# DISCOVER Magazine

> Science, technology, and medicine magazine with photography and understandable stories. (iPhone/iPad app by Discover Magazine Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discover-magazine/id538436293 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Discover Magazine Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879854604)
- Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.50/5 from 47 App Store ratings · 137 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 12.2 · 66 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-07-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discover-magazine/id538436293/reviews.md

## What is DISCOVER Magazine?

Take an exciting adventure with Discover Magazine as it reports captivating developments in science, medicine, technology, and the world around us. Spectacular photography and refreshingly understandable stories on complex subjects connect everyday people with the greatest ideas and minds in science.

 Every issue of Discover delivers the latest news, theories, and developments in the world of science, compelling stories and breakthroughs in health, medicine, and the mind, environmental issues and their relevance to daily life, cutting-edge technology and its impact on our future, thought-provoking articles from award-winning editors, opinion makers, Nobel laureates, and renegade scientists.

 DISCOVER subscriptions available:
 - Monthly = ($2.49 USD) automatically renewed until cancelled
- Annual Subscription, 4 issues per year = ($19.99 USD), automatically renewed until cancelled

 When purchasing through iTunes your account will be charged at confirmation of purchase.
 Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.
 You can turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings.
 No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period.
 Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

 Privacy Policy:
 https://www.discovermagazine.com/page/privacy

 Terms of Use:
https://www.discovermagazine.com/page/terms

## Key features

- Captivating science developments
- Spectacular photography
- Understandable stories on complex subjects
- Latest news in health and medicine
- Cutting-edge technology insights
- Award-winning editorial content

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DISCOVER Magazine | $19.99 | per year |
| DISCOVER Magazine | $2.49 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| September 2012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| October 2012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| November 2012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| December 2012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| January 2013 | $5.99 | one-time |
| March 2013 | $5.99 | one-time |
| May 2013 | $5.99 | one-time |
| January 2014 | $5.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of DISCOVER Magazine?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 📚 High-quality, informative science content
- 👍 Magazine layout replicates print edition well
- 📖 Accessible science writing for general audiences
- 💰 Affordable subscription pricing
- 🎨 Beautiful photography and visual design
- 📱 Works on multiple Apple devices

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔐 Subscription access issues and authentication failures
- 📵 Poor text scaling and readability on iPad
- 🔄 App loses reading position between sessions
- ⚠️ Requires internet connection to read offline content
- 🚫 Broken app support links and poor customer service
- 📥 Download failures and missing issues
- 🎯 Confusing navigation and interface design
- 💳 Charged twice for same content
- 🔀 App jumps and flickers during scrolling
- 📋 No bookmark or progress tracking feature
- 🗂️ Unclear which issues are downloaded vs. available

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Restore purchases function freezes or fails
- Login fails with valid Apple ID credentials
- Text size changes revert to default
- Page scrolling causes jumping and flickering
- App loses subscription recognition after renewal
- Issues fail to download with file missing errors
- Black screen appears when opening issues
- App unresponsive and slow to load
- Archive skips issues or displays incomplete history
- Notification badge shows incorrect count
- iOS 13+ compatibility issues

**Most requested features**

- Bookmark or page position memory feature
- Improved text scaling without layout jumping
- Better archive organization with clear date labels
- Dashboard menu for managing downloaded issues
- Offline reading capability
- Complimentary digital access with print subscription
- Table of contents for quick article navigation
- Dark mode option
- Responsive design for different device sizes
- Subscription expiration date display

## Recent user reviews (10 of 137)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discover-magazine/id538436293/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Nearly unreadable on iPad

*2025-06-11*

I have been reading Discover Magazine since it was Science xxxx(the year). I switched from paper to reading on an iPad more than a decade ago. The current version is next to impossible to read on an iPad. I am getting older and I need to increase the size of the text. When I do that and try to scroll, it won’t stay put where I want to read. It jumps around and flickers and puts up a spinning ball. It often jumps back to the default small text. The content is wonderful but the execution of the app is abysmal.

### 4/5 — 待解决

*2024-10-26*

为什么近日无法打开？

### 1/5 — Cannot restore purchases

*2024-01-05*

Since the newest update I am unable to restore purchases even if I delete and re-download. It simply sits idling forever after tapping “restore purchases”. 
Since the support page for this app doesn't seem to exist anymore (bad link?) I am unable to contact anyone about this so therefore will most likely have to terminate my subscription.

### 1/5 — Upset about it

*2023-08-10, version 7.0.3*

I’m paying for Discovery Magazine App the won’t open

### 3/5 — 打不开

*2023-06-10*

国内是封了吗？

### 1/5 — Doesn't Work!

*2023-03-02*

I bought the subscription.  Can't get into the App, there's no support.  When you click on App Support it takes you to a page telling you this doesn't exist.  Apple Support can't help with it.  Very poor app for what I thought was a pretty big publication.

### 1/5 — Don't waste your time or money!!!

*2021-12-23*

This app has failed to work for years. I can't access my issues; I get asked to buy the current issue instead. Reinstalled the app and no change. Called customer service and they were absolutely useless! Really pathetic that a publication dedicated to science can't figure out how to fix their technology problems. Do not buy this magazine!!!!!

### 1/5 — Terrible as noted below

*2021-10-16*

Obviously the software supplier is just stealing the discription money.  No access to anything.  I phone says I have my subscription but no help .  Could no be more disappointed October 2021😐

### 1/5 — Ap support link doesn’t work

*2021-03-07*

Can’t download latest issue, ap support link is broken.  It seems like the company works on a non-support model

### 1/5 — Don’t waste your money

*2021-02-26, version 7.0.3*

This app doesn’t work and apple doesn’t seem bothered. Huge waste of money!

## Frequently asked questions about DISCOVER Magazine

### What kind of content does DISCOVER magazine offer?

DISCOVER magazine provides captivating developments in science, medicine, technology, and the world around us. It features spectacular photography and refreshingly understandable stories on complex subjects, connecting readers with great ideas and minds in science.

### What are the subscription options for DISCOVER magazine?

You can purchase single issues for $5.99 USD, which are non-auto renewing. An annual subscription is available for $19.99 USD, providing 6 bi-monthly issues and automatically renewing until cancelled. Purchases are charged through iTunes.

### How can I manage my DISCOVER magazine subscription?

You can turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings. Please note that cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period.

### What topics are covered in DISCOVER magazine?

The magazine covers the latest news, theories, and developments in science, compelling stories and breakthroughs in health, medicine, and the mind, environmental issues, and cutting-edge technology. It also features thought-provoking articles from various experts.

### Is DISCOVER magazine available on different devices?

While the description doesn't explicitly state compatibility, the mention of purchasing through iTunes suggests availability on Apple devices. Users can typically access digital magazine content across multiple platforms if supported by the publisher.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.2.2 — 2026-04-13

Bug fixes and optimizations for the latest version of iOS.

### 7.2.1 — 2025-03-06

Bug fixes and optimizations for the latest version of iOS.

### 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.

### 4.0 — 2017-11-08

iOS 11 Compatibility

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