# Top Gear Magazine — Cars driven, rated & reviewed > Digital edition of the world's greatest motoring magazine with car reviews and news. (iPhone/iPad app by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/top-gear-magazine/id487247465 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/344138454) - Category: Lifestyle, Magazines & Newspapers - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.40/5 from 195 App Store ratings · 182 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 14.0 · 26 MB - Languages: American English, Arabic, Catalan, Czech, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Hungarian, Italian, Japanese and 5 more - Released: 2012-05-15 - Data updated: 2026-08-24 - Monetization: subscription - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/top-gear-magazine/id487247465/reviews.md ## What is Top Gear Magazine? TOP GEAR is the world’s greatest MOTORING MAGAZINE, bringing you unrivalled access to the very best cars on the planet. There’s everything from family SUVs to mind-blowing supercar exclusives, as well as driving adventures from across the globe, honest appraisals and reviews of every new car that matters. Plus, TopGear TV presenter Chris Harris features every month alongside other opinionated columnists and of course, The Stig. Our AWARD-WINNING digital edition on iPhone and iPad lets you download the latest issue direct to your mobile device. Every issue has stunning HD photography, epic features on just about anything from the world of cars, the world’s best motoring journalists, group-test reviews and comprehensive buying guides from the TopGear experts, a brand-new retro section, first-drives of the most important new cars, all the latest motoring news, insights into global car culture and motorsport updates. You’ll also get the latest from TopGear TV and plenty of entertainment in the way only TopGear knows how… Content is designed to fit your specific device and you can download each issue to read offline. Get the world’s greatest car magazine now! We’d love to hear what you think of our digital edition; please contact us at editor@bbctopgearmagazine.com SUBSCRIBE AND SAVE You can receive generous savings when you subscribe, choosing the term which suits you best: 1 month - £4.99 / $4.99 / €5.49 6 months - £23.99 / $24.49 / €26.99 1 year - £45.99 / $46.99 / €51.99 (Single-issue copies are also available) The subscription will include the current issue if you do not already own it and subsequently published future issues. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. This subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost of the renewal will match the initial subscription price. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your ‘Account Settings’ after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. RESTORE PREVIOUS PURCHASES To restore any previous purchases after updating the app, go to your TopGear magazine UK library, click the menu button in the top right of the app, then tap the cog icon button in the bottom right of the screen and select ‘Restore Purchases’. Then select ‘Restore’ on the pop up, and your previous purchases will be restored. Unfortunately, from time to time, an app may crash, and on the odd occasion this happens, we will endeavour to fix the issue as soon as possible. In order to diagnose a problem, we would really appreciate it if you the cog icon in the menu, then tap "Report a problem" and send us details of your issue. Please read our Terms of Service: http://www.immediate.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/ Please read our privacy policy: https://policies.immediate.co.uk/privacy/ ## Key features - Unrivaled car access and exclusives - Honest appraisals and reviews - Driving adventures worldwide - Stunning HD photography - Expert buying guides - Latest motoring news - TopGear TV content ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Top Gear Subscription | $24.49 | per 6 months | | 12-Month Subscription | $46.99 | per year | | Top Gear Subscription | $4.99 | per month | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | January 2013 | $3.99 | one-time | | Awards issue 2012 | $5.99 | one-time | | October 2013 | $3.99 | one-time | | December 2013 | $3.99 | one-time | | Awards 2013 | $5.99 | one-time | | September 2014 | $3.99 | one-time | | October 2014 | $3.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Top Gear Magazine? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🌟 Great content and interactive features - 💻 Well-designed for iPad - 👍 Enjoyable reading experience **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues - 📵 Requires constant internet connection - 🔍 Small text and lack of zoom options - 🔀 Confusing navigation and page-turning **Commonly reported bugs** - Unable to access purchased issues - App not compatible with latest iOS updates - Unreliable sync across devices **Most requested features** - Portrait mode support - Offline reading capabilities - Improved login and subscription management ## Recent user reviews (10 of 182) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/top-gear-magazine/id487247465/reviews.md ### 3/5 — App crashes consistently *2026-04-11* Show Failing test and white screen at any time without warning while reading the mag or looking at the news section. Happens several times per read that I just give up and move on to something more stable in life! Thought it would be better on the iPhone (17) but no, exactly the same as on the iPad. Only workaround is to memorise where you are then close the app and restart. Works for a few mins then bombs out again REALLY annoying. ### 1/5 — Possibly the worst app in existence *2026-03-12, version 3.7* All I want to do is read the magazine. It always reopens to the front page instead of where I was. Even when I click ‘download’ I still get buffering where the article won’t finish loading and I have to close the app and start again. Sometimes I’ll start reading and then that particular article will go blank and guess what? The app needs restarting. Sometimes the screen will go grey and say something in the