# Skeptical Inquirer Magazine

> Journal of critical scientific evaluations of paranormal and fringe-science claims. (iPhone/iPad app by Magazinecloner.com US LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skeptical-inquirer-magazine/id661109847 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Magazinecloner.com US LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/421104749)
- Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 73 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.2 · 72 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-06-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skeptical-inquirer-magazine/id661109847/reviews.md

## What is Skeptical Inquirer Magazine?

Skeptical Inquirer is the official journal of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. On a bimonthly basis, Skeptical Inquirer publishes  critical scientific evaluations of paranormal and fringe-science claims and informed discussion of all relevant issues.

According to Editor Kendrick Frazier:
"Skeptical Inquirer is an unusual hybrid, part semi-popular magazine, part scientific journal. It's fair to say that we not only help to cross disciplinary barriers within scientific fields but bridge the gaps between the hard and soft sciences and between science and the general public."
Skeptical Inquirer has been called a  "spokesman for rationality," serious but highly readable," "witty and informative," and a "steady buoy in the tumultuous sea of irrationality."  Its contributors have included Isaac Asimov, Martin Gardner, Carl Sagan, Stephen Jay Gould, Richard Dawkins, and hundreds of other scholars and investigators worldwide.

In addition to in-depth feature articles,  special reports, up to date news and comment, book reviews and investigations on a wide variety of topics, Skeptical Inquirer has a stellar stable of regular columnists including Joe Nickell (“Investigative Files”), Massimo Polidoro (“Notes on a Strange World”), Massimo Pigluicci (“Thinking About Science”), Robert Sheaffer (“Psychic Vibrations”), and SI managing editor Benjamin Radford's reader-driven (“The Skeptical Inquiree”).

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This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues.

Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest regular issue at the time of purchase.

-The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product.
-You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period.
-Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased.
-If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged.

Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account.

We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved.
If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store

Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags.

If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com

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## Key features

- Critical scientific evaluations
- Paranormal and fringe-science claims
- In-depth feature articles
- Special reports and investigations
- Book reviews
- Regular columnists

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skeptical Inquirer Auto-Renewable Subscription | $16.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skeptical Inquirer Bundle 4 Issues | $10.99 | one-time |
| May / June 2015 | $2.99 | one-time |
| March April 2015 | $2.99 | one-time |
| January/February 2015 | $2.99 | one-time |
| November / December 2014 | $2.99 | one-time |
| July/August 2014 | $2.99 | one-time |
| January-February 2014 | $2.99 | one-time |
| November December 2013 | $2.99 | one-time |
| September October 2016 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Jan/Feb 2024 (id:727679) | $2.99 | one-time |
| March/Apr 2024 (pp:1011981) | $2.99 | one-time |
| March/April 2025 (pp:1114202) | $2.99 | one-time |
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| July August 2012 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Jul/Aug 2024 (pp:1011971) | $2.99 | one-time |
| March/April 2019 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nov/Dec 2023 (id:727681) | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skeptical-inquirer-magazine/id661109847/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Good but….

*2023-10-18*

The content of this magazine is thought provoking, well written, informative and generally enjoyable to read. 

The app on the other hand is ok unless you rotate the iPad from portrait to landscape. Then you can’t see the bottom of the page and no amount of fiddling will adjust it. You have to go back to the home page, reenter the  issue, scroll to the page you want and then you can see the entire page. Very annoying.

### 5/5 — a journal of counterexamples to clear thinking

*2019-07-16*

my favourite humour magazine. what’s not   funny is the fact that it is needed.

### 1/5 — Great content, weak app

*2018-10-22*

The app needs work. Constantly complains about lost connectivity when connection is good and each article hangs at loading screen until you specify article mode.

The articles though are world class

### 1/5 — Buggy

*2018-08-05*

I really wanted this app to work well, but it was a massive battery drain and it also kept constantly giving me message that it “could not connect to network.“ I’m not quite sure if I will try to get my money back for the subscription, because I love the magazine.

### 5/5 — Required Reading for Every Human

*2018-01-26*

Every high school and university should require students to take a course that focuses on this publication. The world would be a better, more reasonable place.

### 5/5 — Brilliant

*2018-01-12*

Quite simply the best Skeptical resource.
Essential reading if you are a human being and have a brain.

### 1/5 — Takes money but doesnt work with downloads. Be skeptical ...

*2017-06-23*

..

### 5/5 — Highly recommended

*2017-05-14*

Excellent source of concise skeptical analysis of current topics and events from a wide range of extremely credible columnists.

### 1/5 — Good stuff

*2016-08-07*

One of my favorite publications

### 5/5 — A must read

*2016-07-21, version 4.9.94*

Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the world from the scientific point of view.

## Frequently asked questions about Skeptical Inquirer Magazine

### What is the Skeptical Inquirer magazine subscription cost?

The Skeptical Inquirer offers an auto-renewable subscription for $16.99 per year, which includes a 1-month free trial. You can manage your subscription and cancel auto-renewal through your device's Account Settings.

### How often is the Skeptical Inquirer magazine updated?

The Skeptical Inquirer is published on a bimonthly basis. The app was last updated on January 22, 2024, with version 7.2.10.

### Can I read Skeptical Inquirer offline?

While the app itself is free to download, purchased issues and subscriptions are accessible within the app. Registering for a pocketmags account in-app allows you to protect your issues and browse purchases on multiple platforms, suggesting offline access to downloaded content.

### What devices support the Skeptical Inquirer app?

The Skeptical Inquirer app is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It has an age rating of 4+.

### How do I manage my Skeptical Inquirer subscription?

You can manage your Skeptical Inquirer subscription through your device's Account Settings. Auto-renewal can be turned off more than 24 hours before the end of the current period, but current subscriptions cannot be canceled during their active period.

### What is the user sentiment for Skeptical Inquirer?

The Skeptical Inquirer app has a strong rating of 4.7 stars from 67 ratings, indicating positive user sentiment. Users appreciate its critical scientific evaluations and informed discussions.

### Can I retrieve my Skeptical Inquirer purchases if I lose my device?

Yes, by registering for or logging into a pocketmags account within the app, you can protect your purchased issues and access them on multiple platforms, even after losing a device.

### What kind of content can I expect in Skeptical Inquirer?

You can expect in-depth feature articles, special reports, up-to-date news and commentary, book reviews, and investigations on a wide variety of topics related to skepticism and science.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.2.10 — 2024-01-22

New and improved app homepage
New subscription page
My Account controls
Numerous bug fixes and improvements

We're here to help! Please contact help@pocketmags.com with any questions or feedback.

### 7.0.15 — 2022-02-01

New and improved app homepage
Enhanced reading experience
Numerous bug fixes and improvements
Voiceover improvements 

We're here to help! Please contact help@pocketmags.com with any questions or feedback.

### 6.0.0 — 2018-07-07

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Improved reading experience
iPhone X support
Bug fixes and other improvements
**We always love to hear your feedback. If you have any comments or queries please contact us at help@pocketmags.com**

### 4.9.99 — 2016-10-10

General bug fixes and performance improvements

**We always love to hear your feedback. If you have any comments or queries please contact us at help@pocketmags.com**

### 4.9.94 — 2016-04-13

General bug fixes, performance and memory improvements

(If updating from v4.9.86 or lower:

New iPhone Layout

Fix for issue download problem on iOS9)

**We always love to hear your feedback. If you have any comments or queries please contact us at help@pocketmags.com**

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