# The Atlantic Magazine vs New Philosopher

The clearest difference is rating: The Atlantic Magazine at 4.9 against New Philosopher's 2.0. The Atlantic Magazine also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (142K vs 4). New Philosopher's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Atlantic Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and New Philosopher sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Atlantic Magazine holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Atlantic Magazine has 142K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of The Atlantic Magazine's written reviews are positive against 33% of New Philosopher's.

The Atlantic Magazine ships an update weekly, New Philosopher every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Atlantic Magazine | New Philosopher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (142K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-atlantic-magazine/id397599894/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-philosopher/id1101636040/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **142K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **56.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | — |
| Size | 62 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/389643427) | [Zinio Pro](https://appshunter.io/developer/451100089) |

## What reviewers say

### The Atlantic Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-atlantic-magazine/id397599894)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #14 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers, #24 Top Grossing · News, #37 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Access in-depth reporting, bold ideas, and engaging content on politics, culture, and more. Enjoy narrated articles, podcasts, and daily word games. Unlock unlimited access with a subscription and join subscriber discussions.

**Highlights:** Daily reporting and bold ideas, Narrated articles and podcasts, Daily word games and puzzles, Subscriber community discussions, Offline reading, Customizable reading experience

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Atlantic Magazine | $8.99 | per month |
| The Atlantic Magazine | $89.99 | per year |
| December 2010 Issue | $4.99 | one-time |
| January 2011 Issue | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Atlantic March 2011 | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Atlantic April 2011 | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Atlantic May 2011 | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Atlantic June 20111 | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Atlantic July/August 2011 | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Atlantic Civil War Memorial Issue | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent journalism
- 🌟 High-quality writing
- 👍 Beautiful app design
- 🎨 Elegant dark mode
- 🔊 Useful audio features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 🤔 Unintuitive navigation
- 📵 Excessive ads for subscribers
- 💾 Issues with offline access

**Reported bugs**

- Repeated sign-in issues
- Inability to access saved articles
- Blank screens and loading problems
- Incompatibility with certain devices
- Unreliable issue downloading

**Requested features**

- Add comprehensive search function
- Improve sync between app and website
- Provide better reading progress tracking
- Allow sharing of articles within the app
- Introduce customizable content feeds


### New Philosopher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-philosopher/id1101636040)

Explore philosophical ideas from past and present thinkers to find solutions for fundamental human problems and live a more fulfilling life. This app delves into contemporary societal challenges and offers insights for personal growth.

**Highlights:** Explores philosophical ideas, Addresses fundamental human problems, Seeks solutions to contemporary issues, Offers insights for a fulfilling life, Content from past and present thinkers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Month | $15.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| August 2016 | $15.99 | one-time |
| February 2017 | $15.99 | one-time |
| May 2017 | $15.99 | one-time |
| November 2017 | $15.99 | one-time |
| February - April 2016 | $15.99 | one-time |
| February 2018 | $15.99 | one-time |
| November 2018 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Issue 23 - No.1/2019 | $15.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Atlantic Magazine free?

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

### Is New Philosopher free?

New Philosopher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Atlantic Magazine or New Philosopher?

The Atlantic Magazine is rated higher. The Atlantic Magazine averages 4.9 out of 5 from 142K ratings, while New Philosopher averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do The Atlantic Magazine or New Philosopher have ads?

The Atlantic Magazine shows ads; New Philosopher does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Atlantic Magazine or New Philosopher?

The Atlantic Magazine ships an update weekly, and New Philosopher every 5 months. Most recently, The Atlantic Magazine was updated on November 6, 2026 and New Philosopher on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*