The New Yorker vs WordReader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The New Yorker
Access in-depth reporting, cultural commentary, fiction, and humor from global contributors. Read or listen to top stories, solve puzzles, and enjoy cartoons. Save articles for offline access.
- In-depth reporting
- Political and cultural commentary
- Fiction and poetry
- Audio versions of stories
- Crossword puzzles
- Name Drop quizzes
- Cartoons
- Offline access
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Download the New Yorker app for award-winning journalism on politics, culture, and the world. Get investigative reporting, cultural criticism, exclusive podcasts, and daily cartoons—plus access to decades of archives, all in one place. POLITICS, CULTURE, AND INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING - Stay informed with breaking news and in-depth analysis on stories that matter. - Follow journalists and subjects you care about. Get notified when new coverage publishes. - Browse Channels for focussed coverage of politics, culture, business, science, and books. - Dive into award-winning investigative reporting that exposes truths about the world. PERSONALIZED DIGESTS AND NEWSLETTERS - Explore curated newsletters on politics, culture, fiction, cartoons, and more. - Personalize your feed based on your reading interests and get recommendations tailored to you. EXCLUSIVE PODCASTS AND AUDIO JOURNALISM - Listen to exclusive audio narrations of New Yorker articles on your commute. - Explore The New Yorker's premium podcast lineup, interviews, panel discussions, and investigative series. - Seamlessly switch between audio and reading where you left off. CARTOONS, ARCHIVES, AND VISUAL STORYTELLING - Browse The New Yorker's legendary cartoons and visual journalism daily. - Access decades of archives—explore the full depth of New Yorker reporting and criticism. - Discover fiction, humor, and cultural coverage across all formats. Download The New Yorker app today to discover the journalism that helps you understand not just what's happening, but why it matters. Deep reporting on politics, culture, and the world—always evolving, always essential. The app is free to download. Subscribers receive unlimited access. App subscribers have full access to the website, including the archive and most recent issue. Users who have trouble accessing stories can contact Customer Care for assistance. Non-subscribers may access the app by starting a 7-day free trial which automatically renews for $11.99 per month or $119.99 annually, unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The Apple account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period and will state the cost of renewal. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off by updating the user’s App Store Subscription settings after purchase. Information about our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy can be found at http://www.condenast.com/privacy-policy.
WordReader
Easily follow and read content from your favorite WordPress websites. Manage your sources, customize your reading experience, and get the latest updates in a personalized feed. Offers an ad-free experience with subscription options.
- Follow and manage WordPress sources
- Ad-free reading experience
- Personalized reading settings
- Latest updates in a feed
- Intuitive interface
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WordReader is your go-to app for following and reading content from WordPress websites. With an intuitive interface and powerful features, you can: • Follow, add and manage your favorite WordPress sources. • Enjoy an ad-free reading experience with Basic, Standard, or Pro subscriptions. • Customize your reading experience with personalized settings. • Get the latest updates from your favorite blogs and news sites directly in your feed. Whether you’re a casual reader or a power user, WordReader makes it easy to stay informed and engaged with the content that matters most to you. Apple's EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The New Yorker at 3.9 against WordReader's 3.0. The New Yorker also leads on ratings volume (8.1K vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. The New Yorker sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and WordReader sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
The New Yorker holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The New Yorker has 8.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
The New Yorker ships an update fortnightly, WordReader every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The New Yorker | WordReader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (8.1K ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 16.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8.1K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #6 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. | Ulas Sancak |
Customer experience
The New Yorker
WordReader
Bugs and requests
The New Yorker
Reported bugs
3 issues- Subscription not recognized despite active status
- Crossword progress not saved
- Embedded audio player issues
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to bookmark progress in articles
- Option to categorize/filter articles
- Author profile pages
WordReader
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The New Yorker
- The New Yorker$5.991 Month
- The New Yorker$8.991 Month
- The New Yorker$9.991 Month
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- The New Yorker1 Month trial$11.991 Month
- The New Yorker7 Days trial$11.991 Month
- The New Yorker$11.991 Month
- The New Yorker$29.991 Year
- The New Yorker$59.991 Year
- The New Yorker$89.991 Year
- The New Yorker1 Month trial$119.991 Year
- The New Yorker7 Days trial$119.991 Year
- The New Yorker$119.991 Year
WordReader
- Basic Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
- Standard Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
- Pro Haftalık Premium$6.997 Days
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- Basic Monthly Premium$7.991 Month
- Standard Monthly Premium$14.991 Month
- Pro Monthly Premium$19.991 Month
- Basic Yearly Premium7 Days trial$79.991 Year
- Standard Yearly Premium7 Days trial$149.991 Year
- Pro Yearly Premium7 Days trial$199.991 Year
