# Reader's Digest

> Digital magazine offering curated lifestyle tips, inspiring stories, and interactive content. (iPhone/iPad app by Trusted Media Brands, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readers-digest/id411524298 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Trusted Media Brands, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/411524301)
- Category: Lifestyle, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 2,536 App Store ratings · 134 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 23 MB
- Languages: British English, Arabic, Catalan, Czech, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Hungarian, Italian, Japanese and 5 more
- Released: 2011-01-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readers-digest/id411524298/reviews.md

## What is Reader's Digest?

A beautiful redesign for iPad and a new iPhone edition, which includes all the same content as our print and iPad editions, presented in an easy, mobile-friendly reading experience. 

iPad users can preview articles from the latest issue. Enjoy a look around before you decide what’s right for you: single-issue purchase, or a month-to-month or yearly subscription.

· NEW SUBSCRIBERS: Enjoy a 30-day free trial on iPhone and iPad when you subscribe.

About the Magazine
The interactive edition of Reader’s Digest lets you browse smart, useful tips on health, work, food, relationships, home, and money, all expertly selected from hundreds of online and print sources. You’ll discover original profiles of inspiring people, real-life dramas, insightful essays, and news roundups that get you up-to-date fast on the issues you care about. All the features and departments from the print edition are here, including the jokes and funny true stories, along with our famous Word Power column—now with automatic scoring and audio pronunciations. Each issue is enhanced with exclusive cartoons, videos, slide shows, animations, and useful Web links—all in a well-designed, easy-to-navigate interface. 

Choose your Subscription Option
Get a 30-day FREE trial when you subscribe.
• 1-month subscription for $1.99 automatically renewed until canceled
• 1-year subscription for $14.99 automatically renewed until canceled
• Your subscription starts with the latest issue; back issues are not included, but you may purchase them as single issues ($3.99)

SUBSCRIBERS’ AUTOMATIC-RENEWAL FEATURE: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews for another subscription period (another year for annual subscribers, another month for monthly subscribers) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your credit card will be charged the full amount for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

Terms of Use:
http://www.rd.com/terms-of-use/

Privacy Policy:
https://www.trustedmediabrands.com/privacy-policy/

## Key features

- Curated lifestyle tips
- Inspiring profiles and essays
- News roundups
- Interactive content (videos, slideshows)
- Word Power column with audio
- Jokes and funny stories

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reader's Digest | $1.99 | per month |
| Reader's Digest | $14.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FREE ISSUE | $3.99 | one-time |
| March 2011 Issue | $3.99 | one-time |
| April 2011 Issue | $3.99 | one-time |
| May 2011 Issue | $3.99 | one-time |
| June/July 2011 Issue | $3.99 | one-time |
| August 2011 Issue | $3.99 | one-time |
| November 2011 Issue | $3.99 | one-time |
| April 2012 Issue | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Reader's Digest?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Interesting reading
- 👍 Fun and entertaining

**Cons**

- 🐛 App not working
- 🐛 Can't access subscription
- 🐛 Doesn't recognize subscription
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔒 Poor subscriber service

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Can't log in
- Subscription issues
- Randomly loses user's place
- Incompatible with Apple devices

**Most requested features**

- Restore bookmarking functionality
- Add page numbers
- Improve article navigation
- Provide option to download full issues

## Recent user reviews (10 of 134)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readers-digest/id411524298/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Better Business should check out Reader’s Digest

*2026-08-19, version 6.4*

I have had a subscription for Reader’s Digest for over 50 years. I changed from the mailed magazine to on line because I got tired of magazines not being delivered. 
I started my digital subscriptions through Amazon and got a while everything was fine until the month before I had to renew. Then suddenly I could not access the magazines I had bought.  I tried to deal with the publishers but hit a brick wall. I like the magazine so I thought if I bought my subscription through Apple instead of Amazon it might solve my problem. It did not!
I bought my latest subscription in September of 2025 with a renewal scheduled for mid September, 2026. Unfortunately in August of 2026 my app will not access anything at all. I have talked to Apple who worked with me to try and access my magazines but could not. I have sent all the information available from Apple to Reader’s Digest to get their help but all they look at is the cancellation of my subscription renewal with Amazon in 2025 and not my new subscription through Apple in September of 2025. I guess I will have to give up on reading a magazine that I had enjoyed for over 50 years. Apple at least generously has refunded the original purchase price they took 11 months ago.

