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Okay app - but could be greatI am a long time subscriber to The Atlantic. I still get the print magazine but honestly do most of my Atlantic reading electronically. I was really excited when I first got the app, but have only been frustrated since. First, it is the most unintuitive app I think I have used in a long time. Having to dig 3 to 4 steps down to even find the magazine edition. It shouldn’t be an expedition to find the most recent magazine. I understand having the feed to read popular articles, but the joy of The Atlantic is “paging” through the magazine to read different articles that I wouldn’t typically click on in a news feed. Second, SEARCH. How can there not be a search function??? Search is one of the most useful reasons to read newspapers and magazines in electronic format. Please, please, please add search function. Third, Font Size. I can’t be alone in the demographics of The Atlantic subscribers in needing glasses or larger fonts to read comfortably. This is probably the second biggest reason to read content electronically instead of the print version. Please add the ability to adjust the size of the font. I still enjoy The Atlantic and think it is one of the best sources for in depth analysis of current events and culture. However, until these issues are addressed I will probably continue to link to The Atlantic on the internet instead of through the app..As;dlfkhjas;dldgks;hja;sklgjVersion: 6.1.2

Why is it so hard to use this app?I love the Atlantic. If I tell you I‘ve been reading it since James Fallows was a rookie, a few of you may know how long that’s been. A long time. The Atlantic has successfully negotiated the transition to the internet when so many of its peers have stumbled. The magazine still offers top notch long form journalism and the past few years it has tried to resurrect its role as a venue for high quality fiction and poetry, too. The web site is a treasure trove of innovative commentary and news that complements “newspaper” sites. The politics, economics, and science reports are invaluable for me. The problem is the app. I recently tried to renew my subscription through it, but the app would have none of that. I had to cancel and resubscribe, I discovered after a long and particularly unenlightening exchange with customer service. These days the app just forgets my subscription information every few days and I have to go through a rigamarole to get it to allow me to see anything. Customer service says to delete the app and reinstall it. They point out that a will lose my list of saved articles when I do that. I’d say, “no problem, I only have a few articles on my saved list,” but how do I re-save them after I reinstall? There is no search feature to allow me to find them. My advice: read the Atlantic, but do it from the website!.DaddeeoVersion: 7.1.1

Big tech writer Charlie WarzelLet's get this straight from the start: My hopes in technology dimmed with the passing of Steve Jobs. Since Steve died, hope for the good outcome of digital technology slowly died with the loss of Jobs. Warzel's writing is at a near-genius level because as his article "There Never Was a Plan" ( on the tariffs manhunt) shows, Big Tech supporters of the Administration produce more harm than simply misinformation, or even conspiracy. Their lies are like video games the Gen Z generation likes to play, feeling especially their might of masculinity in mastering the Art of Winning. Like online video games (and sports betting), this digital fantasy deniers deny material, physical and social reality. In doing so, the misuse of digital knowledge robs humanity; and those of us who still believe, just a little in the values of our Republic, feel less and less human. Overpowered by robots and algorithms. Charlie unpacks all of this craziness from the Techbros..Definitions, anyone?Version: 7.5.8

Thanks for the fax sAt a moment in history when anybody can make up nonsense and call it facts, whether it be in science, the economy or any other quantifiable matter, the Atlantic still stands for the concept that reality survives itself. They still insist reporters provide quantifiable facts to support their statements unless it is a pure opinion piece. The Catholic Church put Copernicus in jail for saying the sun, not the Earth, was the center of the solar system but at the end of the day he was proven correct. The Atlantic is not a church but a place you go to sort through real facts to form your own opinions. I am hoping the same thing will happen with this administration because beliefs are not facts and reality will survive itself. Hopefully we will not all lose all our savings as the economy tanks or our lives as RFK leads us back to treating plaque with leeches! Thanks for your hard work in printing facts rather than beliefs..Beliefs v FactsVersion: 7.5.9

