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SparkNotes Customer Insights

1. I have to search for the book every time.I downloaded it, thinking it was like the website (which is free by the way,) and loved the idea of having a handy app for when I'm doing home work on-the-go, only to find out that if you want to acess anything at all you have to pay for a subscription, which isn't worth the effort if you can just use the website.

2. My request to sparknotes team is to please look into the matter and remove the bug that is preventing user from using subscription benefit even after paying money.I have recently renewed automatically, but was denied access.

3. All best, Team SparkNotes Cheryl"The browser allows for search without subscription, why does the app then restrict us to subscriptions only.

4. But hopefully after few email exchanges,Sparknotes understood the situation and within few days they refund me more than double the price of one year subscription.

5. It worked well for one year, and I got it renewed for another one year, and after payment it is showing, your subscription has expired.!!! I mailed the team twice and they have not rectifoed it.. Buying books and reading them is best.

6. They advertise the app on their website, saying that it's ad free, and make it seem like the app is free by making the download free, and then force you to make a subscription to use it.

7. And the website is free, so it's a complete waste of money.This app is good for those seeking help in European classical literature.

8. Google Play shows my annual subscription expiring in Aug 2023 but the application says my account has expired.

9. This app does everything you expect it to for a fraction of the price you'd pay for a single study guide, giving you access for a whole year.

10. SparkNotes shows $.99/month and $4.99/yr for subscriptions within the application.

11. I truly appreciate Sparknotes team for helping me with the refund.

Steps to Troubleshoot & Fix SparkNotes Issues

1. Fix SparkNotes Not Working/Crashes/Errors/Unresponsive & Black/White screen:


  1. Restart SparkNotes: Restarting the app will resolve most errors.
  2. Update the SparkNotes App. Here is how:
    1. On Android goto PlayStore » Search for "SparkNotes" » Open SparkNotes » click "Update".
    2. On iPhone, goto AppStore » Your profile » Available Updates » Check for SparkNotes » click "UPDATE".
  3. Clear SparkNotes app cache: Clearing cached data will force your app to retrieve the latest data directly from SparkNotes servers.
    1. On Android, goto Settings » Apps » Select "SparkNotes" » click Storage » click "Clear Cache".
  4. Check SparkNotes app permissions. If any of these permissions required to use your device's features are disenabled, SparkNotes might not work.
  5. Uninstall and reinstall SparkNotes. If nothing else has worked, completely uninstall SparkNotes then reinstall.
  6. Restart your device. Last, restarting your device can often clear most problems causing SparkNotes not working


2. Fix SparkNotes Server issues & Internet Connection


  1. Check network connection: An unstable Internet will make SparkNotes be unable to connect to it's servers. Ensure your wi-fi is working then restart app.
  2. Disable VPN: VPN can cause connection errors and lead to SparkNotes not working. Make sure all VPNs are off
  3. Enable background data: When Background data is turned off, SparkNotes may not be able to connect to the Internet when running in the background.

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