# The Nation Magazine

> Progressive independent news magazine covering civil liberties, human rights, and economic justice. (iPhone/iPad app by The Nation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-nation-magazine/id563602692 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Nation](https://appshunter.io/developer/399704761)
- Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 3,632 App Store ratings · 114 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 61 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-11-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-nation-magazine/id563602692/reviews.md

## What is The Nation Magazine?

Proudly progressive and independent of political parties and corporate interests, The Nation is America's antidote to conventional narratives.

The Nation speaks to an engaged, concerned, and influential audience as a champion of civil liberties, human rights, and economic justice.

Publisher and Editor: Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Nation Magazine Pricing:
		• Subscription 1 Month - USD 1.99*
	• Subscription 1 Year - USD 19.99*
	  * For non-US app stores, the equivalent currency charges will apply.
	  Please note: App subscriptions do not include access to subscription-only content on our website.

	Additional Subscription Information:
	• Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.
	• Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.
	• Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.
	• Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.
	• No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period.

	Privacy Policy - https://bit.ly/2J5Ujfh
	Terms of Use - https://bit.ly/2J1YZqL
	• Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

## Key features

- Progressive and independent journalism
- Focus on civil liberties
- Champion of human rights
- Advocate for economic justice
- Antidote to conventional narratives

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Subscription | $24.95 | per year |
| Subscription | $9.99 | per 6 months |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Nation, December 23-30, 2013 | $1.99 | one-time |
| November 28, 2016 | $1.99 | one-time |
| December 5-12, 2016 | $1.99 | one-time |
| December 19-26, 2016 | $1.99 | one-time |
| February 29, 2016 | $1.99 | one-time |
| October 24, 2016 | $1.99 | one-time |
| January 2-9, 2017 | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of The Nation Magazine?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🌟 Excellent journalism
- 🗞️ Valuable news source
- 📱 Works well on iPhone

**Cons**

- 🔍 Tiny font size
- 🌐 Confusing login process
- 🤯 Intrusive and disruptive ads
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable app
- 🔒 Subscription issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Unable to log in despite valid credentials
- Subscription not recognized in the app
- Constant crashes and page reloads
- Inability to access subscriber content

**Most requested features**

- Bookmark and highlight articles
- Ability to download issues for offline reading
- Adjustable font size
- Seamless integration between app and website

## Recent user reviews (10 of 114)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-nation-magazine/id563602692/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Unreadable

*2026-07-21, version 22.0*

First off I’m a new subscriber yet it keeps wanting to charge me to read past issues. I message their support team eight times and have only received bot responses telling me to check the FAQ where there is no info about this issue. Secondly there are so many pop up and intrusive ads that’s it’s impossible to read the articles. I’m wondering if I should request a refund since I haven’t received my first physical magazine yet. And this organization asks for donations on top of all of it. Very disappointed and wondering why I’m paying for these headaches with zero support.

### 1/5 — Horrible app

*2026-07-17, version 22.0*

This app is terrible. It makes the magazine unreadable. You can’t read an article without multiple pop ups getting in the way. I’m canceling my subscription

### 1/5 — Unusable

*2026-07-08, version 22.0*

The constant pop ups block out so much content. While trying to read something, the screen just jumps around because of all the ads. For a paid subscriber, this is a horrendous experience. I want to read what The Nation publishes, but it is frustrating beyond belief and I have stopped even trying to read this.

### 1/5 — Wow…terrible app.

*2026-06-09, version 22.0*

Way, way too many ads and pop ups. I paid for a subscription to help support good journalism, but I can’t even read the articles without being endlessly hammered with distractions. Won’t buy another year, that’s for sure.

### 2/5 — Ads ruin the experience

*2026-05-01, version 22.0*

As many have expressed the ads are out of control. If I have a subscription the web version should not be overwhelmed by ads. The web version can’t even take my login from the app. It asks for me to login again.

### 3/5 — Interesting stories, terrible app

*2026-04-10, version 22.0*

Video adds takeover the entire screen, buttons to navigate often do nothing (I usually just close and reopen the app to start over), and the search functionality is really bad.

### 2/5 — One of the least user-friendly news apps I’ve seen

*2026-03-27, version 22.0*

I’m a proud Nation subscriber, but I can barely read it anymore. The app is incredibly glitchy and the ads are completely out of control. You cannot get through half an article without pop-up’s and a self-destructive crash. I’ve stopped recommending it to people because it really is just impossible to consume anymore. I really hope the Nation can soon prioritize upgrading its app to be half decent — with a bare minimum of readability.

### 3/5 — Bothersome ads

*2026-02-28, version 22.0*

I like that you can navigate either through the most recent magazine or the most recent articles. However, the number and placement of ads is overwhelming. I find the ads which pop out of the app in a separate window to be particularly bothersome. I would pay more to have fewer ads in this experience.

### 1/5 — Required to share data; can’t read due to ads

*2026-02-20, version 22.0*

This app is an absolutely terrible experience. Static ads are embedded in the articles. Video ads are embedded in the articles. Video ads pop up on top of the articles, and start auto playing even though I have autoplay turned off.

As a subscriber, I resent having to see any ads in the first place — but to pay good money and then not be able to read because of all the ads is ridiculous. Canceling my subscription and deleting the app.

### 1/5 — Invasive App Permission?

*2026-01-10, version 22.0*

The Apps Permissions feel too invasive…

## Frequently asked questions about The Nation Magazine

### What kind of content does The Nation Magazine app offer?

The app offers progressive and independent journalism that focuses on civil liberties, human rights, and economic justice. It aims to provide an alternative perspective to conventional narratives for an engaged audience.

### How much does a subscription to The Nation Magazine cost?

Subscriptions are available for 1 month at USD 1.99 or 1 year at USD 19.99. For non-US app stores, equivalent currency charges will apply. Please note that app subscriptions do not include access to subscription-only content on their website.

### Can I manage my subscription and auto-renewal?

Yes, subscriptions can be managed by the user. Auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

### Is this app available on all devices?

The provided information does not specify device compatibility. However, as it is a mobile application with in-app purchases and subscriptions managed through iTunes Account, it is likely available on iOS devices.

### What is the primary purpose of this app?

The primary purpose of this app is to deliver progressive and independent news and analysis, serving as a platform for discussions on civil liberties, human rights, and economic justice.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 22.0 — 2025-01-22

This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements.

### 20.0 — 2021-01-29

This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements.

### 19.0 — 2021-01-16

This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements.

### 18.0 — 2019-10-03

This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements

### 16.0 — 2019-08-14

This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements

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