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Science News Magazine

Science News Magazine

by Society for Science & the Public

21 ratings
94 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 16, 2011
  • June 29, 2026

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Access real-time science news and full magazine articles across diverse disciplines. Explore archives, adjust reading settings, and stay informed about the latest discoveries in fields like astronomy, genetics, and ecology.

✓Real-time science news updates
✓Full magazine articles
✓Archive search
✓Dark mode and adjustable font
✓Covers multiple science disciplines
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Science News Magazine. Based on 21 reviews and a 4.1/5 average, it highlights the 8 positives and 10 negatives reviewers mention most about this News app.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to use and navigate
  • ✨Beautiful design and UI
  • 📰Great content and informative articles
  • 🚀Fast loading and smooth experience (for some)
  • 💡Dark mode available
  • 📚PDF reader included
  • 🎨Customizable reading experience
  • 📱Works well on newer devices

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🚫Subscription and login issues
  • 🪲App not working on older devices/iOS versions
  • 📄Articles not fully viewable
  • 🔄App forgets reading progress
  • 🗄️Difficulty unsubscribing
  • blurrytext and images
  • 🖱️Overly touch-sensitive interface
  • 🔒Access issues for print subscribers
  • 📉Poor app functionality compared to content quality
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What's New in Science News Magazine

108.0.1

June 29, 2026

This update includes minor fixes and performance improvements to improve overall stability and reliability.

Subscription plans

SN Prime Subscription

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In-App Purchases

$1.99

June 10, 2011

Get the premiere issue of Science News Prime, a weekly digest of science news covering all disciplines, produced by the staff of Science News magazine.

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User reviews

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Decent app but subscription is glitchy

Overall easy to use and much preferred to reading the physical magazine.

If the app doesn’t recognize your subscription, you may have to sign into the website (not sure if it has to be on the same device as the app or not, I happened to) and view/download a pdf of any issue then the app may begin to work.

The app could use a bookmark feature or something to save my place. If I stop reading for a couple days or a week the app closes the issue I’m in and I have to find my place again.
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App crashes in IOS 26.2

I can no longer use the app since IOS 26.2 upgrade UPDATE: The issue has been resolved.
DavenictDavenict

Latest update still doesn’t allow articles to be read

The latest update fixed the problem that it was impossible to open an article owing to the fact that clicking on an article thumbnail caused an instant jump back to the Apple Operating system.

However, in this update, the article seems to open, but only the title, lead graphic (and caption), author, and date are visible. The article itself is not viewable.

Please fix the app so that we can read the articles. Thank you.
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App crashes in IOS 26.2

I can no longer us the app since IOS 26.2 upgrade
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Response from developer

We have resolved the issue. Thanks for letting us know you were experiencing technical issues. Please report future issues at feedback@sciencenews.org and let us know if you have any ideas for how we can improve the app.

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You shouldn’t trust any app that makes it difficult to unsubscribe, “non-profit” or not, it’s fraudulent behavior
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Reported Bugs

23 issues

App crashes in IOS 26.2

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Latest update doesn't allow articles to be read

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Subscription not recognized

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App crashes when feed loads

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White screen after splash screen

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App closes issue and user loses place

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Cannot get access to magazines as print subscriber

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App asks to sign in repeatedly

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Purchases delete themselves

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Sharing doesn't work

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Image caption text covers article text

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App forgets subscription status

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"Show Text" popup obscures content

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App doesn't work with existing accounts

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Text mode broken with iOS 10

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App not downloading/keeping magazines

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App exits by itself after a few minutes

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Login page link button does not exist

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Menu selection covers text when zoomed

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App not working with iOS 8

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Cannot download issues

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Subscription issues with Apple subscription

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App not working on iPad Mini 4

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Requested Features

8 requests

Bookmark feature or save place

Feature

Ability to store all downloaded issues locally

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Option to not auto-renew subscription

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Improved sharing functionality

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Add Apple Pay/PayPal option

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Fix text size and zoom settings persistence

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Allow screen rotation

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Add a 'my content' section for purchased magazines

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FAQ

What kind of science news does this app cover?

The app covers real-time news updates and magazine articles from all disciplines of science. This includes astronomy, physics, biomedicine, neuroscience, genetics, early humans, climate, ecology, animals, and the environment.

What are the key features of the magazine section?

Magazine features include dark mode and adjustable font for comfortable reading, access to full articles on the latest discoveries, the ability to search the archive for past articles, and access to current and past issues of Science News Magazine.

How can I get full access to the content?

Full access to the magazine content requires a subscription at sciencenews.org. While the app provides access to real-time news updates, a subscription unlocks the full magazine experience.

Is this app available on all devices?

The provided description does not specify compatibility with particular operating systems or devices. However, it is presented as a mobile application, suggesting availability on common smartphone and tablet platforms.

What are some common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include staying updated on breaking scientific discoveries, reading in-depth articles on specific scientific fields, researching past scientific findings through the archive, and enjoying a science magazine experience on a mobile device.