The ESPN iPhone app seems pretty polarizing : some users like it for scores and news, but a lot of recent feedback says it feels laggy, cluttered, and less useful than it used to be. Public reviews and forum posts repeatedly complain about slow performance, awkward navigation, and constant notifications, though some users still find the core sports updates solid.

What people complain about

  • Lag and sluggishness. One Reddit user said the app is now “super laggy” compared with earlier versions.
  • Cluttered layout. A recent App Store review said favorite teams are buried too far down the page and the settings feel unhelpful.
  • Too many notifications. Another forum post said the app “will not stop sending” notifications.
  • Crashes or loading issues. Troubleshooting articles and reviews mention app-not-working problems, crashes, and the need to reinstall or update.

What it still does well

  • Scores and news are updated quickly. One App Store review called the content “updated and crisp”.
  • It still gives broad sports coverage in one place. Older coverage praised its live scores, play-by-play, video, and alerts.

Bottom line

If you only want quick scores and headlines , the ESPN iPhone app is probably usable. If you want a clean, fast, customizable sports app , the current consensus online is that it can feel frustrating and “bad” more often than not.

If you want, I can also turn this into a short forum-style post with a headline and a punchy take.