# MCN: Motorcycle News Magazine — Bike Reviews & Sports Analysis

> Motorcycle news, reviews, and sports analysis from the leading global biking publication. (iPhone/iPad app by Bauer Media (Publishing).)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcn-motorcycle-news-magazine/id591424457 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bauer Media (Publishing)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753963887)
- Category: Magazines & Newspapers, News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 171 App Store ratings · 102 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 59 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2013-02-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcn-motorcycle-news-magazine/id591424457/reviews.md

## What is MCN?

The official MCN app is a must-have for motorbike enthusiasts. Read the latest motorbike news, road tests, top riding gear reviews, and expert advice. Get the full newspaper delivered to your phone or tablet, the same day it arrives in shops. 

Features we love:

- Enjoy exclusive content. 
- Quickly search for reviews on any bike, including much loved brands such as Honda, Yamaha, BMW, Ducati, Triumph. 
- Bookmark your favourite stories for later 

Every week, MCN’s team of expert test riders and reporters: 

* Review new and used motorcycles 
* Bring you the latest motorbike news 
* Help bikers make the very best buying decisions 
* Provide the latest MotoGP, World Superbikes, British Superbikes and road racing news 

With nearly half a billion papers sold and more than 1.5 billion readers entertained and informed over its history, MCN can lay claim to being the world’s leading source of biking news. 

The spirit of MCN then was as it is now: to bring you the stories and information you care most about, first. 

So, whether you’re after a new bike, a great insurance offer, or some cracking top gear at exclusive prices… MCN is the place to come! 
 
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 motorbike news
- Road tests and bike reviews
- Riding gear reviews
- Expert advice
- Exclusive content
- Bookmark favorite stories

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MCN Motorcycle News subscriptions | $27.99 | per 3 months |
| MCN Motorcycle News subscriptions | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| MCN Motorcycle News subscriptions | $94.99 | per year |
| MCN Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual 50%off ALWAYS | $46.99 | per year |
| MCN Motorcycle News subscriptions | $15.99 | per 2 months |
| MCN Discount Subscription 6 Month | $36.99 | per 6 months |
| MCN Annual Sub with Backissues | $78.99 | per year |
| 99p Monthly | $6.49 | per month |
| Free trial - 1 Month | $6.99 | per month |
| Free trial - 1 Month | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| MCN - 50% Annual Sub | $76.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $79.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MCN March 25 2015 | $1.99 | one-time |
| MCN Magazine 2 Mar 2016 | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of MCN?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 📰 Excellent magazine content and editorial quality
- 📱 Convenient digital access to weekly issues
- 🎨 Good image quality in digital format
- 🌍 Accessible globally for international readers
- 📖 Faithful reproduction of print layout (when working)
- ♻️ Environmentally friendly digital alternative to paper

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- ⏱️ Extremely slow loading and performance
- 🔐 Persistent login and authentication issues
- 💳 Misleading subscription terms and auto-renewal practices
- 📵 Poor customer support responsiveness
- 🔄 Constant need to 'restore purchases' after updates
- 📄 Missing pages and incomplete article loading
- 🚫 Incompatibility with older iOS/device versions
- 🎯 Confusing navigation and poor user interface
- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing relative to functionality
- 🔗 Cross-platform subscription issues (App Store vs direct)
- 📚 Missing features like offline reading and bookmarking
- 🎪 Excessive pop-ups and advertising

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or during reading
- Login fails with 'user cancels process' error
- Pages fail to load or load incompletely
- App jumps to random pages while reading
- Blank pages appear when swiping between content
- App loses page position when screen locks
- Subscription not recognized despite valid payment
- Rewards pop-up has no exit button
- iOS update compatibility issues
- App disappears from device after updates
- Slow or failed magazine downloads
- Content blocks access despite being logged in
- Restore purchases button missing or non-functional
- Account credentials not syncing between web and app
- Magazine issues not appearing in library
- Paid subscriptions still prompting to subscribe

**Most requested features**

- Offline reading capability for downloaded issues
- Persistent bookmarking that survives library changes
- Improved zoom functionality for readability on smaller devices
- Individual issue purchases instead of subscription-only model
- Better search and archive functionality
- Cross-platform subscription synchronization
- More classic and smaller motorcycle bike reviews
- Web version access alongside mobile app
- Improved page navigation and layout options
- Better integration with multiple magazine subscriptions under same email

## Recent user reviews (10 of 102)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcn-motorcycle-news-magazine/id591424457/reviews.md

### 2/5 — App is awful

*2025-09-22, version 9.18*

The app is awful. It takes so long so long to get it to work, I don’t want to read it as I am so frustrated 🤬🤬🤬🤬

### 1/5 — Used to be great

*2025-09-21*

Not sure what’s happening, refuses to log in ‘user cancels process’.  When it works it’s a lovely app allowing me to keep up to date - especially good on the iPad to view a newspaper layout and read. I would say 3 out of 5 times the app fails in one way or another and needs a restart. Latest update has broken the login on my iPhone (17, latest OS and update). There’s a point at which you just give up - the digital side of my MCN subscription seems to be a waste of money.

