# Empire Magazine — Movie News, Previews & Reviews

> Official app for the world's biggest movie magazine, offering news, interviews, and reviews. (iPhone/iPad app by Bauer Media (Publishing).)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empire-magazine/id392933688 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bauer Media (Publishing)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753963887)
- Category: Magazines & Newspapers, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 153 App Store ratings · 99 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 69 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2011-01-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empire-magazine/id392933688/reviews.md

## What is Empire Magazine?

The official app of Empire, the world’s biggest movie magazine. Packed with in-depth interviews, exclusive images and expert commentary. It’s the ultimate read for film fans, bringing everything from Hollywood to independent cinema into your home. 

- The latest edition delivered to your pocket as soon as it arrives in shops. 

- Access incredible imagery. 

- Search for your favourite films, actors and directors. 

- Bookmark articles to read again later 

We have brought all of the above into one place: the must-have app for any film lover. It's an all-access pass to the biggest and most exciting movies from around the world, waiting on your phone whenever you want it. 

Every article in the magazine is written by genuine film lovers. Our impassioned movie journalists care about creating the seminal cinematic journal that we release every month. When we are in the office together, we love nothing more than to debate the merits of each Marvel character or the detailed Star Wars trivia that only a true fan would know. 

But we don’t just spend our lives obsessing over classics. Empire is at the forefront of the film industry. Whether it is reviewing the next big-screen masterpiece or conducting a world-first exclusive interview with Hollywood stars and directors, our journalists will bring you closer to the action.  

Since our first issue in July 1989, we have transported film fans across the world onto the sets and into the director’s chair of the world’s greatest films. We look forward to welcoming you. 

Download the app today! 

Please Note: This app is optimised for iOS 14 and higher. If you're using an iPad 1 or 2, iPad Mini 1 or iPhone 5 (or before) you may struggle to run this app smoothly. 

Your subscription will automatically renew each billing period, and you will be charged through your iTunes account within 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings up until 24-hours before the end of the current period, but refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Please visit our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for more information: 

Terms of Use 
https://www.bauerlegal.co.uk/app-terms-of-use-03032025 

Privacy Policy 
https://www.bauerlegal.co.uk/privacy-policy-20250411

## Key features

- Latest magazine editions
- Exclusive imagery
- Film, actor, and director search
- Bookmark articles
- In-depth interviews
- Expert commentary

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Empire - 50% discount monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| 99p Monthly | $4.49 | per month |
| Free trial - 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| EMPIRE Subscription | $32.99 | per year |
| Free trial - 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Empire Magazine 279 | $2.99 | per month |
| Empire - 30% discount | $21.49 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| September 2026 | $4.99 | one-time |
| August 2026 | $4.99 | one-time |
| June 2026 | $4.99 | one-time |
| July 2026 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Empire - The #1 Movie Magazine | $3.99 | one-time |
| Empire - The #1 Movie Magazine | $3.99 | one-time |
| January 2026 | $4.99 | one-time |
| December 2025 | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Empire Magazine?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Great magazine content
- 👍 Interactive features (historical)
- 👍 Good readability (historical)
- 👍 Offline access (historical)
- 👍 Good zoom features (historical)
- 👍 Good value (VIP)

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Login issues persist
- 🐛 Purchase restoration fails
- 🐛 Content not accessible
- 🐛 Offline reading unreliable
- 🐛 Slow download times
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate
- 🐛 App updates break functionality
- 🐛 Subscription price increases
- 🐛 Poor customer support
- 🐛 App no longer optimized for screens
- 🐛 PDF-like viewing
- 🐛 Lost issues after updates
- 🐛 In-app ads for subscribers
- 🐛 App forgets reading progress
- 🐛 Issues deleted randomly
- 🐛 Not compatible with older devices/OS
- 🐛 Subscription confusion
- 🐛 Customer service unhelpful
- 🐛 Expensive data usage for downloads

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App doesn't acknowledge subscriptions
- Restore purchase fails
- Login doesn't work
- Cannot download editions
- App crashes on opening
- Issues disappear after download
- App forgets reading place
- Blank pages in downloaded issues
- App not recognizing login details
- Error messages on opening issues
- App freezes or locks up
- Issues deleted and reappear with price
- App requires newer OS than supported
- App not working on older devices
- App not remembering subscription status
- Password invalid despite reset
- Customer service unresponsive

