Comparison

New Republic vs Airways MagReader

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

Airways MagReader

Access a curated collection of aviation and travel magazines. Explore airline industry news, historical aviation features, and unique travel experiences for airline employees and enthusiasts. Offers both monthly and annual subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Digital aviation magazines
  • NonRev Traveler content
  • Airways Magazine content
  • Monthly subscriptions
  • Annual subscriptions
  • Auto-renewal management
Features
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Airways MagReader is a digital magazine reader for aviation publications from Airways Publishing, INC. The all-new Magreader includes NonRev Traveler, a monthly magazine for airline employees, their families, and retirees, focused on unique travel experiences around the world. Each issue features the latest airline routes, fare finds, festivals, weekend getaways, longer trips, cruise reviews, hotel reviews, and more. Available in-app purchase options for NonRev Traveler: Monthly subscription: $8.99 Annual subscription: $59.99 The app also includes Airways Magazine, our flagship monthly magazine dedicated to commercial aviation and its history. Each month, it explores the latest developments in the airline industry, reviews airlines and airports, and features interviews with aviation executives. Available in-app purchase options for Airways Magazine: Monthly subscription: $9.99 Annual subscription: $79.99 Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the applicable subscription rate. You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during an active subscription period. For more information, please visit: Privacy Policy: https://airwaysmag.com/privacy-policy/ Terms & Conditions: https://airwaysmag.com/terms-and-conditions/

Screenshots

New Republic4 screens
Airways MagReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: New Republic at 4.7 against Airways MagReader's 3.0. New Republic also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Airways MagReader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Airways MagReader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

New Republic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: New Republic has 2.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

New Republic ships an update every 4 months, Airways MagReader monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
New Republic versus Airways MagReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNew RepublicAirways MagReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.6K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews35.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.6K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe New RepublicAirways International, Inc.

Customer experience

New Republic

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

Airways MagReader

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Airways MagReader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
4 purchases

Airways MagReader

Subscriptions4
  • NonRev Traveler Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Airways Magazine Monthly$9.991 Month
  • NonRev Traveler Yearly$59.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Airways Magazine Yearly$79.991 Year

Questions

Is New Republic free?
New Republic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Airways MagReader free?
Airways MagReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, New Republic or Airways MagReader?
New Republic is rated higher. New Republic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Airways MagReader averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do New Republic or Airways MagReader have ads?
New Republic shows ads; Airways MagReader does not.
Which is updated more often, New Republic or Airways MagReader?
New Republic ships an update every 4 months, and Airways MagReader monthly. Most recently, New Republic was updated on October 22, 2026 and Airways MagReader on October 9, 2026.

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