Comparison

Scientific American vs NY Thread

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Scientific American

Access expert insights on groundbreaking science and technology advances. Stay informed with news, commentary, and in-depth features from leading scientists. Explore the modern world through a trusted lens.

Highlights
  • Expert science and technology insights
  • News and commentary on current events
  • In-depth features by Nobel laureates
  • Coverage of important scientific advances
  • Essential guide to the modern world
Features
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Founded in 1845, Scientific American provides expert insights on the most important and awe-inspiring advances in science and technology. With news and commentary about current events and in-depth features by experts, including more than 200 Nobel Prize-winning scientists, Scientific American is the essential guide to the modern world. Support Science Journalism. Become a Subscriber. A subscription to Scientific American is available through iTunes for $49.99 annually and is renewed automatically at the end of the subscription term, until canceled. Individual issues are $9.99 each. Payment for all purchases will be charged to your iTunes account. For more information, please visit iTunes Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/volume/us/terms.html Founded in 1845, Scientific American provides expert insights on the most important and awe-inspiring advances in science and technology. With news and commentary about current events and in-depth features by experts, including more than 200 Nobel Prize-winning scientists, Scientific American is the essential guide to the modern world. Support Science Journalism. Become a Subscriber. Scientific American Customer Service: Email: help@sciam.com

About

NY Thread

Features
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NY Thread is the NYC app built for New Yorkers, not tourists. Get the news that actually matters to your neighborhood, not just the headlines the NY Times thinks you care about. From community board meetings in Bushwick to breaking news in the Bronx, NY Thread covers the stories that hit closest to home. HYPER-LOCAL NEWS Stay ahead of what's happening on your block. NY Thread surfaces neighborhood-level stories so you're always the most informed person in the room. REAL-TIME SUBWAY TRACKING Stop guessing. See live arrival times for your home station right from your home screen with our widget. No more running down the stairs only to watch the doors close. DAILY NYC GAMES Crossword, Cluster, Sudoku, and Recall, fresh every day. Perfect for your commute. NYC WEATHER Accurate, citywide forecasts without the clutter. Know what to wear before you leave. ONE APP FOR ALL OF IT No more juggling five apps just to get through your morning. NY Thread brings your whole city into one clean, fast experience built specifically for New Yorkers. Download NY Thread and actually know your city. Terms of Use: https://nythread.net/terms/

Screenshots

Scientific American4 screens
NY Thread4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Scientific American at #95 against NY Thread's unranked. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Scientific American sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and NY Thread sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Scientific American versus NY Thread: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScientific AmericanNY Thread
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (10K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings10K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
Best chart rank#95 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB39 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSpringer Nature America, Inc.Shamus Coughlin

Bugs and requests

Scientific American

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent login issues and lost subscriptions
  • Unreliable downloads and disappearing content
  • Crashes and performance problems, especially on newer iOS
  • Outdated app design and lack of modern features

Requested features

6 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved bookmarking and article saving
  • Better search and organization tools
  • Ability to adjust font size and display settings
  • Seamless sync across devices
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  • More interactive and multimedia content

NY Thread

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

20 purchases

Scientific American

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month Subscription$5.991 Month
  • Scientific American - 1 year Subscription$34.991 Year
  • 1 Year Subscription$49.991 Year
One-time17
  • Scientific American October 2012 issue$5.99
  • Scientific American February 2013 issue$5.99
  • Scientific American August 2013 issue$5.99
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  • Scientific American September 2013 issue$5.99
  • Scientific American January 2014 issue$5.99
  • Scientific American issue for November 2014$5.99
  • Scientific American issue for September 2015$5.99
  • SciAm Oct 2023$9.99
  • SciAm March 2023$9.99
  • SciAm May 2023$9.99
  • SciAm January 2023$9.99
  • SciAm April 2023$9.99
  • SciAm Jul/Aug 2023$9.99
  • SciAm June 2023$9.99
  • SciAm Sept 2023$9.99
  • SciAm Nov 2023$9.99
  • SciAm Dec 2023$9.99
2 purchases

NY Thread

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Access$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Scientific American free?
Scientific American is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NY Thread free?
NY Thread is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scientific American or NY Thread have ads?
Neither Scientific American nor NY Thread shows ads.

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