The Spectator Magazine

Name: The Spectator Magazine
Rating: 4.8 (1781 reviews)
Author: The Spectator (1828) Ltd

By: The Spectator (1828) Ltd

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The Spectator Magazine app is a subscriber-exclusive reader delivering the best of news, comment, and culture from the world's oldest magazine. Sign in to access a daily mix of political commentary, cultural criticism, and humor, plus narrated articles and Spectator podcasts.

New issues drop weekly every Thursday at 4 a.m. You can read offline, keep track of what you’ve read, and receive breaking-news alerts to stay in the loop. Join Europe’s fastest-growing current affairs magazine.

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By:

The Spectator (1828) Ltd

Rating:

4.80

(1,781) 7 new ratings

Version:

8.1.7 Last updated: 2026-04-29

Version code:

885031184

Creation date:

2012-10-24

Compatible devices:

Size:

42.52MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-07

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 44,120 ▲ 196

Other platforms

The Spectator Magazine (v8.1.6)

113,896 4.49

(2,671)

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Developed by:

The Spectator (1828) Ltd

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-spectator-magazine/id568014889

Website:

https://spectator.com/faqs/

User Reviews

Reviewers praise The Spectator’s high-quality writing and broad, insightful coverage, presented in clear English with a readable, engaging style. They value its reputation and consistency, especially for expats. However, many complain about the iPad/iPhone app’s reliability and usability, including crashes, lost search, and poor offline support. Subscription/access issues and upgrade-induced usability changes are common frustrations. Overall, the content is highly regarded, but the app experience and reliability require fixes to fully match the magazine’s quality.

Pros

High-quality, witty, well-written content across politics, culture and humor.
Broad, credible coverage with strong, notable writers.
Engaging, readable presentation with clear English and a balanced mix of content.
Trusted, long-standing publication that keeps readers informed and entertained.
Perceived value for price and a lasting reputation among readers.

Cons

Poor app reliability and usability: frequent crashes, difficult navigation, and a missing search function.
Offline/download problems: issues downloading issues or reading offline, often requiring a login.
Access/subscription problems and format changes that can disrupt access to purchased content.
Recent updates that degrade the reading experience and disrupt navigation.