# TIME Magazine vs The Week Junior US

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Week Junior US at 80% against TIME Magazine's 38%. The Week Junior US also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). TIME Magazine's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 204). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TIME Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and The Week Junior US sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Week Junior US holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TIME Magazine has 2.6K ratings behind it against 204, 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 80% of The Week Junior US's.

TIME Magazine ships an update every 3 months, The Week Junior US every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TIME Magazine | The Week Junior US |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-magazine/id369021520/reviews) | **[4.8 (204 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-week-junior-us/id1505551245/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 204 |
| Positive reviews | 38.3% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#136** | — |
| Size | 22 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TIME](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457280645) | [Future plc](https://appshunter.io/developer/378460265) |

## What reviewers say

### TIME Magazine

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

**Currently charting:** #136 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #194 Top Free · 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


### The Week Junior US

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-week-junior-us/id1505551245)

This app delivers award-winning content for 8-14 year olds, sparking curiosity with science, nature, and global topics. It offers interactive puzzles, videos, and access to past and current issues, encouraging reading and critical thinking.

**Highlights:** Expert-written articles, Interactive puzzles, Exclusive videos, Access to past issues, Current issue before print, Family sharing

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| 6 Monthly Subscription | $37.99 | per 6 months |
| The Week Junior - issue 31 | $5.99 | one-time |
| The Week Junior - issue 114 | $5.99 | one-time |
| The Week Junior - issue 116 | $5.99 | one-time |
| The Week Junior – 133 | $5.99 | one-time |
| The Week Junior - issue 138 | $5.99 | one-time |
| The Week Junior - issue 141 | $5.99 | one-time |
| The Week Junior - issue 147 | $5.99 | one-time |
| The Week Junior - issue 173 | $5.99 | one-time |
| The Week Junior - issue 210 | $5.99 | one-time |
| The Week Junior - issue 286 | $5.99 | one-time |
| The Week Junior - issue 278 | $5.99 | one-time |
| The Week Junior - issue 245 | $5.99 | one-time |
| The Week Junior - issue 231 | $5.99 | one-time |
| The Week Junior - issue 137 | $5.99 | one-time |
| The Week Junior - issue 226 | $5.99 | one-time |
| The Week Junior - issue 182 | $5.99 | one-time |
| The Week Junior - issue 222 | $5.99 | one-time |
| The Week Junior - issue 336 | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TIME Magazine free?

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

### Is The Week Junior US free?

The Week Junior US is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TIME Magazine or The Week Junior US?

The Week Junior US is rated higher. TIME Magazine averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while The Week Junior US averages 4.8 from 204 ratings.

### Do TIME Magazine or The Week Junior US have ads?

Neither TIME Magazine nor The Week Junior US shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TIME Magazine or The Week Junior US?

TIME Magazine ships an update every 3 months, and The Week Junior US every 16 months. Most recently, TIME Magazine was updated on October 26, 2026 and The Week Junior US on October 25, 2026.

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