# Asimov's Science Fiction — Enjoy reading on the go!

> Publisher of award-winning science fiction and fantasy short stories and SF news. (iPhone/iPad app by Magzter Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asimovs-science-fiction/id535374908 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Magzter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406791755)
- Category: Magazines & Newspapers, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 29 App Store ratings · 25 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-07-14
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asimovs-science-fiction/id535374908/reviews.md

## What is Asimov's Science Fiction?

Asimov's Science Fiction magazine has published outstanding short fantasy and science fiction by today's leading authors for over 30 years. We continue to showcase stories that are innovative, entertaining, and have won numerous Hugos and Nebula Awards. In addition to fiction, readers stay informed about SF and fantasy through a monthly editorial column, an Internet column, insightful book reviews, and thought-provoking articles about science and science fiction. 

Asimov's is home to many bestselling authors, including Connie Willis, Robert Silverberg, Mike Resnick, Kristine Katherine Rusch, and Stephen Baxter. 

Asimov's Science Fiction features 12 issues (8 single issues and 2 double issues).

Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. 

One year subscription - $47.99 (automatically renewed until canceled)

Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. 

Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. 

You can manage your subscriptions through your account settings after purchase on your device. 

No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. 

Please visit http://www.magzter.com/ns/privacy-policy.html for our Privacy Policy and http://www.magzter.com/ns/terms_condition.html  for our Terms & Conditions

## Key features

- Award-winning short fiction
- Monthly editorial column
- Internet column
- Book reviews
- Articles on science and SF
- 12 issues annually

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Asimov's Science Fiction | $47.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Asimov's Science Fiction June 2012 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Asimov's Science Fiction September 2012 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Asimov's Science Fiction October - November 2012 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Asimovs Science fiction - January 2013 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Asimovs Science fiction - February 2013 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Asimovs Science fiction - March 2013 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Asimov's Science Fiction April - May 2013 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Asimov's Science Fiction August 2013 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Asimov's Science Fiction Oct - Nov 2013 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Asimov's Scifi May June 2022 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Nov - Dec 2023 | $7.99 | one-time |
| May - June 2025 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mar/Apr 2025 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Asimov's Science Fiction January 2012 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Asimov\\\'s Science Fiction February 2017 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Nov/Dec 2024 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Asimov's Science Fiction | $7.99 | one-time |
| Jan - Feb 2023 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Asimov's Science Fiction | $7.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 25)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asimovs-science-fiction/id535374908/reviews.md

### 2/5 — App Loses It’s Place

*2024-03-06*

If I leave the program running and go to another app temporarily the app always returns me to the wrong page. I have to remember myself and scroll using the sweep at the bottom of the page.  This is a GIANT PIA and should have been debugged long before this.

### 4/5 — Great magazine, dated App

*2022-12-08*

I love the magazine. I just wish the App was updated to make it more accessible. I’m thinking something similar to the New Yorker or The Atlantic apps. Would give it 5 stars.

### 1/5 — Registration signup does not work — wasted money

*2022-09-22*

I purchased an issue and when I tried to read it it made me register. The registration form did not work, tried 3x. Reading as guest also did not work. Rip.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2022-08-25*

Terrible app

### 1/5 — Total Dystopia

*2022-05-12*

This is totally dysfunctional. Installed the app and made a single-issue in-app purchase, and only when I tried to read the purchased magazine issue did it ask me to register with name/email/password—but then it refused to complete registration, so I can’t even read what I just bought! The help screens reference “iTunes” (which I believe has been inactive for years now) and are written in broken English in places—is this a total scam? Am I in North Korea now? DO NOT INSTALL!

### 1/5 — What’s up with this app?

*2021-05-15*

I live this magazine but this app is horrible. Read this mag and others on the Kindle or B&N if you actually want to enjoy them.

### 1/5 — They will scam you

*2020-08-15*

I was very interested in a subscription but only if it included the ability to read back issues which is a feature that most digital magazine subscriptions offer. There was no information regarding this feature in the app description and I was unable to find any information with a google search. They offer a free week long trial so I figured I would sign up for the trial and cancel if they didn’t offer the ability to read back issues. This is where the shadiness begins. 

