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WORLD News Group

by WORLD Magazine

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 6 Aug 2026

Quick verdict

What it is
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At a glance
  • Free to download
  • In-app purchases

Categories and search queries

Official categories

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Key functions

Function Availability Access Scope Evidence
Free app Yes Free Store published
In-app purchases Yes Limited free Store published

Screens

App Store

18 store screenshots

WORLD News Group ipad screenshot 1
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Pricing & paywalls

App Store

  • August 27, 2011 — $4.99
  • February 4, 2017 — $4.99
  • January 12, 2013 — $4.99
  • July 14, 2012 — $4.99
  • June 28, 2014 — $4.99
  • June 29, 2013 — $4.99
  • October 19, 2013 — $4.99
  • October 5, 2013 — $4.99
  • September 10, 2011 — $4.99
  • September 7, 2013 — $4.99

Ratings & reviews

App Store

4.5 94 ratings · App Store

  1. 4/5Two things needed

    I thoroughly enjoy your app and like the new look. There are two things I wish you would add. First, I’d like to see a scroll bar as I read an article so that I have a sense of how long the article is before I start reading it. Second, it would be nice to highlight a word sometimes to look up the definition of that word.

    JSwann5726 · 6 Aug 2026

  2. 1/5Do not like changes to the app

    This app reminds me of why I cancelled my subscription to The Wall Street Journal last year when their new app changed for the worse. I don’t want a feed of stories - I wanty a format more like the website. Let me see and choose what I want. And then I go to the website and it freezes every time I attempt to log in. I was asked by the developers to re-review so here goes. On my iPad the experience using the website in safari is great. The app however, is absolutely horrible. I actually cannot imagine the reading experience being any worse - its that bad. A clunky news feed with a big prompt to the next article getting in the way. If this is the best you can do your better off getting rid of the app. And clicking on the magazine link within the app just results in a black, blank page. You should be embarrassed.

    S6482 · 6 Aug 2026

  3. 2/5Bring back offline viewing and magazine experience

    I like dark mode availability with the latest update, but version 5 removed several essential features I used all the time. I can no longer download the magazine for offline viewing. I can no longer read the magazine from beginning to end. Instead I have to click on each item presented in a different order from the magazine order. The app no longer remembers where I left off reading. Thankfully I can download a PDF of the app to bypass the app going forward, but it is not a very good experience either. I will not be reading as much of the magazine due to these usability issues. Please fix, and soon!

    grace-and-truth · 6 Aug 2026

  4. 1/5App doesn’t work properly after latest update

    I can't access the digital magazine now on the World Magazine app on my iPad, and I have canceled my auto-renew subscription. I see the articles and magazine editions but nothing loads on the page when I click on the article or magazine. I signed out and then signed back in but still no content, and then I deleted and reinstalled the app but still can’t see magazine content. I miss the previous version where I simply browsed through the complete magazine rather than the current look. I will miss World Magazine for it’s faithful worldview, but I can’t read what I can’t see. Please fix this app for other users who may be experiencing this issue.

    Amabala55 · 6 Aug 2026

  5. 4/5A maturing news service

    World News Group is striving to become a first class, world-class news service. They are moving in the right direction. Their growth has been slower because they are careful and prayerful. I wish there were more local contributors. The reports from other countries are always fascinating. WNG, you are in my prayers!

    n0tBetty · 6 Aug 2026

Privacy & accessibility

App Store

Privacy

  • Data Not Linked to You — Analytics — Usage Data — Product Interaction Developer declared
  • Data Not Linked to You — Usage Data Developer declared

Accessibility

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Versions

App Store

  • 13.0.4

    We've been working hard to improve our app for you. - Read the "daily newspaper" providing an overview of what's most important - Read or download the latest issue of WORLD Magazine - Listen to the latest podcast episodes of The World and Everything in It and World Radio News - Save articles to read and share later - Log in, get app support, and manage your account - Includes our 14 day archive of news, opinions, arts and culture reviews, app exclusives, podcasts, cartoons, and more at your fingertips - Receive push notifications to alert you to new content, including breaking news

  • 13.0.5

    We've been working hard to improve our app for you. - Read the "daily newspaper" providing an overview of what's most important - Read or download the latest issue of WORLD Magazine - Listen to the latest podcast episodes of The World and Everything in It and World Radio News - Save articles to read and share later - Log in, get app support, and manage your account - Includes our 14 day archive of news, opinions, arts and culture reviews, app exclusives, podcasts, cartoons, and more at your fingertips - Receive push notifications to alert you to new content, including breaking news

  • 13.1.1

    Bug fixes and performance updates.

  • 13.2.4

    We’re bringing you more control! You can now adjust the playback speed of podcasts to match your listening style—whether you prefer breezing through or taking your time. We’ve also squashed bugs and improved performance in this release.

  • 13.3.2

    - Bug fixes

  • 13.4.2

    - Bug Fixes

  • 13.4.4 · 25 Mar 2026

    Bug and formatting fixes to make the reading experience even better for you!

  • 2.1

    The ability to zoom in to enlarge text and graphics (starting with the Sept. 7, 2013, issue), access to the menu bars by tapping anywhere on the screen, improved navigation and Library view, and bug fixes.

  • 2.1.2

    Minor update to allow for archive and past magazine access and add iOS 8.0 compatibility.

  • 2.1.3

    This is an updated version to correct several issues with the iPad folio viewer and login functionality.

  • 2.1.4

    Improved functionality.

  • 3.0

    New look and feel, side menus added for easy navigation, digital subscription login is now synced with website

  • 3.1

    Now supports dynamic orientation.

  • 3.2

    Improved functionality

  • 3.3

    This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. Improved Functionality

  • 4.0

    Improved Functionality

  • 5.0

    Access all of WORLD's magazine, digital, and podcast content in one place.

  • 5.0.7

    - Bug Fixes and Updates

  • 5.0.8

    Ability to download the magazine pdf on Apple devices by selecting the Magazine icon, choosing the issue, and clicking download. You can now click the share menu and open in Apple Books or your favorite PDF Viewer. Login functionality has been improved.

  • 5.0.9

    This update continues to improve login functionality, and several bugs have been fixed throughout the app.

  • 7.1

    - Updates for the Podcast Player - Performance Updates

  • 7.6

    We're working hard to improve the app experience for our members! This version allows you to download magazines to your local device and then share the PDF with other apps directly from within the app. Performance improvements have been made, and bugs have been fixed. We're continually working to improve the app experience, if you run into a bug or issue, please reach out to our team!

  • 7.8

    We're working hard to improve the app experience for our members. This update includes performance improvements, and updates for reading the magazine.

  • 8.0

    We continue to make performance enhancements and bug fixes to improve your reading and listening experience! In this version, you can now download today's podcast episodes and listen to the episode while you have limited internet access.

  • 9.1

    Performance updates and bug fixes.

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