What AP News users are talking about.

Since a major UI redesign update (around mid-2024), tapping a push notification no longer navigates users to the intended article — instead opening the app's homepage, a random story, or crashing entirely. This is compounded by frequent app crashes, sluggish performance, and a harder-to-navigate interface, making the app feel fundamentally broken. For AP News users who rely on breaking news alerts, the failure of notifications to deliver the correct article is a critical loss of core functionality.

Themes: reliability_crashes, notifications, ui_design, speed_performance

The new UI is atrocious and has basically broken the app. Clicking on a push notification takes me to an old story from weeks ago and then I have to go find the story on the homepage. The ads are bigger and more intrusive, and the additiona…
AP News · 2★

I like AP News for my news, but I've uninstalled the app, which has sucked with one issue after another, for over a year. Last year it wasn't displaying pictures, now it won't let me forward stories or even give me a URL to the article. It …
AP News · 1★

Users consistently highlight AP News as a trustworthy, politically neutral news source that delivers facts without partisan slant or sensationalism. This sentiment is especially prominent given the current media landscape, where users feel most outlets push an agenda. Reviewers specifically value AP's role as a primary wire service that other outlets rely on, reinforcing its credibility.

Themes: content_quality, ui_design, content_breadth

This seems to be a balanced news source.
AP News · 5★

Evenhanded reporting. A good, reliable source for major stories of the day.
AP News · 5★

A recent app update introduced mandatory cross-app tracking permissions that users must accept before accessing the app, with no meaningful opt-out option. Combined with a surge in intrusive, animated, and AI-generated ads that overwhelm content, users feel AP News has abandoned its reputation for straightforward, trustworthy news delivery. This is particularly damaging for AP specifically because users chose it for its perceived objectivity and minimal commercial interference.

Themes: ads, personalization, content_quality, notifications

Loved the app before the last update. Now, I can't even remark about the issues brought up in other reviews. I won't accept the pop up asking: "Allow AP News to track activity across other companies apps and website The advertising identifi…
AP News · 1★

The new changes to the advertisements is ridiculous. I am now shown more ads than articles. This app was one of the last ones that didn't forcefeed us with repugnant and overwhelming ads. Not anymore. This enshittification will continue wit…
AP News · 1★

Following app updates, users are trapped in an infinite loop where the app demands an update that either isn't available in the Play Store or fails to resolve the issue even after reinstalling. The app becomes completely unusable, displaying errors like 'Sorry! There was an error, please retry' or a perpetual 'Update Required' screen with no way to access content. This is especially frustrating for daily AP News users who rely on the app as their primary news source and find no workaround despite repeated reinstalls and reboots.

Themes: reliability_crashes, speed_performance, notifications

app is not working, keeps giving me notifications that say an update is needed. I uninstalled and reinstalled the app and it's still giving me the same issue.
AP News · 1★

it just keeps going to an update screen and nothing happens even if you reboot your phone or uninstall and reinstall the app. it is unusable to me. Thanks for the quick fix!!!
AP News · 5★

Users repeatedly highlight AP News as a uniquely reliable, factual, and non-partisan news source, often contrasting it favorably with other apps and outlets. The cluster centers on the perception that AP delivers straight news without opinion or political bias, which is the primary reason users choose and recommend the app. While mostly positive, some reviews note minor feature gaps like content filtering or sharing options, suggesting users care deeply about preserving this editorial quality.

Themes: content_quality, content_breadth, ui_design, notifications

News is up to date, app seems flawless and it focuses on real news
AP News · 5★

App works well, I get breaking news stories sent to me. Great source for news
AP News · 5★

Users repeatedly complain that AP News has abandoned its historically neutral, fact-based reporting in favor of a left-leaning editorial slant, making headlines and article framing feel opinionated rather than objective. This is especially damaging for AP specifically because its core brand promise was unbiased wire-service journalism, so the perceived shift feels like a betrayal of trust. Many reviewers explicitly cite this bias as the reason they are uninstalling the app and seeking alternatives like Reuters or BBC.

Themes: content_quality, personalization, ads, notifications

Unfortunately, the news delivered is not neutral. It is clearly biased and with recent app trouble it's time to uninstall. Moving to an app like allsides where I can get multiple angles of a story and come to my own conclusion.
AP News · 1★

This is not a news app. This is an opinion blog app full of heavily biased and depressingly emotional views on current events. If you need shock news that caters to a victim mindset, this is an app for you. AP used to be the middle of the r…
AP News · 1★