Comparison

New Republic vs Ring Magazine

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

New Republic

Access in-depth journalism and analysis on social justice, climate change, and political reform. Enjoy the complete magazine, web content, and a podcast. Offers a limited number of free articles before requiring a subscription for unlimited access.

Highlights
  • Read complete magazine issues
  • Access latest web content
  • Bookmark articles for offline reading
  • Listen to podcast
  • Share articles
  • Subscribe to newsletters
Features
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Since 1914, TNR has been a platform for public-minded thinkers and writers advocating liberal reform in a new industrial age. Today, TNR remains more committed than ever to its social democratic first principles—and most of all, to the project of restoring flagging liberal confidence in the public arena while reclaiming the embattled legacy of civic republican self-rule in America. Our journalism isn’t afraid to debate complex issues and take a stance—from social injustice to climate change. TNR App Features * Read the complete magazine—10 issues a year * Read our latest web content * Access three free articles before subscribing * With a monthly or annual subscription, enjoy unlimited access to any TNR article in the app or on the TNR website * Share articles to your favorite social networks—or via email or text—using our Share or Clip tools * Bookmark articles to read later—or offline * Listen to The Politics of Everything, our new podcast * Subscribe to our newsletters: TNR Daily, The Soapbox, Critical Mass, Apocalypse Soon, Sold Short, American Jitters, and Listen Up. The New Republic Pricing: • Subscription 1 Month - USD 2.99* • Subscription 1 Year - USD 10.99* * For non-US app stores, the equivalent currency charges will apply. Additional Subscription Information: • Payment will be charged to iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. To turn off auto-renewal, please find details on the FAQ page (Subscriptions) in the TNR app. • Account will be charged for the renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current billing period. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the user’s active subscription period. Privacy Policy - https://newrepublic.com/pages/privacy Terms of Use - http://www.mazsystems.com/outputs-terms/ • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription.

About

Ring Magazine

Access comprehensive boxing news, analysis, and historical content. Stay updated with current and past issues, weekly rankings, fight previews, results, and schedules from a century-old authority in the sport.

Highlights
  • Current and past issue access
  • Weekly updated rankings
  • Newsfeed with fight previews
  • Weigh-in coverage
  • Fight results and schedules
  • In-depth analysis and insight
Features
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For over 100 years, The Ring has been ingrained in the sport of boxing, providing unparalleled coverage, insight and analysis from the top journalists and historians in the business. Followed by all the greats, cited by pundits and respected around the globe for its rankings, the men and women who wear a Ring belt have long been seen as the "true" champion of their division. With the Ring app, you'll be able to view current and past issues and access weekly updated rankings as well as our newsfeed linking you to preview articles, weigh-ins, fight results and schedule to keep you in the loop. Subscriptions require acceptance of our Terms of Use Agreements: https://ringmagazine.com/en/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://ringmagazine.com/en/privacy-policy

Screenshots

New Republic4 screens
Ring Magazine4 screens

Verdict

The call

New Republic and Ring Magazine both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Ring Magazine's written reviews are positive against 36% of New Republic's. Ring Magazine also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). New Republic's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 205) and chart position (#176 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. New Republic sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Ring Magazine sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ring Magazine holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: New Republic has 2.6K ratings behind it against 205, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of New Republic's written reviews are positive against 74% of Ring Magazine's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

New Republic ships an update every 4 months, Ring Magazine fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
New Republic versus Ring Magazine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNew RepublicRing Magazine
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.6K ratings)4.9 (205 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.7% of reviews74.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.6K — better205
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#176 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB198 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperThe New RepublicRing Magazine

Customer experience

New Republic

All ratings2,554 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative57.1%

Ring Magazine

All ratings205 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive74.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative23.3%

User reviews

New Republic

From 2.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to navigate
  • 🚀 Well-categorized articles
  • 👍 Thorough and accurate journalism

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Subscription issues
  • 🐛 Formatting problems
  • 🐛 Outdated content
  • 🐛 Buggy app
  • 🐛 Login issues

Ring Magazine

From 205 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🥊 Comprehensive boxing information
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 📰 Up-to-date news and rankings
  • ❤️ Loved by boxing fans
  • ✨ Well-structured content

Room to improve

  • ❌ App crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Login issues and verification loops
  • 💸 Subscription problems and no magazine delivery
  • 🤷‍♂️ No reply to emails or help requests
  • 🚫 Offline reading not possible

Bugs and requests

New Republic

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Issues downloading new issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Login and subscription problems

Requested features

3 requests
  • Audio version of articles
  • Ability to adjust font size
  • Landscape mode support

Ring Magazine

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Subscription not recognized after payment
  • Cannot log in after subscribing via Apple
  • Verification emails lead back to login page
  • Articles cut off at the bottom
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  • App not usable offline
  • Cannot find 'forgot password' function
  • App crashes repeatedly
  • App is entirely in Spanish, no English option

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add a loading screen
  • Incorporate TikTok-style video features
  • Make the app more aesthetically pleasing and fluid
  • Include fight records of each fighter (like Boxrec)
  • Add a 'forgot password' function
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  • Provide the app in Italian
  • Allow offline reading
  • Restore magazine view

In-app purchases

10 purchases

New Republic

Subscriptions4
  • The New Republic for iPad$2.991 Month
  • TNR for iPad (Current Subscribers)$2.991 Month
  • TNR for iPad (Current Subscribers)$10.991 Year
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  • The New Republic for iPad1 Month trial$34.991 Year
One-time6
  • 25 Historical Covers$0.99
  • February 25, 2013$4.99
  • April 08, 2013$4.99
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  • May 27, 2013$4.99
  • June 10, 2013$4.99
  • August 5, 2013$4.99
3 purchases

Ring Magazine

Subscriptions3
  • Ring Magazine Digital Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Ring Digital Flex Monthly$2.591 Month
  • Ring Digital Flex Yearly$13.001 Year

Questions

Is New Republic free?
New Republic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ring Magazine free?
Ring Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, New Republic or Ring Magazine?
Ring Magazine is rated higher. New Republic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Ring Magazine averages 4.9 from 205 ratings.
Do New Republic or Ring Magazine have ads?
Both New Republic and Ring Magazine show ads.
Which is updated more often, New Republic or Ring Magazine?
New Republic ships an update every 4 months, and Ring Magazine fortnightly. Most recently, New Republic was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ring Magazine on October 29, 2026.

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