How all are being manipulated - intentionally or notArticle points out, I think correctly, that a large part of the current problems between our American citizens is simply based on perception and not based in reality of action. In our home we call it ‘drama llama behavior’ - and as older people perhaps, with military experience as well as business and employee lives, we find it tiresome if not downright discouraging. Its unfortunate that ANY person in leadership should garner attention for ‘drama llama behavior’ and our citizens would be well advised to refuse any support for anyone who preys on hyping up events this way. The young people I know call it an ‘attention economy’ - you make money by gaining attention, so do whatever it takes to get attention…. The worse, the better. Personally I call that just plain poor judgement. Toddlers do this - I don’t allow toddlers to lead my views..MJK GRVersion: 7.6.10

Wise, insightful, excellent reportingWhen it comes to insightful reporting The Atlantic is better than the NYT and WaPo. It helps me understand the current political situation as well as possibilities to get ourselves out of the mess created by co-presidents Trump and Musk. For two examples of such reporting, look up the article on how Hitler dismantle the constitution using constitutional means, and the article on abundance as a new political order. I decided to “adopt” dear Atlantic after reading Timothy Snyder’s book on, On Tyranny. In one of his chapters, he talks about defending institutions, such as the law, media, educational institutions. I decided to invest through a simple subscription in a very important magazine. I do not regret it! I only wish that Atlantic would allow people to send an article to other people as a gift, but pay about a dollar on my end..#unikittyloveeVersion: 7.5.4

I know this grief tooI lost my son, my only child, almost 11 months ago. He held my hand as he took his last breath and as I watched his last heartbeat on the monitor. This article sounds so much like what I feel. You can’t imagine life going on without the son I loved and depended on and did projects together with. I still wake up in the morning with his dying as the thing that awakens me—how blue his eyes were as he watched me—did he know there was no hope or was he hoping I’d somehow save him. It’s such a disappointment to keep waking up when just sleeping forever would stop the pain of living in a world without him. This article is pretty much spot on for how deep the grief of losing an adult child and what gut punches happen with the reminders of them. The awful ache of missing them….Judy Snellgrove WestVersion: 7.7.7

An intellectual life raft for today’s typhoonsMy morning routine has long included a quick review of The Atlantic’s headlines, along with a few other trusted sources for news and commentary. A few weeks ago, when I saw the headline that an Atlantic editor had been accidentally included in a Signal chat about an attack on Yemen, I briefly thought my eyes had deceived me. Turns out that The Atlantic, which I honestly thought of as a pleasant perspective rather than a journalistic juggernaut like some news outlets, had published the scoop of the decade. The ensuing retaliation from Trump and his minions obviated the story itself - the name-calling and slurs intended to undermine the paper’s credibility only strengthened it. I am so proud of The Atlantic for its handling of this story, and its enduring commitment to fair and honest reporting..LBOVE8Version: 7.5.8

Great content, app needs serious rethinkingGreat content needs no explanation. I like curated views, but in some ways it seems too curated because there’s absolutely no customization. I bought a subscription because I loved articles I stumbled online. However, now in the app, I’d like to find and bookmark said articles, but they are nowhere to be found. Found the year and month edition; found that edition in app, but apparently all articles from that edition aren’t in the app. There’s no search. Browsing by topic, just sends you through the same recent articles you see in other areas. Big push for newsletters. Who reads their personal newsletters anymore; we get enough email from work; personal emails are just for junk mail and password resets. Make newsletters/topics in the app. Let us choose our topics of interest feeds if we choose in addition to “today.”.LilactrapVersion: 6.1.2

Suggesting a Section for ProjectsIf you’ve searched for The Atlantic on the App Store, you’re aware of the high-level journalism published by the outlet. I’m proud to say that The Atlantic is the only magazine that I’ve (consistently) subscribed to for the last 7 years. And the iOS app befits its standard: clean, straightforward, and neatly organized. The one suggestion I would like to offer is the addition of Projects. The app’s “Sections” tab is nearly identical to the full website, with the exception of Projects. There are no doubt technical reasons for its omission that far exceed my level of understanding. However, The Atlantic’s Projects have long been a favorite feature. 2020’s Shadowland is particularly wonderful. In-app access to the Projects would be a fantastic addition, and I hope to see it in a future update..Thomas Cowan BellVersion: 6.1.1

