Reviews of Washington Post: Live News

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List of user reviews and ratings for Washington Post: Live News

Total ratings

4.42 (Rating count: 90,881)

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Review summary

Users consistently praise the Washington Post app for strong journalism, timely updates, easy navigation, and a straightforward readable presentation. They value personalization and a generally smooth experience when the app works. However, several reviews flag issues: ads remain visible for paying subscribers; audio playback lacks voice options and auto play cannot be turned off; performance problems such as freezing or crashes after updates; display and layout problems on some screens; and editorials or excessive opinions that cannot be turned off.

Pros

High-quality journalism and impartial reporting
Timely updates and comprehensive coverage
Easy to navigate with personalized interest sorting
Clear, direct writing style and good user experience
Smooth, generally positive app experience when functioning

Cons

Ads persist even for paid subscribers
Audio playback lacks voice options and auto play cannot be turned off
Performance issues such as freezing or crashes after updates
Display and layout not responsive on some screens
Editorials or excessive opinions cannot be turned off or are overly prominent

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.50

All time rating average: 4.42

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Date	Author	Comment
2026-07-21	Ke*****	So you can't verify my age despite being a subscriber? Why should I keep this app on my phone?
So you can't verify my age despite being a subscriber? Why should I keep this app on my phone?
2026-07-21	Sa*****	Suddenly I'm not able to use this APP, it gave me a notice that I my age is not verified.Ridiculous. I'm 55 years old. Refund my subscription fee.
Suddenly I'm not able to use this APP, it gave me a notice that I my age is not verified.Ridiculous. I'm 55 years old. Refund my subscription fee.
2026-07-21	Ka*****	When you gotta know what's going on ~ WaPo it. ~ Kate, absolutely
When you gotta know what's going on ~ WaPo it. ~ Kate, absolutely
2026-07-20	PR*****	Add more features
Add more features
2026-07-19	Li*****	I chose 1 free login so I could read a particular story. Login granted but now I can't find the story again. Useless.
I chose 1 free login so I could read a particular story. Login granted but now I can't find the story again. Useless.
2026-07-19	Pa*****	Although I am already paying for a digital subscription for TWP, I cannot access any article without being asked to subscribe AGAIN! I am tired of this!
Although I am already paying for a digital subscription for TWP, I cannot access any article without being asked to subscribe AGAIN! I am tired of this!
2026-07-19	Da*****	organized well
organized well
2026-07-18	Mi*****	Quality journalism, skilled writing, relevant topics.
Quality journalism, skilled writing, relevant topics.
2026-07-15	Gi*****	I open the app and it crashes when the wp pays the animation Please help
I open the app and it crashes when the wp pays the animation Please help
2026-07-14	Na*****	Wide coverage of political and cultural topics and also has 'happy news' topics
Wide coverage of political and cultural topics and also has 'happy news' topics