# Commentary Magazine vs Haaretz Tablet Edition

The clearest difference is rating: Commentary Magazine at 4.8 against Haaretz Tablet Edition's 2.1. Commentary Magazine also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (51% vs 18%). Haaretz Tablet Edition's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Commentary Magazine sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Haaretz Tablet Edition sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Commentary Magazine holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Commentary Magazine has 316 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Commentary Magazine's written reviews are positive against 18% of Haaretz Tablet Edition's.

Commentary Magazine ships an update every 3 months, Haaretz Tablet Edition every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Commentary Magazine | Haaretz Tablet Edition |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (316 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commentary-magazine/id464153808/reviews)** | [2.1 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haaretz-tablet-edition/id500132377/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **316** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **51.4% of reviews** | 17.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 23 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Commentary, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/464153811) | [Haaretz Daily Newspaper Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/500132380) |

## What reviewers say

### Commentary Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commentary-magazine/id464153808)

Access influential conservative opinion and analysis on the iPad. Read articles, book reviews, arts and culture features, humor, and fiction. Download issues for offline reading and store back issues.

**Highlights:** Latest articles access, Easy navigation, Offline reading, Back issue storage, Article sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| November 2011 | $4.99 | one-time |
| January 2012 | $4.99 | one-time |
| March 2012 | $4.99 | one-time |
| June 2012 | $4.99 | one-time |
| October 2012 | $4.99 | one-time |
| January 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| January 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| June 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| February 2012 | $4.99 | one-time |
| April 2012 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Thought-provoking content
- 👍 Well-written articles
- 👍 Deep knowledge of politics
- 👍 Sharp wit and humor
- 👍 Gracious interactions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frustrating web access
- 🐛 App does not work
- 🐛 Hard to access site
- 🐛 Cannot remember reading place
- 🐛 No bookmarking function

**Reported bugs**

- App hard to access
- App does not work
- App does not remember reading place
- App has no bookmarking function
- App has no note taking or highlighting

**Requested features**

- Zooming function for text
- Note taking or highlighting
- Ability to save single articles
- Retina support
- Newsstand support


### Haaretz Tablet Edition

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haaretz-tablet-edition/id500132377)

Access award-winning news, features, opinions, and blogs from Israel and the Middle East. Get instant updates and in-depth coverage on Israeli society, the Jewish world, and international figures. Stay informed with breaking news and commentary.

**Highlights:** Breaking news from Israel and the Middle East, Opinions from influential commentators, Incisive political analysis, Exclusive interviews, In-depth features on Israeli society, Coverage of the Jewish world, Shabbat and holiday times

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Haaretz English Edition for iPad | $15.99 | per month |
| Haaretz English Edition for iPad | $159.99 | per year |
| Haaretz English Edition for iPad - August 10 2012 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Haaretz English Edition for iPad - September 27 2012 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Haaretz English Edition for iPad - October 12 2012 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Haaretz English Edition for iPad - November 15 2012 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Haaretz English Edition for iPad - November 16 2012 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Haaretz English Edition for iPad - November 18 2012 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Haaretz English Edition for iPad - November 23 2012 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Haaretz English Edition for iPad - January 23 2013 | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Commentary Magazine free?

Commentary Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Haaretz Tablet Edition free?

Haaretz Tablet Edition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Commentary Magazine or Haaretz Tablet Edition?

Commentary Magazine is rated higher. Commentary Magazine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 316 ratings, while Haaretz Tablet Edition averages 2.1 from 15 ratings.

### Do Commentary Magazine or Haaretz Tablet Edition have ads?

Haaretz Tablet Edition shows ads; Commentary Magazine does not.

### Which is updated more often, Commentary Magazine or Haaretz Tablet Edition?

Commentary Magazine ships an update every 3 months, and Haaretz Tablet Edition every 5 weeks. Most recently, Commentary Magazine was updated on November 1, 2026 and Haaretz Tablet Edition on November 1, 2026.

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