# New Republic vs Outside

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | New Republic | Outside |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-republic/id454525980/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outside/id1627530419/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 1.8K |
| Positive reviews | **36.1% of reviews** | 21.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #160 | **#116** |
| Size | 62 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The New Republic](https://appshunter.io/developer/358816225) | [Outside Television Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/987860990) |

## What reviewers say

### New Republic

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

**Currently charting:** #160 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


### Outside

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outside/id1627530419)

**Currently charting:** #116 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers, #131 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Outside+ All Access | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 #160 in the App Store charts, and Outside at #116. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*