How Atlantic Magazine changed my lifeWhen I first read the James Murdoch story for the Atlantic magazine edition for the month of April, I was blown away by the well researched interview with James Murdoch that gave an eye to the succession based family and its influence on American political discourse. Since then I have enjoyed reading articles from Tim Alberta, Tai Nehisi Coates, and even old articles from pundits such as hunter s Thompson scathing obituary of Richard Nixon dated April of 1994. Why should one buy Atlantic? It is a time capsule of America’s history when it came to the media and analyzing the world. Even if you don’t agree with everything it says, it’s a symbol of a bygone era when good journalism was the norm. There is some bias, but in the world of extreme it is hard to be 100 percent impartial..Tj the failed writerVersion: 7.6.4

Subscriber for 40 years!For 36 years, I received the Atlantic paper magazine. My Grandmother had been James Fallows’ fifth grade teacher. She loved him so much, she bought an Atlantic subscription for me as a college undergrad. She paid for the renewal each Christmas until her death in 2013. The Atlantic has been my constant companion. I read each issue cover to cover. Amazing journalism, fiction, poetry, and humor. For the last 4 years, I’ve been an app subscriber and I’m pleased to say the Atlantic is getting even better. The writers are amazing. I subscribe to the emails and they alert me to things I might want to read. What led me to review today, was that I just finished the list of articles recommended by Tom Nichols about the war in Ukraine. They dramatically raised my understanding of the situation. Outstanding! I love the app, but have one small problem with it. I would love to see a search bar visible on the opening page of the app. I’m often searching for certain authors or want to easily access the article that I’ve been alerted to. There may be an easy way to search, but I haven’t found it. Keep up the good work!.JulieBeaVersion: 6.1.2

The Adult in American Political and Social ThoughtJournalism that is more valuable than ever — a go to source for anyone who believes a well-informed, critically thinking citizenry of independent thought is still essential for a flourishing society. Digitally, The Atlantic is both pulse and perspective on the relevant issues of importance with content that is digestible and accessible. (I really like the internal links to other articles, as well as other sites.) The magazine is the place for big ideas and emerging issues with writing that is thought provoking, trustworthy, and typically fascinating. Liberal bias? They are so far above any such labeling with some of the best minds in a diverse cross section of experience and sensibilities, and content that is a worthy addition to knowledge..Harlem MusicVersion: 6.0.3

The Atlantic - A Rare Beacon of Balance in Modern JournalismI considered the Atlantic publication to be one of the most reliable and Balanced news sources available today. Its commitment to factual accuracy is unmatched, and its reporting consistently reflects depth, nuance, and editorial integrity. In my view, it is offered a fair and measured assessment the last three presidencies, including it’s current coverage of the most recent Trump administration. While it leans slightly center-left, its journalism remains based on fact-based analysis rather than partisan rhetoric. The Atlantic remains my goto source for daily news - especially when I want clear, thoughtful insight on complex geopolitical issues without the noise of ideological spin..Smart Takes on a Crazy WorldVersion: 7.5.11

The Ring of TruthThese are days of exasperation, days I never expected to see. Our government has been overtaken by ignorant, arrogant people whose incompetence is only outdistanced by their shamelessness. What in any previous administration of my lifetime would have been impeachable if not imprisonable breaches of trust, to my disbelief, escapes accountability. As John Cusack recently said, “…people who aren’t willing to defend the first amendment shouldn’t be in the news business.” I’m so grateful for the voice of sanity, reason, and courage The Atlantic personifies daily with articles that speak truth to the authoritarianism that has hijacked our democracy. It’s an oxygen mask in a toxic atmosphere that’s making it hard to breathe..Lcart210Version: 7.5.11

Love the content, not the appI love the content of the Atlantic and after a friend kept sharing gift articles with me I decided to get a subscription. I have to say the app itself is disappointing. Sometimes I’ll start reading an article. Come back to it later but it reloads a different page and then I have to remember the title of the article to go and find it. There’s no history of what you were reading or listening to. There’s also no way for me to share this outside of a gift. I just want the link to the article to share with other people who are already on the Atlantic with me instead I end up taking screenshots or having to go to a browser to sign the article. There’s no way to open a browser from the article at all..Fenris1121Version: 7.6.6

