Slate.com

Slate.com

by The Slate Group, LLC

9.1K ratings
314 reviews
With Ads#31 in top-grossing Magazines & Newspapers
📡 News
📰 Magazines & Newspapers
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 26, 2010
  • June 2, 2026

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About

Access award-winning daily online magazine content, including in-depth analysis, commentary, and podcasts. Enjoy curated stories, reviews, and advice with options for ad-free reading and exclusive content through a membership.

Editorially curated stories
Political and legal commentary
Movie and television reviews
Award-winning podcasts
Push notifications
Light/Dark mode reading
Slate Plus membership
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What's New in Slate.com

7.2.0

June 2, 2026

- New horizontal menu navigation on the home tab - Slate branding to home tab - Minor bug fixes and enhancements

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Subscription plans

Slate Plus

With Slate Plus you'll receive access to all content, an ad free experience and bonus podcast. After purchasing you’ll have the option to create an account which gives you access to S+ across all of your devices, single-page articles and more.

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Charts

Top Grossing

This app rose +3 positions in Magazines & Newspapers chart.

Last updated on July 20, 2026.

Top Grossing

📈 43+5

News

This app rose +5 positions in News chart.

Last updated on July 20, 2026.

User reviews

Crashes constantly

I love slate but hate their app. It crashes constantly. It takes me 5+ tries to open articles. This has been going on for months and updates have not fixed the issue.

Are we in 2011?

This is the buggiest app. I pay what - $120 a year for the privilege of an app the neither allows me to browse stories much less click into them. I go to the AppStore all the time praying for an update. They are periodically there, and do not fix the fundamental problems.

Slate Plus is a ripoff

You pay $119 and can’t access the benefits. Customer support tries to help but is unable to do so. It is a shame because the content looks good. Don’t bother with Slate Plus. It’s so frustrating

Great content, if you can access it.

App frequently crashes when I try to open articles.

Meh

The headlines are all sensationalized clickbait even if you’re a paid subscriber. The crosswords don’t automatically load the current day’s puzzle, sometimes reloading yesterday’s. If I leave a crossword for a couple hours and come back to it, it’s blank.

User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Articles not loading properly

Bug

Blank screens and white screens

Bug

Inability to access Slate Plus content

Bug

Podcasts cutting out or not playing correctly

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Add search functionality

Feature

Improve podcast playback controls

Feature

Implement landscape mode for iPad

Feature

Better identify Slate Plus content

Feature

FAQ

What kind of content does the app offer?

The app provides a general-interest publication with analysis and commentary on politics, news, business, technology, culture, and advice. It features editorially curated stories, written work, and award-winning podcasts.

Is the app free to download?

Yes, the app is free to download. However, it does display advertisements within the app. You also have the option to purchase a Slate Plus membership for an ad-free experience and additional benefits.

What are the benefits of a Slate Plus subscription?

A Slate Plus subscription offers unlimited articles in the app and an ad-free reading experience. With an optional account, you also get unlimited articles on slate.com, an exclusive newsletter, ad-free podcasts, and bonus episodes.

How does the subscription renewal work?

Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each month or year. Payment is charged to your Apple account, and auto-renewal can be turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends via your account settings.

What devices is the app compatible with?

The app is available on iPhone. Your Slate Plus account can be used on your iOS devices as well as the Slate website. You can create an account after purchase to use your subscription on other devices.