New Republic vs Space.com
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
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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.
Space.com
Stay updated with the latest in space exploration, astronomy, and science fiction. Get exclusive launch coverage, stunning photos, expert guides, and personalized news feeds. Save articles for later and enjoy a seamless mobile reading experience.
- Exclusive launch coverage
- Astronomy discoveries
- Skywatching guides
- Amazing photos and videos
- Personalized news feed
- Save articles to bookmarks
- Optimized mobile reading
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Space.com is a world-leading source of space exploration, astronomy and sci-fi news, chronicling (and celebrating) humanity's ongoing expansion across the final frontier. For us, exploring space is as much about the journey as it is the destination. From skywatching guides and stunning photos of the night sky to rocket launches, astronomical breakthroughs and even updates on the latest sci-fi news, at Space.com you'll find something amazing every day. Our app is your home for all things space: - Exclusive launch coverage, amazing astronomy discoveries, and skywatching guides - Amazing photos and videos of launches, celestial events, and night sky phenomenon - Learn more about the night sky and explore the stars with our expert guides - Personalise your feed by selecting the topics you’re most interested in - from the newest technology to the latest movies about space - Save articles to your bookmarks to easily read later - Fully optimised mobile reading experience, so you can enjoy your favourite Space.com content wherever you are Auto-renewing subscriptions: - When you purchase a subscription payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user at auto-renewal and may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. - The app may offer a free trial or introductory offer. At the end of the free trial or introductory offer period, the full price of the subscription will be charged thereafter. - For Future Publishing’s Privacy Policy please visit: https://www.futureplc.com/privacy-policy/ - For Future Publishing’s Terms of Use, please visit: https://www.futureplc.com/terms-conditions https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: New Republic at 2.6K against Space.com's 2. New Republic also leads on chart position (#200 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Space.com's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. New Republic sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Space.com sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Space.com holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of New Republic's written reviews are positive against 50% of Space.com's.
New Republic ships an update every 4 months, Space.com every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | New Republic | Space.com |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.6K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #200 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 130 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | The New Republic | Future plc |
Customer experience
New Republic
Space.com
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
Space.com
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
New Republic
- 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
- 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
Space.com
- Space.com Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
- Space.com Annual Subscription$19.991 Year
Questions
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