# Rolling Stone Magazine

> Cultural and political news, reviews, and exclusive content from a leading magazine. (iPhone/iPad app by PMC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rolling-stone-magazine/id584432649 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PMC](https://appshunter.io/developer/533209616)
- Category: Music, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.10/5 from 90 App Store ratings · 139 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 137 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-01-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rolling-stone-magazine/id584432649/reviews.md

## What is Rolling Stone Magazine?

For more than 50 years, Rolling Stone has been a leader in the cultural conversation with defining coverage of music, politics, culture and entertainment. Enjoy thousands of stories, exclusive RS lists and even more reviews of albums, songs, TV shows and movies.  Plus robust political coverage to keep you in the know.

Key features of the new app:

TOP HEADLINES: Quickly browse the Music, Politics, TV, Movies, Culture, and Video sections with improved navigation and article search.  

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Galleries of photos because no one gets you behind the scenes and up-close like Rolling Stone

CUSTOMIZABLE HOMEPAGE: Immediately access the stories that matter most to you with an article feed tailored to your preferences.

SAVE ARTICLES: Save articles to read later in a single tap, and access easily on your personalized home screen.

REAL-TIME NEWS ALERTS: Keep up with breaking stories as they happen with push notifications, easily toggled on or off in the app settings menu.

E-EDITION: The iconic magazine presented in an easy to read format and at your fingertips

Purchase Options:
• Monthly subscription for $9.99 per month, automatically renewed until cancelled.
• Annual subscription for $99.99 per year, automatically renewed until cancelled​.

Payment for your purchase will be charged to your iTunes account. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off in your Account Settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. For subscribers in auto-renew, your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal prior to the end of the current period (another year for annual subscribers). No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period.

Terms of Use https://pmc.com/terms-of-use/
Privacy Policy https://pmc.com/privacy-policy/
California Privacy Rights https://pmc.com/privacy-policy/#california
Do Not Sell My Personal Information https://pmc.com/opt-out/

## Key features

- Top headlines
- Exclusive photo galleries
- Customizable homepage
- Save articles for later
- Real-time news alerts
- E-edition of the magazine

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month \| Rolling Stone | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Year \| Rolling Stone | $99.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rolling Stone Magazine Issue 1175 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rolling Stone Magazine Issue 1176 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rolling Stone Magazine Issue 1177 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rolling Stone Magazine Issue 1178 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rolling Stone Magazine Issue 1180 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rolling Stone Magazine Issue 1188 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rolling Stone Magazine Issue 1193 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rolling Stone Magazine Issue 1199 | $5.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Rolling Stone Magazine?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great interactive features
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💡 Ability to listen to music samples
- 🚀 Smooth and fast performance

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Difficult to log in and access content
- 💰 Digital subscription required even for print subscribers
- 🔍 Search feature not working properly
- 📱 Incompatible with newer iOS versions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App stuck on red loading screen
- Issues with downloading and accessing new issues
- Notifications not working as expected

**Most requested features**

- Landscape mode support for iPad
- Ability to save reading progress
- Access to archived content for subscribers

## Recent user reviews (10 of 139)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rolling-stone-magazine/id584432649/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Unusable

*2026-03-29, version 20.1.0*

You can’t even log in with the app. K terrible and no response for support

### 1/5 — Complete waste

*2026-01-03, version 20.0.0*

Just keep failing authentication even credentials work perfectly in other platforms.

### 1/5 — WTF?

*2025-12-08, version 20.0.0*

The subscription price on the app is 2x the cost of the digital subscription. Wow. RS. You have lost the plot of customer service.

### 1/5 — Needs much improvement

*2025-09-24, version 20.0.0*

Amateur app.  Get rid of the app adds.  We pay for magazine content

### 1/5 — App not compatible with iPad

*2024-10-10, version 19.2.6*

Don’t buy a subscription for digital access to magazine.  It will not work.

### 3/5 — Why doesn’t the Search feature load??

*2024-05-31, version 19.2.5*

Just spins and spins. Dumb.

### 1/5 — Keeps sending popups to allow notifications!

*2024-03-25*

I turned OFF notifications because I dont want them, it wasn't an error. Now, every time I open the app, there is an annoying popup wanting me to turn on notifications, and even a link to take me to the settings! I’m almost to the point where I just cancel the subscription and delete the app.

### 1/5 — Not able to sign in and stay signed in

*2023-12-27*

I’ve done everything I know to sign in and stay signed in.  If you’re lucky enough to find a sign in link, when reading a story, beware about leaving the app because the minute you leave the app they sign you out. And then you can’t sign back in.

### 1/5 — App doesn’t work

*2023-09-25, version 19.2.4*

The app just doesn’t work

### 1/5 — App does not work

*2023-09-23, version 19.2.4*

The app just stays on a red screen and never "opens." Deleted and reinstalled multiple times.  It's basically a scam - subscribe to a red screen!

## Frequently asked questions about Rolling Stone Magazine

### What kind of content does this app offer?

The app provides extensive coverage of music, politics, culture, and entertainment. You can access thousands of stories, exclusive lists, reviews of albums, songs, TV shows, and movies, as well as robust political coverage.

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

Key features include top headlines with improved navigation and search, exclusive photo galleries, a customizable homepage for personalized article feeds, the ability to save articles for later reading, real-time news alerts for breaking stories, and an e-edition of the magazine.

### How much does the app cost?

The app offers a monthly subscription for $9.99 or an annual subscription for $99.99. These subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

### What platforms is this app available on?

Based on the payment information referencing iTunes, the app is available on iOS devices. Specific compatibility details would be found on the app's store listing.

### Can I read articles offline?

Yes, you can save articles to read later with a single tap. These saved articles are easily accessible on your personalized home screen, allowing you to catch up on content when you don't have an internet connection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 20.1.1 — 2026-06-18

Age rating raised

### 20.1.0 — 2026-01-30

Bug fixes

### 20.0.0 — 2025-09-22

Enhanced app stability, performance, and accessibility to deliver a better overall experience.

### 19.2.6 — 2024-06-03

Bugs and feature updates

### 19.2.5 — 2023-09-27

Loading issue fix, Flurry to firebase migration.

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