# Sunset Magazine — Best of the West since 1898

> Guide to living in the modern American West with travel, home, garden, and food content. (iPhone/iPad app by Sunset Publishing Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunset-magazine/id1368178530 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sunset Publishing Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1368178529)
- Category: Magazines & Newspapers, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 2,211 App Store ratings · 64 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: British English
- Released: 2018-04-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunset-magazine/id1368178530/reviews.md

## What is Sunset Magazine?

SUNSET is the definitive guide to living an inspired life in the modern American West — stretching from Alaska to Mexico, and California to Texas. Each issue is filled with epic destinations and adventures, home and gardening tips from celebrated writers, and fresh recipes shared by some of the West’s most creative chefs. From boutique hotels to camping and road trips, Baja fish tacos to backyard edible gardens, we translate the iconic elements of the West directly to your everyday life.

With the new-and-improved Sunset app, you get:
• LATEST HEADLINES: Easily find and glance through the most recent articles published to our website, at the click of a button.
• OFFLINE READING: Download and flip through entire Sunset magazines to your device to read them whenever and wherever you want, even without an internet connection.
• RECIPE SEARCH: A new app section takes you to Sunset's growing database of recipes, where you can easily search through our thousands of entries, from dinners to desserts and so much more.
• SHARE ARTICLES: Easily share articles with friends, colleagues or on social media with the tap of a button.
• SELECT AND SAVE: “Favorite” interesting articles to your own special section — curated by you — so you can revisit them later.
• NEW ISSUE ALERTS: Be the first to read the latest issues of your favorite magazines with new issue reminders.

Sunset's print magazine is published 6 times a year. Subscribers get free, unlimited access to the Sunset app and website, plus a free digital edition of the Sunset Western Garden Book (a $34.95 value), first look at the Best of Sunset and Sunset Wine Awards series, exclusive Idea House event access and more.

IN APP SUBSCRIPTIONS:
• Single-issue: $4.99
• 1-month subscription: $1.99, automatically renewed until canceled
• 1-year subscription: $19.99, automatically renewed until canceled
 
AUTOMATIC-RENEWAL FEATURE:
Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal, as stated above, within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.
 
Current subscriptions may not be canceled during the active subscription period, but you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase.

GIVE THE GIFT OF SUNSET: https://www.sunset.com/subscribe
 
CONTACT US:
Have a thought, comment or suggestion about Sunset? Here’s how to reach out.
• Magazine customer service: https://www.sunset.com/customerservice
• Reader letters: Email readerletters@sunset.com
• Advertising: https://www.sunset.com/advertising

PRIVACY POLICY: https://www.sunset.com/marketplace/sunset-publishing-corporation-privacy-policy
TERMS OF SERVICE: https://www.sunset.com/marketplace/sunset-publishing-corporation-terms-of-use

CHECK OUT OUR NEWSLETTERS: https://www.sunset.com/newsletters

## Key features

- Latest headlines and articles
- Offline magazine reading
- Recipe database search
- Share articles easily
- Save favorite articles
- New issue alerts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| August 2018 | $4.99 | one-time |
| September 2018 | $4.99 | one-time |
| October 2018 | $4.99 | one-time |
| November 2018 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mar-19 | $4.99 | one-time |
| May-19 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Aug-19 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sep-19 | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Sunset Magazine?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Innovative graphic design layout
- 💡 Vintage magazines
- 👍 Pretty slick App!
- 👍 Loving the Newness
- 👍 Intuitive UX with Good Content
- 👍 Love Sunset!

**Cons**

- 🐛 Very disappointed with Sunset magazine!
- 🐛 What a shame!
- 🐛 Buyer Beware
- 🐛 The e version of sunset is awful
- 🐛 Disappointed with Sunset
- 🐛 App is not user friendly
- 🐛 A Miniature Sunset
- 🐛 App version of Sunset just doesn't cut it
- 🐛 Be Careful
- 🐛 Digital is not better for customers, just cheaper for Sunset
- 🐛 User unfriendly
- 🐛 Digital is not my thing
- 🐛 App is pure crap.
- 🐛 Horrible customer service
- 🐛 Difficult to use
- 🐛 Impossible to read
- 🐛 No substitute for print
- 🐛 Lost all old issues
- 🐛 Functionality
- 🐛 Horrible
- 🐛 Can't even log in
- 🐛 Worthless
- 🐛 Cannot access app
- 🐛 Pro Tip: don't release apps that haven't been user tested!
- 🐛 Can't login to restore purchases
- 🐛 Can you give zero stars?
- 🐛 Sunset - WORST app I've ever had
- 🐛 DOES NOT WORK
- 🐛 New Owners are incompetent
- 🐛 Try deleting and reinstalling app!
- 🐛 Doesn't recognize that I have a subscription
- 🐛 What is wrong with this app?
- 🐛 Can't get into account
- 🐛 What is wrong with this app?..

