Comparison

New Republic vs Outside

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

Outside

Access content from 15 outdoor and wellness publications in one app. Discover articles, videos, training plans, recipes, and gear guides tailored to your interests. Share your favorite content with friends and stay inspired for your next adventure.

Highlights
  • Content from 15 publications
  • Personalized content feed
  • Trending articles and videos
  • Gear reviews and buying guides
  • Training plans and recipes
  • Content sharing
Features
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Fuel all your adventures with the latest from 15 brands across the Outside Network, including Outside, Velo, Yoga Journal, Vegetarian Times, and more. Plus, watch trending videos from the palm of your hand. Start using this free app by logging in with your Outside+ subscription. Your daily destination for content from: Outside • Outside Watch • Backpacker • Clean Eating • Climbing • National Park Trips • SKI • Trail Runner • Triathlete • Vegetarian Times • Velo • Women’s Running • Yoga Journal • And More Get inspired to get outside with these app features: - Explore content tailored to your interests, and fill your feed with what you love – choose from running, cycling, backpacking, climbing, nutrition, snow sports, triathlon, yoga, strength training, and more. - Get the latest new and greatest stories from across the Outside Network – long reads, breaking news, in-depth event coverage (Tour de France, IRONMAN, and more), gear reviews & buying guides, opinion pieces, training plans for all levels, yoga practices, recipes, meal plans, and more. - See which articles and videos are trending. - Spread the stoke, and share your favorite content with your favorite adventure buddies. Terms of Use: https://www.outsideinc.com/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

New Republic4 screens
Outside4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Outside at none against New Republic's shown. Outside also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). New Republic's advantage is review sentiment (36% vs 22%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 Outside sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $89.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for New Republic against 4.6 for Outside. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.6K and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of New Republic's written reviews are positive against 22% of Outside's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

New Republic ships an update every 4 months, Outside every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
New Republic versus Outside: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNew RepublicOutside
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.6K ratings) — better4.6 (1.8K ratings)
Positive reviews36.1% of reviews — better21.6% of reviews
Number of ratings2.6K — better1.8K
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#205#137 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe New RepublicOutside Television Inc

Customer experience

New Republic

All ratings2,554 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive36.1%
Neutral7.2%
Negative56.7%

Outside

All ratings1,795 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive21.6%
Neutral14.8%
Negative63.6%

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

Outside

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Terrific content
  • 👍 Awesome but
  • 🚀 Amazing outdoor adventures

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Horrible app
  • 🐛 Extremely buggy
  • 🐛 Crashes constantly
  • 🐛 Formatting issues
  • 🐛 App doesn't load

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

Outside

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Crashing on video playback
  • Content not updating frequently

Requested features

4 requests
  • Apple Watch support for Trailforks
  • Ability to save articles
  • Better article organization and sorting
  • Separate apps for each publication

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
Show 1 more
  • 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
Show 3 more
  • May 27, 2013$4.99
  • June 10, 2013$4.99
  • August 5, 2013$4.99
1 purchases

Outside

Subscriptions1
  • Outside+ All Access$89.991 Year

Questions

Is New Republic free?
New Republic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Outside free?
Outside is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, New Republic or Outside?
New Republic is rated higher. New Republic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Outside averages 4.6 from 1.8K ratings.
Do New Republic or Outside have ads?
New Republic shows ads; Outside does not.
Which is updated more often, New Republic or Outside?
New Republic ships an update every 4 months, and Outside every 3 weeks. Most recently, New Republic was updated on September 24, 2026 and Outside on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, New Republic or Outside?
New Republic currently peaks at #205 in the App Store charts, and Outside at #137. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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