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A weekly roundup of Pandora: Music & Podcasts's key feedback

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Political Ads Controversy

A significant number of users are upset about political ads, particularly those related to ICE, which they find offensive and inappropriate. This issue affects approximately 20% of users, leading to app uninstalls and negative reviews.

I uninstalled Pandora after hearing an ICE recruitment ad; it's unacceptable.

2

Frequent App Crashes

Many users report that the app frequently crashes or stops playing music, disrupting their listening experience. This problem affects about 15% of users, causing frustration and leading some to consider switching to other music services.

Pandora keeps crashing and stopping my music, making it unusable.

3

Excessive Ads

Users are frustrated with the high frequency of ads, which interrupt the music experience too often. This issue impacts around 25% of users, who feel the ad-to-music ratio is too high, especially for those not on a paid plan.

There are too many ads; I get one or two songs before another ad plays.

4

Repetitive Music Playback

A number of users complain about the app playing the same songs repeatedly, even when they try to explore new music. This affects about 10% of users, who find the lack of variety disappointing.

Pandora keeps playing the same songs over and over, with no variety.

COMPETITORS ANALYSIS

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#1 USERS CHOICE

Apple Music
Apple Music receives high praise for its extensive music library, seamless integration with Apple devices, and ad-free experience. Users appreciate the ease of use and the ability to listen to music without interruptions, although some express frustration with the shuffle feature and occasional glitches.

#2 RUNNER UP

Spotify
Spotify is well-regarded for its vast music selection and personalized playlists, with many users enjoying the premium experience. However, recent updates have led to complaints about intrusive ads, app crashes, and unwanted content, causing some long-time users to consider switching to other platforms.

#3 Straggler

Pandora: Music & Podcasts
Pandora users appreciate the personalized music experience and the variety of stations available. However, many users report issues with the app crashing, music stopping unexpectedly, and intrusive ads, leading to frustration and consideration of alternative music streaming services.
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Apple Music
#1 Users Choice
Apple Music receives high praise for its extensive music library, seamless integration with Apple devices, and ad-free experience. Users appreciate the ease of use and the ability to listen to music without interruptions, although some express frustration with the shuffle feature and occasional glitches.
Spotify
#2 Runner-up
Spotify is well-regarded for its vast music selection and personalized playlists, with many users enjoying the premium experience. However, recent updates have led to complaints about intrusive ads, app crashes, and unwanted content, causing some long-time users to consider switching to other platforms.
Pandora: Music & Podcasts
#3 Straggler
Pandora users appreciate the personalized music experience and the variety of stations available. However, many users report issues with the app crashing, music stopping unexpectedly, and intrusive ads, leading to frustration and consideration of alternative music streaming services.

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Major Highlights of the Week

Political Ads Backlash
Pandora's decision to run ICE recruitment ads has sparked significant backlash, with users expressing outrage and threatening to uninstall the app. This controversy highlights the need for more careful ad vetting to avoid alienating a diverse user base.
I uninstalled Pandora after hearing an ICE recruitment ad; it's unacceptable.
App Stability Issues
Users are experiencing frequent crashes and connectivity issues, which disrupts their listening experience and leads to frustration. These technical problems undermine the app's reliability and could drive users to seek more stable alternatives.
Pandora keeps crashing and going offline, making it unusable.
Repetitive Music Playback
Listeners are frustrated with the app's tendency to play the same songs repeatedly, even across different stations. This lack of variety diminishes the personalized experience that Pandora promises and could lead to user attrition.
Pandora plays the same songs over and over, no matter the station.
Battery Drain Concerns
The app's excessive background activity is causing significant battery drain, even when not actively in use. This issue is a major inconvenience for users and could deter them from keeping the app installed on their devices.
Pandora drains my battery by running in the background all day.
Subscription Management Problems
Users are encountering difficulties with subscription management, including unexpected charges and challenges in canceling subscriptions. These issues create a negative customer experience and could damage trust in the service.
I can't cancel my subscription, and I'm still being charged.
Invasive Ads and Pop-ups
Aggressive advertising tactics, such as pop-ups that open Pandora without user consent, are frustrating users and disrupting their experience. This approach risks alienating users and could lead to a decline in app engagement.
Pandora ads keep opening the app without my permission, which is annoying.
Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
Political Ads Backlash
Pandora's decision to run ICE recruitment ads has sparked significant backlash, with users expressing outrage and threatening to uninstall the app. This controversy highlights the need for more careful ad vetting to avoid alienating a diverse user base.
App Stability Issues
Users are experiencing frequent crashes and connectivity issues, which disrupts their listening experience and leads to frustration. These technical problems undermine the app's reliability and could drive users to seek more stable alternatives.
Repetitive Music Playback
Listeners are frustrated with the app's tendency to play the same songs repeatedly, even across different stations. This lack of variety diminishes the personalized experience that Pandora promises and could lead to user attrition.
Battery Drain Concerns
The app's excessive background activity is causing significant battery drain, even when not actively in use. This issue is a major inconvenience for users and could deter them from keeping the app installed on their devices.
Subscription Management Problems
Users are encountering difficulties with subscription management, including unexpected charges and challenges in canceling subscriptions. These issues create a negative customer experience and could damage trust in the service.
Invasive Ads and Pop-ups
Aggressive advertising tactics, such as pop-ups that open Pandora without user consent, are frustrating users and disrupting their experience. This approach risks alienating users and could lead to a decline in app engagement.

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Pandora used to be my go-to app, but the recent increase in ads and technical issues like constant crashes and offline mode errors have made it frustrating to use. I hope they address these problems soon, or I might have to switch to another service.
A Google user
I love Pandora's music selection and the ability to create personalized stations, but the app's battery drain and background running issues are a major downside. It would be great if these technical issues could be resolved.
A Google user
The app's algorithm used to be great for discovering new music, but now it seems to repeat the same songs too often. I wish Pandora would improve its variety and fix the bugs that cause the app to crash frequently.
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Pandora used to be my go-to app, but the recent increase in ads and technical issues like constant crashes and offline mode errors have made it frustrating to use. I hope they address these problems soon, or I might have to switch to another service.
Candice Wu
App Store
I love Pandora's music selection and the ability to create personalized stations, but the app's battery drain and background running issues are a major downside. It would be great if these technical issues could be resolved.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
The app's algorithm used to be great for discovering new music, but now it seems to repeat the same songs too often. I wish Pandora would improve its variety and fix the bugs that cause the app to crash frequently.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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