# Scientific American vs NY Thread

The clearest difference is chart position: Scientific American at #98 against NY Thread's unranked. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scientific American | NY Thread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scientific-american/id514734550/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | — |
| Size | 19 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Springer Nature America, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/349659425) | [Shamus Coughlin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894972012) |

## What reviewers say

### Scientific American

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scientific-american/id514734550)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Scientific American - 1 year Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Scientific American October 2012 issue | $5.99 | one-time |
| Scientific American February 2013 issue | $5.99 | one-time |
| Scientific American August 2013 issue | $5.99 | one-time |
| Scientific American September 2013 issue | $5.99 | one-time |
| Scientific American January 2014 issue | $5.99 | one-time |
| Scientific American issue for November 2014 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Scientific American issue for September 2015 | $5.99 | one-time |
| SciAm Oct 2023 | $9.99 | one-time |
| SciAm March 2023 | $9.99 | one-time |
| SciAm May 2023 | $9.99 | one-time |
| SciAm January 2023 | $9.99 | one-time |
| SciAm April 2023 | $9.99 | one-time |
| SciAm Jul/Aug 2023 | $9.99 | one-time |
| SciAm June 2023 | $9.99 | one-time |
| SciAm Sept 2023 | $9.99 | one-time |
| SciAm Nov 2023 | $9.99 | one-time |
| SciAm Dec 2023 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great reading experience
- 👍 Intuitive navigation
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Broad range of topics
- 👍 Reliable content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Subscription issues and login problems
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance and crashes
- 🐛 Buggy downloads and lost content
- 🐛 Lack of offline reading options
- 🐛 Outdated and poor app design

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### NY Thread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ny-thread/id6762702673)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $49.99 | per year |


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