# National Affairs

> Quarterly journal of essays on domestic policy, politics, and society. (iPhone/iPad app by National Affairs, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/national-affairs/id1207725056 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [National Affairs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491186052)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 129 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 61 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-02-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-06
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/national-affairs/id1207725056/reviews.md

## What is National Affairs?

National Affairs is a quarterly journal of essays about domestic policy, political economy, society, culture, and political thought. It aims to help Americans think a little more clearly about our public life, and rise a little more ably to the challenge of self-government. Each issue features lively yet serious essays on the range of domestic issues: from economics and health care to education and welfare; from the legal debates of the day to enduring dilemmas of society and culture. We will devote special attention to the deeper theoretical questions of American self-government—seeking to cut through the conventional wisdom, help you make sense of complex issues, offer concrete proposals, and illuminate the ideas that move our politics. In doing so, we strive to walk in the footsteps of our intellectual and institutional predecessor, The Public Interest, a journal that for decades enriched our public life with its unparalleled clarity and wisdom. We hope to provide the same service to Americans addressing the problems of a new era, and to serve as a venue for a new generation of thinkers and writers seeking to influence the affairs of the nation.	

National Affairs Pricing:
		• Subscription 1 Month - USD 2.99*
	• Subscription 1 Year - USD 19.99*
	  * 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

- In-depth essays on domestic policy
- Analysis of political economy
- Discussions on society and culture
- Exploration of political thought
- Concrete proposals for public issues
- Focus on American self-government

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spring 2017 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fall 2017 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Winter 2018 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Spring 2018 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Summer 2018 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fall 2018 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Winter 2019 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Nat'l Affairs Feed 9 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Nat'l Affairs Feed 22 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Nat'l Affairs Feed 28 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Nat'l Affairs Feed 27 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Nat'l Affairs Feed 26 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Nat'l Affairs Feed 24 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Nat'l Affairs Feed 23 | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/national-affairs/id1207725056/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Cannot see search bar text

*2024-09-03*

Love the magazine and app readability, BUT for some reason when I type in search, the text font is invisible or incredible grey to make it not visible.

### 1/5 — No customer service

*2020-06-26, version 18.0*

I wish I could give this magazine a good rating, but the app that supports it doesn't work properly. The app creator is MAZ.
Requested help two weeks ago; i'm still waiting for a reply.

### 2/5 — Subscription Broken

*2020-06-04, version 15.0*

I subscribed to the annual plan but only have access to one edition. It’s misleading to call it an annual subscription but still have to pay for each additional edition in the app.

### 5/5 — Informative

*2019-03-27, version 12.7*

Like the long form articles, no click bait headlines and the reading format is good, navigation could be improved

### 5/5 — Love it

*2018-06-21*

A great app for a great journal.  Would be nice if it displayed two pages in landscape mode on iPad.

### 1/5 — I'd probably love the articles if I could read them

*2017-04-15, version 1.0*

The text is way too small for my 64-year old eyes. Other apps allow articles to be exported to Kindle, but that's not working either. Too bad, I'd love to read the articles. 

I'm hopeful I'll be able to come back and change this to 5 stars!

## Frequently asked questions about National Affairs

### What is the learning methodology of National Affairs?

National Affairs provides in-depth essays and analysis on a range of domestic issues. The journal aims to help readers think more clearly about public life and self-government by offering concrete proposals and illuminating the ideas that move politics.

### How does National Affairs track user progress?

As a journal, National Affairs does not have a formal progress tracking system for users. Its focus is on delivering insightful content for intellectual engagement and understanding of public affairs.

### Does National Affairs offer certifications?

National Affairs is a publication of essays and analysis, not an educational course. Therefore, it does not offer certifications upon completion of its content.

### What are the subscription options for National Affairs?

National Affairs offers a 1-month subscription for $2.99 and a 1-year subscription for $19.99. A 7-day free trial is available for the monthly plan.

### Can I cancel my National Affairs subscription?

Yes, you can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current period through your Account Settings. However, cancellation of the current subscription is not permitted during the active subscription period.

### Is National Affairs suitable for all ages?

National Affairs has an age rating of 4+, indicating it is broadly accessible. However, the content focuses on complex domestic policy and political thought, making it most relevant for adults and older teens interested in these topics.

### How often is National Affairs updated?

National Affairs is published quarterly. The app's latest version is 20, and it was last updated on January 22, 2025, suggesting regular app maintenance and content updates.

### Does National Affairs offer a free trial?

Yes, National Affairs offers a 7-day free trial for its monthly subscription plan. Any unused portion of this free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 20 — 2025-01-22

This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements.

### 19.0 — 2021-01-17

This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements.

### 18.0 — 2020-06-04

This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements

### 15.0 — 2019-07-29

This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements

### 14.0 — 2019-07-01

This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements

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