top left corner about a test. Guess what? Restart the app… ### 1/5 — Ugh *2025-02-10, version 3.5.6* This thing keeps crashing every handful of times I click back to it, sometimes just from typing a quick text. Seriously. It’s been doing this for YEARS. I guess the 16GB RAM my iPad has are insufficient to keep such a monster in memory… Fix your s*! ### 2/5 — Not quite wow… *2024-08-21* Still not thrilled with the app (e.g. bookmarking articles is beyond you?) but it had gone YEARS with massive instability, regularly crashing and other obnoxious behaviours… and they have improved it however it still crashes more than zero, still boots me from the article to the app, and other undesirable results… ### 1/5 — Not working on IPAD *2024-07-30, version 3.5* Subscription is a waste of money since the app no longer works on the IPAD. I cancelled my subscription. ### 3/5 — Latest update is crashing on my pad before I can read anything! *2024-07-22, version 3.5* “Support for larger screens” - larger screens can do one. App is unusable since a couple weeks ago. Shows splash screen then crashes. Have rebooted iPad as well as reinstalling app. Nothing works. ### 1/5 — App Stopped. Working *2024-07-10, version 3.5* The App has suddenly stopped working on my iPad, it just shows the splash screen and then crashes. Not good enough as I am paying for content that I only read via the app and there is no support mechanism if you can’t load the app. ### 1/5 — App Doesn’t Work *2024-03-02, version 3.0* I have to log in every time I want to read Top Gear and it doesn’t remember where I left off previously. I have tried to get resolved but no one seems to know how to resolve. Goi g to ask for a refund and buy a hard copy of the magazine instead. It’s useless ### 1/5 — Review *2023-03-13, version 2.6.1* You are always asking for one and it is a pain. ### 1/5 — No content *2022-07-14, version 2.5.8* I have been charged for my subscription but the app does not give me any content. Just asks me to subscribe (again). So, have paid and received nothing. ## Frequently asked questions about Top Gear Magazine ### What is this app? This app provides the digital edition of the world's greatest motoring magazine. It offers in-depth car reviews, driving adventures, supercar exclusives, and the latest automotive news, all presented with stunning HD photography and expert insights. ### What kind of content can I expect? You can expect a wide range of content including reviews of new cars, family SUVs, supercars, driving adventures from around the globe, honest appraisals, buying guides, and insights into global car culture and motorsport. It also features content from TopGear TV presenters and opinionated columnists. ### How much does it cost? The app offers subscription options for 1 month, 6 months, and 1 year, with prices varying for each term. Single-issue copies are also available for purchase. Specific pricing details are available within the app's subscription section. ### Can I read content offline? Yes, you can download each issue to your mobile device, allowing you to read the content offline. This feature ensures you can enjoy the magazine's content regardless of your internet connection. ### How do I restore previous purchases? To restore previous purchases, navigate to your TopGear magazine library within the app. Click the menu button in the top right, tap the cog icon in the bottom right, and select 'Restore Purchases'. Confirm by tapping 'Restore' on the pop-up. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.7 — 2025-11-04 Updates the underlying code platform to the latest version ### 3.6 — 2025-07-15 Performance enhancements Miscellaneous bug fixes ### 3.5.9 — 2025-04-30 Updates the underlying code platform to the latest version ### 3.5.8 — 2025-03-13 Updates the underlying code platform to the latest version ### 3.5.7 — 2025-02-18 Updates the underlying code platform to the latest version ## Apps similar to Top Gear Magazine | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbc-gardeners-world-magazine/id487737555) | 4.8 (235) | Free | Lifestyle | | [BBC Countryfile Magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbc-countryfile-magazine/id485728231) | 4.6 (14) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Hot Rod Magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-rod-magazine/id495992183) | 4.8 (47) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Road & Track Magazine US](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/road-and-track-magazine-us/id478430561) | 4.6 (900) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Recoil Magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recoil-magazine/id496265566) | 4.7 (333) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Custom Car Magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-car-magazine/id682506895) | 1.0 (1) | Free | Lifestyle | ## More apps by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. - [BBC: World News & Stories](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbc-world-news-and-stories/id364147881) - [Easy Cook Magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-cook-magazine/id527622729) - [Good Food Home Cooking Mag](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/good-food-home-cooking-mag/id530140661) - [Top Gear Magazine: Aston Martin One-77 Special](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/top-gear-magazine-aston-martin-one-77-special/id577810474) - [BBC Sport](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbc-sport/id594842980) All apps by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.: https://appshunter.io/developer/344138454 ## Related topics [top gear](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/top-gear) · [top gear magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/top-gear-magazine) · [top gear italia](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/top-gear-italia) · [top gear by sam](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/top-gear-by-sam) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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