Autoweek Mag App Reviews

Baaaad app

danjsm

I've been re-subscribed for two months and STILL can't get new issues. Love the magazine, which I've read for years, but I can not get my issues to download. And, although I'm not a true "techie" I've built and restored computers for years, so I can usually make my way around computers. I just can't seem to make this "Apple-easy" app work.

Don't bother

Lizard88888888

Great when it works...which is seldom. Recently it stopped recognizing my subscription. Now I can't download issues, can't buy individual issues, can't resubscribe, can't reactivate, can't really do anything with it. Don't waste your time or money on this garbage. Stick to the print edition.

Needs major overhaul!

sjracer

The Pixelmags app, used by several publications including Autoweek, is not terrible, but it's close. There's nothing above and beyond what you get in the print edition, such as interactive content, videos, etc. Something I find particular annoying is that if I've been out of the app for more than a couple of hours, even if I haven't actually closed out the app on my ipad, it forces me to log back into my account when I switch back to the still open app to start reading again. This is extremely frustrating, and should absolutely not be necessary. And worst of all, you MUST be logged in to view content, so if I'm in a location that does not have Internet, I don't have access to my issues. This is ridiculous. I've already downloaded the issues! The whole point of digital magazines is being able to take them with you wherever you go, all on one device. Eliminating this feature makes the app almost completely useless to me. I've contacted the developer directly about this massive shortcoming of the app and they didn't have the decency to reply. My recommendation; If you're able to get your magazines in Zinio, DO IT! Once you've downloaded an issue in Zinio, it's yours to read whenever you choose, Internet connection or not. Imagine that! If I could give the app zero stars...

I love it!

George F. From OK

I love the app! I have been an Autoweek subscriber for over a decade. I love the mag! So the app is a great way to get my copy. Additionally, I have never had a problem with the subscription being lost after an iOS update. Not sure what people are complaining about.

Nice magazine, some user interface issues

Skrapmot

I wish apple would create a magazine engine that everyone could just paste their content to. The content is good, with nice pics. I hadn't logged into my app for a while and had piled up a nice back catalog of issue to catch up on. Prior to the Newsstand addition I could access by subscription by merely reauthorizing the device using my itunes acct that purchased the subscription, but now , after talking to their excellent customer support, I must also log in using a PixelMag acct....why? Perhaps this is why some of peeps are having login issues.

Interactive Content a Must

Racer986

In the app word, no update since Oct 2013 is a lifetime. When you compare Autoweek app to say Automobile app, you can see a huge difference in the user experience and it's not just a static, duplication of the magazine. Content wise I love Autoweek but the app experience is outdated in the current format. Please update, please.

Frequent problems with paid subscription

Benz41

I have finally canceled the auto renew on this magazine. The magazine is good, the headache trying to access it each month is not worth the effort however. As an annual subscriber, I frequently see only the option to 'purchase' instead of the 'download' option. Restore Purchases never works, requiring me to contact the apps developers for assistance.

Terrible. Don't waste your money

Mpaler

I paid for a subscription nearly a year ago, yet every time I try to download the magazine they try to charge me .99. The developer has no support to speak of and will not acknowledge any error. Apple sees that I paid but they cannot understand why the magazine will not download. Apple will refund the money but I would have rather had the magazine.

Love the mag, hate the app

danncutter

Really truly disappointing. After 30 minutes of trying to figure out who to get the app to sync with my current subscription, I gave up.

Don't bother

bacardi73

Sometimes disconnects and a pain to restore purchases. Now it won't restore previous purchased magazines or current subscription that doesn't expire until May 2015. Done with it. Don't care I have several months left. Turned off auto renewal and unsubscribed them from emailing me. Piece of crap app!

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