Upper Room Daily Devotional App Recensioni

The latest version has broken the connection to the date. Jumps from Tuesday to Friday, for example. The current date is unavailable. End up going to the website. Developer unresponsive for a couple of weeks.

I am very disappointed in the app. It has not worked for over two months. I’ve deleted it and reinstalled and still doesn’t work. Very sad!

My Apple app renewed in December. Since then I have been unable to access the app and its contents. When I try to login it doesn’t recognise me and says I need to allow my email address to be shared. When I use just my email to login it pulls up the purchase subscription screen. When I tap on the subscription I get the message that I am already subscribed. Really frustrating. Even worse, I’m a chaplain and discovered this while I was with a patient I was preparing to read to. I don’t know what to do because Upper Room says they can’t help because it’s on the Apple Store.

Why do you have a Facebook and Apple log-in option? I’ve been using this app for a year and they’ve never worked. Logs me out of my account all the time so I have to delete and re-download and login again. Just seems like a really easy basic thing to fix on an app if someone would just do their job correctly. Sad since I’m paying $20 to read the Bible yearly on this app. Get with it, yo

Dear developers, The latest iOS version has a flaw in Apple ID sign in. App will not give choice to hide or allow email, foxing error. Sign in with same email / Apple ID when pushed to website when restore purchase is chosen and no way to restore app purchase on site. Or misdirect in app / issue with page.

My app hasn’t worked since the update. No point in letting subscribers know you’re making changes. It’s very frustrating.

I have been reading The Upper Room for more than 50 years. I now enjoy using The Upper Room app but wish you would consider allowing the user to select their preferred Bible translation. The Common English Bible translation just does not work for me sometimes.

As a life long Methodist l am embarrassed by the lack of service from the upper room.As other reviewer I had valid subscription that was terminated .Called and was told problem was on Apples end. Spent an hour only to find problem was on upper room. No solution or refund given. Money not the issue but if this organization wants to remain relevant they need to get their digital act together.

I’ve purchased yearly subscriptions twice before and each time the UpperRoom app says I didn’t purchase a subscription. After sending multiple emails to support, just for them to go ignored, I figured I’d leave a review for others. If you’re a fan of upper room content, you’re better off going online to their webpage to read it for free - DO NOT PURCHASE A SUBSCRIPTION TO THIS APP!!! Just read the other reviews as well.

I love the app. I read it just about every day. The only thing I wish was on it was the ability to like or agree with other’s comments.

This is an awesome app! I love it ! I especially like that everything you need is available on this app for the Devotional. Also it is nice to be able to listen to the Devotional if you want to instead of reading it! CandyG

I do not understand the need for a password on this app. It makes access a hassle instead of a quick devotional.

Extremely slow loading and very small print. Not worth loading. I will use the print version.

Thank you for correcting the problem that was preventing the app from opening on iPad.

I want a refund. I’ve rebooted my phone, uninstalled the app twice and reinstalled (from the Apple App Store)... and it still will not open. Doesn’t work.

Use to enjoy this app. Loved the improvements of the lasted Update till it stopped working, now all it does is crash. Have emailed customer service several days now,no response from them except a generated ticket has been issued. Hope it gets resolved soon or will opt out of the digital and keep just the hard copy

Please do not waste your money! This app does NOT work. Please read the reviews! I didn’t do that until after I paid for the subscription. They took me, don’t let them take you also! These people have desecrated Christ’s Upper Room, with greed. What a shame! I’m very sorry to the people who are a part of The Upper Room family. They have allowed greed to destroy us. I will miss you. Take care Miss Sarah. 😢

App won’t load after the most recent update. Deleted app and downloaded again and still didn’t work.

The initial setup process needs work, very unfortunate that you can’t use it without an account now. Add sign in with Apple to make it easier and be more user friendly.

I paid for the subscription for this app and read the devotional daily. They recently ungraded the app and I was unable to log in. After about 8 emails back and forth with The Upper Room and trying numerous things to access my account on the app I still could not log in my subscription even though it continued to say I had an active subscription. Due to lack of help and frustration, I terminated this subscription. Very disappointing.

