# BBC Science Focus Magazine vs New Eastern Europe

The clearest difference is ads: New Eastern Europe at none against BBC Science Focus Magazine's shown. New Eastern Europe also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (67% vs 53%). BBC Science Focus Magazine's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (82 vs 5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BBC Science Focus Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and New Eastern Europe sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

New Eastern Europe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BBC Science Focus Magazine has 82 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of BBC Science Focus Magazine's written reviews are positive against 67% of New Eastern Europe's.

BBC Science Focus Magazine ships an update every 2 months, New Eastern Europe every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BBC Science Focus Magazine | New Eastern Europe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbc-science-focus-magazine/id458036083/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-eastern-europe/id594431442/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **82** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Our Media Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702229453) | [Jellyfish Connect Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/373521339) |

## What reviewers say

### BBC Science Focus Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbc-science-focus-magazine/id458036083)

Explore the latest discoveries and breakthroughs in science and technology. This app offers in-depth articles, expert interviews, and answers to your burning questions. Enjoy interactive features like text adjustment, bookmarking, and multimedia content.

**Highlights:** Latest issue access, Back issue archive, Expert interviews, Q&A section, Adjustable text size, Bookmark features, Search tool

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BBC Focus Magazine Apple News | $4.99 | per month |
| 1-Month Subscription | $5.49 | per month |
| 6-Month Subscription | $28.49 | per 6 months |
| Discounted Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| BBC Focus  Magazine Apple News | $42.99 | per year |
| 12-Month Subscription Bundle | $45.99 | per year |
| 12-Month Subscription | $47.99 | per year |
| World in Motion: England's Story | Free | one-time |
| August 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Complete Your Collection | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent magazine
- 💡 Great interactive features
- 👍 Informative and well-presented content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Poor user interface and navigation
- 💸 Subscription and purchase problems

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to access purchased content
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues with iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Offline reading support
- Better optimization for newer devices


### New Eastern Europe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-eastern-europe/id594431442)

Access in-depth analysis and commentary on current events, political developments, and cultural discussions shaping Central and Eastern Europe. Stay informed with expert insights and reviews from this dedicated English-language news magazine.

**Highlights:** Political analysis, Current events commentary, Cultural discussions, Book and film reviews, Historical context, Exclusive English content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New Eastern Europe Auto Subscription | $16.99 | per year |
| Sept-Oct 2014 (id:814178) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3 (XII) 2014: O... (id:814167) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2 (XI) 2014: Pu... (id:814159) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1(X)-2014: Unma... (id:814157) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 2 (VII) -... (id:814136) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 1 (VI) - ... (id:814158) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jan-Feb 2015: A... (id:814162) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mar-April 2015:... (id:814067) | $4.99 | one-time |
| March-April 2016 (id:814156) | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BBC Science Focus Magazine free?

BBC Science Focus Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is New Eastern Europe free?

New Eastern Europe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BBC Science Focus Magazine or New Eastern Europe?

New Eastern Europe is rated higher. BBC Science Focus Magazine averages 4.7 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while New Eastern Europe averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do BBC Science Focus Magazine or New Eastern Europe have ads?

BBC Science Focus Magazine shows ads; New Eastern Europe does not.

### Which is updated more often, BBC Science Focus Magazine or New Eastern Europe?

BBC Science Focus Magazine ships an update every 2 months, and New Eastern Europe every 11 months. Most recently, BBC Science Focus Magazine was updated on November 8, 2026 and New Eastern Europe on November 1, 2026.

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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.*