# How It Works: digital edition — The science and tech magazine > Science and technology magazine explaining the world through articles, visuals, and Q&A. (iPhone/iPad app by Future plc.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/how-it-works-digital-edition/id471270590 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Future plc](https://appshunter.io/developer/378460265) - Category: Education, Magazines & Newspapers - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 159 App Store ratings · 282 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 47 MB - Languages: Dutch, Swiss High German, European Spanish, American English, Italian, European Portuguese, French (France) - Released: 2011-10-13 - Data updated: 2026-09-01 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/how-it-works-digital-edition/id471270590/reviews.md ## What is How It Works? Welcome to How It Works, the magazine that explains everything you never knew you wanted to know about the world we live in. Covering science, technology, history, space, transport and the environment, no subject is too big or small for How It Works to explain. What you’ll find in every issue: • Global Eye – the latest news, developments and events from the world of science, technology and space • Amazing images – each issue is loaded with fantastic cutaways, illustrations and photography • Features – How It Works’ articles explain the most fascinating subjects and topics in an exciting way that everyone can understand • Brain Dump – get the answers to all your burning 'how and why' questions answered in our reader Q&A section • How To – your guide to fun experiments and projects to try out at home Join thousands of others and download our free app now! ------------------- Once you’ve downloaded our app, you will need to take a free trial or purchase a single issue or subscription to access our in-depth content. We also publish specials and guides - browse our publications, read what interests you most, and get inspired. Back issues, specials, and future issues are available for purchase within the app. Subscriptions are available on various monthly and annual terms, and auto-renew until you decide to cancel it. Check inside the app for current pricing. *** Please Note: Our digital edition is not printable and does not include the covermount items or supplements you would find with the print edition *** • The free trial offer is only available to new subscribers. If you have previously subscribed then payment will be taken immediately. • You can cancel at any time during the free trial period and you will not be charged. Simply turn off auto-renew in your Apple account subscriptions page at least 24 hours before the auto-renew is due. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for that product. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase . • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. This does not affect your statutory rights. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. • We will be collecting information about your use of the app both when you are online and offline. To find out more please see our privacy policy. The subscription will include the current issue if you don't already own it and subsequently published future issues for the duration of your subscription period. ------------------- By purchasing a subscription or downloading an app you agree that you have read and accept Future Publishing Ltd's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: www.futureplc.com/privacy-policy/ www.futureplc.com/terms-conditions/ ## Key features - Global Eye: Latest science and tech news - Amazing images and cutaways - Fascinating feature articles - Reader Q&A for 'how and why' questions - How To guides for home experiments ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 Year Subscription | $34.99 | per year | | 6 Month Subscription | $19.99 | per 6 months | | 1 Month Subscription | $4.99 | per month | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | How It Works: Issue 26 | $5.99 | one-time | | How It Works: Issue 29 | $5.99 | one-time | | How It Works: Issue 22 | $5.99 | one-time | | How It Works: Issue 03 | $5.99 | one-time | | How It Works: How it Works Book of Amazing Tech | $5.99 | one-time | | How It Works: Amazing Answers to Curious Questions | $5.99 | one-time | | How It Works: Issue 10 | $5.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of How It Works? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 👍 Interesting and informative content - 🚀 Visually stunning and creative - 💡 Great for curious minds **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes and bugs - 👎 Poor navigation and user experience - 💰 Expensive subscription model - 📱 Not optimized for smaller screens **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes frequently - Purchased issues not accessible after updates - Restore purchases and subscriptions not working **Most requested features** - Add a free sample or preview option - Improve navigation and zooming features - Optimize layout and text readability for mobile devices ## Recent user reviews (10 of 282) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/how-it-works-digital-edition/id471270590/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Total joke *2026-01-20, version 7.1.13* What an absolute joke of a system. Supposed to have received this magazine subscription as a present. However, four weeks on I still can’t access the digital copy. Bounced around three different websites, magazines direct, pocket mags and magazines the sign up process is about as clear as a scrumpy cider ### 4/5 — Almost Perfect >>>> Future Perfect *2020-12-12, version 6.0.16* Contents are interesting covering vast various topics. The graphics are great and photographs are exquisite. Downsides: 1. give us the print button or ability to save it in PDFs because when I purchased a mag I own it. 2. Where’s the videos? This is a digital era where multimedia is a must. Preferably videos included in the mags so can be viewed offline, NOT STREAMING CONTENT PLEASE ! ### 5/5 — Really Works *2020-09-05, version 5.6.3* Excellent information, highly recommended. Apps works excellent ### 3/5 — Needs an update *2020-07-18, version 5.6.3* Obviously the content is good, the content isnt what