Radio Times - What to watch

Another app which forces to to sign up before telling you it's a subscription service

pricey but worth it

the app is well laid out and quick and easy to check.

Can't even login. What are they doing?

Useless. all this app is interested in doing is trying to get you to subscribe to the radio times

looks a good app

Couldn't even get logged in! Tried to reset password twice! Maybe I'm just a bit thick.

it wont let me sign up with google

This is not a free app, it's £20 a year to use any of the features - maybe this should be mentioned before you download it?

Extortionate prices for what it is. I uninstalled after 5 minutes.

impossible to login. i have an existing RT account and entered the email and password. screen just stuck so i reset password (the app recognises my email). New password tried. Stuck on 1st screen. No means of accepting 7 day free trial which ends today. I'm gone.

Informational

interesting magazines

seems great so far ...if annual cost is genuine

excellent

I tried several times but couldn't register or log in, I kept ending up back at the starting page

the puzzle is fun apps good at what it does just to expensive

easy to use tv at a glance

I cannot log in via any option it just keeps looping back and forth

Really slow and pretty much pointless

You have to pay for everything

Good reviews sometimes, but I can't give this anymore stars than it deserves. The pages freeze, the guide is jittery, and the regional settings you choose will always revert back to London. I'm in Scotland. lots of bugs that need to be fixed. I'm also probably not the only person that was duped into this app expecting it to have radio schedules, well it DOESN'T. This app only provides information about TV and streaming services like Netflix, It DOES NOT include any radio information. PIXEL9

very informative

I check it daily on my mobile. I'd be lost without it. especially good at recommendations on Dramas.

love RT!!

This is NOT the digital version of the magazine. It's OK as a 'What's on TV tonight' and 'what to watch' guide but don't expect any of Radio Times brilliant articles! it works on my android phone, but I can't open it on my Amazon Fire tablet - it refuses to accept my password, no matter how many times I reset it. A pity, as my poor eyesight means reading is easier on a tablet than on a phone screen. So, the app is just OK. Come on you lot, get a proper digital version of RT online!

Information, puzzle fun useful

lots of information on the go. Love the puzzles on long journeys.

Won't even log in. If I put an invalid PW it goes red and tells me, but although the correct one shows green the log in button does nothing except blink when pressed. Cleared app cache and data, but no difference. Obviously of no use at all.

Expected it to work like the website where you can slide each channel to the left to see what's coming up throughout the day. However, it only let's you view prescribed options for what's on right now, tonight or tomorrow at random fixed times. Also swiping back closes the app rather than taking you back to the previous page.

has always been a bit unreliable, now won't allow access at all, no response from contact form. paid for subscription can't access the Radio times. Very annoying

Misses hour chunks on schedules.

Like the way it lists the programmes I want to watch. My only moan is the live TV section. You can select 'now' or 'tonight'. I wish there was an option to swipe left to show the next hour and TV throughout the day. You have to select a single channel which shows the TV for that channel only.

Fails to log in despite changing password number of times. Therefore useless, nil stars.

Great

Be warned, this app obviously charges on a weekly basis! As soon as I saw that I uninstalled it. No thank you!

The worst app ever. Supposed to be a TV listing app. but isn't. Just showing what's on now or at 9:00 pm each day is not a listing. Since all the recommendations don't match my interests it makes this a complete waste of time. To add insult to injury you have the nerve to charge me for it. Already cancelled my subscription. Even 99p was too much. About to uninstall.

Doesn't give a proper program guide. Either shows me what's on now, or at 9pm tonight, with no visible way to view other times.

Excellent choice for all channels and streaming service

Not very intuitive. It took me a while and a bit of searching to find out how to see the full listings for a particular channel. It looks like other people have had the same issue. Much more useful now.

Great information.

Have to subscribe before you can do anything, rubbish

Great app once initial glitches were sorted. Easy to use and find what you want.

very interesting

Bought it, then it denied me access.

takes a bit of getting used to.

I can't get it to show the full range of programmes. It only shows fixed times and programmes. The information I want might be there somewhere but it's not easy to find.

I can't link my paper subscription to the app - says it's linked to another user. No help from support. Used to use the app and loved it.

Not as good as the App 2 months ago.

You can't write a review of something that you haven't got access to. Bought a print and digital subscription which includes this app. Only it doesn't because you can't log in. They "are aware of it" and their team is "working on it", is what they're trotting out.

they sent me three identical copies when I hadn't received one since Xmas. they said I'd cancelled.

too expensive

lm a fool for not using it everyday!!!!!

