# New York Magazine — Culture, Politics, News, Style

> New York Magazine app for culture, politics, news, style, and more. (iPhone/iPad app by Vox Media, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-york-magazine/id6737632107 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vox Media, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457274452)
- Category: Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 108 App Store ratings · 67 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 81 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-12-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-york-magazine/id6737632107/reviews.md

## What is New York Magazine?

What’s included in the app:
- It’s a Pleasure: Our app is the most enjoyable way to read us on your phone — for one thing, there are fewer log-ins.
- Switch to Dark Mode: Enjoy reading in dark or standard mode, whichever suits you best.
- Switch Between Sites With Ease: Conveniently toggle between the quick takes, deep dives, and long reads across Vulture, The Cut, Intelligencer, Curbed, Grub Street, and the Strategist. Seamlessly switch between your favorite sites or set the home page to your go-to.
- Introducing “Your New York”: Find your saved articles, reading history, and audio queue in the new “Your New York” tab. Get shortcuts to TV recaps, games, horoscopes, and shopping deals; personalized recommendations; and more must-read stories.
- Listen: Our new “Listening” tab features curated playlists from the archive and our latest audio articles. Queue them up for easy, hands-free listening.
- Be the First to Know What Everyone’s Talking About: With notifications and a “Collections” section, both exclusive to the app, you’ll get first access to the most-talked-about stories across New York.
- Join the Conversation: Comment on articles and dive into discussions on your favorite stories.

## Key features

- Dark Mode reading
- Seamlessly switch between Vulture, The Cut, Intelligencer, Curbed, Grub Street, and The Strategist
- Personalized recommendations
- Audio playback for select stories
- Exclusive app content and notifications
- Comment on articles and join discussions

## Chart rankings

- #40 in Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

## What do users think of New York Magazine?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Beautifully designed app
- 🚀 Streamlined and simple to use
- 🤩 Excited for the app launch
- 👌 Sleek and chic reading experience
- 🤩 Convenient to have all favorite sites in one app

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy with design flaws
- 🔒 Issues with login and subscription flow
- 🌙 Lack of night mode/dark mode
- 📱 Not optimized for iPad
- 🔍 Poor search functionality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Logging out issues
- Subscription flow problems

**Most requested features**

- Bookmarking/saving articles
- Comment section integration
- iPad support
- Night mode/dark mode

## Recent user reviews (10 of 67)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-york-magazine/id6737632107/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Great, but phone gets hot

*2026-08-04*

I really like the app. It looks great and feels like a nice digital version of the mag. Unfortunately, my phone (iPhone 16 Pro) gets really hot minutes after opening the app. That’s why I barely use it. Would be great if this could be fixed!
All the best and thank you for your great journalism!

### 3/5 — Great app, but makes my phone hot

*2026-08-04*

Enjoy using this app — simple to navigate. But every time I read a long article for more than a few minutes, my phone gets extremely hot and I have to close the app. (My phone is new and this doesn’t happen on other apps).

### 3/5 — What’s the point?

*2026-05-30, version 1.0.33*

I read a review commenting on the magazine on an iPad not filling the iPad screen. I said to myself, that surely must have been corrected. But no, it hasn’t.  That’s absurd, hard to understand. Why can’t this be adapted for the wide screen iPad?

### 3/5 — Audio glitchy

*2026-05-27, version 1.0.33*

Audio article playback glitchy

### 4/5 — Love the app…but

*2026-04-07, version 1.0.29*

Need an offline mode for my commutes on the subway!

### 5/5 — The easiest way to read NYMag

*2026-04-03*

Fantastic and simple app that lets you get easily to each of the sections of New York Magazine. Now with dark mode built in for easy bedtime reading!

### 4/5 — Fine

*2026-03-26*

Could do with a dark mode but does what it says on the tin.

### 3/5 — Why no dark mode?

*2026-02-08, version 1.0.25*

The app is great but lack of dark mode makes it almost unreadable for long stretches of time. iOS settings can't make up for this please help! There are literally Reddit threads dedicated to this, please help a girl out!

### 4/5 — New York Magazine App (IOS) Review...

*2026-01-22*

- Thursday, January 22, 2026 - The app's content is excellent, as has been the case for years, even though much of it slants towards 'Left-of-Center' perspectives. The iOS app functionality is pretty good, although it is simplistic and could be enhanced (e.g., tabs and Sidebar, etc.) ONE flagrant demerit mars the reading experience, NO Dark Theme/Mode. Ideally, this issue could be corrected soon. Thank you.

### 4/5 — Needs iPad Version

*2026-01-22, version 1.0.24*

Love this app on my phone. Would love to use it on my iPad but, like Instagram, it has only been developed for mobile device use.

## Frequently asked questions about New York Magazine

### What content is available on the app?

The app provides access to articles covering culture, politics, news, and style. You can read quick takes, deep dives, and long reads from various publications like Vulture, The Cut, Intelligencer, Curbed, Grub Street, and The Strategist.

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

Key features include a dark mode option for reading, the ability to easily switch between different publications, personalized recommendations, audio playback for select stories, and exclusive app content with notifications. Users can also comment on articles and join discussions.

### Is the app free to use?

The app is free to download and use. While the description mentions 'fewer log-ins' and 'fewer log-ins,' it also indicates the presence of ads, suggesting a free model supported by advertising. There are no explicit mentions of subscriptions or paid content within the app description.

### What devices is the app compatible with?

The app is designed for use on phones, offering an enjoyable reading experience. Specific operating system requirements (iOS or Android) are not detailed in the provided description.

### How can I personalize my experience?

You can personalize your experience through the 'Your New York' tab, which saves your articles, reading history, and audio queue. It also offers personalized recommendations and shortcuts to content like TV recaps, games, horoscopes, and shopping deals.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.37 — 2026-08-12

The New York app now has a dedicated “Listening” tab with curated playlists from the archive and our latest audio articles. We've also made some additional optimizations and improvements. For any questions or feedback, please reach out to appfeedback@nymag.com.

### 1.0.36 — 2026-07-29

The New York app now has a dedicated “Listening” tab with curated playlists from the archive and our latest audio articles. We've also made some general optimizations and improvements. For any questions or feedback, please reach out to appfeedback@nymag.com.

### 1.0.35 — 2026-06-17

We've made some general optimizations and improvements. For any questions or feedback, please reach out to appfeedback@nymag.com.

### 1.0.34 — 2026-06-03

We've made some general optimizations and improvements, including a fix for an intermittent playback issue on audio articles. For any questions or feedback, please reach out to appfeedback@nymag.com.

### 1.0.33 — 2026-05-21

We’ve made some general optimizations and improvements. For any questions or feedback, please reach out to appfeedback@nymag.com.

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