# Afterword: Articles & Essays

> Social media platform for long-form writing and article discovery. (iPhone/iPad app by Afterword Studios.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterword-articles-and-essays/id6766351387 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Afterword Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896279639)
- Category: Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-18
- Data updated: 2026-07-24
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterword-articles-and-essays/id6766351387/reviews.md

## What is Afterword?

Afterword is a social media app for long-form writing.

For readers:
- "For You" style fullscreen feed designed to help you focus on one post at a time
- Full customization of your algorithm via the Feed Nudge feature
- Discover incredible articles, essays, and stories for FREE
- ONE optional subscription for unlimited access to all paid posts platform-wide

For writers:
- Organic recommendation, even on paywalled content
- Earn on ANY paid post without needing a large base of patrons or existing audience
- 80% of platform-wide subscription revenue shared with writers by how much your paid posts are actually read



Your use of Afterword is governed by both our Terms of Use and Apple's standard End User License Agreement (EULA), which together apply to your subscription.

Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://afterword.app/privacy
Terms of Use: https://afterword.app/terms


Afterword Premium is an auto-renewable subscription, available in two options:

- Title: Afterword Premium (Yearly)
- Length: 1 year (auto-renews yearly until cancelled)
- Price: $119.99/year

- Title: Afterword Premium (Monthly)
- Length: 1 month (auto-renews monthly until cancelled)
- Price: $19.99/month

Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings.

## Key features

- Fullscreen reading feed
- Customizable content algorithm
- Monetize paid posts
- Share subscription revenue with writers
- Discover articles and essays

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Afterword Premium (Yearly) | $119.99 | per year |
| Afterword Premium (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterword-articles-and-essays/id6766351387/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great Concept

*2026-06-20*

This app is such a cool concept. I’ve already enjoyed using it, and I think it has a ton of potential. I’m really excited to see more people start posting and to see how the app grows with future updates. Definitely worth checking out

## Frequently asked questions about Afterword

### What is Afterword?

Afterword is a social media app designed for long-form writing. It offers a focused reading experience for users and tools for writers to earn money from their content.

### How does Afterword help readers?

Readers can enjoy a fullscreen feed designed for focus, customize their algorithm with Feed Nudge, and discover articles, essays, and stories for free. An optional subscription unlocks all paid content.

### How can writers earn money on Afterword?

Writers can earn on any paid post without needing a large audience. The platform shares 80% of its platform-wide subscription revenue with writers based on how much their paid posts are read.

### What are the subscription options for Afterword Premium?

Afterword Premium offers two auto-renewable subscription options: $19.99 per month or $119.99 per year. Payments are charged to your Apple Account at purchase.

### How do I cancel my Afterword Premium subscription?

You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

### Is Afterword available on multiple devices?

Yes, Afterword is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, indicated by its compatibility with Apple's standard End User License Agreement.

### What is the age rating for Afterword?

Afterword has an age rating of 17+, suggesting mature content may be present or the app's themes are intended for an older audience.

### Does Afterword have ads?

No, Afterword does not contain advertisements. The app's monetization relies on optional subscriptions for premium content access.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-07-24

Bug fixes for feed and push notifications

### 1.0.2 — 2026-07-21

Push notifications

### 1.0.1 — 2026-06-19

Bug fix for autocorrect and autocapitalization in the text editor

### 1.0 — 2026-06-18

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-24.*