Comparison

TIME Magazine vs AAFP Audio

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

AAFP Audio

Stay updated with the latest medical research through human-narrated audio articles. Listen during multitasking activities like commuting or exercising, and download content for offline access. Customize your listening experience and track your progress.

Highlights
  • Human-narrated audio articles
  • Offline listening downloads
  • Customizable playlists
  • Adjustable narration speed
  • Listening statistics tracking
  • Access to text versions
Features
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Now instead of forgoing time that can be used to see patients or conduct research, family physicians and related professionals can stay informed by listening to the latest research in their field with AAFP Audio. Working with Modio Information Group, AAFP Audio provides word-for-word, human-narrations of high-impact articles from the American Academy of Family Physicians that you can listen to during multitasking activities such as commuting or exercising. FEATURES: -Listen to word-for-word HUMAN narrations -Automatically update to the most recent releases and access content by source -Select the content you want to listen to with the same article-specific topic selectivity you enjoy with the text version -Download content for offline listening -Share the audio files with colleagues and others -Create customized playlists for hands-free listening -Access the text version of all your subscriptions -Customize your narration speed -Connect with Student Narrators via email and/or LinkedIn -Track how much more content your are consuming and how much office-time your are saving by viewing your Listening Statistics HERE'S HOW TO GET STARTED: -Download the AAFP Audio App -Tap the Register link to create an account (FREE for both AAFP members and non-members) -Login to your account

Screenshots

TIME Magazine4 screens
AAFP Audio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TIME Magazine at 4.5 against AAFP Audio's 3.8. TIME Magazine also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 5) and chart position (#156 vs unranked). AAFP Audio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (67% vs 38%). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TIME Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. AAFP Audio asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TIME Magazine holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TIME Magazine has 2.6K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of TIME Magazine's written reviews are positive against 67% of AAFP Audio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TIME Magazine ships an update every 3 months, AAFP Audio every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
TIME Magazine versus AAFP Audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTIME MagazineAAFP Audio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.6K ratings) — better3.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews38.3% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.6K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#156 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB30 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTIMEModio Information Group

Customer experience

TIME Magazine

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

AAFP Audio

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

AAFP Audio

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
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  • 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
None

AAFP Audio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TIME Magazine free?
TIME Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AAFP Audio free?
AAFP Audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TIME Magazine or AAFP Audio?
TIME Magazine is rated higher. TIME Magazine averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while AAFP Audio averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.
Do TIME Magazine or AAFP Audio have ads?
Neither TIME Magazine nor AAFP Audio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TIME Magazine or AAFP Audio?
TIME Magazine ships an update every 3 months, and AAFP Audio every 6 weeks. Most recently, TIME Magazine was updated on October 21, 2026 and AAFP Audio on October 7, 2026.

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