LifeWay Reader

This is the worst application I have ever used. I purchased a book, but now I can't read it because the app is stuck in a perpetual "Loading Resources..." loop. And the Lifeway e-books aren't in a standard format that allows you to use a regular epub reader. So I basically wasted $10 on the book, and hours of my life trying to get this thing to work.

The app is basically worthless on Android. Galaxy S7 here and the pages don't load properly. For example, if I open a book, it just loads a blank white page. Closing the app doesn't fix it and reinstalling it only fixes it for like 2 minutes. Trying to navigate to specific chapter always brings me to the last page of the book. When a page loads, scrolling works for like 2 pages or until I navigate away from the app and come back.

I cannot read a book I purchased when I am on my Galaxy Note. I get a screen that either says loading or is blank. Occasionally, I get a page to come up, but when I go to the next page, I have the same trouble. My suggestion is to not buy the ebook from Lifeway. There are way better ereaders out there and cheaper alternatives if you want to buy a hard copy.

I got the eBook of breaking free but cannot use this app at all. It just loads forever. It never loads, just says loading. So now there's no point in the eBook, I can't open it for bible study.

So sorry I bought ebook. Assumed I could use my reader of choice. This reader does not work, if you are able to even get signed in. Lifeway - YOU DON'T NEED A READER! It does not work. STOP FORCING US TO USE YOUR HORRIBLE READER.

doesnt work with Galaxy Note 3. bought a book that can only be viewed through this app and no one will contact me back. I have emailed and called several times. Had to leave messages. You make money off of my purchase but lock it to only be used with a broken app, and refuse to refund me my purchase amount. That doesnt seem to be a very Christian thing to do.

Would like if app allowed you to post on Facebook scripture, lesson with scripture.

Misbehaving app. Forces Close all.the.time. You can't highlight text or add notes to the text - That is VERY important and missed in this reading app. Beth Moore always says "Jot down in the margin" ... but I can not. Also there are many times in the study guides where it calls for a line to be drawn. The Video study guide is also VERY glitchy. The response boxes don't match when clicked on and when I type an answer, it moves it to a different box... SO WEIRD. Giving it one more week then I will be purchasing a paper book.*sigh*

It appears to be unstable and very slow, try to highlight or add notes and it completely closes. I would rather use a stable reader than be forced to use this one.

Even after recent update the app won't open books in my account. Previously it would crash, allowing me to send a report, now it just clocks on my Galaxy Note 5 as though it's about to open the book. I've left it sitting as the display spins but never get to the book. Now the app not only has no way for me to initiate feedback to the programmers, it doesn't even crash, which would let me send data about the experience so it could be analyzed. Poor user experience on top of poor performance. Code defensively; provide for the unexpected & give me a way typo provide feedback that's better than having to use Google's store.

2 years, 3 book purchases and I have been able to read about 2 pages. This app does not work. It spins, it spins, and it spins some more. Waste of money on the books, missed the studies being done, and out the learning I was really wanting and needing. I would not waste my money or time.

Update (Original post below). It's almost like the app programmers read my review and acted accordingly! Can highlight now, works smooth, much easier to navigate and operate. It almost works too good now, and flips back and forth between sessions in the Gospel Project a little too easily. But good job on the improvements! Much easier and friendlier to use! Cannot highlight or make notes, extremely slow and dragging. I've had issues with this app from day one... It never works smoothly. Maybe it would do better on Apple products (I'm an Android man). Very frustrating that I am forced to use this app if I want SBC/LifeWay material electronically. Don't go this route if you have any other option.

I thank the author for an app to read purchased comment but app does not respond well at all on Android or iOS platforms. Links don't often take you to supposed link content. iOS version has literally a 30 second or so delay on scrolling. Basic features to make reading function as expected and necessary are badly needed.

I am again disappointed. I originally was using this app on my ipad and have had problems. I had read that it did not work well with ios. when i had to get an android tablet for work I thought ok now I can use lifeway for my bible study. Again I am having problems. Everytime I try to enter notations the app stops working and I have to restart the app.

Very disappointed. Bought my ebooks from the website hoping they would look like the samples given online (basically digital versions of the hard copy) but no luck. Formatting was incredibly weird both in app and on website. Was expecting something more like a pdf. Hopefully I can return them tomorrow and buy the physical/useable versions

This app needs to be like the apple version. In a day in age when you Can write on tablets like paper,you cannot do this yoy cannot do this with this app. Yes you can make notes, however, it is not access able with ease. I Liked the old way, when you could download a pdf version and write on it. Life ways app developers need to work on this APP and make it worth using. I write this review on my android tablet using a pen, which is something I cannot do in this app. I will not buy another Ebook from Lifeway until they fix this.

