# New Republic vs Airways MagReader

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | New Republic | Airways MagReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-republic/id454525980/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airways-magreader/id6761032216/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The New Republic](https://appshunter.io/developer/358816225) | [Airways International, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/936888078) |

## What reviewers say

### New Republic

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

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


### Airways MagReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airways-magreader/id6761032216)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NonRev Traveler Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Airways Magazine Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| NonRev Traveler Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Airways Magazine Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*