Comparison

TIME Magazine vs New Philosopher

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TIME Magazine

Access award-winning articles and photography covering global issues, politics, health, and technology. Stay informed with breaking news and in-depth analysis from experts. Experience news events through personal accounts and inspiring features.

Highlights
  • Award-winning articles
  • Eye-opening photography
  • Global issue coverage
  • Health breakthroughs
  • Political analysis
  • Tech advances
Features
Read full description

Stay up-to-date with the latest news from around the world with TIME Magazine! 

Stay informed with award-winning articles and eye-opening photography. Learn about global issues from the experts and get the breaking new details. Meet the people who are changing the world and shaping social change. Experience news events firsthand through personal accounts and inspiring features. Plus discover new health breakthroughs, political analyses, the latest tech advances – and so much more! Download the app and receive a FREE ISSUE when you say yes to a monthly or annual subscription. TIME publishes 50 issues per year, including 16 double issues. 
TIME® Magazine Subscriptions Available: 
1 month and 1 year 
SUBSCRIBERS’ AUTOMATIC-RENEWAL FEATURE: Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal, as stated above, within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Current subscriptions may not be cancelled during the active subscription period, but you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. NOTE: WHEN PURCHASING A SUBSCRIPTION OR SINGLE-COPY OF THIS TITLE, YOU AGREE TO THE PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF SERVICE WHICH CAN BE VIEWED BY GOING TO: Privacy Policy US: https://time.com/privacy/generic_privacy_new.html Privacy Policy US (California): https://time.com/privacy/generic_privacy_new.html#california EU Privacy Policy: http://time.com/privacy/generic_privacy_new_eu.html Terms of Service: https://time.com/privacy/privacy_terms_service.html

About

New Philosopher

Explore philosophical ideas from past and present thinkers to find solutions for fundamental human problems and live a more fulfilling life. This app delves into contemporary societal challenges and offers insights for personal growth.

Highlights
  • Explores philosophical ideas
  • Addresses fundamental human problems
  • Seeks solutions to contemporary issues
  • Offers insights for a fulfilling life
  • Content from past and present thinkers
Features
Read full description

New Philosopher is for curious people seeking solutions to the fundamental problems faced by humankind. New Philosopher is devoted to exploring philosophical ideas from past and present thinkers on ways to live a more fulfilling life, and to seek to find solutions to the most pressing problems faced by humans in contemporary society. Pricing for subscriptions available: ­• Single issue: $7.99 • 1 year subscription = $29.99, automatically renewed until cancelled When purchasing through iTunes your account will be charged at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will auto­-renew unless you turn this off 24 hours before the subscription runs out. You can turn off auto­-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings. You can manage your subscription through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period Terms of Service : https://www.newphilosopher.com/privacy/ Privacy Policy : https://www.newphilosopher.com/privacy/

Screenshots

TIME Magazine4 screens
New Philosopher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TIME Magazine at 4.5 against New Philosopher's 2.0. TIME Magazine also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 4) and chart position (#129 vs unranked). New Philosopher's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TIME Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and New Philosopher sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TIME Magazine holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TIME Magazine has 2.5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of TIME Magazine's written reviews are positive against 33% of New Philosopher's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TIME Magazine ships an update every 3 months, New Philosopher every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
TIME Magazine versus New Philosopher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTIME MagazineNew Philosopher
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.5K ratings) — better2.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews37.7% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#129 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB97 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTIMEZinio Pro

Customer experience

TIME Magazine

All ratings2,506 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews191 reviews
Positive37.7%
Neutral6.8%
Negative55.5%

New Philosopher

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative55.6%

Bugs and requests

TIME Magazine

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Subscription not recognized
  • Unable to download latest issues
  • Login issues and account problems
  • Compatibility problems with iOS updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add audio playback for articles
  • Implement bookmarking and note-taking
  • Improve syncing and offline access
  • Provide better customization options
  • Integrate social sharing features

New Philosopher

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

TIME Magazine

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Month Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 1 Month Subscription1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • 1 Year Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • 1 Year Subscription1 Month trial$29.991 Year
One-time6
  • April 12, 2010$4.99
  • TIME 100, 2010$4.99
  • December 27, 2010$4.99
Show 3 more
  • May 20, 2011$4.99
  • October 17, 2011$4.99
  • March 04, 2013$4.99
17 purchases

New Philosopher

Subscriptions2
  • 3 Month$15.993 Months
  • 1 Year1 Month trial$29.991 Year
One-time15
  • Issue 49$14.99
  • Issue 40 - June/August 2023$14.99
  • Dec 2021 / Feb 2022$14.99
Show 12 more
  • Sept - Nov 2021$14.99
  • Issue 44 - June/August 2024$14.99
  • Issue 43 - March/May 2024$14.99
  • August 2016$15.99
  • February 2017$15.99
  • May 2017$15.99
  • November 2017$15.99
  • February - April 2016$15.99
  • February 2018$15.99
  • August 2018$15.99
  • November 2018$15.99
  • Issue 23 - No.1/2019$15.99

Questions

Is TIME Magazine free?
TIME Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is New Philosopher free?
New Philosopher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TIME Magazine or New Philosopher?
TIME Magazine is rated higher. TIME Magazine averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while New Philosopher averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.
Do TIME Magazine or New Philosopher have ads?
Neither TIME Magazine nor New Philosopher shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TIME Magazine or New Philosopher?
TIME Magazine ships an update every 3 months, and New Philosopher every 5 months. Most recently, TIME Magazine was updated on September 24, 2026 and New Philosopher on September 21, 2026.

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