Reviews of Wiley Reader

By: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

List of user reviews and ratings for Wiley Reader

Total ratings

4.14 (Rating count: 248)

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Review summary

Users appreciate Wiley Reader for offline access to textbooks, audio playback for multitasking, and study tools like notes and bookmarks. It's convenient for on-the-go studying and syncing across devices. However, several users report frequent crashes, especially with the audio feature, disappearing downloaded books, forced screen auto-rotation, and text display issues. The lack of assignment support and slow downloads also affect usability. While the app suits digital learning needs, technical problems dampen the overall experience.

Pros

Allows offline reading after downloading textbooks.
Audio feature supports listening to books, beneficial for multitasking.
Convenient for studying on the go or while commuting.
Enables note-taking, highlighting, and bookmarks for study organization.
Syncs between phone and laptop for seamless studying experience.

Cons

App crashes or audio feature fails after recent updates.
Download feature for offline books is unreliable; books disappear.
Screen auto-rotates regardless of phone settings, causing annoyance.
Text quality issues: jumbled words, overlapping text, or pages cut off.
Limited assignment functionality; cannot complete assignments within the app.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.30

All time rating average: 4.14

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Date	Author	Comment
2025-01-27	Id*****	This just does not work. I bought 2 text books in ebook format. Only found out after my purchase that to be able to read my books offline I need to use the reader. The reader is absolutely useless I cannot even login with it. If you want to buy any text books from Wiley buy paper as the app and web reader are both a waste of time and money.
This just does not work. I bought 2 text books in ebook format. Only found out after my purchase that to be able to read my books offline I need to use the reader. The reader is absolutely useless I cannot even login with it. If you want to buy any text books from Wiley buy paper as the app and web reader are both a waste of time and money.
2024-10-23	Os*****	I downloaded the app, but no matter how many times I download the book to study offline, the book keeps dessapearing, I do not recommend buying these resources, expensive, and don't work. I would give zero stars if I could.
I downloaded the app, but no matter how many times I download the book to study offline, the book keeps dessapearing, I do not recommend buying these resources, expensive, and don't work. I would give zero stars if I could.
2024-05-16	Ha*****	The ability to listen to the books suddenly doesn't work. It makes the app crash every time. I listen to the books while driving so this is very inconvenient. Please address this issue and I'll improve the rating.
The ability to listen to the books suddenly doesn't work. It makes the app crash every time. I listen to the books while driving so this is very inconvenient. Please address this issue and I'll improve the rating.
2024-05-14	Ma*****	I like the app but since the 4/2024 update, it crashes when I'm trying to use the audio features!
I like the app but since the 4/2024 update, it crashes when I'm trying to use the audio features!
2024-05-05	Ro*****	The reader is great and I enjoy using it while study. I recommend it to anyone who has to study. Update: May 4 2024 the app crashes when trying to use the audio feature.
The reader is great and I enjoy using it while study. I recommend it to anyone who has to study. Update: May 4 2024 the app crashes when trying to use the audio feature.
2024-04-08	Ma*****	Reading books through your app is the worst. Words are jumbled together and some pages are cut off. Your online reader is way better. You should have your tech guys look into this. My suggestion for everyone would be to read your books online from your PC. Android OS on Samsung Note 10+, so your programmers can test maybe app isn't compatible with this brand of phone.
Reading books through your app is the worst. Words are jumbled together and some pages are cut off. Your online reader is way better. You should have your tech guys look into this. My suggestion for everyone would be to read your books online from your PC. Android OS on Samsung Note 10+, so your programmers can test maybe app isn't compatible with this brand of phone.
2024-03-15	Si*****	I love it, only downside is, I can't do the assignments through the app. If I could do assignments through the app, I think I'd rate it 5 stars.
I love it, only downside is, I can't do the assignments through the app. If I could do assignments through the app, I think I'd rate it 5 stars.
2024-01-13	Do*****	Digital textbooks is a study tool I never thought I needed. I love the convenience and ease of a click of a button instead of flipping through pages and going back and forth. I can take notes as I go, and it just feels more organized. The convenience of reading while commuting or listening while at work (I do traffic control, so lots of standing around. lol.) This way of studying/learning is perfect for my busy lifestyle.
Digital textbooks is a study tool I never thought I needed. I love the convenience and ease of a click of a button instead of flipping through pages and going back and forth. I can take notes as I go, and it just feels more organized. The convenience of reading while commuting or listening while at work (I do traffic control, so lots of standing around. lol.) This way of studying/learning is perfect for my busy lifestyle.
2024-01-02	Za*****	Simple to use. Basic like reading a book, fast install. Gives you your whole screen for clear crisp text, making it easy to read even on mobile - Pearson could learn from the devs at Wiley.
Simple to use. Basic like reading a book, fast install. Gives you your whole screen for clear crisp text, making it easy to read even on mobile - Pearson could learn from the devs at Wiley.
2023-09-21	Ty*****	out of all my college courses this year, the one using Wiley has been the easiest, and most convenient. Using the Wiley reader has been so nice to access my courses text book. Being able to use my phone and my laptop together has made my studying more stream lined. not having to move between different screens is great.
out of all my college courses this year, the one using Wiley has been the easiest, and most convenient. Using the Wiley reader has been so nice to access my courses text book. Being able to use my phone and my laptop together has made my studying more stream lined. not having to move between different screens is great.