# Oxford American — A Magazine of the South

> A literary magazine featuring Southern writing, essays, fiction, and poetry. (iPhone/iPad app by Oxford American.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxford-american/id553037248 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Oxford American](https://appshunter.io/developer/553037331)
- Category: Books, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 78 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch
- Released: 2012-09-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxford-american/id553037248/reviews.md

## What is Oxford American?

The Oxford American features the very best in Southern writing, while documenting the complexity and vitality of the American South. Billed as "The Southern Magazine of Good Writing," it has won multiple National Magazine Awards and other high honors since it began publication in 1992. The magazine has featured the original work of such literary powerhouses as Charles Portis, Roy Blount, Jr., ZZ Packer, Jesmyn Ward, Donald Harington, Sarah M. Broom, Donna Tartt, and Ernest J. Gaines. The magazine has also published previously unseen work by such Southern masters as William Faulkner, Eudora Welty, Walker Percy, James Agee, Zora Neale Hurston, James Dickey and Carson McCullers, to name just a handful. The New York Times claims that the Oxford American "may be the liveliest literary magazine in America."

By downloading Oxford American, you can either purchase single issues OR subscribe to the below offer(s):
• Single issue: US$9.99 
• 1 year subscription: US$38.99 , automatically renewed until cancelled

When purchasing through iTunes your account will be charged at confirmation of purchase.
Your subscription will auto-renew unless you turn this off 24 hours before the subscription runs out. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings.
You can manage your subscription through your account settings after purchase on your device.
No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period.

Privacy Policy: https://www.oxfordamerican.org/privacy-policy
Terms & Conditions: https://www.oxfordamerican.org/privacy-policy

## Key features

- Southern writing and culture
- Award-winning essays
- Fiction and poetry
- New and classic works
- Documenting the American South

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year | $38.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oxford American - Spring 2013 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Oxford American - Summer 2013 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Oxford American - Fall 2013 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Oxford American - Winter 2013 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Oxford American - Spring 2014 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Oxford American - Winter 2014 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Oxford American - Spring 2015 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Oxford American - Summer 2015 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Oxford American - Fall 2015 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Oxford American - Winter 2015 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Music Issue 2022 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxford-american/id553037248/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Crashing

*2024-06-11*

App is currently crashing upon launch. iPad Mini 6. All updates applied. iOS is current.

### 1/5 — Can’t log in

*2024-02-28*

Like the title says. I have an online and print subscription but I can’t log in to bypass any paywall articles.

### 5/5 — OA in my pocket!

*2020-07-23*

My current new fave app! I like to keep my magazines crisp so this makes it even more accessible to read the issues digitally. I also love the sepia and text to speech features. 10-10!

### 1/5 — Rotten is to good

*2014-12-11*

Don't waste your time purchasing content thru this app. I did, all it does is crash when I try to read what I bought. There is no response from magazine staff. Stick to print Oxford American.

### 4/5 — Issues?

*2014-06-23*

I purchase both the print & online version of OA magazine (yes, it's that good!). But, where is the Summer 2014 issue? I've had the print version for 3 weeks now, but still no sign of the app version. Disappointing.

### 2/5 — Wonderful publication, rotten app.

*2013-02-12*

Unfortunately with no subscription options and a pale PDF reproduction of the print version, this app is a letdown.

### 5/5 — Excellent content, well presented

*2012-09-11*

I stumbled on this app by chance. I assume if you're here you're familiar with the Oxford American. Great writing about the American South.

While the app is free, the content is not. As of this moment, there are no subscription options (and while I'm not a print subscriber, I see no way to register for access). Instead, there are the 2 most recent issues available for purchase at $2.99 each.

The issues are direct reproductions of the print version, down to the ads. The font is fairly tiny, but tapping and pinching to zoom works well, and even the zoomed text looks good on a retina display. One annoyance - when you swipe to the next page, it fills in the page in little blocks, sometimes taking a second or more before the full page loads and can be read. It's the kind of thing they can iron out, though.

## Frequently asked questions about Oxford American

### What kind of content does Oxford American feature?

Oxford American features the very best in Southern writing, including essays, fiction, and poetry. It documents the complexity and vitality of the American South, showcasing both new and previously unseen work from renowned authors.

### How can I purchase content from Oxford American?

You can purchase single issues for US$9.99 or subscribe to a 1-year subscription for US$38.99. Purchases are made through iTunes, and your account will be charged upon confirmation.

### How does the subscription to Oxford American work?

The 1-year subscription costs US$38.99 and automatically renews until cancelled. You can turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the subscription expires through your iTunes account settings.

### Can I cancel my Oxford American subscription at any time?

You can manage your subscription through your account settings after purchase. However, cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period.

### What is the age rating for Oxford American?

The Oxford American app has an age rating of 12+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 12 and older.

### On which devices can I use Oxford American?

Oxford American is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for Apple mobile devices.

### How often is Oxford American updated?

The latest version of Oxford American is 3.1.7, last updated on February 26, 2025. This suggests regular updates to the application.

### Does Oxford American have ads?

No, Oxford American does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and offers content through in-app purchases and subscriptions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.7 — 2025-02-26

To make your reading experience even better, we update the app regularly.
This update includes:
• General performance improvements

### 3.1.6 — 2024-10-16

To make your reading experience even better, we update the app regularly.
This update includes:
• Minor bug fixes
• General performance improvements

### 3.1.5 — 2024-05-23

To make your reading experience even better, we update the app regularly.
This update includes:
• Minor bug fixes
• General performance improvements

### 3.1.4 — 2023-08-03

To make your reading experience even better, we update the app regularly.
This update includes:
• Minor bug fixes
• General performance improvements

### 3.1.3 — 2022-08-20

To make your reading experience even better, we update the app regularly.
This update includes:
• Minor bug fixes
• General performance improvements

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