# WIRED Magazine

> Technology and culture magazine covering innovation and its impact on society. (iPhone/iPad app by Advance Magazine Publishers Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wired-magazine/id373903654 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Advance Magazine Publishers Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289380416)
- Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 455 App Store ratings · 495 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: British English
- Released: 2010-05-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wired-magazine/id373903654/reviews.md

## What is WIRED Magazine?

WIRED the essential source of information and ideas that make sense of a world in constant transformation. The WIRED conversation illuminates how technology is changing every aspect of our lives—from culture to business, science to design. The breakthroughs and innovations that we uncover lead to new ways of thinking, new connections, and new industries.

The WIRED digital edition app is free to download. Subscribers receive unlimited access. Non-subscribers may access a selection of complimentary articles each month.

AUTOMATIC-RENEWAL: Your payment method will be automatically charged at the frequency and price noted in the subscription offer you select, until you cancel. To cancel, you must update your App Store Subscriptions settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription term. No refunds once payment is made.

## Key features

- In-depth articles on technology
- Insights into cultural and business trends
- Coverage of science and design breakthroughs
- Exploration of new industries
- Digital edition access

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| One Year Subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WIRED July 2010 | $3.99 | one-time |
| WIRED August 2010 | $3.99 | one-time |
| WIRED September 2010 | $3.99 | one-time |
| WIRED October 2010 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Wired November 2010 | $3.99 | one-time |
| WIRED December 2010 | $3.99 | one-time |
| WIRED January 2011 | $3.99 | one-time |
| WIRED April 2011 | $3.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #110 in Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

## What do users think of WIRED Magazine?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Excellent interactive features
- 🚀 Innovative magazine format
- 👍 Intuitive navigation
- 👍 High-quality content

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive single-issue pricing
- 🔍 Overwhelming amount of ads
- 📦 Extremely large file size
- 🐛 Buggy login and download issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login issues and inability to access purchased content
- Frequent crashes and download failures
- Compatibility problems with iOS updates

**Most requested features**

- Subscription pricing model
- Ability to save and access past issues
- Text-only reading mode
- Improved performance on older devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 495)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wired-magazine/id373903654/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Always logged out

*2026-08-23, version 6.0*

Incredibly poor development from a tech publication app

### 1/5 — Wired app doesn’t work on iPad

*2026-07-31, version 6.0*

I’ve contacted wired. No answer.

### 1/5 — Abysmal- Shame on Condé Nast

*2026-07-20, version 6.0*

Wired is not a neighborhood church newsletter but the app runs it as if it is. All we get is a picture of each page of the magazine. No hot links. No jumping to your article. No reading your article - unless you enlarge the page with your finger, then slide it around to find where it continues. I subscribed to the paper copy for some years. My app subscription
 is three hours old and I’m appalled.

### 1/5 — Garbage app from a bad alternate reality

*2026-07-18, version 6.0*

Wired has an incredibly dated app that makes it all but impossible to access your subscription and actually read an article. It’s like someone in the 90s designed the app and then they just never changed it. I just read it online and I won’t renew my subscription when it expires.

### 1/5 — Won’t update with most recent issue

*2026-07-12, version 6.0*

Now won’t show most recent issue. Shows all past issues. It says I have an active subscription and I have linked the print version to the subscription. Was working fine for years but now broken. Have tried logging out and back in, uninstalling app and reinstalling. Nothing works!

### 1/5 — Great magazine, terrible app design

*2026-07-10, version 6.0*

My mom could vibe code a better app than this, and she’s 70 years old. The days of just simply uploading the print version of your magazine and calling it a mobile app are long gone. Wired needs to completely redesign this app and make it a multiple version of their website, optimized for the iPhone screen. If you wanna just upload the print version of your magazine for the iPad, that’s fine. That’s a non-starter for an iPhone app.

### 1/5 — Can’t use the App unless you agree to it to share your information

*2026-07-05, version 6.0*

I purchased a 1 year subscription and decided to download this App. I went to sign in (hoping to be given an option to set up an account), but instead I got a pop up that read, “Wired Wants to Use ‘I’d.condenast.com’ to Sign In  This allows the app and website to share information about you”.  
WTH? I couldn’t get past that pop up and there was no other way to set my new account so that I could use the App!  What is wrong with these people??? Is everything - even WIRED - now a Grift?? So low class of them. Furious!

### 2/5 — It’s like having a pdf of hard copy

*2026-06-21, version 6.0*

Why is this app so clunky? All you get is pictures of the hard copy. Meanwhile, as a subscriber I’m getting paywalled out of articles linked from social media. Why subscribe?

### 1/5 — Impossible to navigate

*2026-06-17, version 6.0*

I cannot get anything or anybody to help in navigate, good news if you want to get to page 80you can get there by swiping 1-79 one full page at a time …….there is no help from their help line either …….it not “helps” problem  and they just pass the problem off to a third party, who assumes no responsibility….while I haven’t checked recently I have never had this problem with their New Yorker mag app that while changes are often annoying they always work for me.

### 1/5 — Cancelled, still charged

*2026-06-01, version 6.0*

Beware they make it impossible to cancel. I cancelled, then was auto renewed despite cancelling. Then supposedly my account could not be found but I’ll be getting auto charged $65 a year forever because you can’t manage to cancel my account. So, strongly advise to never ever subscribe to Wired for anything period.

## Frequently asked questions about WIRED Magazine

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

This app provides in-depth articles and essential information about how technology is transforming every aspect of our lives, including culture, business, science, and design. It focuses on breakthroughs and innovations that lead to new ways of thinking and new industries.

### How can I access content in the app?

The app is free to download. Subscribers receive unlimited access to all content. Non-subscribers can access a selection of complimentary articles each month.

### Is this app free to use?

The app itself is free to download. While you can access some articles for free, a subscription is required for unlimited access to all content. In-app purchases are available for subscriptions.

### How do I manage my subscription?

Subscription payments are automatically renewed. To cancel your subscription, you must update your App Store Subscriptions settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription term. No refunds are provided once payment has been made.

### What are the common use cases for this app?

This app is ideal for staying informed about the latest technological advancements and their societal impact. Users can explore emerging trends in business, science, and culture, and gain insights into innovative industries and new ways of thinking.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.0 — 2026-01-09

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 5.9 — 2025-08-24

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 5.8 — 2024-08-28

Update to this app version for bug fixes, performance improvements, and a fresh new design.

### 5.7 — 2023-01-06

Bug fixes and improvements

### 5.2 — 2019-12-11

Pinch to zoom in and out is now enabled on every page.

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