**Commonly reported bugs**

- selling Special Magazines...but not honoring Subscribes
- Sunset didn't bother to tell subscribers they were no longer doing print.
- Not receiving my magazines
- Every time the app updates I lose access to older issues.
- This is not the Sunset We Knew & Loved
- I miss the paper copy of Sunset.
- Why didn't they inform us about the new app?
- The app just hangs——nothing happens.

**Most requested features**

- Want the print edition back
- Print magazine ?
- I miss the actual magazine.
- Why?
- Is the print edition done?
- I want my magazine back!!!!

## Recent user reviews (10 of 64)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunset-magazine/id1368178530/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Still my favorite “magazine” after ALL these years.

*2026-05-19, version 4.3*

Your quaint article about the Grand Canyon speaks volumes to me, being one who “loves with a passion the Grand Canyon” and to share this fabulous alluring beauty with all my friends and travelers that visit our beautiful state. 

Thank you for putting to words how magnificent the Grand Canyon truly is. I am hopeful to hike rim to rim and havasupai in coming years.

### 5/5 — Vacation possibilities

*2025-07-29, version 4.3*

I have enjoyed the articles and would recommend it for everyone to read.

### 5/5 — Love this magazine

*2024-10-02, version 4.2*

I had subscribed to Sunset magazine for many years and then stopped for no good reason. Recently I was going through an old file folder and found all these wonderful articles I had torn out and saved over the years. I realized how much I miss reading about all the food, drink and travel in the west and renewed my subscription. Somehow when I read this magazine I just unwind and get lost in the great stories and pictures. Thank you for that.

### 1/5 — Very disappointed with Sunset magazine!

*2024-01-02, version 4.2*

I paid for a year subscription to both online and hardcopy. They have not mailed me one magazine yet and it’s been 10 months. I have called, and email at least 10 times with no reply. Terrible terrible magazine now Mark Agnello.

### 5/5 — Innovative graphic design layout each month

*2023-06-25, version 4.2*

Each issue of the magazine’s layout is visually unique. The design enhances the text and photo presentation. It’s just another way the Sunset staffers show us that they are contemporary, not only in the content, but also in their medium.

### 5/5 — Vintage magazines

*2023-02-24, version 4.1*

Like the vintage magazines far better than the ones nowadays.
They are far too trendy! Not enough practical garden or decorating advice.

### 2/5 — What a shame!

*2023-02-11, version 4.1*

I am disappointed how the magazine handled existing subscribers (longtime subscribers) when COVID hit.  I haven’t seen a physical copy of this magazine delivered to my home since 2019 and I specifically paid more to have the dual subscription. The app allows me to flip through the current issues, but after deciding not to renew this year, it’s glitchy when I try to access the issues I previously downloaded and paid for.  Disappointing.

### 2/5 — Buyer Beware

*2023-02-06, version 4.1*

This company made it impossible for me to cancel. Easy to subscribe, wait on the phone forever to cancel business model.

### 1/5 — selling Special Magazines...but not honoring Subsceibers

*2021-08-05, version 3.2*

We’ve subscribed to Sunset prior to COVID-19 for at least 8 years. During Covid sunset decided not to send subscribing patrons their magazine but rather force those who have paid ahead of time to use an app to download. That’s great when you have a good Internet connection, but we don’t. How frustrating to recently see in the grocery store a special seasonal sunset magazines available for purchase. Why not honor a prior commitment to send US mail to paid subscribers?  Ridiculous!

### 1/5 — Want the print edition back

*2021-08-04, version 3.2*

I like to save recipes and the app only allows you to email a link. I want a PDF to save. I will not be renewing. I have no problem with digital newspapers, but I want my mags to be in print.

## Frequently asked questions about Sunset Magazine

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

The app provides content focused on living in the modern American West. This includes articles on epic destinations and adventures, home and gardening tips, and fresh recipes from Western chefs. It covers topics from boutique hotels and road trips to edible gardens.

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

Key features include easy access to the latest headlines and articles, the ability to download entire magazines for offline reading, a searchable recipe database, options to share articles, and the ability to save favorite articles for later.

### How much does the app cost?

The app offers various in-app purchase options. You can buy single issues for $4.99, a 1-month subscription for $1.99, or a 1-year subscription for $19.99. Subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off.

### Can I read content offline?

Yes, the app allows you to download entire Sunset magazines to your device. This enables you to read them whenever and wherever you want, even without an internet connection.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is for anyone interested in the lifestyle, culture, travel, home, gardening, and culinary aspects of the American West. It aims to translate the iconic elements of the West into everyday life.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.3 — 2025-04-13

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 4.2 — 2023-03-10

• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 4.1 — 2023-01-24

• Read a chronological display of Sunset’s latest headlines at the touch of a button
• Easily search our database of thousands of recipes

### 3.3 — 2021-08-30

- New bottom toolbar for easy navigation
- Seamlessly switch between PDF and responsive reading experiences

### 3.2 — 2020-07-10

Analytics improvements.

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