Returning SubscriberI was a subscriber through Google to which I could only get the magazine on the google news app which I thought was ridiculous. Switching over to the iPhone XR I downloaded the Atlantic and subscribed again. I don’t know what everyone is complaining about, the new layout is beautiful. I like the today section plus I get to hear the articles through the SoundCloud link that’s been put up on some articles. The dark mode is perfect. I let go of the New York Times because they hadn’t gone to dark mode yet. It’s just too bright. LA Times has and they have a great layout as well. Anyways great job Atlantic. You’re the app is great and you’ve got a subscriber for life..Chase-rVersion: 6.0.1

HATE this app (but I love the Atlantic)I am frustrated to the point of blindness with the way your app responds when the user accidentally touches one of the ads with the giant hit box. It takes me away from the article I’m reading to look **again** at another Audi ad (which holds a bitter irony for me as I will never in my lifetime be able to afford an Audi). Adding insult to class-warfare injury, I return to the article I was reading only to learn that I have to scroll through 2/3s of it to get back to where I was because the article goes back to the beginning. I love the Atlantic. I ***hate*** this app. Other news sites have the same accidental ad touching thing but I can always return to where I was in the thing I was reading. I know this can be programmed in. I am tempted to tell Audi that even if I got a massive windfall I would never buy an Audi because the way this app works angers me so much and it’s always an Audi ad. So I blame them. Actually I blame you, but I blame them as well. Please for the love of the gods fix this..TXWhackamoleVersion: 7.2.6

App needs improvementI love the Atlantic but the app is frustrating. I had a notification for a story that I thought interesting, so I clicked on it and read about halfway through, then was interrupted. When I reopened the app, I was on the homepage, not the article I was halfway through. I searched for a search button - nope. I looked on the homepage, but that offers only 5 Reader Favorites. I looked in Sections, but didn’t know what section my article was in. I went to my browser and eventually was able to find it (it’s in How to Build a Life, which I couldn’t find in the app). I read several other magazines and newspapers through apps - The Atlantic should check out The New Yorker’s and The New York Times for improving functionality..Peanut Butter FanVersion: 6.1.2

Can’t sign in on appI’m unable to sign in on the app. It inexplicably logged me out (probably from an upgrade that wasn’t tested properly on your end). Extremely frustrated. I can sign in desktop with the same email and password I’m using on the app, but I get an incorrect username/password response on the app. Then when I try the ‘Need help signing in’ option, then I get the error ‘Can’t find any linked accounts….’ error. This needs to be be fixed as soon as possible. I doubt I’m the only user having this issue. And I mainly use the app, so I’m not getting full use of my subscription..B0bbleHead77Version: 7.4.7

Excellent writing, some functionality hiccupsI have no issues with the actual content put out by The Atlantic; even when I disagree with their writers, the work is thoughtful and scrupulous. I have a couple of minor criticisms of the app itself though. The search function isn’t always great at finding things. Also — and perhaps this is just a quixotic qualm of mine — when you click on an author to see the rest of their work, it takes you to the website rather than the app, which means I have to log in again to read anything there. That said, overall it is a very solid app, and as previously mentioned, full of excellent writing and reporting..Cletus StarfishVersion: 7.5.11

*Update; once again I’m paying but my account disappeared. Hard to find any way to communicate.What’s the point of the app. Today you ask me to subscribe to read my articles. WHY? Why do these apps frustrate and insult us when we’re subscribed and paid up? Some dorky, we head that does not really understand people? You’re not the only ones. This is more common perhaps there are fewer “normal people” supervising the techies who break what ain’t broke. What they don’t get is more often is that I often cancel when this happens. If I hasn’t read The Atlantic for 40 years I’d be gone. I call it entropy by techies. **************** Same as above but AI makes it worse. Seems to contradict The Atlantics values and tradition, treating me as a non-person..BleeberVersion: 7.6.15

