# Lion's Roar

> Digital Buddhist magazine with practical teachings and insights for modern life. (iPhone/iPad app by Lion's Roar Foundation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lions-roar/id950297065 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lion's Roar Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/950297064)
- Category: Magazines & Newspapers, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 1,626 App Store ratings · 39 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 63 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-05-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lions-roar/id950297065/reviews.md

## What is Lion's Roar?

The Lion's Roar digital edition delivers all the same great content from the print edition, now enhanced with an easy-to-read design, social sharing functionality, and integrated with must-reads from the website.

Today’s most widely-read Buddhist magazine, Lion's Roar offers accessible, practical, and profound teachings from across the Buddhist spectrum. Lion's Roar applies Buddhist insight, philosophy, and meditation techniques to all the important issues in life today—from livelihood, parenting, and relationships to politics, social action, and the arts.

In the pages of Lion's Roar, ancient wisdom shares the stage with some of today’s finest writers, thinkers, and teachers, including Pema Chödrön, Thich Nhat Hanh, the Dalai Lama, Sylvia Boorstein, bell hooks, Pico Iyer, Diane Ackerman, George Saunders, Charles Johnson—and many others. 
	

Lion's Roar Pricing:
		• Subscription 6 Month - USD 12.99*
	• Subscription 1 Year - USD 24.99*
	  * For non-US app stores, the equivalent currency charges will apply.
	  Please note: App subscriptions do not include access to subscription-only content on our website.

	Additional Subscription Information:
	• 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.
	• Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.
	• Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.
	• No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period.

	Privacy Policy - https://bit.ly/2J5Ujfh
	Terms of Use - https://bit.ly/2J1YZqL
	• Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

## Key features

- Digital magazine edition
- Easy-to-read design
- Social sharing functionality
- Integrated website content
- Buddhist teachings
- Practical life insights

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lion's Roar magazine | $24.99 | per year |
| 6 Months Subscription | $12.99 | per 6 months |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| November 2015 | $7.99 | one-time |
| January 2016 | $7.99 | one-time |
| March 2016 | $7.99 | one-time |
| May 2016 | $7.99 | one-time |
| July 2016 | $7.99 | one-time |
| September 2016 | $7.99 | one-time |
| November 2016 | $7.99 | one-time |
| January 2017 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lion's Roar Feed 72 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lion's Roar Feed 67 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lion's Roar Feed 70 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lion's Roar Feed 71 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lion's Roar Feed 65 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lion's Roar Feed 63 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lion's Roar Feed 64 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lion's Roar Feed 62 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lion's Roar Feed 60 | $7.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Lion's Roar?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Excellent publication and app
- 🤗 Insightful, accessible, and user-friendly
- 🙏 Wisdom and authentic words
- 💻 Great content and format

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy app and login issues
- 🔒 Subscription and access problems
- 🖥️ Lack of dark mode and accessibility features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App not functioning or loading content
- Subscription issues and inability to access past issues
- Login problems and app crashes

**Most requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Highlighting and dictionary features
- Improved accessibility for visually impaired users

## Recent user reviews (10 of 39)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lions-roar/id950297065/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App is buggy

*2025-11-27*

For a while, I was able to access all current articles and archives.  Then app stopped accepting my credentials.  Not much help from customer care so far. Disappointing.  Can read on website, but not app. The app and customer care really give you many opportunities to practice patience.

### 4/5 — Great content

*2025-02-12*

The account management didn't work well, I have now a second payed account as the first only work on my old smartphone. I never got any answer on any support mail I wrote. It's just a good company, earning money...

### 1/5 — Unfortunately does not work

*2025-01-17, version 20.0*

This app looked very interesting and promising to me, but I was unable to subscribe. When I tapped the $11.99 subscription button, I got a spinning wheel for a second and then nothing else happened. I tried writing support, but the message would not send because the app claimed I didn’t have an active email address. I am unable to use the app at all because of these bugs I’m running into.

### 5/5 — Om mani padme aummmmmm

*2024-03-18, version 20.0*

Welcome to the Sangha - 
Śri Rajeshwari Pujari Maharaja

### 5/5 — A little buggy

*2023-12-31*

I love Lion’s Roar, and consider it a privilege to be able to help support. Just want to mention that the app still has a few bugs to work out 🙏

### 3/5 — Does the job, but…

*2023-10-17*

…no dark mode is available, and it’s a mystery why some digital issues are not available for offline reading.

### 4/5 — Good App, Great Content!

*2023-05-27*

Three  things would elevate the reading experience in the app, in my view: 1) have a dark mode and/or sepia background option to make it easier on the eyes while reading, 2) have a highlighting option and 3) have a dictionary option to look up unfamiliar terminology. Looking forward to future enhancements in the app!

### 5/5 — Lion Roaring

*2023-02-02*

The Voice does the Buddhas work. So many wise and authentic words in this magazine . I read an article and some times try and use it in my life or think who can I share it with. Started reading May 2021 issue again Detox The Mind is what I need to be doing Plum Village is my on line guide so grateful for life and everyone who supports my practice .  A long with “ Buddha at the Gas Pump” my internet usage is complete, well almost add BBC news and sport and YouTube.

### 4/5 — Great content

*2022-12-28*

Great content. I subscribe to the print version to leave in waiting rooms at the hospital where I work. Then I read the digital version on my iPad. It’s nice to have bookmarks. One thing that is irritating is constantly having to login to my account. Seems like o need to login every time. App needs a remember me on this device button or Face ID.

### 5/5 — Excellent publication and app.

*2022-09-12, version 19.0*

I get the magazine and use the app as well. Superior content.

## Frequently asked questions about Lion's Roar

### What is Lion's Roar?

Lion's Roar is a digital magazine that provides accessible, practical, and profound Buddhist teachings. It applies Buddhist insight, philosophy, and meditation techniques to various aspects of modern life, including relationships, politics, and the arts.

### What are the key features of the app?

The app offers a digital edition of the print magazine with an easy-to-read design, social sharing functionality, and integration with must-read content from the website. It features teachings from prominent Buddhist teachers and writers.

### How much does Lion's Roar cost?

The app offers subscription options for 6 months at USD 12.99 and 1 year at USD 24.99. Equivalent currency charges will apply for non-US app stores. Please note that app subscriptions do not grant access to subscription-only content on the website.

### Can I cancel my subscription?

Yes, subscriptions can be managed by the user, and auto-renewal can be turned off in the Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period.

### Who are some of the featured writers?

The magazine features content from many renowned writers, thinkers, and teachers, including Pema Chödrön, Thich Nhat Hanh, the Dalai Lama, Sylvia Boorstein, bell hooks, Pico Iyer, Diane Ackerman, George Saunders, and Charles Johnson.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 23.0 — 2025-01-22

This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements.

### 20.0 — 2023-05-26

This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements.

### 19.0 — 2021-01-16

This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements.

### 18.0 — 2020-06-26

This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements

### 15.0 — 2019-06-28

This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements

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