I love the new reader view. It makes it so much easier to read on a tablet.

With the update you can’t read offline anymore. Awesome.

My app is missing a lot of time and catches up a few days later. However today I have a blank page. I probably will cancel my subscription if I don’t get each day of scripture and story.

I find this to be a convenient way to stay connected to a daily devotional and especially like the links to the biblical passages. However, the app itself could use some work as I often have to reload the devotionals section to display the current content. Also, would really like to be able to read in LANDSCAPE view, and I’m guessing others would as well.

I have not been able to read any devotionals since Nov 2018 when my subscription renewed. I have not had any help with online support. My iTunes subscriptions says I am still current. I wish I knew how to get back my money for a years subscription. Update 4/2/19. Upperroom contacted me and told me to canceled my subscription from iTunes and subscribe online from their web site. If that the case why do they not delete the app

Purchased the app via GooglePlay, worked for the first year, then when renewed via GooglePlay, the app stopped working. Neither side will help, GooglePlay says contact the app support, the app support would say they can’t help as it was purchased through GooglePlay. Catch 22, guess I’ll go back to print version.

What used to be for free and inspirational is now become a scam. Use whatever other programs. Upper Room has dropped to the basement!

I had a membership from month to month until I decided to purchase the full yearly subscription. Once I purchased it, the app was stuck on the subscription page and would not let me access the material. I’ve logged in through Facebook and both my email addresses, delegated and reinstalled the app, and the problem continues. The “support” at Upper Room has been less than helpful with all this. I want a full refund for my yearly subscription as this has been an issue for over a month and I have yet to be able to utilize any of the subscription.

Opened up the App and it locked sideways on my IPad. Tried other ways to unlock but to no avail. I would appreciate a correction so I can use it.

My iTunes auto renewal happened in Nov. which I think is when the app changed and I have not had access since. Upper Room said they could not access my subscription. iTunes directed me to a company that no longer does the digital support for upper room and gave me a phone number to call but they only handle print subscriptions for Upper Room. I used to love the app. Now I am very disappointed and afraid to resubscribe for fear I will pay twice and still not have access. I would love to talk to a person.

Update 1/31/2018: Upper Room is making prior versions in PDF format available for access. This is helping restore what was lost but wish the active downloads I previously had were available. This does help though so updating my rating. Original review - I can no longer access my prior download editions, which I like to refer back to in study and lost 3 months of a yearly subscription that I already purchased. Now that you register, the daily emails were great but what was lost is more significant. Trial subscription was only way I got temporary access. I won’t pay for issues already paid fo so I’m done for now. Hopefully issues will get fixed.

E-version daily devotion is convenient. Thank you!

Several complaints that have forced me to switch to another devotional app. In the new app they maintained the inability to switch view from vertical to horizontal yet changed so many things that kept me using the app. When you open up the app it will not go to today’s devotional unless you close the app. The information about the author is minimal unless they want to link you to their blog. The new app allows social comments at the bottom which I find very distracting. If I want that type of interaction I will use Facebook. I’m sad because this has been a daily tradition for my husband and I for many years but won’t be using it in the future. Too many other great resources that are far superior in user friendliness.

Don’t know when you’re last upgrade was but November is what I’m getting in reviews. Not giving the yr. would like to download this app but reviews give me pause. When I start reading positive reviews, will consider paying for the app. Trying to do my part in the green department. So can you let me know what “ Year” your last upgrade was. And can anybody out there in cyberspace tell me if it’s finally working again?? Thanks

I enjoy the Upper Room app for daily devotions. However there is one issue. Purchasing the app via iTunes did not ever synch after 30 day trial and wasn’t recognized as a subscription. I had to get a refund via iTunes and then purchase the subscription directly from the Upper Room website. Now it works as expected. There is work needed by both the digital team of both Apple & the Upper Room to ensure synchronization occurs whether purchased in iTunes or via the Upper Room website.

App is not working. I pray they get it resolved soon.

I’ve had this app for several years & loved it. However, the past month or so it quit working. I’ve re-installed it & received all the updates—but still no luck. I’ve even contacted the developer, but nothing has helped. I’m very frustrated.