I’m reviewing though. The app is a bit messy and its hard to focus on stuff, there hasn’t been an update for the new ipad sizes so it doesnt fit the screen properly and it just looks old and tired. Still love the content though ### 5/5 — My kids love this. *2020-02-26, version 5.6.3* I have the digital version of this magazine on our iPad and I am able to download the whole magazine and the kids can check it out whenever they want it works really well I really like it and so do the kids. ### 1/5 — Superficial overview of subjects. *2020-02-18, version 5.6.3* Magazines skim the surface of topics without going into much depth. ### 1/5 — Great mag, horrible app *2019-10-28, version 5.2.3* App takes over 5 min just let me view my purchased magazines. Horrible navigation to find the mag I am looking for. Canceled my subscription. ### 5/5 — Missing a register and search function *2019-07-20* Quite nice app for reading. BUT there is no register for finding articles. So the app looks a bit like 19th century. Steam punk without modern equipment. Pleeeeaaaaasssseeeee add a register and a search function, at least for article headlines. Better were one for keywords. ### 2/5 — Family sharing *2018-10-17, version 5.2.3* Be aware, my wife bought a subscription to this mag, but despite having family sharing turned on, and it previously being accessible, the app no longer seems to support family sharing. Very disappointing, I was enjoying the content. ### 5/5 — Love it! *2017-07-14, version 5.101* This magazine is so damn good! I normally never spend money on apps. But I spend on this app for the first time. Money well spent! If you're curious about how the world works this app is for you! ## Frequently asked questions about How It Works ### What kind of content does How It Works magazine offer? How It Works magazine covers a wide range of topics including science, technology, history, space, transport, and the environment. Each issue features news, developments, in-depth articles explained in an understandable way, reader Q&A, and guides for home experiments. ### How can I access the content in the app? After downloading the app, you will need to take a free trial, purchase a single issue, or buy a subscription to access the in-depth content. Back issues, specials, and guides are also available for purchase within the app. ### What are the subscription options and pricing? Subscriptions are available on various monthly and annual terms and auto-renew until canceled. Pricing details can be found within the app. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account, and auto-renewal can be managed in your Apple account settings. ### Is the digital edition printable? No, the digital edition is not printable. It also does not include covermount items or supplements that might be found with the print edition of the magazine. ### Can I cancel my subscription? Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time. To avoid charges, turn off auto-renew in your Apple account subscriptions page at least 24 hours before the auto-renew is due. No cancellation is allowed during the active subscription period. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 7.1.13 — 2025-01-27 We've made some improvements to the usability of the app. ### 7.1.1 — 2023-07-31 We've improved the initial app loading time and squashed some bugs ### 7.0.12 — 2023-05-31 We've fixed a few bugs that were affecting the previous release. ### 7.0.9 — 2023-05-02 Hi there readers! We'd like to introduce you to an all-new user interface making your reading experience smarter and easier than ever before. Please let us know if you experience any issues with this update at apps@futurenet.com. ### 6.4 — 2022-08-31 Bug fixes and performance improvements. ## Apps similar to How It Works | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Curiosity: Knowledge is Power](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curiosity-knowledge-is-power/id6462845357) | 4.8 (140) | Free | Education | | [How It Works?](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/how-it-works/id1233674557) | 3.9 (65) | Free | Education | | [Plant & Animal ID・EarthSnap](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plant-and-animal-idearthsnap/id1590178460) | 4.9 (76) | Free | Education | | [Popular Science - Türkiye](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popular-science-turkiye/id1084718196) | — | Free | Education | | [Britannica Collective for HKPL](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/britannica-collective-for-hkpl/id6443955330) | — | Free | Education | | [SciQuiz: Science Quiz](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sciquiz-science-quiz/id1440078272) | 4.6 (53) | Free | Education | ## More apps by Future plc - [T3 Magazine for iPad & iPhone](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/t3-magazine-for-ipad-and-iphone/id392680566) - [Wallpaper* International](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpaper-international/id443153360) - [Wallpaper* Magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpaper-magazine/id443169800) - [Guitarist Magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitarist-magazine/id450488501) - [3D World Magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-world-magazine/id451397015) - [Computer Music Magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/computer-music-magazine/id451402723) All apps by Future plc: https://appshunter.io/developer/378460265 ## Related topics [how it works](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/how-it-works) · [itworks](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/itworks) · [itworked](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/itworked) · [how things work](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/how-things-work) · [digital publishing](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/digital-publishing) · [microwave journal magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/microwave-journal-magazine) · [space news tech](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/space-news-tech) · [popular mechanics](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/popular-mechanics) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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