Comparison

TIME Magazine vs Newsweek

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
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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

Newsweek

Access trustworthy, high-quality journalism with live coverage, in-depth analysis, podcasts, and videos. Enjoy the weekly magazine and subscribe to newsletters for daily briefings. Stay informed with breaking news notifications.

Highlights
  • Live and breaking news coverage
  • In-depth analysis of trending topics
  • Podcasts on various subjects
  • Daily briefing newsletter
  • Curated video content
  • Weekly magazine access
  • Customizable newsletter subscriptions
  • Breaking news notifications
Features
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Newsweek gives independent-minded readers the context, clarity and perspective they need to understand the world. The Newsweek app offers a premium, personalized, ad-free reading experience built for how readers follow the news today. Read trusted reporting, analysis and member-only journalism across politics, world affairs, business, culture, health, science and more — all in one cleaner, faster mobile experience. With the Newsweek app, you can: Discover the latest reporting and analysis from Newsweek Access member-only journalism in one dedicated place Personalize your experience around the topics you care about Search Newsweek coverage by topic, story or area of interest Read in a focused, ad-free experience built for members Existing Newsweek subscribers can sign in with their current credentials. New readers can start with a 14-day free trial. Download the Newsweek app and experience a new home for independent journalism. Terms & Conditions: https://www.newsweek.com/terms-service  Privacy Policy: https://www.newsweek.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

TIME Magazine4 screens
Newsweek4 screens

Verdict

The call

TIME Magazine and Newsweek both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 38% of TIME Magazine's written reviews are positive against 24% of Newsweek's. TIME Magazine also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Newsweek sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for TIME Magazine against 4.6 for Newsweek. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.6K and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of TIME Magazine's written reviews are positive against 24% of Newsweek's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TIME Magazine ships an update every 3 months, Newsweek every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
TIME Magazine versus Newsweek: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTIME MagazineNewsweek
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.6K ratings)4.6 (1.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.3% of reviews — better23.6% of reviews
Number of ratings2.6K — better1.6K
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#154 — better#172
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB29 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTIMENewsweek Publishing LLC

Customer experience

TIME Magazine

All ratings2,506 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews196 reviews
Positive38.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative54.6%

Newsweek

All ratings1,586 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews301 reviews
Positive23.6%
Neutral7.6%
Negative68.8%

User reviews

TIME Magazine

From 2.6K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Newsweek

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great journalism
  • 🚀 Curated news coverage
  • 💡 Balanced reporting with alternative views

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 🐛 Issues with downloading/accessing issues
  • 🐛 Outdated content
  • 🔒 Poor customer support
  • 👎 Buggy app updates

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

Newsweek

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App not recognizing active subscriptions
  • Inability to download/access latest issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Outdated content remaining stuck in the app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to change font size
  • Landscape mode support
  • Offline reading mode
  • Search functionality
  • Improved navigation and issue management

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
10 purchases

Newsweek

Subscriptions4
  • Newsweek - 1 month1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Newsweek$3.991 Month
  • Newsweek - 1 year1 Month trial$24.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Newsweek1 Month trial$39.991 Year
One-time6
  • June 28 & July 5, 2010$0.99
  • August 23 & 30, 2010$0.99
  • Sept 27, 2010$0.99
Show 3 more
  • September 5, 2011$0.99
  • Newsweek January 23, 2012 issue$1.99
  • Newsweek August 27, 2012 issue$4.99

Questions

Is TIME Magazine free?
TIME Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Newsweek free?
Newsweek is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TIME Magazine or Newsweek?
Newsweek is rated higher. TIME Magazine averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Newsweek averages 4.6 from 1.6K ratings.
Do TIME Magazine or Newsweek have ads?
Neither TIME Magazine nor Newsweek shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TIME Magazine or Newsweek?
TIME Magazine ships an update every 3 months, and Newsweek every 4 months. Most recently, TIME Magazine was updated on November 1, 2026 and Newsweek on November 1, 2026.
Which is more popular, TIME Magazine or Newsweek?
TIME Magazine currently peaks at #154 in the App Store charts, and Newsweek at #172. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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