So sorry I bought ebook. Assumed I could use my reader of choice. This reader does not work, if you are able to even get signed in. Lifeway - YOU DON'T NEED A READER! It does not work. STOP FORCING US TO USE YOUR HORRIBLE READER.

Love the company's other products. But this app and the online option is a monumental fail. The books will not load or the page freeze. Have attempted using many browsers on 2 pcs and 1 android. What is even more disappointing is their continual sales like it works.

I just bought a book. The ereader shows it synced, yet it doesn't really open the book. It downloads but doesn't give you access to anything. What a bumber, $13 dollars down the drain. I needed the book for bible study class tonight. Very Disappointed.

I have only been able to access my book once. Now I am forced to spend twice the money on the paperback book because I can't open it in the app to do the study along with my friends. I am going to seek a refund!

This app is free. They then charge you for any books you purchase knowing full well that this ereader does not work and when contacted will not refund your money. SCAM in the name of religion. They should be ashamed.

This is the first app review I have ever written. That's because I've never had an app this bad. Simply does not work. This is especially bad considering I have no choice but to purchase my textbooks in this format. Terrible

The app takes forever to load conten (no matter what kind of network I am on), closes itself at random times, and doesn't remember your place. It is so frustrating. My class begins Monday and I can't even get two of the required books to load! The only reason I use it is because my class through Liberty University online doesn't have a physical book available for my course. I highly do not recommend this app to anyone. It desperately needs fixing!

First of all, I was not to happy with the idea of only accessing Lifeways' ebooks through the app or on an online browser. I mean I payed for the book it would be fair for me to be able to download it. Anyways, I didn't put too much thought to it; Thus, I downloaded the app so I could begin the devotional I was so hyped for. To my result, the app didn't function correctly. I'm dissatisfied with Lifeway's ebook readers and I hope Lifeway reads this in order to improve their services.

Doesn't work. Has to have GPS to set Store location. (Not sure why that's important to view a purchase???) It should allow you to set store without GPS.

Very frustrating. I am ready to buy the bible study book. Takes forever to download every time I want to get into it!

This is my first time ordering through life way and I was able to buy the book easily enough but was not able to open the book through the only app that they allow you to actually read your e-book through.

I can't even get it to install! I've downloaded it several times, but no such luck. Now I'll have to wait for my book to come by mail. It would be nice if we could get them through Kindle.

Very disappointed in this app. It won't let me switch books without closing the app. It won't load to the page I left off with. It won't load to the chapter I select. With all the different eReaders available, why can't Lifeway get this to work smoothly? Or at least allow me to choose what reader I want to use for a book purchase rather than forcing me to use theirs?

Can't view pages in my purchased ebooks after sync is done. Lifeway - please correct ASAP & update this app for us!

I want a refund for the eBook I purchased. I cannot view my eBook. All it says is "Downloading Resources". This App crashes constantly.

I have been going through a study for the past year and have been able to access the PDF files to the downloaded study just fine. That fit my schedule and tablet perfectly. Now, Lifeway made it manditory to use the Lifeway Reader App, which is impossible to use. I am rarely able to successfully open the app and if I can, I am unable to add notes, highlight, or do anything usefull at all. It's really quite sad. Maybe it only works on Apple products. Android seems to have some major issues.

While the program indicated that you could highlight sections, this doesn't work. Further, it doesn't recall where you last left off reading (page number), and will automatically reset to the beginning of a chapter sporadically. I do NOT recommended this app (either for a device, or for your computer).

Doesn't open the ebook I just paid 15.99 for...what is the point of it if you recommend I download this app when I an buying the book? U should make it so I can send it to my Kindle account...

Updated last 2014 doesn't open tried two as now. Great idea but if it doesn't work that's all it is

I don't usually give ratings, but others should be warned not to bother with this app. This app doesn't work at all. I would give it zero stars if I could. Supposed to be able to access LifeWay curriculum. It won't even open the books.

The features don't work. Not sure if it is only on android or not but terrible app

I got the eBook of breaking free but cannot use this app at all. It just loads forever. It never loads, just says loading. So now there's no point in the eBook, I can't open it for bible study.

I wish I had read the reviews before purchasing an eBook. At least the online reader worked, but annoying to not be able to use my phone. LifeWay should be a big enough company to get the app working I would hope or make a deal with kindle! I won't recommend ebooks from them until the app is working.

Cannot open e-books on my Samsung Galaxy S6. App completely unusable on my device. I have the latest version of the app according to the Google Play Store. Please fix ASAP!