# MIT Technology Review vs Outside

The clearest difference is monetization model: Outside at free with in-app purchases against MIT Technology Review's subscription. Outside also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). MIT Technology Review's advantage is review sentiment (44% vs 22%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MIT Technology Review sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Outside sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $89.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MIT Technology Review holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 1.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of MIT Technology Review's written reviews are positive against 22% of Outside's.

MIT Technology Review ships an update every 3 months, Outside every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIT Technology Review | Outside |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mit-technology-review/id1449141080/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outside/id1627530419/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 1.9K |
| Positive reviews | **43.8% of reviews** | 21.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#95** | #133 |
| Size | 43 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Technology Review, Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449141079) | [Outside Television Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/987860990) |

## What reviewers say

### MIT Technology Review

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mit-technology-review/id1449141080)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #114 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access award-winning journalism and in-depth analysis on emerging technologies shaping our world. Stay informed with daily tech stories, curated newsletters, and news alerts. Unlock unlimited content with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Daily tech stories, Curated newsletters, News alerts, Saved articles, Search functionality, In-depth reporting

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Digital | $11.99 | per month |
| Annual Digital | $79.99 | per year |
| Mar/Apr | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sep/Oct 2021 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Nov/Dec 2021 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Jan/Feb 2022 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Technology Review | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Great app and publication
- 🤓 Informative and insightful content
- 👍 Seamless reading experience
- 🧠 Helps me stay up-to-date on tech
- 🤖 Excellent source for AI and tech news

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Login and subscription issues
- 📱 Lacking basic app features (font size, bookmarks, etc.)
- 🤯 Frustrating user experience

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't recognize valid subscription
- Constant reloading and refreshing issues
- Login screen not working properly
- Subscription not carrying over to website

**Requested features**

- Add search functionality
- Improve offline reading capabilities
- Implement font size and theme customization
- Sync reading progress across devices
- Introduce text-to-speech or audio playback


### Outside

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outside/id1627530419)

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers, #162 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access content from 15 outdoor and wellness publications in one app. Discover articles, videos, training plans, recipes, and gear guides tailored to your interests. Share your favorite content with friends and stay inspired for your next adventure.

**Highlights:** Content from 15 publications, Personalized content feed, Trending articles and videos, Gear reviews and buying guides, Training plans and recipes, Content sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Outside+ All Access | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Terrific content
- 👍 Awesome but
- 🚀 Amazing outdoor adventures

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Horrible app
- 🐛 Extremely buggy
- 🐛 Crashes constantly
- 🐛 Formatting issues
- 🐛 App doesn't load

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Incompatible with older devices
- Crashing on video playback
- Content not updating frequently

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch support for Trailforks
- Ability to save articles
- Better article organization and sorting
- Separate apps for each publication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MIT Technology Review free?

MIT Technology Review is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Outside free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MIT Technology Review or Outside?

MIT Technology Review is rated higher. MIT Technology Review averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Outside averages 4.6 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do MIT Technology Review or Outside have ads?

Neither MIT Technology Review nor Outside shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MIT Technology Review or Outside?

MIT Technology Review ships an update every 3 months, and Outside every 3 weeks. Most recently, MIT Technology Review was updated on November 2, 2026 and Outside on November 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MIT Technology Review or Outside?

MIT Technology Review currently peaks at #95 in the App Store charts, and Outside at #133. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*