# New Scientist — user reviews > 212 indexed App Store user reviews of New Scientist by New Scientist Ltd, rated 4.80/5 from 5,476 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-scientist/id671845403/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-scientist/id671845403.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 4,796 · 4★ 472 · 3★ 89 · 2★ 44 · 1★ 75 ## What do users think of New Scientist? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 👍 Fascinating and informative content - 🚀 Accessible and easy to read - 🤓 Covers a wide range of scientific topics - 📚 Valuable source of up-to-date science news **Cons** - 🐛 Buggy app with login and subscription issues - 🔒 Difficult to manage subscriptions and access content - 💰 Expensive subscription fees - 🙄 Forced subscription model and lack of transparency **Commonly reported bugs** - App fails to recognize active subscriptions - Downloading and accessing content is unreliable - Frequent crashes and performance issues - Inconsistent user experience across platforms **Most requested features** - Add dark mode option - Improve navigation and ability to resume reading - Implement better syncing and cross-device access - Provide more customization options for text size and font ## Newest reviews (17 of 212) ### 3/5 — Great content but app needs fix *2026-03-05, version 4.7.7* Love the content! Really love the audio!! BUT app issues. I pause the audio, start it again and the article plays from the beginning. If I leave the app even for a second it reboots. No other apps do this on iPhone pro 15. Make using it frustrating. Tried contacting support but their app won’t let me! ### 2/5 — Good content, bad app *2026-02-03, version 4.7.7* If you just want my to read the articles, just go to the web site. The app doesn’t remember where you left off. If I am reading an article and leave the app to answer a call or a text message, the app reloads when I go back to it, and I lose my place. This is really weird behavior. I might keep the app for the games, but I’ll just go to the web to read the articles. At least Safari keeps track of where I was, even when it refreshes the page. ### 5/5 — Most engaging and informative magazine I read *2025-10-08, version 4.6.9* New Scientist consistently publishes, accessible, fascinating, and timely articles about everything from snails to planets to universes and back to gut bugs. I still love the economist in the New Yorker, but if I had to give up one magazine, it would not be New Scientist. ### 3/5 — Top notch content 2ed class app *2025-09-22, version 4.6.9* I have been a subscriber to New Scientist since 1964 when I received a subscription as a 16th birthday gift. It is still the best general science publication available in English and as a weekly they break a lot of news now that quality daily newspapers have been gutted of quality reporters. This app would be fine if I could adjust the text size and font. I have written to the publication several times since this app was released. Once this app has how it handles text size and font selection I will be glad to change this rating to 5 star ### 5/5 — Just can’t stop reading… *2025-09-21, version 4.6.9* If you are curious you have to read New Scientist! ### 5/5 — Up to Date Nutrition Science *2025-08-02, version 4.6.7* This book is easy to read and very informative. ### 5/5 — Awesome *2025-07-08, version 4.6.7* Awesome ### 5/5 — Great *2025-07-02, version 4.6.7* New Scientist has the best coverage of science news. ### 5/5 — Intriguing and fascinating stories! *2025-06-27, version 4.6.7* Articles are understandable and interesting. I learn something new either each read. I love being able to play articles when I can’t read them (such as when I’m driving). ### 5/5 — Educational Purposes *2025-06-07, version 4.6.6* I advised this magazine to my students for increasing their reading abilities. The first thing they say is ‘ it is not affordable for us.’ I kindly request the sales department to enable us (teachers) to add up to 5 students for a single purchase, so that I could help them read. Thanks ### 5/5 — Recommended by my truly brilliant friends & colleagues! *2025-04-09, version 4.6.6* This is one of my favorite journals, so much so that I subscribe to the hard copy as well as online. Some years ago I discontinued owing to hassles related to logging in. I renewed here recently and — surprise — the same problem occurred again! The problem is that they have two email addresses for me and somehow the system chokes. This time around I think their *excellent* support has resolved the issue. We shall see. This is a popular magazine filled with articles suitable for laypersons and intelligent high school kids. I have a doctoral degree, but not in quantum physics or anthropology or math or other complex fields. Their writers are also excellent, with compelling accounts related to big ideas and world-changing science. They do their homework well. The magazine is thin, not like the old days when such publications were hefty. But if you love hands on, the high price is worth it. If you are on Apple News you can access it there as well. It’s also a WEEKLY publication, which is wonderful. I am a behavioral science guy, and the articles in my vast field are very well done and valuable. It easily earns five stars. This is not an academic science journal. It’s a popular magazine. Therein lies the greatness. It’s the science source for the rest of us. ### 5/5 — Fascinating *2025-04-09, version 4.6.6* This publication’s content far outweighs its costs ### 5/5 — Top Shelf *2025-03-29, version 4.6.6* Warning: start diving into this archive and you will have no more time for your family! Good stuff squared. ### 4/5 — Widget? *2025-03-29, version 4.6.6* Is there any plans to make this app a widget? it will be very convenient ### 5/5 — Excellent!!! *2025-02-08, version 4.6.6* Unparalleled science reporting that clearly conveys complex information in a concise manner. Add a dash of British humor and what’s not to love?! Check out the podcast, too! ### 5/5 — Great Source of Scientific News *2025-02-04, version 4.6.6* I have been a fan of science information my whole life (thanks to the lead of my wonderful Dad). Most news is anywhere from totally superficial to massively negative. Science-related news is a window into hope, greater understanding, and a better world from great efforts to know as much as possible in order TO IMPROVE THINGS! Science news is POSITIVE instead of negative. It is POSITIVE to learn new things, to HOPE for a better tomorrow. I highly recommend NewScientist as a launching pad to greater knowledge and ultimately a better life for all of us! ### 5/5 — Trustworthy News *2025-01-17, version 4.6.6* In these days of disinformation and a return to superstitions, fact denials and lies, it is such a relief to be able to trust a reliable source of information. To truly know what is being studied around the world means everything. