Substack

A home for readers

Substack: A Home for Readers and Writers

"Substack" is an Android app that connects readers with thousands of independent writers, offering a platform to discover, read, and discuss exceptional writing on diverse topics. Users can join private chats, listen to posts, and engage with a vibrant community of readers and writers. Access all your subscriptions and enjoy a seamless reading experience with powerful features for sharing insights and saving articles for later. Immerse yourself in a world of ideas and creativity with the Substack app.
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App stats

Downloads: 3,622,991
87.82K
2,514 new ratings
Version: 2.40.4 (Last updated: 2025-03-13)
Version code: 2570
Creation date: 2022-10-03
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.CAMERA
  • android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION
  • android.permission.INTERNET
  • android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
  • android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
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Size: 52.45M
Full description: See detailed description

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# 26,707 ▲ 360
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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Access to a wide variety of content and writers
  • The algorithm effectively curates content that users enjoy
  • Overall reading experience is appreciated despite app issues
  • Interface allows for easy navigation when it functions properly
  • Diverse and engaging articles available on the platform
Cons
  • App is buggy with frequent crashes and instability
  • Poor search functionality and slow loading times
  • Inability to edit posts after publishing and lost drafts
  • Frustrating login issues and account management problems
  • Autoplaying media can disrupt reading experience
Most mentioned
  • Buggy and unstable performance
  • Difficulties with login and using the app functionality
  • Inability to edit posts after publishing
  • Issues with notification links not redirecting properly
  • Frustration from autoplaying videos and audio disruptions
User reviews
As a reader, it's functional but glitchy. Overall, it's poorly tested and unreliable for editing, notifications, and searching. It has the weakest search capabilities I've experienced, simply no good reason for that. Forces you back to the website for most account payment functions.
by David Stewart, 2025-02-01
Irrespective of the content, and there are some good writers on substack (if you want to subscribe to them), the app is extremely bug-gy. Windows Web access works slightly better, but the Android app is one frustration after another. I've waited a couple of months before posting this in case I got more familiar, but it hasn't improved. It's also extraordinarily slow. It doesn't show up in the view of open apps, 'close all' doesn't close it, what you are typing can be lost if you switch apps...
by Paul Seligman, 2025-01-31
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