# Reason > Libertarian news, articles, and videos from a leading research organization. (iPhone/iPad app by Reason.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reason/id340034129 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Reason](https://appshunter.io/developer/340034132) - Category: News, Education - Price: Free - Rating: 2.52/5 from 65 App Store ratings · 67 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 10 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2010-05-19 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reason/id340034129/reviews.md ## What is Reason? Reason is the premiere libertarian media and research organization, which advocates “free minds and free markets” through critically acclaimed print, online, and video journalism and top-tier public policy research. With the Reason iPhone App, you can stay up to date with the latest news and views from the Reason staff wherever you are! Compatible with the iPhone, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, and iPod Touch, the Reason App downloads and syncs Reason’s content to your device in real time. And best of all, its FREE! Read: The latest Reason.com columns, Hit & Run posts, Brickbats, and Reason.org content. Watch: High quality, full-screen Reason.tv videos. Save: Your favorite Reason content in a separate, easily accessible tab. E-mail: Reason’s stories and videos to your friends instantly within the Reason iPhone App. Donate: With the Reason iPhone App’s secure donations tab, you can help support free minds and free markets even when you’re on the go. Designed and developed exclusively for the iPhone and the iPod Touch. Programming done by Peter Snyder snyderp@gmail.com, http://home.peteresnyder.com ## Key features - Latest news and views - Real-time content sync - Save favorite content - Watch full-screen videos - Share stories via email - Secure donations tab ## Recent user reviews (10 of 67) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reason/id340034129/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Horrendous app *2023-05-13* Why don’t libertarians ever rank in any election? Because they take the assignment as seriously as they take this app. What a bunch of entitled self absorbed idiots. This would have been a terrible app in 2007, it’s inexcusable in 2023 and should be ejected from the App Store. Dog s_-_. An absolute embarrassment. ### 2/5 — Great magazine bad app *2023-03-15* Reason is an amazing magazine that offer plenty of thoughtful and timely articles. So it is infuriating that they have such a poorly designed outdated app. I bet they would win many more subscribers if they would bother to put out a decent app. ### 1/5 — Garbage app *2023-02-22* Let’s start with the fact there are different apps in AppStore and both are horrible. There is no way to search articles and interface is terrible. ### 2/5 — Not user friendly *2022-08-08* This app could be so much better but the interface is not user friendly or aesthetic. It seems extremely compact and it’s hard to navigate. ### 1/5 — Great Magazine, horrible app *2022-05-20, version 1.11.2* Honestly , Reason shouldn’t have even bothered with a app if this is the best they can do !!! ### 2/5 — Horrible app *2021-10-05* No way to search articles. And the app doesn’t show headlines on my phone anymore. Even with an update. It just shows the author of each article. So there’s no way to know what you’re reading unless you tap into the article first. ### 2/5 — Some Issues *2021-09-15* Love the content but this app has some issues. None of the titles are loading on my app, so I have to click to see the title. Have tried reinstalling app, but it didn't fix the issues. ### 1/5 — Not reason magazine *2021-07-27* This is some dude’s blog… mixed with some links to legit Reason articles anyone can access for free at Reason’s website or Instagram. No content in the videos, articles, or the .org part of the app anymore… so I am guessing Reason shut down the use of the original content the blogger doesn’t have permission to redistribute. Point is… this is not Reason Magazine… it’s just a way for an industrious Libertarian to get his blog out there. Not really a bad place to view all the articles in one place and the blogs are clearly marked… but it’s worth paying the $1.99 to gain access to the real Reason Magazine app. ### 1/5 — Bad UI *2021-07-19, version 1.11.2* I like Reason but the app looks like it hasn't been updated since 2010. The UI looks like it was made to fit in with the ugly pre-iOS 7 look. ### 1/5 — Needs a good update *2021-04-08, version 1.11.2* App hasn’t been updated in 5 years and it looks it. Some links don’t work and articles and titles are sometimes a random string of characters. ## Frequently asked questions about Reason ### What does the Reason app do? The Reason app provides access to the latest libertarian news, articles, and video journalism from the Reason organization. It syncs content in real-time to your device, allowing you to read articles, watch videos, and stay updated on current views. ### What are the key features of the Reason app? Key features include access to the latest Reason.com columns and Hit & Run posts, high-quality full-screen Reason.tv videos, the ability to save favorite content for easy access, and the option to email stories and videos to friends. ### Is the Reason app free to use? Yes, the Reason app is completely free to download and use. The organization also offers a secure donations tab within the app for users who wish to support their advocacy for free minds and free markets. ### What devices is the Reason app compatible with? The Reason app is designed and developed exclusively for the iPhone and iPod Touch, including models like the iPhone, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, and iPhone 4S. ### How can I support Reason through the app? You can support Reason's mission through the app's secure donations tab. This allows you to contribute to their work advocating for free minds and free markets, even while on the go. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.11.2 — 2016-09-05 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Added "Articles" tab into the Reason.com section ### 1.11.1 — 2016-09-01 * Remove no longer updated 24/7 section from the app * Improve app security by more consistently using HTTPS connections ### 1.11 — 2013-11-06 - Updates for iOS7 - Fixing attribution display in 24/7 items - Minor bug fixes and library updates - Updates and improvements for ads and analytics ### 1.10 — 2013-04-18 - Update Twitter and Facebook sharing for iOS6 - Add ability to view older items in Reason 24/7 and other news feeds - Add additional sharing services - Bug fixes and tweaks ### 1.9 — 2012-11-09 Add support for iPhone5 screen ## More apps by Reason - [Reason Magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reason-magazine/id494303675) - [Reason](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reason/id6480322558) All apps by Reason: https://appshunter.io/developer/340034132 --- *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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