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — New Propaganda *2026-01-14, version 4.6.9* Euro Climate Hoax ### 1/5 — Forced Subscription *2025-11-20, version 4.6.9* I expect better these days than a surprise 3 mo subscription after a monthly sign up. Also have to go through several steps to request (not actually achieve) a cancellation. Scams work this way - it's a shame New Scientist does as well. ### 1/5 — Can’t read the articles *2025-05-01, version 4.6.6* I do not have the subscription. That being said I make sure I limit the number of articles I actually go into every month bc you are only allowed 3. For the past 4 months I have not been allowed to read ANY OF THE ARTICLES. I go into read an article I am genuinely interested in and I automatically get closed out saying I need to buy the subscription . I should have 3 free articles every month per user agreement. I literally cannot access any articles and because of this am continually missing out on important information I would like to learn. Fix this or get back to me cuz this is highly frustrating. ### 1/5 — Sensational News. Charged me during free trial. *2024-12-19, version 4.6.4* Titles all feel like they are geared toward the sensational/dramatic side of news instead of focusing on factual science. I was charged even though I cancelled during free trial. ### 1/5 — Why not? *2024-07-30, version 4.6.3* I get the magazine. It seems like I should get it online too ### 1/5 — Do NOT subscribe through this app. *2024-07-01, version 4.6.2* I paid $100 for a subscription that the app does not recognize. I am out the money, and New Scientist refuses to do anything to help me. ### 1/5 — Unable to cancel *2024-03-02, version 4.6* I have about 3 weeks to cancel (new subscription) but there is no “manage subscription” page.. just a 1/4 page of nonsense in very small print. WTH? ### 1/5 — The best content in the worst app *2024-02-11, version 4.5* I have read and loved New Scientist for over 2 decades. This app does not do justice to the content. The app retains control of how and when content is downloaded. If you’re in airplane mode, for example, or commuting in a metro with no reliable Wi-Fi, you’ll find that the app did not download most images. Or it stopped the download after a few sections. Or, worst of all, it automatically deleted content you’d spent time downloading. When I say “spent time downloading “, I mean just that. You must scroll to the end of every page for the entire issue if you want it to land safely on your tablet. But don’t go too far, because you don’t want to trigger auto-delete by accident! It is only because the magazine is so good that I put up with this nonsense. Maybe I’ll try Zeno instead. ### 1/5 — Dr *2024-01-29, version 4.5* Getting a subscription with a sign in set of credentials is difficult beyond my usual experience so I don't want to waste more time trying to subscribe I may try again in a few months as hopefully you will correct such annoying difficulties ### 1/5 — Bad app *2024-01-07, version 4.5* Unable to activate subscription ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — World’s best science newsmagazine *2026-07-14, version 4.7.8* Nothing else compares to this magazine for breadth of coverage, clear, well-written to articles, expert opinion and British wit and humour. ### 5/5 — Always worth it *2026-03-09, version 4.7.7* Thinking people subscribe here ### 5/5 — My IELTS Reading Savior *2026-03-06, version 4.7.7* If you're preparing for IELTS, especially the reading section, this app is an absolute must-have. The articles from New Scientist are frequently used as the source material for IELTS reading passages. The topics are exactly what you'll see on test day. The app's interface is clean and easy to use, making it perfect for daily practice. Thank you, New Scientist! ### 5/5 — Dr Canham *2026-02-27, version 4.7.7* I like audio on an I phone I also like how when I read an article of interest you immediately show me similar articles in your library that could be of interest to me and is related Very important Please make sign in as easy as possible Yes content may be stolen by bad people BUT!!! A difficult sign in also means content is stolen from many more paying subscription holders Their time is very important. Endless hassles to your subscription holders means they STOP putting up with your worries about theft of content I am increasingly just going to my 20 dollar a month AI account. As no endless sign in hassles. No asking me the password for my grandmother’s sewing bee. AI has instant Access and gives science answers not with a 5000 word essay but an answer to my science questions in a few hundred words. You are not competing with content thieves You are competing with an AI account that never asks for passwords and responds succintly ### 5/5 — Love *2026-02-24, version 4.7.7* I love this app, it’s very insightful and my favorite way to get information regarding the planet and our environment, pretty please make a widget feature! I want this on my homepage! ### 5/5 — Best Science Magazine *2026-01-25, version 4.7.7* Excellent Science Magazine ### 5/5 — i love this app! *2026-01-05, version 4.6.9* I love New Scientist magazine and love the app. ### 5/5 — A better life with science *2026-01-01, version 4.6.9* New Scientist makes important scientific understandings accessible to non scientists. It’s a great publication. ### 5/5 — Very navigable, short informative pieces *2025-12-08, version 4.6.9* I love these dense scientific three minute reads. Much more fact based and long term news than the 24 hour cycle. I wish all articles were listenable but there are many. ### 5/5 — Joy and Wisdom *2025-11-29, version 4.6.9* News in general or even hearing bits of what is happening in the world nowadays can be (is!) frustrating and aggravating. Reading about new discoveries, insights and changes to largely accepted knowledge is exciting - and relaxing. I find it so encouraging that disciplined and civil scientific debate continues, and the breadth of topics and accessible reporting engage my mind without stressful thinking. So I enjoy reading about new learning in and about our world, and can relax without the vexing politics and human affairs in general. It leaves me grateful and fascinated in this amazing world that we live in. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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