It's great but I had to pay twice I cancelled the print one not the digital one but they cancelled both. It's only 99p but in fairness I already paid.

still trying this

good so far

A complete waste of time. Gives you "choices", "editor pics" whats on at the cinema ...not interested... live tv only covers whats on NOW, ie only that programme or tomorrow. Doesnt give you the most important thing, a days overview of channels. The app doesnt even allow landscape mode, cuts it off Disgusted. Going to cancel my paper subscription, which either doesnt arrive on time or not at all. Cant even log into my account and the RT Subs support team have failed to sort this in over a month.

Need a £6 a month subscription to do anything.

Won't let me view TV listings without a sub, £1 for a year but then £35 a year after that. £35 a year for TV listings? I don't think so.

my 1st use of the R.T. online. Very easy to set up and so, it's a case of:- so far; so good

happy

This is basically an expensive pay-to-use app, though it is not made clear before installing it.

easy to use

pretty run of the mill app

Clearly not possible to get anything for free. This app has a free experience but it is rubbish. Various features which look really interesting but you can't click on anything without being offered a subscription. 99p now seems fine but I assume it will auto renew at £35. This is very steep given I only buy the Christmas edition of the paper Radio Times at £6.50. Roughly 3 notifications a day, for things which as a free user you can't experience (games, details of shows, options by genre). Naff

pretty good but where are radio listings

I already pay for a TV Licence, this should be free to licence payers. Perhaps, use the TV licence reference number as the authenticator?

After installation I discovered that I had to create an account. I thought this app would be a good way for us and guests to see what was on TV, but as we don't watch enough TV the rest of the year to worry about what's on, signing up to another account is too much. App uninstalled.

Terrible. Can only see what is on now, not in the future. Can not restrict list of channels to ones I have available.

excellent easy to use

Fine, but all I wanted was to see what was on TV and radio.

Can't do anything useful, such as view listings, search for programmes or create schedules, without paying for a subscription. Misleading advertising in the digital magazine. Uninstalling.

Nice app and layout - but only shows London on ITV and BBC1 - As I live in the Granada North West region - There is no way to change location to enable the programming for my area - This is a shame as the App does have potential. now that the media Co has made it possible to change region - I now give the App 5 stars

It is difficult to decide whether to subscribe to the app because the "browse" content is so limited you can't form an opinion on the content. lt would be good if you could register for a free trial.

You can't see a grid of all the nights programms on more than one channel. Everything seems a little claustrophobic on a smartphone.

Great app. No need to miss your favourite programmes.

Slightly confusing

just want a TV guide. this app is useless unless you subscribe

This seems very good to use.

Cannot log in. Utterly useless. Despite resetting my password several times, the app refuses to accept the new password. I now cannot login to the browser version.

Really feature full app. Not all "What to watch" items have direct links to the programme, so have to use Search before adding to your watchlist.

You need to subscribe to get any useful listings etc. 😠

easy listings

Best one I've used, not sure what all the negative reviews are about, mine works great and has given my tablet a new lease of life. It was just gathering dust before because you do everything on your phone these days. Easily the best guide, particularly for sky. The one with the listing's on google is a nightmare to use, pop ups and adverts all over the shop. This one is great and it gives me film reviews and weekly recommendations. It's 99p for goodness sake. Kudos!

Immediate pay wall. You have to pay to see listings, really?

Good

Can't believe that you produced an app for the TV that doesn't give you a guide to view television programmes through the day only the time you on. you have to go back to web site to look for that wish i never payed for it. if anyone else doesn't see this silly problem. Must be only problem for a few to a view the listing's all day. Bet i not get a reply especially from people who produced the app and excepted it and they say look at the bottom live button just the same as top telling no listing

Your app doesn't allow scrolling through all the programmes on a chosen channel for the whole day.

Useless App. Radio Times is a LISTINGS magazine. This app does not show listings. Opened app just after 7pm, when it showed me what was on from 7pm to 7:30pm. No option to scroll right to what comes next and thereafter. Clicked on "This evening" and it showed me what was coming at 9pm. NO WAY would it show me what was coming at 8pm. Only way was to look at channels one at a time, but that's not how you use TV listings - you want to see what are the options at a particular time.

No access to the digital edition despite having the latest version of the app. Uninstalled.

absolutely useless doesn't have a grid style tv guide. you can only see what's on now, what's the point of that. can't see what's on later

I subscribed expecting to get the same excellent TV listing that is available on the web version, where I can select which channels to view and see a daily time line. This is not available in the app.

