# Redbook Magazine US — user reviews > 50 indexed App Store user reviews of Redbook Magazine US by Hearst Communications, Inc., rated 4.35/5 from 91 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redbook-magazine-us/id489956704/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redbook-magazine-us/id489956704.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 67 · 4★ 10 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 10 ## Newest reviews (11 of 50) ### 1/5 — No access to digital subscription?! *2013-06-10, version 2.5.0* I can't believe they expect you to pay extra, or as they put it "Upgrade" to the digital issues, even when you pay for a print subscription! I WILL NOT be paying $9.99 to get it on my iPad when I already pay that to get it in the mail. Hoping this changes soon! ### 1/5 — Internet needed can"t read downloaded issues offline *2013-05-24, version 2.5.0* What a bunch of B.S.!!!! Other mags let you download and read issues anytime(hello air travel) Redbook will show an error saying must be online. Any other mag in this category better. Yes I know some features in digital mags are more awesome while connected to wi-fi, but its not always possible. ### 1/5 — Horrible! *2013-04-02, version 2.4.2* App always crashes & u have to end up deleting it and reinstalling it every time there's a new issue out. Which means u have to download all the previous magazines again & the downloads are stupid slow! ### 1/5 — Bad Business!!!!! *2013-03-31, version 2.4.2* Nuts that I have to buy another subscription!! Already have print subscription, online line for all devices should be free. Vogue, Allure don't charge extra for online access. Will not renew my print subscription. ### 1/5 — Very disappointing! *2013-02-18, version 2.3.1* I already have a Redbook subscription and expected to be able to read it on my ipad as well. I am deleting this app since I will not pay for the same item twice. Also, access to any information besides how to buy it again is not even available. Come on Redbook, take a lesson from other magazines! I would rate this "no stars". ### 1/5 — A slap in the face to print subscribers *2013-01-27, version 2.3.1* I was so excited to go on vacation with all my magazines on my iPad instead of a huge stack of them. Wouldn't you know it that REDBOOK was the only one that wanted to charge me AGAIN as a print subscriber! Totally lame! I won't be renewing my print subscription either! ### 1/5 — I'm with everybody else *2013-01-20, version 2.3.1* Sorry for whoever did the app -- I'm sure it works great but to charge somebody for what they already have - ridiculous. I will not be renewing my Redbook subscription, either. I have a hard copy in my hands, and thought it would be nice to have it on my iPad mini so I can read it at Dr. appointment -- no way am I going to spend $3.99 to buy the issue again! ### 1/5 — rip-off *2013-01-18, version 2.3.1* This is completely & utterly ridiculous! I've subscribed to Redbook for years & now that I have an option to receive it digitally on my iPad instead of the waste of paper & postage costs, I have to pay for a subscription for my iPad? Why can it not just be transferred to a digital subscription? I would greatly appreciate a response to this. Thank you. ### 1/5 — Total cheat *2013-01-17, version 2.3.1* I'm with the other print subscribers that are angry that we are expected to pay for an ipad version too!! Well guess what Redbook--don't bother sending a renewal request when my subscription runs out. ### 1/5 — Charge for use *2012-12-06, version 2.2.2* I already subscribe to the magazine, why would I pay extra to download this? And they won't switch your subscription to emag. Have to pay separate prices ### 1/5 — Digital Subscripton Doesn't work.... *2012-11-25, version 2.2.2* I am a print subscriber and originally, I was able to download digital copies for on the go, but i haven't been able to for quite awhile.I wish I could download the digital copy so that I could take it with me when I am on the go. I am not sure I will be renewing my subscription becasue of this. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Customer service *2018-11-23, version 12.0* Impossible to reach a person for subscription service. ### 1/5 — Restore my previous issues *2018-11-03, version 12.0* Kindly restore my previous issues or remotely return my payments for subscribed issues. I will not pay after I have subscribed to unlock an issue this is highway u know the rest- ### 1/5 — Not worth your time or $ *2018-02-10, version 10.0* This app has zero functionality. You will spend more time trying to fix technical issues than actually reading the magazine. I download an issue but have no access to anything but the cover, and have to wait for tech support to maybe offer a solution. Save yourself the money and frustration and pick another magazine to read... ### 1/5 — I will not pay extra for digital *2016-09-13, version 5.1.4* customer service should offer it free. Also