TIME Magazine vs The National E
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Award-winning articles
- Eye-opening photography
- Global issue coverage
- Health breakthroughs
- Political analysis
- Tech advances
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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
The National E
Access and read The National Newspaper exactly as it appears in its print edition. Stay informed with the latest news presented in a familiar layout. This application provides a direct digital replica of the physical publication.
- Read print edition replica
- Access latest news
- Digital newspaper format
- Familiar layout
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The National E-Reader Read The National Newspaper as it appears in print.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The National E at none against TIME Magazine's 10. The National E also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 38%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). TIME Magazine's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. TIME Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. The National E asks for nothing beyond the download.
The National E holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TIME Magazine has 2.5K ratings behind it against 138, 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 67% of The National E's.
TIME Magazine ships an update every 3 months, The National E every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TIME Magazine | The National E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2.5K ratings) | 4.8 (138 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.3% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K — better | 138 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #159 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TIME | PressReader Inc |
Customer experience
TIME Magazine
The National E
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
The National E
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TIME Magazine
- 1 Month Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- 1 Month Subscription1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- 1 Year Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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- 1 Year Subscription1 Month trial$29.991 Year
- April 12, 2010$4.99
- TIME 100, 2010$4.99
- December 27, 2010$4.99
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- May 20, 2011$4.99
- October 17, 2011$4.99
- March 04, 2013$4.99
The National E
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is TIME Magazine free?
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