### 1/5 — App NOT working

*2026-08-13, version 6.4*

I will have no option but to not renew in September unless you get this to work again. Please advise.

### 1/5 — App opens to black screen

*2026-08-13, version 6.4*

App worked fine until this month. Now it opens to a black screen. Numerous emails sent and no response so I’m stuck with an app that doesn’t work and paid for subscription through 1/2027.  Also keep trying to contact Apple support and automated system won’t route me to live person and automated chat no help. Just asks useless questions and no help getting a refund.

### 1/5 — App is non-functional, useless!

*2026-08-13, version 6.4*

I either get an “error occurred” message or a black screen. Issues thumbnails are no longer displayed. Whatever they did in this update needs to be backed out.

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2026-08-13, version 6.4*

Not user friendly at all. Slow and too many hoops to jump through.

### 4/5 — My big acting up

*2026-08-11, version 6.4*

For some reason every time I load it 3-4 seconds later it says “an error occurred”. Please fix it

### 1/5 — Scam

*2026-06-25, version 6.2*

I purchased this 24 hours ago. My purchase has not been updated in the app even though I got a receipt for the purchase. My free week is clicking away and I can’t use the app. There are not any issues with my Apple Card—other purchases have gone through. CS is nonexistent and non responsive.

### 1/5 — No longer showing current issue

*2025-08-16, version 6.2*

Current issue is not showing as available for reading or download. Have always seen a delay between receiving print edition and seeing it on iPad app. But recently it’s three weeks into current issue’s month and still not available.

### 4/5 — Minor improvement needed, still good app

*2025-07-21*

I downloaded this app after subscribing in 2023. Ive loved it since. However i own a giant rd collection and can’t take it on the go with me. All your archives span up to 2011, so there is no way to read pre 2010 issues. I wonder if you have an archive of all the magazines you made digitally so that I could read old issues on the go. Thanks!

### 5/5 — Great

*2025-04-21, version 6.1*

Great great great

## Frequently asked questions about Reader's Digest

### What is this app about?

This app provides a digital version of a popular magazine, offering curated content on health, work, food, relationships, home, and money. It features inspiring stories, insightful essays, news roundups, and interactive elements like videos and slideshows.

### What are the key features?

Key features include a mobile-friendly reading experience, curated tips across various life categories, original profiles, real-life dramas, insightful essays, news roundups, jokes, funny stories, and the Word Power column with audio pronunciations. It also includes interactive cartoons, videos, and slideshows.

### How much does it cost?

The app offers a 30-day free trial for new subscribers. After the trial, you can choose a 1-month subscription for $1.99 or a 1-year subscription for $14.99. Single issues can also be purchased for $3.99. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is available for iPad and iPhone, offering a redesigned experience for iPad and a new edition for iPhone. The content is presented in an easy, mobile-friendly reading experience suitable for these devices.

### Can I read back issues?

Your subscription starts with the latest issue. Back issues are not included with the subscription but can be purchased individually as single issues for $3.99 each.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.4 — 2026-07-03

Resolves an issue with restoring subscriptions on iOS 26.

### 6.2 — 2025-07-10

Performance enhancements
Miscellaneous bug fixes

### 6.1 — 2025-04-08

Updates the underlying code platform to the latest version

### 6.0 — 2025-02-11

Updates the underlying code platform to the latest version

### 5.9 — 2024-08-19

Updates the underlying code platform to the latest version.
Ensures correct purchase options display on paywall.
Improved start-up speed and caching.
Removes ability to create an account in the application.
Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements.

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