Fine Homebuilding Magazine App Reviews

Having similar issues. App wont open. After I put in my print subsc ID which verified. It first tried to charge me for current issue. Then didnt, but after I closed out of app I could never get back into it. Redownloaded and jumped through all the hoops again..... Same crap. Maybe because I wont let it access Facebook? You guys have my email. Drop me a message if you ever get this app to work.

App hangs tried reloading and updating tho os ... But no success They are still advertising the app in the print version ... Think they would want it to work first

This app basically displays a high res PDF of the print edition, plus hotlinks/navigation, plus some videos. So while not perfect it does add some extras over the paper edition.

Had it for less than 5 minutes on the iPad and it wont even open. Works good on the iPhone but it doesnt read too well on such a small screen.

I am surprised that at the poor quality from Taunton. This app crashes every time I open it on the iPad mini or the iPhone. I sent in a support request and I received an automated response that someone would contact me within two days. It has been nearly two weeks and nothing. Dont waste your time on this app until it gets fixed. :(

Opened app on my iPad, then entered my profile info, when I entered my birthday and country, then app crashed and wouldnt reopen with out immediately crashing every time I tried to open the app. I deleted app, and started over, with exactly same result. I trusted Taunton Press, so what a huge disappointment.

Worked for a month or two then forced me to do a log in to re-subscribe each time for a month or two. Now it wont load at all. It never allowed me to have more than one issue in my news stand. It would take them back somehow. I am forced to download into safari to read them, which is not as good a presentation as the app and requires being near wifi rather than just clicking on the magazine in my newsstand when I am waiting for my wife to finish shopping. Never thought Taunton would put out something this shoddy and not fix it right away.

Too many crashes, if rather have the paperback.

Dont waste your time downloading this app. It doesnt do anything but cycle you straight to purchasing the current month magazine. At $8, why?

Previous version of app worked fine on both iPhone (6.1.1) and iPad (5.1.1). Recently downloaded version 6.2 and now the app opens very briefly and then closes on both devices. All other apps work fine on both devices. Attempted all logical trouble shooting to include deleting the app and re-installing but the problem remains.

Tried all possible means to correct, but to no avail, App will not open without crashing. Up to about 2 weeks it worked great. Has not worked worked correctly since getting new iPad Air and updating to lasted version of iOS. All other subscriptions and Apps working correctly. Like the magazine and will update my rating once this problem is corrected.

Will not open since last update.

The 6.2.1version has not helped. App still doesnt open for more than a second. Would love to buy the next issue ... But cant . Why dont you contact the crew that did Fine Woodworking?

This update fixed the constant launch-time crashing, so updating my rating from 1 star to 3 stars.

Worthless

Thought I would try a magazine on my IPad. Works great and I like the information in the magazine.

The magazine itself is as good as ever and the interactivity is nice, but you cant print or otherwise save articles of particular interest. Tauntons subscription management is very disjointed, one site for print, one for the website, and another for digital magazine. They need a place where you can see everything at once.

Doesnt provide option for which issues to download. Shows ALL past issues being downloaded when in fact they are not. Cant stop app from indicating "downloading". The Fine Woodworking app works great. I dont get it Taunton!

The app started crashing after the new version was updated. Please fix this glitch.

I have always enjoyed the magazine and the app brings a great product into the future! I have had no problems or crashes.