these ads are worthless and many clothing ads are not susantiable for the envirnoment or for the people contracted to make them. ### 1/5 — Help *2014-05-27, version 3.1.1* Saw a great dress in my print mag, could not find it in the online store. They said I could download the app and scan the page to buy. The app just seems to be page after page of "buy a subscription." Can't find anything to make it possible to buy this silly dress! ### 1/5 — Pointless *2014-02-15, version 2.6.1* I deleted the app after I realized I had to purchase a subscription even though I already subscribe to the print edition. I don't want to pay twice for 2 copies of the Same magazine. ### 1/5 — Would love to read if the app would EVER WORK!! *2014-02-08, version 2.6.1* I purchased through iTunes and followed all instructions. I have been charged and have NEVER been able to view an issue without being asked to buy another issue?!?! NOT USER FRIENDLY AT ALL. WASTE OF MONEY. ### 1/5 — Worst app ever *2013-11-28, version 2.6.1* Have tried multiple times to contact Hearst magazine to correct problems and it takes 3 or more days to get an email that says problem is fixed. I cannot login to my account. I guess the problem is not fixed and now all my issues are gone. ### 1/5 — Don't even bother *2013-10-05, version 2.5.1* Sign up, pay through iTunes and never get access. Contacting customer support does nothing. They send an auto message to reset password which doesn't work. Save the money ### 1/5 — Terrible *2013-07-21, version 2.5.0* How terrible is this?! How can you charge us "paid print subscribers" $10 for the digital issue. No other magazine does that. I already pay for it through my print subscription. Hope this changes soon or my print subscription will be canceled. Come on Redbook, treat us better than that. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Awesomeness *2018-10-25, version 12.0* I love reading Redbook. It is the most awesome magazine ever published. It has so many inspiring and relevant topics with a wealth of information. Please continue providing a phenomenal magazine. Thank you. ### 5/5 — iPad happy! *2017-08-01, version 5.4.4* This app is great! Pages "turn" smoothly and it's like looking at a magazine in my hands only more fun. I also love that I can archive issues and favorite pages and go back anytime and they don't take up space in my home. I'm a loyal Redbook fan and fan of this app...at 57 years young! Thanks! Please keep the app the way it is. It's perfect! ### 5/5 — Redbook *2014-10-25, version 3.3.2* I like this magazine because it addresses fashion which everyone likes, with day to day moms and career women not models. Making you feel you need to drop 10-15 lbs. but also real life issues. Short and concise this particular issue for female veterans. With no political agenda. Just straight out. We need to support all our veterans. A salute to Nov 11. Thank you. ### 5/5 — Great magazine!! *2014-08-14, version 3.2.3* The app itself is great but the magazine is my favorite! Always loads of great articles, affordable clothes and wearable shoes!! ### 5/5 — Won't Pay Extra for Digital *2013-07-19, version 2.5.0* Are you kidding me; you want me to pay twice to read the same magazine in multi-platforms? Not gonna happen. I'm taking this app off my iPad, you can continue to pay postage to mail me my print edition. Who's the idiot making these decisions, Redbook? ### 5/5 — Print and E-editions *2012-09-01, version 2.2.0* All you need to do if you have a print subscription is put in the information in the already a print subscriber section. You can do it with the subscription I'd or subscriber name and address! ### 4/5 — Great Magazine *2015-03-19, version 5.0.1* This is a great app and the magazine has a lot of helpful information. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is because of all the ads. I know that is how you make your money but sometimes there seems to be more ads than magazine contents. ### 4/5 — Not for subscribers? *2013-03-24, version 2.4.2* Ridiculous that as a subscriber for over 10 years, I cannot read the mag on my iPad unless I pay for an online subscription in addition to the print edition I already pay for, or buy each issue again. This is such lousy customer service, that I'm removing this app AND canceling my print subscription. Magazine has changed for the worst several times over the past few years anyway. Goodbye redbook and to the dumb executive that made this decision. ### 3/5 — Decent app *2012-11-22, version 2.2.2* Functionality is ok. Would be nice to bookmark pages to come back to. SUPER slow downloads! Why can't I just access in the cloud? I don't have print subscription, but I agree with others you shouldn't double charge. ### 2/5 — Super Annoying *2019-02-13, version 12.6.1* There have been no updates to the issues since December. It is almost March where are the 2019 issues? They are already on the news stand. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*