GoLoud 12+

Honest opinion

The app could be improved particularly do user interface and experience by making it easier to find podcasts and creators (without having to subscribe - have a list?).

Current bug when opening the app as it keeps asking for an email verification which at this stage it shouldn’t because I’ve already verified. Once it’s working it’s consistent and great that it works in the background while Phone is in standby.

Could also do with having tags/ratings on creators or podcasts and having a search function within the app to find those particular tags for new content to listen to from new creators. E.g. I attempted there a couple of months ago to look for podcast with dark humor [my personal preference] and clicked on field creators only to find out that it wasn’t at all what is looking for and that they weren’t funny at all. These improvements could see the app perform better I may be attract new users.

Might also be useful to have an about me section for the creators so that they can share what the listener can expect if they’re new and whether it matches to what listener wanted in the first place

Can be glitchy

Sometimes the app works fine other time it’s glitchy and drops every 10/15 secs like the signal is lost (and happens regardless of being on mobile data or WiFi) which gets so annoying to the point you can’t listen it, and restarting your phone or reinstalling the app doesn’t help...

Developer Response ,

Thank you for taking the time to review the GoLoud app and we are sorry to hear you are experiencing registration issues. If you would like to update to the most recent version, the app is now on version 7.1.7 as we continuously work to improve the experience for our listeners. Alternatively, you can contact Support@GoLoudNow.com to speak directly to one of our support team. We hope this has been helpful in resolving the issue you have been experiencing.

Awful

Impossible to find the listen back option. Old system was so much more user friendly. The running of ads as soon as you switch on is also infuriating, I often lose service while listening and as soon as it comes back I have to endure more ads. Could take a lesson from the RTÉ app - far far superior!! Also as I try to send my review it asks for a nickname and then constantly tells me the name is taken enter another one and try again - if it’s a nickname what difference does it make, it’s not a password. Cop on guys!!!