Features & Capabilities

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.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-07
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Other platforms

Android
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.
Recent reviews
No other weekly can rival the wit, wisdom and writing found in the Spectator.
by GL*****, 2024-07-17

I’ve subscribed and can’t seem to get access reliably.
by Al*****, 2024-01-07

What can I say? The Spectator reliably amazes and delights. It’s chai at the price.
by bo*****, 2023-11-14
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