Reviews of The Spectrum

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List of user reviews and ratings for The Spectrum

Total ratings

4.20 (Rating count: 160)

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Review summary

User reviews show a mix: a clean, easy-to-use app with strong local sports coverage and quick mobile access, but recurring complaints about outdated local content and paywalls. Some users face sign-in problems. Overall value hinges on current content and pricing; the app feels valuable when content is fresh and affordable, but disappointing when stories are stale or locked behind a subscription.

Pros

Easy to navigate with an impressive user interface and clear sections.
Local coverage and sports reporting are strong, with well-written articles and photos.
Easy to read on mobile; accessible reading experience.
Provides local news at your fingertips.

Cons

Content is not up-to-date and misses local stories; online content lags the print/local coverage.
Content is gated behind a premium subscription; readers cannot access articles without paying.
Sign-in and account-management issues hinder access for some users.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.10

All time rating average: 4.20

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30% (7)

Date	Author	Comment
2025-01-14	Fr*****	The app is great
The app is great
2024-05-08	Th*****	The Spectrum is supposed to be a local newspaper, but there have not been any local stories for a very long time. Discouraging… The print version is also an embarrassment for a city of 100,000+ and a county approaching 200,000. You receive the print paper by mail. The Sunday paper is delivered on Saturday. It should be titled “tomorrows news today”. There is a local section in the on line version. The Utah Tech section has stories about the 2023 football season - so very out of date. It is not worth the money. Why even publish The Spectrum? It used to be a good paper.
The Spectrum is supposed to be a local newspaper, but there have not been any local stories for a very long time. Discouraging… The print version is also an embarrassment for a city of 100,000+ and a county approaching 200,000. You receive the print paper by mail. The Sunday paper is delivered on Saturday. It should be titled “tomorrows news today”. There is a local section in the on line version. The Utah Tech section has stories about the 2023 football season - so very out of date. It is not worth the money. Why even publish The Spectrum? It used to be a good paper.
2024-04-03	te*****	I like spectrum app because I read what going on real world Like sports and others things and Memphis news app okay so I can I get the spectrum pass world
I like spectrum app because I read what going on real world Like sports and others things and Memphis news app okay so I can I get the spectrum pass world
2024-03-15	Fa*****	This is in no way a substitute for the paper edition. It misses most of the information on all topics. Very disappointing.
This is in no way a substitute for the paper edition. It misses most of the information on all topics. Very disappointing.
2023-10-26	Ms*****	Like the local coverage.
Like the local coverage.
2023-08-08	dd*****	Enjoyability lowered by difficult navigation
Enjoyability lowered by difficult navigation
2022-01-22	go*****	Love the local sports coverage! Well written articles with details and pics!
Love the local sports coverage! Well written articles with details and pics!
2021-06-22	sj*****	Not a fan of repeating notifications that only are click bait to a Subscription Service, and cannot be turned off?
Not a fan of repeating notifications that only are click bait to a Subscription Service, and cannot be turned off?
2020-06-17	Pa*****	I’m glad I don’t feel sad when I read the Spectrum. There tone is hopeful and objective.
I’m glad I don’t feel sad when I read the Spectrum. There tone is hopeful and objective.
2020-03-27	Ot*****	Couldn’t sign it. There’s something with app vs browser signed up with app but had to use browser to sign in. Called for help with problem signing in and did get that but then he wanted me to check manage account. There was and is no manage account. Don’t think I’m getting the full digital. He repeatedly told me where it was but it wasn’t there. I finally hung up on him. I can’t make it appear. I will end my subscription as soon as my trail is up.
Couldn’t sign it. There’s something with app vs browser signed up with app but had to use browser to sign in. Called for help with problem signing in and did get that but then he wanted me to check manage account. There was and is no manage account. Don’t think I’m getting the full digital. He repeatedly told me where it was but it wasn’t there. I finally hung up on him. I can’t make it appear. I will end my subscription as soon as my trail is up.