# Mother Jones — Enjoy reading on the go! > Nonprofit news outlet with award-winning investigative reporting on urgent issues. (iPhone/iPad app by Magzter Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mother-jones/id1116910496 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Magzter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406791755) - Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.50/5 from 168 App Store ratings · 45 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 29 MB - Languages: American English, Turkish - Released: 2016-05-27 - Data updated: 2026-08-27 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mother-jones/id1116910496/reviews.md ## What is Mother Jones? Mother Jones is a nonprofit news outlet that delivers bold and original award-winning reporting on the urgent issues of our day, from politics and climate change to education and the food we eat. We investigate stories that are in the public and the nation's interest. From revelatory scoops to deep-dive investigations, Mother Jones journalism is storytelling that informs and inspires 9 million monthly readers. We are headquartered in San Francisco and have bureaus in Washington, DC, and New York City. Mother Jones has been nominated for more than 30 National Magazine Awards and has won seven times, including for General Excellence in 2001, 2008, and 2010. In addition, Mother Jones has been recognized repeatedly with top industry honors, including two National Press Club Awards, three Online News Association Awards, and the Society of Professional Journalists Sigma Delta Chi Award two years in a row. Mother Jones has also been named a finalist for eight Data Journalism Awards. Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. One year subscription - $13.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Please visit http://www.magzter.com/ns/privacy-policy.html for our Privacy Policy and http://www.magzter.com/ns/terms_condition.html for our Terms & Conditions ## Key features - Award-winning investigative journalism - Reporting on politics and climate change - In-depth investigations - Storytelling that informs and inspires - Magazine subscriptions available ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 Year Digital Subscription | $13.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Mother Jones - May/June 2016 | $6.99 | one-time | | Mother Jones - July/August 2016 | $6.99 | one-time | | Mother Jones - September/October 2016 | $6.99 | one-time | | Mother Jones - November - December 2016 | $6.99 | one-time | | Mother Jones - January - February 2017 | $6.99 | one-time | | Mother Jones - March - April 2017 | $6.99 | one-time | | Mother Jones - May - June 2017 | $6.99 | one-time | | Mother Jones - July - August 2017 | $6.99 | one-time | | Nov Dec 2017 | $6.99 | one-time | | Mother Jones Mar Apr 2022 | $6.99 | one-time | | Mother Jones May June 2022 | $6.99 | one-time | | Mother Jones Sep/Oct 2023 | $6.99 | one-time | | Mother Jones Jan/Feb 2024 | $6.99 | one-time | | Mother Jones - July/August 2026 | $6.99 | one-time | | Mother Jones Nov Dec 2022 | $6.99 | one-time | | Mother Jones - May/June 2026 | $6.99 | one-time | | Mother Jones Nov - Dec 2025 | $6.99 | one-time | | Mother Jones January/February 2026 | $6.99 | one-time | | Mother Jones - March/April 2026 | $6.99 | one-time | | Mother Jones Sept - Oct 2025 | $6.99 | one-time | ## Chart rankings - #202 in Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 45) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mother-jones/id1116910496/reviews.md ### 1/5 — App will not recognize iphone subscription *2026-05-10, version 8.4.19* Sent in an email to help, so hoping they will restore my purchase. I would guess Mother Jones loses readership because of issues with Magzter. ### 5/5 — Mother Jones *2026-03-02, version 8.4.19* Truth Tellers! ### 1/5 — Rebecca Thompson *2024-12-22, version 8.4.19* I paid for a subscription but CANNOT access the content of the magazine on the app. Infuriating! ### 5/5 — Mixed bag *2024-12-11, version 8.4.19* The writing is great, the app leaves a lot to be desired ### 1/5 — Just signed up *2024-09-15, version 8.4.12* Not very I phone friendly. What am I missing? ### 2/5 — Set-up was not seamless, but back issues can be read *2023-09-18, version 8.4* Edit—Down to two stars. The app is not recognizing my purchase. I am unable to read Mother Jones. Unable to contact Magzter through the app—there is a forever spinning wheel. I don’t why it is so hard to make an app that can see what subscriptions the user has and allows them to see said purchased content. My subscription renews on 11/5, so that is not the issue. I am going to see if Mother Jones is still printed and dispense with this crappy app. Edit—Ok, I’m upping an initial 1 star to four stars. I am able to read articles from back issues in the “Articles” section. I am now assuming that I can forever read all the issues that occur during my subscription but only back issues whilst the subscription is current. Other than the set-up and my confusion over back issue access, the articles look good in the app. I should have also mentioned that Magzter did respond to my emails promptly. I’m hoping that