# MIT Technology Review vs AA Grapevine

The clearest difference is rating: MIT Technology Review at 4.8 against AA Grapevine's 4.0. MIT Technology Review also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 87) and review sentiment (44% vs 30%). AA Grapevine's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and chart position 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 AA Grapevine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MIT Technology Review holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MIT Technology Review has 2.8K ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of MIT Technology Review's written reviews are positive against 30% of AA Grapevine's.

MIT Technology Review ships an update every 3 months, AA Grapevine every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIT Technology Review | AA Grapevine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mit-technology-review/id1449141080/reviews)** | [4.0 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa-grapevine/id6450056498/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 87 |
| Positive reviews | **43.8% of reviews** | 30.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #90 | **#61** |
| Size | 43 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Technology Review, Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449141079) | [AA Grapevine, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105305231) |

## What reviewers say

### MIT Technology Review

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

**Currently charting:** #90 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #102 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


### AA Grapevine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa-grapevine/id6450056498)

**Currently charting:** #61 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #106 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access the international journal of Alcoholics Anonymous, featuring articles, a podcast, and a daily quote. Enhance your sobriety journey with a calculator, events calendar, and exclusive spiritual maintenance tools. Share your experiences and connect with a supportive community.

**Highlights:** Monthly magazine access, Article archives, Podcast player, Daily quote, Sobriety calculator, AA events calendar, Spiritual maintenance checklist

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grapevine Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Grapevine Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app concept
- 👍 Helpful individual stories
- 👍 Content is valuable for recovery
- 👍 Audio is great
- 👍 Easy to use (for some)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant subscription verification issues
- 🐛 App is buggy
- 🐛 Difficult to recommend app
- 🐛 Restore option never works
- 🐛 Cannot access current issue

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription verification issues
- App is buggy
- Restore subscription option never works
- Cannot access current issue
- App repeatedly states user is not subscribed

**Requested features**

- Native iPad version needed
- Improve iPad usability for visually impaired
- Fix app bugs
- Add a way to change password
- Improve archive search functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MIT Technology Review free?

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

### Is AA Grapevine free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MIT Technology Review or AA Grapevine?

MIT Technology Review is rated higher. MIT Technology Review averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while AA Grapevine averages 4.0 from 87 ratings.

### Do MIT Technology Review or AA Grapevine have ads?

Neither MIT Technology Review nor AA Grapevine shows ads.

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

MIT Technology Review ships an update every 3 months, and AA Grapevine every 4 weeks. Most recently, MIT Technology Review was updated on November 2, 2026 and AA Grapevine on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MIT Technology Review or AA Grapevine?

MIT Technology Review currently peaks at #90 in the App Store charts, and AA Grapevine at #61. 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.*