**Most requested features**

- Fix login issues
- Improve offline functionality
- Optimize app for current devices
- Provide better customer support
- Address subscription issues
- Restore interactive features
- Improve download speeds
- Fix purchase restoration
- Allow background downloads
- Remember reading progress
- Remove in-app ads for subscribers
- Improve app navigation
- Ensure app compatibility with older OS

## Recent user reviews (10 of 99)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empire-magazine/id392933688/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Love the magazine but member benefits needs more variety

*2026-07-14*

The magazine is great and keeps folk like me in the film business up to date, but the benefits are not so good.  Probably fine for anyone living in London but for those that live elsewhere we really have no way to fully use everything.   Such a shame 🎬

### 1/5 — Unusable

*2026-02-08, version 9.15*

Got a subscription for empire a few months ago but the app doesn’t acknowledge it. I click restore purchase and it says “purchase restored successfully” and returns me to a page to subscribe.

### 1/5 — can‘t reach App- developer

*2024-08-06*

I am extremely dissatisfied with the service from Empire. I subscribed to a free one-month trial via my iPhone, which would then cost 4.99 euros per month. Unfortunately, I found out that I need to contact the app developer directly for any issues, rather than Apple.

When I tried to reach support, I was only directed to the Empire Facebook page. However, I was unable to send any message or inquiry there, making the support process extremely frustrating and unprofessional.

This experience was very disappointing, and I cannot recommend Empire’s service at all. I hope the company urgently improves its communication channels and customer support to prevent other users from having similar negative experiences.

### 5/5 — Empire lover

*2024-07-19, version 9.11*

Loved the mag since the very first issue!

### 1/5 — Login doesn’t work

*2024-03-18*

It’s a pretty basic thing to get wrong.

### 1/5 — Complete junk

*2024-02-10*

Good luck trying to buy a magazine to read

### 2/5 — This pointless, we don’t have a cinema in swindon anymore

*2023-10-30, version 9.11*

We don’t have a cinema in Swindon anymore

### 3/5 — Sad Sudden Demise of Swindon’s Greenbridge

*2023-09-27, version 9.11*

WHY ….WHY. …WHY did it have to go ??? 😢😢😢🤷🏻‍♀️😢😢😢🤷🏻‍♀️

### 2/5 — This app is awful

*2023-09-04, version 9.11*

Great magazine, the app is awful

### 1/5 — Vip is a waste of money

*2023-04-14, version 9.10*

I've received nothing. No cinema membership no first copy of magazine. It's an absolute scam. I have requested to cancel

## Frequently asked questions about Empire Magazine

### What does the Empire Magazine app offer?

The official app of Empire magazine provides access to the latest movie news, in-depth interviews with actors and directors, exclusive images, and expert commentary on films. It aims to be a comprehensive resource for film fans, covering everything from major Hollywood productions to independent cinema.

### How do I access the latest magazine editions?

The latest edition of the magazine is delivered directly to your pocket through the app as soon as it becomes available in shops. You can also access incredible imagery and search for your favorite films, actors, and directors within the app.

### Is the Empire Magazine app free to download?

The app is free to download and offers access to a wealth of movie content. However, it does feature in-app purchases, which likely relate to accessing specific content or subscription options for the magazine.

### What devices is the Empire Magazine app compatible with?

This app is optimized for iOS 14 and higher. Users with older devices such as iPad 1 or 2, iPad Mini 1, or iPhone 5 (or earlier models) may experience performance issues and may struggle to run the app smoothly.

### How does the subscription work?

If you subscribe, your subscription will automatically renew each billing period and you will be charged through your iTunes account within 24 hours before the current cycle ends. You can disable auto-renew at any time via your iTunes account settings, but refunds are not provided for any unused portion of the subscription term.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.15 — 2025-09-23

UX improvements.

### 9.14 — 2025-07-03

UX improvements.

### 9.13 — 2025-04-11

Performance improvements.

### 9.12 — 2024-08-16

Performance improvements.

### 9.11 — 2023-08-01

Performance improvements.

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