After starting the trial it was clear that they don’t offer back issues so I immediately canceled my subscription. It should be interesting to note that their is no information available within the app about how to go about canceling except for a single blacked out page hidden deeply within the legalese of the app. I’m not kidding when I say it is blacked out. The page is shaded dark gray over black typeface that is at a much smaller font with spinning animated icons over that to further obstruct your view of instructions on how to cancel the subscription. For what it’s worth I was only able to locate this information after searching all FAQ sections and every available link on the app itself and googling outside the app and going directly to Asimov’s web address etc. There is no email address for question or concerns or contact information of any kind except an email address to  some unknown publishing company that did not respond to my email about them not refunding my money which brings us to the point of all of this rambling which is that after successfully following the steps laid out by Asimov’s to get a refund they went ahead and charged my bank account the full amount of $35.99. 

I of course emailed the metzger publishing company through the only email address provided on the app (again only located after a long exhausting search) and as stated earlier received no reply. I searched google for any contact for Asimov’s digital magazine and could only find an email address for Asimov’s physical magazine. I sent an email requesting a refund and they basically told me tough luck and referred me to Metzger Publishing who as stated earlier I had already emailed and received no reply. At this point I submitted a form to Apple to petition for a refund. After answering some basic questions my petition was scheduled for review and a few days later I received confirmation for a refund. It’s now days later and I still have not received that refund.

Long story short: if you love getting ripped off, lied to and being scammed out of $35 then by all means sign up for a free trial of Asimov’s Science Fiction

### 4/5 — Great magazine

*2020-03-06*

The only issue I have is that it is a facsimile of the printed magazine, rather than adapting to the screen. So I can’t read it on my iPad mini or iPhone. But love the content. Worth the subscription!

### 4/5 — Great except for Magzter add injection

*2019-09-01*

As usual, the quality of the magazine is exceptional. However recently Magzter is now injecting an add page into the magazine it seems to be every day to sell their version of newsstand.

This is not coming from Asimov's as there adds are relavent to the material.

Adding once per magazine copy is one thing but a new copy of the same add is ridiculous.

This is the only magazine that I still subscribe to outside of Apple News. If Magzter thinks this will get me to even look at their service they are seriously in error.

I am thinking about changing my Asimov’s subscription to a different provider because of this despite the added inconvenience it would bring.

Back to Asimov’s - still excellent after all these years of reading!

### 1/5 — Nothing works

*2018-01-09*

Error message when I tried to download a magazine I’d just purchased. Spent $8 on a magazine I can’t read. The error message says to “contact them” with no indication how to do that and no link to contact information in the app or on the websites associated with the product. When I tried to delete app and restore purchase, that doesn’t work either.

## Frequently asked questions about Asimov's Science Fiction

### What kind of content does Asimov's Science Fiction offer?

Asimov's Science Fiction publishes award-winning short fantasy and science fiction stories by leading authors. It also includes a monthly editorial column, an Internet column, insightful book reviews, and thought-provoking articles about science and science fiction.

### How many issues are included in a subscription?

A subscription to Asimov's Science Fiction includes 12 issues annually, comprising 8 single issues and 2 double issues. This ensures a consistent stream of content throughout the year.

### What is the cost of a subscription and how does renewal work?

A one-year subscription costs $47.99 and automatically renews until canceled. Auto-renewal can be turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period in your account settings.

### Can I cancel my subscription at any time?

No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal through your account settings after purchase.

### What are the benefits of reading Asimov's Science Fiction?

Reading Asimov's Science Fiction provides access to innovative and entertaining stories that have won numerous awards. It also keeps you informed about the science fiction and fantasy landscape through expert commentary and reviews.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.4.20 — 2025-02-28

Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 8.4.11 — 2023-11-29

Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 8.4.10 — 2023-11-06

Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 8.4.8 — 2023-10-19

Minor bug fixes and performance improvements

### 8.4.1 — 2023-09-20

-Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

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