I've only started using it but I find it very informative and useful for finding content I'd like to watch.

pay too use but the first thing it hits you with is a advert too subscribe when you click browse first. instant goodbye.uninstalling

All I have done on this program is look up movies that are in the stream top on the charts.

I've had the app for a bit & and used to like it. The game was fun. More recently, I was asked to log in again, but no matter how I tried, including resetting my password and setting up a new account with a different email, I constantly got an error message. Plus, I am now getting spammed by emails I certainly did not agree to as I can't log in! Why mess with something that originally worked & was free!!

Dumbest app. Have to subscribe (at cost!) in order to view TV listings. Stupid

Misleading experience, app deleted and emails blocked and unsubcribed. Overall I enjoyed the app functionality, but despite me clicking do not subscribe to marketing emails I have been getting 2 marketing emails a day every day since registering in the app, from Radio Times and Radio Times Today. Be warned if you download the app, your inbox will become cluttered!

can't even test if it's any good without instant subscription as everything you click gets the subscribe now link....therefore uninstalled.pathetic

Complicated to use

so far completely useless. I assumed it would give full listings but it only gives now and evening and you can't move through times in between

Lame! Can't even scroll days listings to see whats on channels, can't set notification time (set to 15 mins which is too long), can't select by genres or programme types, just really lame and pathetic for a paid app.

I love it. Easy to get 'at a glance' TV highlights for the day. The bookmark feature is handy to help collate a watch list. Maybe a sporting section to highlight what's on would be a good addition.

so disappointed. thought I was subscribing to radio times not the app. I know it has live listing, but I get that free with sky anyway. Thought I wouldn't have to buy a weekly TV listing mag, so I was completely misled. Will definitely not be renewing. Well, only to be expected....I've been informed I could subscribe to the magazine and then read the digital version online . Err, that's what I thought I was buying... the digital version of the magazine. It's a total rip-off immediate media.

not great. how do I change my region. not everyone lives in London! really not what I expected. wanted a UK alternative to be able to view the full days listing for the channels I want. to be able to search for programs from channels I have.

THE EMAILS BECOME VERY SAMEY EACH WEEK WITH LITTLE OR NO NEW FEATURES. IF YOU PURCHASE IT, IT IS VERY EXPENSIVE JUST TO FIND OUT WHAT TIMES PROGRAMMING IS ON. JUST USE YOUR GUIDE ON THE TV OR FREEVIEW GUIDE ON YOUR PHONE.

I love the way it makes it so quick and easy to find stuff to watch depending on mood and genre etc. it looks great and the ability to create one's 'to watch' list is helpful because, unlike streaming services and channels, it has ALL services in one so you're not having to go from each app individually.

Very helpful over view and easy access to both streaming platforms and tv. Enjoying it.

Not really what I was looking for, no listings, I can't use it to plan future viewings, and I can't see past programmes in order to catch up on missed ones. Not worth the 99p, let alone the full subscription. UPDATE After getting a response from the developer, I was able to find the unseen parts of the app. A full listing is now available by tapping the channel icon.

Radio Times - Channel numbers are incorrect even though I have requested Sky+ HD TV. Following on from your reply, I downloaded the App, I couldn't see how the listings etc., worked without signing into a subscription. Having wasted my money, it is a lesser service than the FREE website. Can only see today & tomorrow. Can't plan ahead or see what's on at the weekend. TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY. THANK YOU RT FOR THE SCAM.

Downloaded app but couldn't login despite multiple resets... couldn't use it at all... uninstalled as not sure if it was buggy or scam

I'm glad I only paid 99p because without listings , which I wrongly assumed would be standard, the app is pretty pointless.

I admit, I haven't properly explored the app, however my reason for downloading it was for TV listings and the app doesn't have it. This doesn't make any sense to me at all! It feels like a major oversight by the creators. Surely they'd realise that people would expect that. I was looking for a way to support the continuation of RT in the modern world (I do occasionally still buy the printed copy), but I don't see much here that I'm interested in paying for.

Absolutely loving RT app. I now line up my viewing rather than channel hop and waste time.

Utter waste of time! I wanted TV listings, not editorial rubbish. Uninstalling now...

Not really sure why this app exists nor what real use it is as it is not a TV listing app and offers "viewing suggestions"? Why would I pay £35 a year for that and still need to buy the weekly hard copy. Either go fully digital or don't go digital at all! 5 star reviews just to have a stranger suggest what you may like to watch? Come on. Digitise the magazine as well, expand the capabilities of the app to include reminders and playlists then you may be able to justify £35 per year. Uninstalled.

