# Popular Science

> News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id364049283](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id364049283)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id364049283`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ziff Davis
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (135 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-01
- **First published:** 2010-04-01
- **Size:** 91 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/popular-science/id364049283)
- **Website:** [https://www.popsci.com](https://www.popsci.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.ziffdavis.com/privacy](https://www.ziffdavis.com/privacy)

## Description

**Popular Science** delivers the latest news and insights in science and technology for curious readers, early adopters, and future-focused thinkers. Explore stories about gadgets, software, robotics, healthcare, energy, defense, and groundbreaking innovations.

With a perspective on the ideas and people shaping tomorrow, the app brings Popular Science magazine content to your iPhone or iPad. Stay informed about breakthroughs and emerging technologies designed to improve our lives, planet, and future.

## Rankings

- #124,576 — Overall
- #13 — technology

## Review summary

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.

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