Comparison

New Republic vs iPhone Life

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

iPhone Life

This magazine provides in-depth content for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users. Discover app reviews, accessory evaluations, and practical tips. Explore business solutions and user profiles.

Highlights
  • App reviews
  • Accessory reviews
  • How-to guides
  • User profiles
  • Business solutions
Features
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Apple’s macOS, watchOS, and iPadOS are constantly evolving—and iPhone Life’s Core Guides help you stay ahead with practical, easy-to-follow tips and instructions. Each issue is packed with step-by-step tutorials, hands-on tips, hidden features, practical recommendations, and important security and privacy settings designed for everyday users who love technology. By downloading the iPhone Life app, you can purchase individual issues or subscribe to the offers below: Single issue: US$19.99 1 year subscription (3 issues per year): US$49.99 (Automatically renewed until canceled) Payment will be charged to your Apple account upon confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage your subscription in your Apple account settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during an active subscription period. Apple, Mac, iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch, macOS, watchOS, and iPadOS are trademarks of Apple Inc. SINGLE ISSUE PRICE: $19.99 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: $49.99 for new subscribers Existing subscribers keep $19.99 Terms of Service: https://www.iphonelife.com/privacy Privacy Policy: https://www.iphonelife.com/privacy

Screenshots

New Republic4 screens
iPhone Life4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: iPhone Life at none against New Republic's shown. New Republic's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 113) and chart position (#164 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 iPhone Life sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 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 iPhone Life. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: New Republic has 2.6K ratings behind it against 113, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of New Republic's written reviews are positive against 43% of iPhone Life's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

New Republic ships an update every 4 months, iPhone Life every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
New Republic versus iPhone Life: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNew RepubliciPhone Life
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.6K ratings) — better4.6 (113 ratings)
Positive reviews36.1% of reviews43.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.6K — better113
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#164 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe New RepublicMango Life Media

Customer experience

New Republic

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

iPhone Life

All ratings113 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive43.2%
Neutral6.3%
Negative50.5%

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

iPhone Life

From 113 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📚 Comprehensive Apple product information and tips
  • 👍 Helpful how-to guides and tutorials
  • 🎯 Useful app recommendations and reviews
  • 📱 Accessible on multiple Apple devices
  • 🎨 Well-designed magazine layout and format

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription pricing
  • 🔐 Difficult unsubscribe process
  • 📵 Requires paid subscription for content
  • 🚫 Pushes expensive third-party apps
  • ⚠️ Poor customer service responsiveness

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

iPhone Life

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes when opening news section
  • Login failures with valid credentials
  • Subscription restoration not working
  • Magazine won't load after subscription renewal
  • Blurry and pixelated display
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  • Hyperlinks disappear after highlighting
  • Service unavailable errors
  • Incompatibility with older iOS versions
  • App crashes on older iPhone models
  • Freezing when zooming or loading ads
  • Text too small to read on iPhone
  • Double-tap zoom expands beyond screen

Requested features

8 requests
  • Offline reading capability
  • Page position memory between sessions
  • Retina display support
  • iPhone 5 screen optimization
  • iPad-specific formatting
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  • Free trial issue
  • Improved navigation interface
  • Better text resizing functionality

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
10 purchases

iPhone Life

Subscriptions1
  • iPhone Life magazine:$49.991 Year
One-time9
  • Special Report: iPhoneography, by PixelMags$1.99
  • iPhone Life magazine: Mar/Apr 2013$5.99
  • iPhone Life magazine: Jan/Feb 2013$5.99
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  • iPhone Life magazine: Nov/Dec 2012$5.99
  • iPhone Life magazine: Sept/Oct 2012$5.99
  • iPhone Life magazine: Jul/Aug 2012$5.99
  • iPhone Life magazine: May/Jun 2012$5.99
  • July Special Report, by PixelMags$5.99
  • Jul/Aug 2013, by PixelMags$5.99

Questions

Is New Republic free?
New Republic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iPhone Life free?
iPhone Life is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, New Republic or iPhone Life?
New Republic is rated higher. New Republic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while iPhone Life averages 4.6 from 113 ratings.
Do New Republic or iPhone Life have ads?
New Republic shows ads; iPhone Life does not.
Which is updated more often, New Republic or iPhone Life?
New Republic ships an update every 4 months, and iPhone Life every 3 months. Most recently, New Republic was updated on September 24, 2026 and iPhone Life on September 23, 2026.

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