# TIME Magazine vs New Philosopher

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 (#138 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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TIME Magazine | New Philosopher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-magazine/id369021520/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-philosopher/id1101636040/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **37.7% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#138** | — |
| Size | 22 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TIME](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457280645) | [Zinio Pro](https://appshunter.io/developer/451100089) |

## What reviewers say

### TIME Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-magazine/id369021520)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers, #200 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| April 12, 2010 | $4.99 | one-time |
| TIME 100, 2010 | $4.99 | one-time |
| December 27, 2010 | $4.99 | one-time |
| May 20, 2011 | $4.99 | one-time |
| October 17, 2011 | $4.99 | one-time |
| March 04, 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 💡 Innovative features
- 🚀 Beautifully designed
- 👍 Excellent content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Subscription issues
- 🐛 Inability to download current issues
- 🐛 Poor customer support
- 🐛 Confusing layout and navigation

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-philosopher/id1101636040)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Month | $15.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Issue 49 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Issue 40 - June/August 2023 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Dec 2021 / Feb 2022 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Sept - Nov 2021 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Issue 44 - June/August 2024 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Issue 43 - March/May 2024 | $14.99 | one-time |
| August 2016 | $15.99 | one-time |
| February 2017 | $15.99 | one-time |
| May 2017 | $15.99 | one-time |
| November 2017 | $15.99 | one-time |
| February - April 2016 | $15.99 | one-time |
| February 2018 | $15.99 | one-time |
| August 2018 | $15.99 | one-time |
| November 2018 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Issue 23 - No.1/2019 | $15.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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