# New Republic vs Ring Magazine

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | New Republic | Ring Magazine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-republic/id454525980/reviews) | **[4.9 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ring-magazine/id1261206136/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 205 |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | **74.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#176** | — |
| Size | 62 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [The New Republic](https://appshunter.io/developer/358816225) | [Ring Magazine](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788790028) |

## What reviewers say

### New Republic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-republic/id454525980)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The New Republic for iPad | $2.99 | per month |
| TNR for iPad (Current Subscribers) | $2.99 | per month |
| TNR for iPad (Current Subscribers) | $10.99 | per year |
| The New Republic for iPad | $34.99 | per year |
| 25 Historical Covers | $0.99 | one-time |
| February 25, 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| April 08, 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| May 27, 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| June 10, 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| August 5, 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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- 🐛 Outdated content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

**Reported bugs**

- Issues downloading new issues
- App crashes and freezes
- Login and subscription problems

**Requested features**

- Audio version of articles
- Ability to adjust font size
- Landscape mode support


### Ring Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ring-magazine/id1261206136)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ring Magazine Digital Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Ring Digital Flex Monthly | $2.59 | per month |
| Ring Digital Flex Yearly | $13.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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