# Prospect Magazine

> Get thought-provoking articles on politics, current affairs and world news

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.triactivemedia.prospect](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.triactivemedia.prospect)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.triactivemedia.prospect`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Prospect Magazine
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 12,802
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (138 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.0.12
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-13
- **First published:** 2012-03-30
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 41 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.triactivemedia.prospect)
- **Website:** [http://www.pocketmags.com](http://www.pocketmags.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/privacy-policy](https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/privacy-policy)

## Description

Discover Prospect Magazine, your essential app for insightful journalism on politics, culture, current affairs, and global news. Access thought-provoking articles, in-depth analysis, and expert commentary from leading voices worldwide. The app features exclusive digital stories, agenda-setting podcasts, narrated articles with queuing options, and real-time notifications, ensuring you never miss important content.

Subscribe to Prospect to access the full digital archive and enjoy estimated read times that let you plan your reading. This app is designed for those committed to independent journalism and staying well-informed about the world's most pressing issues. Download Prospect Magazine today and join a community dedicated to understanding and engaging with critical debates shaping our future.

## Rankings

- #516,419 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `com.triactivemedia.prospect.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.triactivemedia.prospect.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate Prospect Magazine's excellent, diverse content and recent improvements making the app more user-friendly and enjoyable on mobile. However, many reviews highlight persistent problems with app stability, including crashes and buggy login or subscription processes. The app's search capabilities are limited, complicating article discovery, and navigation can feel clumsy on mobile devices. Despite these issues, the listening feature and updated lightweight version are praised, making the overall experience positive for those who can use the app without technical difficulties.

### Pros

- Great magazine content with in-depth political analysis and cultural variety.
- The app has been improved recently to be more user-friendly and easy to use.
- Features like the listening option allow simultaneous reading and listening, enhancing user experience.
- The magazine offers a wide range of informative and interesting articles.
- Recent updates have made the app lightweight and enjoyable on mobile devices.

### Cons

- App has significant issues with logging in and subscription registration, causing frustration.
- App is buggy, causing frequent crashes and unreliable performance, especially on some devices.
- Search functionality is poor or non-existent, making it hard to find articles or authors.
- App navigation can feel clunky and not well tailored for mobile usage.
- Poor transcription quality in text mode leads to errors and distractions.

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