after reading the magazine itself I can up the rating to 5 stars. I am writing a note to myself to update this review should I get everything working. My story—I purchased a one year subscription through the app store and downloaded the Mother Jones app. It didn’t recognize me and I ended up downloading the Magzter app. With some back and forth with Magzter help, I got the Mother Jones app to recognize me, but the Magzter app while recognizing me doesn’t acknowledge that I purchased Mother Jones. Finally, In the Mother Jones app I am able to open the latest issue! Alas, prior issues are shown with two buttons “Preview” and “$6.99”. I am interpreting that to mean that one does not get free access to back issues. When I look at the Mother Jones page in the App store, I do not see that prior issues are not provided free with subscription. ### 5/5 — Truth telling and muck raking- share MoJo with everyone you meet *2023-08-27, version 7.0* The reporting in MoJo is rock solid investigative journalism. You often will read it here first. ### 1/5 — Save your money *2023-05-06, version 7.0* This app just doesn’t work on mobile and there is no help. As much as I respect MJ and want to read it, it’s not working. I even downloaded Magster and that didn’t help either. ### 5/5 — Have not used yet - did not know app took $$$ ? *2023-03-07, version 7.0* I pushed 5 stars because I love Mother Jones. If I get magazine I assume I could read on app for free. If so, I can read on airplane or while traveling, but I have no desire to pay for an app. I read the other reviews and now have these questions. Syracuse, NY subscriber, and reader newly re-subscribed ### 1/5 — This is not Mother Jones’ app, it’s an unaffiliated 3rd party App *2022-12-27, version 7.0* This app is a Magzster app that focuses on selling Mother Jones. Per Mother Jones, this is not their app. They don’t have their own app. Mother Jones’ digital subscription is hosted through the app Zinio. This app allows you to purchase issues of Mother Jones. There isn’t anywhere to input digital subscription information to access existing subscriptions. This seems to be Magzster’s business model - they currently have 102 other apps pretending to be that of reputable publications. Apple will not take this App down because it is owned by a third party. ## Frequently asked questions about Mother Jones ### What kind of content does this app offer? This app provides award-winning, original reporting on urgent issues such as politics, climate change, education, and food. It features in-depth investigations and revelatory scoops designed to inform and inspire readers. ### How can I access the content? You can access the content through the app, which delivers bold and original journalism. Magazine subscriptions are also available for purchase within the app for a more comprehensive reading experience. ### What is the cost of a subscription? A one-year magazine subscription is available for $13.99. This subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. ### Can I manage my subscription? Yes, you can manage your subscriptions through your account settings after purchase on your device. You can turn off auto-renewal or make other preference changes there. ### What are the benefits of subscribing? Subscribing provides access to the full range of Mother Jones' award-winning journalism, including deep-dive investigations and exclusive reporting. It ensures you stay informed on critical issues with content that has been recognized with numerous industry honors. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 8.4.19 — 2024-11-12 Minor bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 8.4.12 — 2024-02-08 Minor bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 8.4.8 — 2023-10-18 -Minor bug fixes and performance improvements ### 8.4.1 — 2023-09-20 -Minor bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 8.4 — 2023-09-16 -Minor bug fixes and performance improvements. ## Apps similar to Mother Jones | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Daily Beast](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-beast/id898117224) | 4.8 (7,731) | Free | News | | [The Nation Magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-nation-magazine/id563602692) | 4.7 (3,632) | Free | News | | [ProPublica](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/propublica/id355298887) | 4.5 (102) | Free | News | | [The Independent: Breaking News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-independent-breaking-news/id1436169192) | 4.6 (481) | Free | News | | [Democracy Now!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/democracy-now/id959877465) | 4.4 (413) | Free | News | | [Slate.com](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slatecom/id357555242) | 4.5 (9,066) | Free | News | ## More apps by Magzter Inc. - [Magzter: Magazines, Newspapers](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magzter-magazines-newspapers/id412163953) - [PCQuest](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcquest/id472905068) - [DataQuest](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dataquest/id472905533) - [Hello! 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