviews like 'it's the bomb', 'great app', 'I love this family').
Perceived value in enabling creators to reach and engage with their audience.

Cons

Video playback and casting problems, including Chromecast support not working.
Lagging, buffering, and download-related crashes that can brick the app.
Frequent media playback errors and login/authentication issues.
Monetization concerns and perceived excessive fees.
Instability after updates and ongoing reliability problems.

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Recent rating average: 3.90

All time rating average: 4.75

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Date	Author	Comment
2026-08-03	Al*****	i love the exclusive content we get from gayle . shes fantastic
i love the exclusive content we get from gayle . shes fantastic
2026-08-03	Ty*****	solid changes have been rolled out in the last several updates that made patreon feel easier/smoother to navigate, with quicker load times.
solid changes have been rolled out in the last several updates that made patreon feel easier/smoother to navigate, with quicker load times.
2026-08-03	Al*****	sometimes I'd like to share specific content with friends who doubt, I think it's a cost effective vehicle to get viral uptake growth.
sometimes I'd like to share specific content with friends who doubt, I think it's a cost effective vehicle to get viral uptake growth.
2026-08-02	gm*****	good app, though it does take some time before notifications are udated. Also, I wish it had sub folders for better organization
good app, though it does take some time before notifications are udated. Also, I wish it had sub folders for better organization
2026-08-02	Am*****	I tried singing in and said I don't have internet connection while I have please do something about it
I tried singing in and said I don't have internet connection while I have please do something about it
2026-08-02	MA*****	Caleb Richards doing epic test uff every month. For the Fox Body community
Caleb Richards doing epic test uff every month. For the Fox Body community
2026-08-02	Br*****	Doesn't load everything at once when it is a multiple photo post. Very annoying
Doesn't load everything at once when it is a multiple photo post. Very annoying
2026-08-01	Ma*****	ok
ok
2026-08-01	Zu*****	👍
👍
2026-08-01	Je*****	Amazing podcast! if you're into Moby Dick and want a deeper look, I don't think there's any better place to find it.
Amazing podcast! if you're into Moby Dick and want a deeper look, I don't think there's any better place to find it.