# Geographical & Archive

> Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society with global features and photography. (iPhone/iPad app by Syon Publishing.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geographical-and-archive/id490087561 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Syon Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/604021747)
- Category: Magazines & Newspapers, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), European Spanish
- Released: 2011-12-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geographical-and-archive/id490087561/reviews.md

## What is Geographical & Archive?

** RGS members wanting free app access will need to download the separate "Geographical Magazine" app **

Established in 1935, Geographical is the official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society and one of the leading magazines in its field, with stunning photography, great writing and first class design.

- Keep up to date with the world, its people and its places through our news pages and topical features on nature and conservation.

- Explore far-flung cities, towns and villages. Meet their inhabitants and immerse yourself in their culture.

- Discover weird and wonderful wildlife. Learn more of the world around you through insightful features and stunning photography.

- Gain exclusive access to special offers and competitions you won’t find anywhere else.

Whether it’s a professional interest you hold or merely a casual curiosity for the world around you, Geographical will doubtless prove informative, enlightening and inspiring.

The iPad/iPhone edition brings you selected pages from the latest issue as soon as it is published. You can subscribe within the application for full access, which brings you every page of the issue and a searchable archive back to September 2006. Issues are not sold individually - for the duration of your subscription you have access to every issue in this archive.

During your subscription you can sync back issues to your device. These will remain in place if your subscription expires, unless your device removes them (for example when running low on disk space). Re-downloading issues requires a current subscription.

• Swipe or tap the page edges to flip to next/previous page.
• Use the animated thumbnail view to flick through the pages.
• Pinch or double-tap pages to zoom.
• Switch between single or double-page view.
• Search the current issue or the archive.
• Tap any page links to web sites, email addresses, phone numbers or maps.
• Tap contents-page links to jump to a particular article.
• Sync back issues to your device for offline reading (requires wi-fi).
• Network connection required otherwise.
                                                                      
We recommend first running the app within a wi-fi area so it can sync the latest issue to your device - after that you can use it anywhere. Subscribers will receive new issues automatically.

Subscriptions are available within the app at the following prices:

£5.99 per month
£49.99 per year

In addition, please note the following standard features of auto-renewable subscriptions:

• Your payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase.
• Subscriptions will renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
• Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.
• You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Apple Account Settings after purchase.
• No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period.

You can find our privacy policy here:

https://exacteditions.com/about/privacy

and our terms of service here:

https://exacteditions.com/about/tos

## Key features

- News and topical features on nature and conservation
- Exploration of cities, towns, and cultures
- Discover wildlife and learn about the world
- Exclusive access to special offers and competitions
- Searchable archive of issues
- Offline reading of synced back issues

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Geographical | $5.99 | per month |
| Geographical | $49.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geographical-and-archive/id490087561/reviews.md

### 1/5 — iPhone 5

*2012-12-18*

Update for iPhone 5!!

### 1/5 — 花钱买了第一期，结果第二期出来后就自动抹掉了第一期

*2012-02-10*

钱白花了，现在也看不到第一期的内容了

### 1/5 — Dumb

*2012-01-06*

This app is one of the most stupid apps I have ever downloaded. Only the TABLE OF CONTENTS is free and they want you to pay for the articles. Dont even waste your time downloading!!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Geographical & Archive

### What is Geographical & Archive?

Geographical & Archive is the official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society, established in 1935. It features stunning photography and insightful articles on global geography, nature, culture, and wildlife. Subscribers gain access to a searchable archive of past issues.

### How can I access Geographical & Archive content?

You can subscribe within the application for full access to all issues and the searchable archive. Issues are not sold individually, and your subscription grants access to every issue within the archive for its duration.

### What are the subscription prices for Geographical & Archive?

Subscriptions are available within the app at £5.99 per month or £49.99 per year. These are auto-renewable subscriptions.

### Can I cancel my Geographical & Archive subscription?

Yes, you can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Apple Account Settings after purchase. Auto-renewal must be turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

### Does Geographical & Archive offer offline reading?

Yes, subscribers can sync back issues to their device for offline reading, which requires a Wi-Fi connection. These synced issues will remain on your device even if your subscription expires, unless your device removes them.

### What devices support Geographical & Archive?

The app is supported on both iPhone and iPad devices. It was first released on December 21, 2011, and the latest version is 15.0.0, updated on October 26, 2025.

### What is the age rating for Geographical & Archive?

Geographical & Archive has an age rating of 12+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 12 and above.

### How often are new issues of Geographical & Archive released?

New issues are made available as soon as they are published. Subscribers will receive new issues automatically once they are released.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 15.0.0 — 2025-10-26

• Added support for Dark Mode
• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 12.0.0 — 2018-09-27

• Added support for iOS 12 Password AutoFill, so if you have an Exact Editions account you can log in with a couple of taps.
• Added a Siri Shortcut which allows you to go directly to the latest issues.
• Added keyboard shortcuts for easy navigation within an issue.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 11.4.5 — 2018-01-26

• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 11.3.5 — 2017-10-05

• Added support for drag and drop
• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 10.0.1 — 2016-11-29

• Bug fixes and performance improvements

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