# Commentary Magazine

> Influential conservative opinion and analysis magazine for iPad. (iPhone/iPad app by Commentary, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commentary-magazine/id464153808 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Commentary, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/464153811)
- Category: News, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 300 App Store ratings · 37 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 23 MB
- Languages: British English, Arabic, Catalan, Czech, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Hungarian, Italian, Japanese and 5 more
- Released: 2011-09-20
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commentary-magazine/id464153808/reviews.md

## What is Commentary Magazine?

Experience Commentary on the iPad. Download our app for free. You can subscribe on a monthly or yearly basis, or purchase single issues for $5.99.

Commentary is the bold, influential voice of conservative opinion in America. Conservatives have turned to Commentary for decades for hard-hitting, authoritative analysis and opinion they just won’t find in the liberal mainstream media. 

Commentary consistently takes on hard issues, like the Middle East, Israel, the economy, the war on terror, the economy and presidential politics. Policymakers, politicians, and presidents rely on Commentary for insightful and thought-provoking articles available nowhere else. 

You’ll also enjoy our book reviews, arts and culture features, humor, and fiction. No other magazine will inform you, inspire you, and stoke the Conservative fire in you quite like Commentary. Isn’t it time you discovered it for yourself? 

In every issue: 
• Full access to Commentary’s latest articles.
• Easy-to-use navigation that puts every article just a touch away.
• Download each issue to your device to read without an Internet connection.
• Store and access back issues.
• Share your favorite articles. 

Subscriptions available:
• 1-month subscription available for $5.99, automatically renewed until canceled.
• 1-year subscription for $49.99, automatically renewed until canceled.
• When purchasing through iTunes, your account will be charged at confirmation of purchase.
• Your subscription will auto-renew unless you turn this off 24-hours before the subscription runs out. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings.
• No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during an active subscription period.
• By subscribing you agree to our Terms of Use. Please read an understand these by visiting www.commentarymagazine.com/terms-of-use/

## Key features

- Latest articles access
- Easy navigation
- Offline reading
- Back issue storage
- Article sharing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription to Commentary Magazine | $49.99 | per year |
| Subscription to Commentary Magazine | $5.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| November 2011 | $4.99 | one-time |
| January 2012 | $4.99 | one-time |
| March 2012 | $4.99 | one-time |
| June 2012 | $4.99 | one-time |
| October 2012 | $4.99 | one-time |
| January 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| January 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| June 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| January 2024 | $5.99 | one-time |
| May 2024 | $5.99 | one-time |
| May 2026 | $5.99 | one-time |
| February 2012 | $4.99 | one-time |
| April 2012 | $4.99 | one-time |
| January 2026 | $5.99 | one-time |
| June 2025 | $5.99 | one-time |
| February 2025 | $5.99 | one-time |
| January 2025 | $5.99 | one-time |
| December 2024 | $5.99 | one-time |
| November 2024 | $5.99 | one-time |
| October 2024 | $5.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 37)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commentary-magazine/id464153808/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Commentary

*2021-03-05, version 4.3*

I look forward each month to the release of Commentary.  The articles are provocative and require you to analyze and think about issues that are relevant to everyday life. My congratulations to John Podhoritz,Abe Greenwald, Noah Rothman and Christine Rosen for their editing and writing.

Mark Spund
Oceanside, New York

### 5/5 — Wonderful Balance!

*2021-01-28, version 4.2*

Though perhaps usually thought of as a conservative site, commentary magazine — with its four-person daily discussion of current events, forms a beautiful preparation for understanding what is going on in our world. All four participants display deep knowledge of current politics and political history, sharp wit, and gracious interactions with one another.

### 1/5 — Frustrating web access

*2020-08-14, version 4.0*

Hard to access your site.

### 5/5 — Three cheers for Commentary

*2020-02-02, version 4.0*

Wonderful well written articles of interest to me . I always learn something knew either about an individual or an event.

### 1/5 — App does not work

*2019-10-02, version 4.0*

This app does not seem to work and the publisher knows it.  I paid for a year subscription but cannot access it

### 4/5 — Magazine much better than the app

*2019-08-08, version 4.0*

I prefer to read digitally because it makes it easier to manage the tons of reading I do. Unfortunately this version of this app: 

1.) does not remember your place if you quit the app or change issues, now does it have any bookmarking function, so it’s not possible to read multiple issues simultaneously or jump between articles without having to remember where you were and flip to it, 

2.) has no note taking or highlighting function, or even a way to select passages to save as reference.

The effect is the app dictating precisely the single way one is allowed to read the content: straight through in a sitting, no saving, no sharing. This highly dictatorial attitude is ironic given the content.

### 4/5 — Add zooming function and it’s 5 stars

*2017-12-30, version 3.2*

Commentary Magazine is a wonderful conservative periodical- thoughtful, reflective, and never hysterical (as so much other political commentary tends to be from left and right). This app is clean and well-executed. My only complaint is that you cannot zoom in on text or otherwise enlarge the text.

### 5/5 — Grateful for this podcast.

*2017-11-18, version 3.2*

I trust these guys because they are fair. And they have a sense of humor. Thank you for keeping me "company" through times of loneliness - and for jogging my philosophical/political brain for the past year. Thank you for keeping the candle burning.

### 5/5 — I don't agree with them on anything, but I love this podcast

*2017-08-07, version 3.2*

I am liberal to the point of socialism. I think everything John, Abe, and Noah believe is garbage. But I love their podcast. I don't hate-listen though, I just want to know what the other side thinks, what their experiences are, etc. The luxury here is that the Commentary guys are able to thoughfully, dispassionately, and methodically articulate a political point of view without hyperbole, without naked partisan politics, and without personal attacks on those they disagree with. It's a lost art of politics in the age of the 24/7 news cycle and my hat's off to the hosts. AND, I have to give props to Podhoretz for the occasional New York musical drop-in and Game Of Thrones reference (How about a pop culture podcast, eh?)

### 2/5 — I'd love to rate this App highly...

*2016-09-01, version 3.1*

But I can't, simply because there's no unpinch-to-enlarge feature. Commentary's articles are usually well written, interesting and long, but how this tiny font can be read by anyone for a long period is beyond me. So an otherwise highly desirable App will largely go unused.

## Frequently asked questions about Commentary Magazine

### What is this app about?

This app provides access to Commentary Magazine, a publication known for its influential conservative opinion and analysis. It features articles on politics, the Middle East, the economy, arts, culture, humor, and fiction.

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

Key features include full access to the latest articles, easy-to-use navigation, the ability to download issues for offline reading, storage and access to back issues, and the option to share favorite articles.

### How much does the app cost?

The app itself is free to download. Users can subscribe on a monthly or yearly basis, or purchase single issues for $5.99. Subscription details and pricing are available within the app.

### What kind of content can I expect?

You can expect authoritative analysis and opinion from a conservative perspective on a wide range of topics, including politics, international affairs, economics, and culture. It also includes book reviews, arts and culture features, humor, and fiction.

### Can I read content offline?

Yes, you can download each issue to your device to read without an Internet connection. This allows you to access your favorite articles and issues at any time, even when you are offline.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.7 — 2025-04-30

Updates the underlying code platform to the latest version

### 5.5 — 2025-02-27

Updates the underlying code platform to the latest version

### 5.4 — 2024-12-02

Minor bug fixes and platform version update

### 5.2 — 2024-09-19

Updates the underlying code platform to the latest version

### 5.1 — 2024-08-08

Ensures the option to purchase a subscription is always visible on the paywall for the latest issue.

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