Popular Science

Name: Popular Science
Rating: 4.3 (134 reviews)
Author: The Drive Media Inc.

By: The Drive Media Inc.

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Features & Capabilities

Popular Science is the magazine for anyone curious about what’s new and next. With a readership of over 6.4 million, it’s a must-have for technology fans, early adopters, and thought leaders. It puts the latest news in gadgets, software, and robotics in the palm of your hand and helps readers understand the ideas and people driving healthcare, energy, robotics, and defense. This Chrome extension captures that forward-looking spirit and highlights breakthroughs in science and technology that shape a better tomorrow.

Social media loves Popular Science, with millions of followers across major platforms, reflecting its impact and reach.

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By:

The Drive Media Inc.

Rating:

4.30

(134)

Version:

8.3.2 Last updated: 2026-01-25

Version code:

881632692

Creation date:

2010-04-01

Compatible devices:

Size:

85.27MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-13

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 137,540 ▼ 130

Other rankings

#9 in technology keyword 44 ▲

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Developed by:

The Drive Media Inc.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/popular-science/id364049283

Website:

https://www.popsci.com

User Reviews

Most reviews focus on access and licensing issues rather than content quality. Repeated themes include failed restore purchases and cross-device syncing, inability to download or read issues offline, and apps that won’t open or crash after updates. Some users report that new app versions erase downloaded content or force repurchasing. A minority praise the content and value of the subscription when it works, and note reading customization features. The core message is that usability and licensing problems undermine the reading experience for many subscribers.

Pros

Content is valuable when accessible and the yearly subscription can offer good value.
Reading customization options (font size, background colors) enhance readability.
The app can be easy to use and provide a good reading experience when functioning.
Some users consider the yearly subscription pricing fair.

Cons

Restore purchases/subscription not recognized across devices.
Cannot download or access issues; library often empty and offline reading blocked.
App crashes or won't open; frequent startup and update problems.
New app/update can wipe access to downloaded/purchased issues or require repurchasing.

Recent reviews

I can’t get the app to work anymore on iPad. And even when I did get it to work, I couldn’t see past issues nor would it really save where I was at. Can’t we just go back to print????

by br*****, 2024-08-03

Won't even open now. Sad to see PS fail.

by ni*****, 2024-07-30

The Fall 2023 issue is the last one I have. Restore purchases does nothing and the publisher did not respond to my email inquiry. Disappointed. I’ve been a subscriber for over 50 years 😢