The Spectator Magazine

Name: The Spectator Magazine
Rating: 4.8 (1727 reviews)
Author: The Spectator (1828) Ltd

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Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

1.7K Ratings
Ages

13+
Years
Category

News
Developer

The Spectator (1828) Ltd
Language

EN
English
Size

40.9
MB

The Spectator app is a subscriber exclusive that gives you the best of news, comment and culture from the world’s oldest magazine. Simply download the app and sign in. App highlights: • A daily mixture of political commentary, cultural criticism and humour • Each issue of the weekly magazine published every Thursday at 4 a.m. • Receive alerts on breaking news – and the latest from Spectator writers • Listen to all Spectator podcasts and narrated articles • Read articles when you’re offline • Keep track of the articles you’ve already read Join the party with Europe’s fastest-growing current affairs magazine. Terms of use: https://www.spectator.co.uk/terms/

Ratings & Reviews

4.8

out of 5

1.7K Ratings

Unrivaled by any other news/information source.
03/29/2023

Phuqit
I have cut loose my subscription-tail in all areas: I have no need to pay for access to information sources that spew propaganda, lies, fabricated buzz-word accretions, and other goal-oriented political misinformation that is shameless in marketing Marxist ideology. The Spectator is ONE subscription that I refuse to give up because I require the quality of content and the way it’s presented. There are many reasons that account for the longevity of this publication, and I appreciate all of them. Plus: I won’t live without my favorite writers like Douglas Murray, Katy Balls, Rod Liddle, Peter Hitchens.
Unrivaled by any other news/information source.
03/29/2023

Phuqit

I have cut loose my subscription-tail in all areas: I have no need to pay for access to information sources that spew propaganda, lies, fabricated buzz-word accretions, and other goal-oriented political misinformation that is shameless in marketing Marxist ideology. The Spectator is ONE subscription that I refuse to give up because I require the quality of content and the way it’s presented. There are many reasons that account for the longevity of this publication, and I appreciate all of them. Plus: I won’t live without my favorite writers like Douglas Murray, Katy Balls, Rod Liddle, Peter Hitchens.
Problem trying to read offline
06/08/2021

MCBJD
I have been a subscriber for over 10 years, first through Kindle then through the iPad app. I love the Spectator and have recommended to many. However, a recent update to the app has made it impossible to read downloaded issues offline. After about 20 minutes of offline reading, the app boots me out of the downloaded magazine and requires a login. As my favorite time to read The Spectator is on flights, this is a real problem. Either I am forced to purchase expensive internet service on the flight (if available) or I have to read some other less enjoyable publication that does allow offline reading. PLEASE FIX THIS!
Problem trying to read offline
06/08/2021

MCBJD

I have been a subscriber for over 10 years, first through Kindle then through the iPad app. I love the Spectator and have recommended to many. However, a recent update to the app has made it impossible to read downloaded issues offline. After about 20 minutes of offline reading, the app boots me out of the downloaded magazine and requires a login. As my favorite time to read The Spectator is on flights, this is a real problem. Either I am forced to purchase expensive internet service on the flight (if available) or I have to read some other less enjoyable publication that does allow offline reading. PLEASE FIX THIS!
A beacon of sanity
09/21/2022

Caromalegra
Many would accuse the Spectator of political bias, but most of these critics are tied to much more ideologically charged media. The pot calling the kettle black. If you take time to read the articles it quickly becomes apparent that this kettle is boiling over with common sense, clarity, factual analysis and diverse points of view, some of which are thought provoking, and challenging whatever the readers political preferences might be. Well done!
A beacon of sanity
09/21/2022

Caromalegra

Many would accuse the Spectator of political bias, but most of these critics are tied to much more ideologically charged media. The pot calling the kettle black. If you take time to read the articles it quickly becomes apparent that this kettle is boiling over with common sense, clarity, factual analysis and diverse points of view, some of which are thought provoking, and challenging whatever the readers political preferences might be. Well done!
New version difficult to use
07/09/2021

James XNZ
The latest update is in many ways a visual improvement, but the magazine is now difficult to read. If you use the menu to skip ahead to an article, and then try to resume reading the magazine from the start, scrolling to the next article takes you back to the article you reached from the menu, rather than just the next page. So scrolling from page 1 to 2 actually takes you to page 40, if you’d been reading page 40 beforehand. Can this please be addressed in the next update?
New version difficult to use
07/09/2021

James XNZ

The latest update is in many ways a visual improvement, but the magazine is now difficult to read. If you use the menu to skip ahead to an article, and then try to resume reading the magazine from the start, scrolling to the next article takes you back to the article you reached from the menu, rather than just the next page. So scrolling from page 1 to 2 actually takes you to page 40, if you’d been reading page 40 beforehand. Can this please be addressed in the next update?

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Seller: The Spectator (1828) Ltd
Size: 40.9 MB
Category: News
Compatibility: Requires iOS 17.0 or later.

iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.

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Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.

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Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.

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Languages: English
Age Rating: 13+

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