# Mother Jones vs The Intercept Reader

The clearest difference is rating: The Intercept Reader at 4.2 against Mother Jones's 3.5. The Intercept Reader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 36) and review sentiment (50% vs 20%). Mother Jones's advantage is ratings volume (167 vs 18) and chart position (#157 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mother Jones sells 36 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per year. The Intercept Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Intercept Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mother Jones has 167 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Mother Jones's written reviews are positive against 50% of The Intercept Reader's.

Mother Jones ships an update every 4 months, The Intercept Reader every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mother Jones | The Intercept Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mother-jones/id1116910496/reviews) | **[4.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-intercept-reader/id1583085279/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **167** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#157** | — |
| Size | 29 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Magzter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406791755) | [Aaltan Ahmad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503758236) |

## What reviewers say

### Mother Jones

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mother-jones/id1116910496)

**Currently charting:** #157 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access award-winning investigative journalism on politics, climate, and more. This nonprofit news outlet provides in-depth reporting and storytelling that informs and inspires.

**Highlights:** Award-winning investigative journalism, Reporting on politics and climate change, In-depth investigations, Storytelling that informs and inspires, Magazine subscriptions available

**In-app purchases (36)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year Digital Subscription | $13.99 | per year |
| Mother Jones - May/June 2016 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mother Jones - July/August 2016 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mother Jones - September/October 2016 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mother Jones - November - December 2016 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mother Jones - January - February 2017 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mother Jones - March - April 2017 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mother Jones - May - June 2017 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mother Jones - July - August 2017 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Nov Dec 2017 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mother Jones Mar Apr 2022 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mother Jones May June 2022 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mother Jones Sep/Oct 2023 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mother Jones Jan/Feb 2024 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mother Jones | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mother Jones - July/August 2026 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mother Jones Nov Dec 2022 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mother Jones - May/June 2026 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mother Jones Nov - Dec 2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mother Jones January/February 2026 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mother Jones - March/April 2026 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mother Jones Sept - Oct 2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mother Jones July/August 2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mother Jones March/April 2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mother Jones Jul Aug 2020 | $6.99 | one-time |
| January/February 2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mother Jones Nov/Dec 2023 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mother Jones Nov/Dec 2024 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mother Jones May Jun 2021 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mother Jones Jul Aug 2021 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mother Jones Sept Oct 2022 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mother Jones Jul/Aug 2023 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mother Jones Sep/Oct 2024 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mother Jones Mar/Apr 2024 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mother Jones May/Jun 2024 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mother Jones July/Aug 2024 | $6.99 | one-time |


### The Intercept Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-intercept-reader/id1583085279)

Access articles from The Intercept in English and Brazilian Portuguese. This community-maintained app offers a convenient reading experience on your iPhone. Submit feedback directly through the app's settings.

**Highlights:** Read articles from The Intercept, Supports English and Brazilian Portuguese, Convenient mobile reading experience, Community maintained, In-app feedback submission

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mother Jones free?

Mother Jones is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Intercept Reader free?

The Intercept Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mother Jones or The Intercept Reader?

The Intercept Reader is rated higher. Mother Jones averages 3.5 out of 5 from 167 ratings, while The Intercept Reader averages 4.2 from 18 ratings.

### Do Mother Jones or The Intercept Reader have ads?

Neither Mother Jones nor The Intercept Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mother Jones or The Intercept Reader?

Mother Jones ships an update every 4 months, and The Intercept Reader every 10 days. Most recently, Mother Jones was updated on September 25, 2026 and The Intercept Reader on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*