Quick verdict
- What it is
- Store information collected; independent summary not yet available.
- At a glance
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- Free to download
- In-app purchases
Categories and search queries
Official categories
- News
- Magazines & Newspapers
AppCorpus categories
Key functions
| Function | Availability | Access | Scope | Evidence |
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| Free app | Yes | Free | — | Store published |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Limited free | — | Store published |
Screens
App Store
16 store screenshots
Pricing & paywalls
App Store
- Free to download
- In-app purchases
Ratings & reviews
App Store
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5/5Bad Newsweek!!!!!
What in the world is going on with your app? Old pictures from weeks ago. Old content from weeks ago. Are you serious? I used to LOVE Newsweek. Not anymore. I thought, maybe it’s me. Maybe I need to delete the app and download fresh. Puh-leeeeze!!! Same thing as before. You guys better get it together, this is crazy. What happened? Don’t you guys test things before you put it out there? Obviously not. How did this get past the front door? You guys must be maintaining this app with blinders on, I swear. So unprofessional!! It’s as if a child whose baby teeth just fell out is managing this app. You should be ashamed of yourselves. Everybody is talking SO bad about you, don’t you get it? You should change the name to Newscreep!
BKshug · 31 Jul 2026
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5/5Major upgrade from the old app
I downloaded the new Newsweek app and it feels like a major upgrade. The layout is cleaner, the reading experience is smoother, and it’s much easier to find the stories I care about. I especially like that the app brings together breaking news, analysis and different perspectives in one place without feeling cluttered. It feels much more modern and premium than the older app experience. Excited to see where Newsweek takes this next, especially with more personalization and member features.
Boston Journalist · 31 Jul 2026
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2/5Disappointed and frustrated
This new app does not work for me. I have tried restarting my iPad, performing a forced restart and even deleting the app and downloading again. And yet I still cannot access any of the issues. Newsweek needs to fix this problem. Update: I have been using the Newsweek app update (6.0.1) for a few weeks. It still stinks. How can Newsweek say this is an update? It takes a long time for EACH page to load. In the past, an entire issue could be downloaded in the same amount of time it now takes to load one short article. I will not renew my subscription if this problem is not fixed. Another update: I downloaded the latest Newsweek app update (Version 7.0.0) and I must say that I believe you got it right this time. An entire issue can now be downloaded quickly. Thanks for correcting the previous horrible app.
California wine lover · 31 Jul 2026
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4/5Importance of Newsweek in 2022
Generally the news moves in waves. When the Ukraine invasion occurred, I relied on several sources for updates. As other events pushed input from the war into the background, I found Newsweek a quality source of ongoing vital news regarding that conflict that is reshaping our world.
DuaneBM · 31 Jul 2026
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3/5Stopped updating
After several years of having a subscription the app stopped updating the articles about a month ago. My renewal is up in 10 days so now it is cancelled. And yes, I had the latest version of the app. I enjoyed it for many years but I’m done paying for something that doesn’t work properly.
Chcwgrl · 31 Jul 2026
Privacy & accessibility
App Store
Privacy
- Data Not Linked to You — Analytics — Diagnostics — Crash Data Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Analytics — Diagnostics — Performance Data Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Analytics — Identifiers — User ID Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Analytics — Usage Data — Product Interaction Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — App Functionality — Identifiers — User ID Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Diagnostics Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Identifiers Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Usage Data Developer declared
Accessibility
No accessibility labels collected yet.
Versions
App Store
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2.1.2
Improved stability and minor bug fixes
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3.0
NEW: Newsstand-enabled NEW: Beautiful full-screen issues NEW: One-month subscription for just $2.99 NEW: Free access for print subscribers
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3.0.14
- Ability to bookmark pages - Support for HTML5 animations - Restoring of previous purchases is now more reliable - Other bug fixes, performance improvements
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3.0.18
- Issue downloading is now much more reliable - Fixes to performance and miscellaneous bugs
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3.0.28
All-new design including: * Background downloading of issues * Updated library / store interface with larger cover previews. * New account page that has more accessible customer support options (all from within the app) * Bug fixes
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3.0.34
* Fixes bug which caused app to crash when running on iOS 6.1
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3.0.4
- Content optimized for Retina Display, as of May 7 issue. - This app update is required for compatibility with all new issues, starting with the May 7, 2012 issue.
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3.0.73
• Single Sign-On for all-access subscribers, synched with your web account • Improved library icons • Bug fixes
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4.0.1
Updated account management facilities.
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5.0
- Brand new look for iPad - Easier navigation throughout the top scrolling table of contents - Photosphere bug fixes - Updated account management features
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5.1
- iPhone support - Bug fixes
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5.2
Thanks for reading Newsweek! In this update: • iOS 10 Compatibility • Removed the invisible buttons on the edge of the page • Other Bug Fixes To send us comments or suggestions, please use the contact page on our website: http://www.newsweek.com/contact
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6.0
- Platform update - Layout changes - Bug fixes
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6.0.1
This release should fix the issues a small portion of our customers has experienced after the latest app update.
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7.0.0
- A completely new app, rebuilt from the ground up to improve performance and user experience - The full archive of previous issues is back - Scrapbook to save and read your favorite stories later - Search function across magazine stories - The latest stories are available directly from the Newsweek website. Keep up with the world in realtime
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8.0
This is a completely new app. Home to our expanding range of content and features - Live & breaking news - In-depth analysis - Opinion & debate - Podcasts - Videos - Dark/Light themes - Font sizing - No adverts
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8.1
We are constantly improving our app to offer you the best experience. In this version, we improved the article navigation. Now you can swipe right to read the next article and swipe left to read the previous one. You can sign up for our flagship newsletter - The Bulletin - directly from the app. Other minor bug fixes and improvements are also part of this delivery. We hope you like it and thanks for reading Newsweek!
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8.2
We are constantly improving our app to offer you the best experience. In this version, you will get: 1. Notified for all the important news and articles via notifications 2. Bug fixes and Improvements
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8.3
Thank you for being a loyal Newsweek reader! We are excited to unveil the latest version of Newsweek packed with enhancements to give you best in class experience. Social Login: Now You can log in using your existing accounts from Apple, Google, and Microsoft Improved Search Articles: Results are displayed directly in the app interface, improving the response time. Bug fixes and Improvements
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8.4
We are always working on new features, bug fixes and performance improvements. Stay updated with the latest version of the app for best experience.
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8.5
1. Added Notification Center : Now you can check latest Notifications in the Notification screen and see what you have missed 2. Bug fixes and improvements
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8.6
Bug fixes and improvements.
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8.7
Bug fixes and Improvements
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8.8
Bug fixes and improvements.
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8.9
· 6 May 2026
This release includes: - Updated navigation across Discover, For Members, For You and Search - A dedicated For Members section for subscriber-only journalism - Improved article experience for faster, more focused reading - Ad-free access for subscribers - Personalized story discovery in For You - Improved search by topic, story and area of interest
Alternatives
- Slate.com — Same category + similar ratings
- HuffPost - News & Politics — Same category + similar ratings
Availability by market
- US
Data quality & evidence
- Page completeness
- Live store listing
- Last verified
- 31 Jul 2026
- Sources
- App Store
- Independent summary has not been published yet.