Financial Times 2.5.6.825
However, it seems that many agencies and newspapers have launched their very own apps for subscribers to be able to read articles from their mobile devices as well. One of such newspaper is the Financial Times.
Lightweight interface that resembles the website
The nice thing about this app is that the layout resembles that of the website, with the same colored home page that includes articles arranged in an intuitive layout with a toolbar on the bottom, which includes all features found inside the app.
It doesn't come with instructions but users shouldn't have any trouble navigating in the app and accessing all its features. The app also comes with a settings menu in which you can choose the region from which you'd like to receive the news feed or sign in or subscribe to download stories in the background.
Read various articles but only after you subscribe
The app takes a while to load so you should be very patient with this app. Also, there's not much you can do without a subscription as all articles are locked. But people like to test products before they purchase them so the app lets users get 3 free articles per month.
However, when you tap on the subscribe button the app crashes meaning you should create an account on the web version and only sign in through the app. Still, the app provides users with well-written content so subscribing for the standard version of 8.13$ per week might be worth it.
Plenty of features inside the app
After you create an account, the app lets you clip items and read them later or it provides you recommended articles based on your reads. In addition, it contains a section with your recently read articles and the option to filter articles by various criterias.
Moreover, you can access the section with markets data, blogs and the weekend edition, which contains articles on style, books, travel and arts. The app also comes with a search bar that lets you find information on various topics and companies that might interest you.
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Design / UI9
The interface is really nice and it resembles that of the desktop version. |
Function8
The app has some issues and bugs, especially in the subscription menu but it does come with plenty of nice features mainly for subscribers. |
Security9
It shouldn't pose any security issues, the app is really safe and only needs permissions from areas of your phone that it actually uses. |
Battery6
Consumption is relatively high, so make sure to keep an eye on resources when using this app. |
Price8
Users need to subscribe with an account in order to read articles in this app, prices vary between 8.13$ and 11.16$ per week, depending on the type of account. |
Compatibility8
It should work just fine on devices running Android version 4.0 or later, making ti accessible to many users. |
A really nice app but only for subscribers.
Specifications
- price:
- 8.13
- current version:
- 2.5.6.825
- reviewed version:
- 2.5.6.825
- developer:
- Financial Times
- category:
- INTERNET & NETWORK
- os version req.:
- Android version 4.0 or later
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- Yes. subscribe
- hits:
- 226