# Astronomy Magazine

> Leading astronomy magazine with expert reporting, photography, and observing guides. (iPhone/iPad app by Flying Media Group, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astronomy-magazine/id538422414 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Flying Media Group, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600548072)
- Category: Magazines & Newspapers, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 71 App Store ratings · 89 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 96 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch
- Released: 2012-07-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astronomy-magazine/id538422414/reviews.md

## What is Astronomy Magazine?

The world's best-selling astronomy magazine offers you the most exciting, visually stunning, and timely coverage of the heavens above. Each issue of Astronomy includes expert science reporting, vivid color photography, complete sky coverage, spot-on observing tips, informative telescope reviews, and much more! All this in a user-friendly style that's perfect for astronomers at any level.


Site: https://astronomy.com/ 


FEATURES: 
-Optimized for Your Device: Enjoy a smooth, browser-friendly experience. 
-Offline Reading: Download issues to your device browser to read anytime, even without wifi. -Bookmarks: Save articles to revisit later. 
-Text View: Switch to a responsive reading view for comfort. 
-Reading Modes: Customize background (light, dark, sepia, gray) and adjust font size. 
-Interactive Table of Contents: Easily jump between articles. 


NOTE: When purchasing a subscription or single copy of this title, you agree to the privacy and policy and terms of use which can be viewed at http://Firecrown.com/Privacy-Policy and http://Firecrown.com/Terms-of-Use. 


Astronomy publishes 12 issues per year, but reserves the right to change the number of issues in an annual term, including discontinuing any format and substituting and/or modifying the manner in which the subscription is distributed. Apple iOS Subscriptions: Subscription(s) will automatically renew via your Apple Account prior to the end of your subscription term. You can turn off the Apple auto-renew feature up to 24-hours before the end of your subscription by going into Apple Account Settings. Subscriptions cannot be cancelled during the active subscription period.

## Key features

- Expert science reporting
- Vivid color photography
- Complete sky coverage
- Observing tips
- Telescope reviews
- Offline reading
- Customizable reading modes

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Astronomy Magazine | $44.95 | per year |
| Astronomy Magazine | $4.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| August 2012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| September 2012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| October 2012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| February 2013 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Telescope Users Guide | $1.99 | one-time |
| April 2013 | $5.99 | one-time |
| December 2013 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Explore Gravity | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 89)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astronomy-magazine/id538422414/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Useless app

*2026-07-26*

The app is useless. I’m unable to sign in with an existing subscription. Won’t take account UD or email. Not paying for a second subscription.

### 1/5 — Can’t log in.

*2024-02-11*

I really enjoy Astronomy Magazine. Definitely my favorite one out there. The app won’t let me log in. Which makes it useless. This is unfortunate. Please fix this application.

### 1/5 — Please fix this app

*2022-10-16, version 7.0.3*

You guys are great, but you absolutely need to fix this app. Your readers are here, your readers are digital.

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2022-05-24*

Two MANY commercials. Half or better thumbnails commercials. Ridiculous! I’m out, all done with this crap.

### 1/5 — Disappointing

*2022-03-19*

I renewed my subscription after a 4 year hiatus. 

I never received info on how to access my digital subscription.  

When I called Kalmbach publishing they told me that they no longer support the Astronomy magazine app.  So why is it still in the App Store. 

So sad to see how horrible the magazine has become.

### 1/5 — Embarrassing!

*2021-10-07*

I have a question for, Kalmbach: are you seriously not ashamed of yourselves maintaining a garbage app like this? This app is designed before the release of the App Store … you ought to tell people before signing them app for a digital subscription that there’s no way they’d be able to access the digital content ! This is garbage.

### 2/5 — More zoom is needed.

*2021-06-30*

This app is workable, but barely.  Please have mercy on your older readers and allow the pages to be zoomed MUCH more than they are in the current version.

Literally, we'd be much better off with a simple PDF viewer at this point.

### 1/5 — Bad app

*2021-05-29*

This app is not working properly. They sent first two issues which I can download and read but after all issues are locked. You can’t download or read. After complaining many times they do nothing and they stop answering my emails. They even don’t acknowledge that I am subscriber and blame Apple that they do not share data about who has subscribed through Appple App Store.

### 1/5 — Stopped Working as of June 21 issue

*2021-05-24*

Issues had been downloading fine until the June and July 2021 issues which are now locked and will not restore, despite my iTunes subscription not expiring until October. Getting them requires entering a password and the iTunes account info doesn’t work for this. Deleting and reinstalling the app didn’t work - it only allowed restoring issues up to May 21.
So the app has taken my money without continuing to provide the issues, and contacting Kalmbach subscriber assistance does not work because as far as they are concerned you’re not a subscriber with a subscription account #. But they are the ones responsible for the app.

### 1/5 — Terrible - won’t let you download magazine with a valid subscription

*2021-05-23*

Got a valid yearly subscription paid for 12th July 2020 and it won’t let you me download the June 2021 copy - utter rubbish as there is no support/help option on the app!
Don’t buy it this way!!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Astronomy Magazine

### What is this app about?

This app provides access to the world's best-selling astronomy magazine. It features expert science reporting, stunning photography, comprehensive sky coverage, observing tips, and telescope reviews, catering to astronomers of all levels.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include a smooth, browser-friendly experience optimized for your device, offline reading capabilities by downloading issues, bookmarking for saved articles, a text view for comfortable reading, customizable reading modes with adjustable font sizes and backgrounds, and an interactive table of contents for easy navigation.

### How much does the app cost?

The app itself is free to download. However, it offers in-app purchases for subscriptions or single copies of the magazine. Pricing details for these purchases would be available within the app.

### Is this app compatible with my device?

The app is described as 'Optimized for Your Device' and offers a 'smooth, browser-friendly experience,' suggesting broad compatibility. Specific device requirements or operating system versions are not detailed in the provided description.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for anyone interested in astronomy, from beginners to experienced astronomers. It's perfect for those who want to stay updated on celestial events, learn new observing techniques, read about the latest discoveries, and explore stunning space photography.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 12722.1.5 — 2026-02-18

To make your reading experience even better, we update the app regularly.
This update includes:
• General performance improvements

### 12722.1.3 — 2026-01-23

To make your reading experience even better, we update the app regularly.
This update includes:
• General performance improvements

### 12722.1.0 — 2025-12-24

Welcome to our new app that takes your reading experience to the next level:

• Enjoy a User-friendly Design!
• Explore Section: Read articles before making a purchase
• Easily toggle between reading modes
• Engage with the Text-to-Speech feature
• Effortlessly search across all issues
• Choose between Light and Dark mode

### 7.1.2 — 2024-03-13

Bug fixes and optimizations for the latest version of iOS.

### 7.0.3 — 2019-10-23

- New design to unify the desktop and mobile experience.

- All previously downloaded issues will need to be re-downloaded with this major update.

- Native iPhone X family compatibility.

- New Menu: Allows quick access to all views in the app from top left toolbar Menu.

- Bug fixes and optimizations for the latest versions of iOS.

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