# TIME Magazine vs Publishers Weekly

The clearest difference is rating: TIME Magazine at 4.5 against Publishers Weekly's 1.9. TIME Magazine also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 11). Publishers Weekly's advantage is iOS requirement (10.2 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TIME Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Publishers Weekly sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TIME Magazine holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TIME Magazine has 2.6K ratings behind it against 11, 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 14% of Publishers Weekly's.

TIME Magazine ships an update every 3 months, Publishers Weekly every 9 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TIME Magazine | Publishers Weekly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-magazine/id369021520/reviews)** | [1.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/publishers-weekly/id792782165/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **38.3% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#159** | — |
| Size | 22 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **10.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TIME](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457280645) | [PWxyz, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/792782168) |

## What reviewers say

### TIME Magazine

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

**Currently charting:** #159 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #165 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


### Publishers Weekly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/publishers-weekly/id792782165)

Access the latest international news and reviews for the book publishing and bookselling industries. Enjoy a mobile-friendly replica of the weekly magazine, with offline reading and article bookmarking features. Stay updated with author interviews and industry analysis.

**Highlights:** Replica format of print edition, Text-formatted articles for mobile, Offline reading of downloaded issues, Searchable archive, Bookmark favorite articles, Share comments with readers

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Publishers Weekly Magazine Subscription | $18.99 | per month |
| Publishers Weekly: 20141210142100 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Publishers Weekly: 20151204115846 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Publishers Weekly: 20151204115849 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Publishers Weekly: 20151204115850 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Publishers Weekly: 20151204115855 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Publishers Weekly: 20151204115903 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Publishers Weekly: 20151204115913 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Publishers Weekly | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TIME Magazine free?

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

### Is Publishers Weekly free?

Publishers Weekly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TIME Magazine or Publishers Weekly?

TIME Magazine is rated higher. TIME Magazine averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Publishers Weekly averages 1.9 from 11 ratings.

### Do TIME Magazine or Publishers Weekly have ads?

Neither TIME Magazine nor Publishers Weekly shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TIME Magazine or Publishers Weekly?

TIME Magazine ships an update every 3 months, and Publishers Weekly every 9 months. Most recently, TIME Magazine was updated on November 6, 2026 and Publishers Weekly on November 6, 2026.

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