I love the new format, but now after the last update I can’t access my daily devotions. Please fix as soon as possible.

Whatever they did, didn’t work. I can’t even get on my subscription now. It thinks I don’t have one but when I click on it, it shows when I bought it. This needs to be fixed quickly.

This app is not going to work for my needs. I need to be able to access the subscription as if it were in print. The Upper Room is a bi-monthly publication and very disappointed that I can not access reading when away. This is the reason for paying for e subscription. Sad to say I feel ripped off.

The latest version works great for today’s devotional and previous devotionals. I love the ability to let my iPad read the devotional to me. What needs to be improved: 1. Like the previous app you should be able to read any content in the current bi-monthly magazine including questions in the back and any upcoming devotionals. I lead a Wednesday group using the Upper Room and need to look ahead to prepare my lesson before Wednesday each week. I also use the questions in the back for group discussion. This version of the app does not allow me to look ahead or see other content in the magazine. Please update to include these features and this will be a 5 star app.

I have read and used the Upper room for years. For two years have used this app each day. It has always had some bugs and my subscription did not always renew even after it was paid but it did work. This new app is useless it has not worked since October does not allow me to use it. Please tell me why I cannot open the app. I have paid for the year via Apple.

I have been reading the Upper Room for years starting when it was in print. With the current updates I cannot get into the daily devotional like I used too. I went to the site and it told me my subscription expired. I paid for a yearly, it went through, and I can’t get in. I went back and tried a monthly, it too went through and still cannot get in. I spent over 15 dollars trying to get my subscription renewed (didn’t know it expired in the middle of the month instead of the end of the month). and all I get is the screen showing me the monthly and yearly prices. I downloaded another devotional and I’m done with this one. I lost all my back issues, and I’m done trying to mess with it. The old format was wonderful, sorry to see it go.

The redesign of the App has greatly improved the user experience. The initial release had issues but it now seems stable. I have long enjoyed the Upper Room and with the redesigned app I now truly enjoy the mobile version. Version 6.4 has serious issues on the iPhone 5. The article list does not show the date for each article. After selecting an article from the list the forward and back navigation arrows don't work properly. In page view mode the links to the Scriptures and the author information do not work properly. Landscape viewing also does not work on the page mode. I hope these issues can be resolved in the next version I really love reading the upper room on my iPhone.

This “update” is horrible. I have now lost all previously downloaded issues, including favorite bookmarks, it does not allow me to download an issue of devotionals, and requires online access for the day, which doesn’t work for me—I travel to places where Wi-Fi and cell service is pretty dodgy and it has been those times I’ve loved my Upper Room app the most. I can’t think of one nice thing about the new version. I’ve been a subscriber for my iPhone for many years, but I’ll be canceling my subscription and requesting a refund and looking for a devotional magazine app that is more user friendly for those of us who travel and aren’t always online. I don’t want social engagement of pretty picturesI want an everyday view from another Christian that I can reflect on. It looks pretty but all real functionality and fundamentals of what make The Upper Room so special are now gone.

This isn't what it use to be. Doesn't work right and tech support doesn't help. Says same thing over and over. Waste of money beware.

I’ve downloaded the recent update, and it’s so much better than the last version. The interactive features make this a powerful devotional companion. I listen to the audio version every morning now after receiving my push notification. And I can bookmark or share content with my friends and family.

I happily used the Upper Room app for a year, until my subscription renewed for November, 2017. After it “renewed,” I was unable to download the November/December edition. The app updated shortly after, but only recognized me as having a 30 day trial subscription - not the year that I had just been renewed for. After a few more days, the app updated again but now, after opening it, it closes after about 15 seconds. Every single time. A wretched app has ruined a great devotional series. Update: Since I posted this review, they’ve pushed out another update. If I log in after opening the app (trying to access all the features I subscribed to get), the app still crashes and closes. Every single time. Someone needs to learn how to write code.

The app got an upgrade this week. Can’t access the publication. Screen goes white no matter what you are trying to find. Too bad. The previous version was fine. Now I’m thinking of going back to print, but want my money back first. Missed the first half of November already.