### 2/5 — G

*2025-04-13, version 9.17*

Content is as it has been for many years excellent. However, the digital magazine is as poor as it always has been. It freezes, crashes, jumps to random pages. I thought by now it would have been sorted.

### 1/5 — Can’t seem to get the content

*2025-04-08, version 9.16*

Even tho I’m logged in, and a paying member it blocks me from seeing the content and asks me to sign up? Seems like a fairly basic thing to get right. Guess I’m cancelling that sub then.

### 5/5 — Cross platforms

*2025-03-23*

I’ve had a subscription via the App Store. Can’t read MCN on a Samsung device as it says I need to subscribe. Surely a subscription is with MCN(Bauer)and not platform dependent. I prefer to read on my Samsung tab, and also on my iPhone when I’m out and about. Shouldn’t need two subscriptions. Maybe I’ve got this wrong. 
I have emailed twice but no reply.

**Developer response:** Dear russmin, thank you for your message and your subscription! We understand how important it is to access your subscription across multiple devices. Please contact us at appsupport_uk@bauermedia.com with your subscription details so we can assist you in resolving this issue. We're here to help!

### 5/5 — Best Motorcycle Magazine

*2025-03-19, version 9.16*

Absolutely love MCN it has variety, great reviews and is my go to when looking at a bike or accessories.

### 4/5 — Bikes for sale

*2025-02-26, version 9.16*

I don’t appear to be able to access on digital platform

### 1/5 — It doesn’t work

*2024-09-21, version 9.16*

Just paid for a subscription and it still asks me to subscribe. Pretty poor so far.

### 2/5 — Bad experience with the app and subscriptions

*2024-08-09*

I thought I paid for MCN premium, but it’s not showing me as a member. I also received Classic Bike as a gift, and gave Garden Answers as a gift to my wife. But the app doesn’t allow you to use the same email for different magazines… ridiculous. I’ve had multiple comms with Bauer but it’s still not sorted. Their app needs to improve!

**Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are sorry that you have had a negative experience with our app.

We invite you to get in touch with us so that we can discuss this matter further and ensure that your expectations are met. Please feel free to contact us at appsupport_uk@bauermedia.com We look forward to hearing from you!

### 1/5 — Just Doesn’t Work

*2024-07-15*

Purchased an MCN offer to see if a longer term subscription would be worthwhile. The App just doesn’t function properly, multiple logins required, keeps requesting you to upgrade even though I have a valid membership. Cannot access any archived material or recent issues with a valid digital subscription. This very dissatisfied and frustrated customer has cancelled his subscription.

**Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are sorry that you have had a negative experience with our app.

We invite you to get in touch with us so that we can discuss this matter further and ensure that your expectations are met. Please feel free to contact us at appsupport_uk@bauermedia.com We look forward to hearing from you!

## Frequently asked questions about MCN

### What does the MCN app offer?

The MCN app provides the latest motorcycle news, in-depth road tests, reviews of riding gear, and expert advice for bikers. It delivers the full newspaper digitally, offering exclusive content and comprehensive coverage of MotoGP, World Superbikes, and British Superbikes.

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

Key features include access to exclusive content, the ability to quickly search for reviews on any bike brand, and the option to bookmark favorite stories for later reading. The app also provides the latest motorbike news and expert analysis to help users make informed buying decisions.

### How much does the MCN app cost?

The app operates on a subscription model. Your subscription will automatically renew each billing period and will be charged through your iTunes account. You can manage auto-renewal settings in your iTunes account.

### What devices is the MCN 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.

### Who is the MCN app for?

The MCN app is designed for motorcycle enthusiasts, whether they are looking to buy a new bike, seeking information on top gear, or interested in the latest racing news. It serves as a comprehensive source for all things biking.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.19 — 2025-09-23

UX improvements.

### 9.18 — 2025-07-03

UX improvements.

### 9.17 — 2025-04-11

Performance improvements.

### 9.16 — 2024-08-19

Performance improvements.

### 9.15 — 2024-03-05

Improved UX design.

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