Tried it for a while to organise my viewing with the watchlist but it's too buggy. Moving items to different collections sometimes fails. A watched item on my list is sometimes missing when selecting via streaming service. Emily in Paris is a good example of the later.

Useful because you can search when a program or film is coming up and his to watch it, but a pity it doesn't include TV/Radio listings (you can, of course, see that on the web or other apps like UK listings). It's annoying that you can't filter out adverts for streaming channels you don't need appearing on opening the app.

Was a bit disappointed that you don't get full tv listing's We will have to see how the app develops Hopefully, it will start to suggest programmes that are relevant to myself

I expected full listings not just your top 10 choice. Frustrating. I only downloaded as my print copy had not arrived. Will uninstall once the hard copy is with me.

No Listings, just suggestions. I thought this was a return of the old Radio Times app which contained a listings section for tv and radio. This does no such thing, it is a poor quality version of JustWatch or Imdb. Radio Times is a quality magazine, I feel cheated by this expensive, second rate attempt at an 'accompliment'. Zero stars.

Utter waste of time. You'd expect that you could at least access the TV listings with this App, but you can't. Feel thoroughly misled. I am cancelling my subscription with immediate effect.

Good as far as it goes, but would like to see full listings rather than just ten of this and ten of that, though they are useful but if you don't have the same taste as the reviewer, it doesn't go deeper. Thank you to the developer for your reply and helpful suggestions. I have found the app useful for finding interesting programmes on all platforms, and the layout is very attractive and easy to use, so I have uprated to 4.

All I need from the App is what programs are on for the next 7 days but can't get that to work - waste of money

Really like the access to RT reviews and that can get recommendations according to which streaming platform we've got. Has helped a lot when trying to find something to watch when there are a lot of people to please.

Very disappointed. Difficult to set up, kept saying my email address had been taken. Was expecting some form of daily programme listing's not just your recommendations. Thankfully only wasted £0.99.

Pointless app. No traditional listings, has "sponsored" stuff (i.e. ads), and clicking on things tells me I need to be a subscriber.

Great access to programmes on both terrestrial and the full range of streaming services. Lots of reviews/articles about various programmes. Interesting to read editors' choices and lists of best films/dramas etc. Handy to find and add items to your own watchlist. You can also create your own collections within this with own label. I would like to see a tv guide on there to view what's on each channel at a specific time. Overall, a very good app so far and a great addition to the paper magazine.

Abusive pricing model. Option to view before Subscribing, but zero usefulness as this is constant pestering to subscribe. No hint of tv listings anywhere. Uninstalled.

I thought I would give it a try, as RT were pushing it on their subscribers wrapper this week. Underwhelming. The home screen is blank, the search produced one showing for the program I was interested in and completely failed to list the Christmas Special on this evening! Doh! As for the puzzles - I got one, solved it and... No more. Huh? It seems to be distinctly half baked, so is being uninstalled... I gave half a thought to trying the magazine app so checked the reviews. They are just as bad!

Have just subscribed to this app thinking it was a TV listings app but no just a useless app that I don't even see the point of. Glad I've only wasted 99p for the year going to cancel subscription already.

Unimpressed. Thought it would be an app version of the weekly TV magazine. It isn't. As others have commented, it has work to do before I'd even consider paying for the use of it. There's no scheduling info, reminder options, etc.

The most useless app I have ever come across. Totally pointless. Purchased 1 year subscription for 99p - I've been conned!

I don't see the point. I came on to look at the schedules and add things to my Watchlist for Christmas. To see any information about programmes you have to subscribe, but I'm not subscribing if I can't see what's going to be available to me. I can't find any schedules and there seems to be no way of selecting what services and channels you have access to. So my Watchlist plan is out of the window. Very unimpressed. Uninstalling...

Just loaded and I am surprised that the radio and possible podcast ratings are hard to find. Surely radio should get prominence in a RADIO times app; it's on the tin!

Can't see the point in this app. Doesn't have tv listings. All you seem able to do is search for a program you already know about - oh and there's one puzzle. Sm uninstalling it - not worth the space.

Pretty much useless. You can add programmes to the watchlist, but the app doesn't do anything with them, for example it doesn't remind you when they are being shown. The recommendations are just the editors' choice and aren't based on my watchlist. The app doesn't ask what platforms/channels I have available so most of the recommendations are programmes I can't watch. Edit: To add insult to injury, they now want to *charge* for this useless app.

For some reason I imagined I'd easily find out what was being broadcast when. Sadly disappointed.

Much improved. Great design. Easy to navigate and very informative.

I just installed the new app and tried the puzzle and solved it in 6 moves other than that the app is well laid out and easy to use.