# Commonweal Mag

> Independent Catholic journal of opinion on faith, politics, and culture. (iPhone/iPad app by PressPad Sp. z o.o..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commonweal-mag/id1161373385 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PressPad Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/449000752)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.50/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Polish
- Released: 2016-10-12
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commonweal-mag/id1161373385/reviews.md

## What is Commonweal Mag?

Commonweal’s mission is to provide a forum for civil, reasoned debate on the interaction of faith with contemporary politics and culture. Read by a passionate audience of educated Catholics as well as readers from many other faiths, Commonweal presents well-argued, respectful points of view from across the ideological spectrum. In an often contentiously divided Catholic church and secular culture, its status as an independent, lay-run journal of opinion encourages conversations that can be difficult in other settings.

Since its founding in 1924 Commonweal has staked a claim for Catholic principles and perspective in American life. It has been credited with helping prepare American Catholics for Vatican II, and Commonweal’s current readers say it has helped them weather the church’s sexual-abuse scandal and work through questions related to the role of women, church teachings on sexuality, and other contemporary issues. The magazine has an ongoing interest in social justice, ecumenism, just-war teaching, liturgical renewal, and the interchange between Catholicism and liberal democracy. Today Commonweal publishes many of the leading Catholic theologians, writers and public figures in the United States.

Commonweal has a unique history of taking strong and controversial positions, often liberal and opinionated yet tolerant in tone. The editors condemned the firebombing of Dresden and the use of atomic weapons; they have criticized American racism; supported resistance to U.S. involvement in Vietnam; and took issue with the 1968 papal encyclical Humanae vitae but also the 1973 Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade. Today the magazine maintains prolife convictions while being critical of single-issue abortion politics, and provides a space for marginalized voices.
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The magazine offers a yearly ($59.99) subscription 
- Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 
- Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period 
- Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
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## Key features

- Civil debate on faith and culture
- Catholic perspective on contemporary issues
- Independent lay-run journal
- Social justice and ecumenism discussions
- Diverse viewpoints from leading writers

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Commonweal Magazine | $4.49 | per month |
| 1 Commonweal Magazine | $54.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| October 7, 2016 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue #77 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue #81 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue #82 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue #85 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue #110 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue #121 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue #127 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue #154 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue #181 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue #185 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue #208 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue #204 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue #188 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue #193 | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commonweal-mag/id1161373385/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Only purpose seems to be to subscribe

*2022-08-24*

Too bad all the wonderful aspects of Commonweal cannot be accessed via the App. It appears to be simply a way for new subscribers to join.

### 1/5 — No place to log in if you already subscribe.

*2022-07-30*

I’ll stick to reading it via web browser.

### 1/5 — Landscape, please

*2021-02-25*

I like the magazine and website, but I cannot use the app on my iPadPro as it is only available in portrait.  It needs to be in landscape for me.

### 1/5 — Start over

*2020-06-21*

Confusing and useless. They must can the present app and start over. Great magazine, useless app.

### 1/5 — Poor access for subscribers

*2018-08-16*

App for Commonweal fails to download to my iPhone.

Access to members virtually does not exist. There is a link to sign in on the third or fourth page. Very hard to find. Requires User name and password for each visit.

## Frequently asked questions about Commonweal Mag

### What is Commonweal Mag about?

Commonweal Mag provides a forum for civil, reasoned debate on the interaction of faith with contemporary politics and culture. It features well-argued, respectful points of view from across the ideological spectrum, particularly from a Catholic perspective.

### How much does a Commonweal Mag subscription cost?

A yearly subscription to Commonweal Mag costs $59.99. There are also monthly subscription options available for $4.49 per month.

### Can I manage my Commonweal Mag subscription?

Yes, subscriptions can be managed by the user. Auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase, at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

### What kind of content does Commonweal Mag cover?

Commonweal Mag covers topics such as social justice, ecumenism, just-war teaching, liturgical renewal, and the interchange between Catholicism and liberal democracy. It also addresses contemporary issues like the role of women and church teachings on sexuality.

### Is Commonweal Mag suitable for all ages?

Commonweal Mag has an age rating of 4+. The content is designed for an educated audience interested in in-depth discussion and analysis of complex topics.

### What devices support Commonweal Mag?

Commonweal Mag is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to be accessible across Apple's mobile platforms.

### How often is Commonweal Mag updated?

The latest version of Commonweal Mag is 100.30.0, and it was last updated on March 16, 2026. This indicates a commitment to regular updates and improvements.

### Does Commonweal Mag have ads?

No, Commonweal Mag does not contain advertisements. The app is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted reading experience.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 100.30.0 — 2026-03-16

bugfixes and improvements

### 100.10.0 — 2021-06-22

bugfixes and improvements

### 12.0.0 — 2016-10-12

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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