Thoughtful PerspectivesWhether it be news, politics or Culture, I find the articles in the Atlantic to be thoughtful. I may not always agree with the authors, but that’s okay with me and as it would seem, with the authors as well. As an aging American, who is concerned about the actions of our leaders, I want a balanced perspective on what things may be necessary and what things may be misguided. In life we learn that few things are merely black and white and it’s the grey areas that most often lead to disagreement. The more informed we can become about the grey areas, the more likely we are to eventually agree upon solutions. Having a more informed perspective on the events of the world is why I read the Atlantic..BluesBoyVersion: 7.5.8

Great experienceI almost didn’t download this app after becoming a subscriber because I assumed I would continue to read most articles on my laptop. I was wrong! I really enjoy the experience of using this app. The design is excellent and the Today screen always presents something I’m interested in, while the limit to 5 main stories keeps it from being overwhelming like most other news/media apps are. (You can of course access all stories elsewhere in the app.) To my own surprise, I’ve become a near daily user and recommend this app as the most pleasant way to access Atlantic articles..Infrequent But HonestVersion: 6.1.1

Great audio improvementsI have very bad vision. And I had been struggling trying to get my iPhone to read the Atlantic articles. Along came the first Atlantic articles on audio! But alas, I couldn’t listen to all of them while driving (yes, I can drive but not read) because the app lacked a way to build a playlist. And now, with the latest improvements, I can not only listen and build a playlist, but I can listen to all the articles since they are all in an audible format, in addition to the readable one. BIG THANKS to the developers and to management for making this possible. A year ago I was feeling like deleting the app out of frustration. Now I can’t put it down. I’ll keep my subscription forever..QuetillaVersion: 7.5.6

Love the Atlantic, so so about the app...I'm an Atlantic subscriber who likes both the physical copy and to peruse current digitally and this app isn't the best experience. A few small improvements would go a very long way. First, it's hard to understand why the magazine is buried under "sections", it is not at all intuitive to find, but at least, once you know, you know. The second mind boggling aspect of the app is the lack of a search function. This makes it impossible to research topics, and very difficult to find articles, even current ones. Please add a search function, it's a consistent theme in reviews and a real problem for users..DmdinsfVersion: 6.2.2

Thank you Atlantic Magazine and all brave voices speaking truth to power.My latest charitable cause, investing in truthful voices shining light on non-negotiable fact and truth. The free press, increasingly edited out of the Oval, victim to rising global and American fascist pressures, and in profit duress, is the critical force that will make or break democracy’s strong stand against fascim. Right now, we are living “the fascist’s dream,” an ignorant, propagandized voter base + self-interested wealthy. And we tumble backwards towards 1930’s Germany… Thank you Atlantic Magazine (and others) for continued slog against authoritarian oligarchical kleptocracy, for it has risen ferociously. What tenuous things democracy and freedom are..Nicnack1014Version: 7.5.8

Great content and app … weird AI adsI can’t say enough good stuff about the excellent reporting and journalism of the Atlantic. But, the ads in the app are really off-putting. Right now, there’s a video ad in almost every article, multiple times, for the “2025 most realistic bunny dolls for Easter” … nothing against bunnies, dolls or Easter, but this ad shows an (clearly!) AI video of a baby rabbit in slowmo to make it seem like it could be a doll. Ads for things that don’t exist, that’s my complaint. The list includes slim window ACs (I wish) and other cool gadgets that look like neat spy cameras. I understand the need for ads, but it’s super distracting when they are basically spam. I’d rather have ads for things that exist in the real world..SohSpaceVersion: 7.5.6

No search?I love The Atlantic and have a digital subscription plus receive posts from various writers. The app really needs to have a search button and better syncing between devices. Usually I read the articles from my phone, because that is the one piece of tech that I have on me most of the time. If I come across an article on a search that comes from The Atlantic, it would be very helpful to be able to find that article through the app. The Atlantic is way too smart of a publication to have such a dumb app..ArromkrVersion: 6.2.2

Atlantic thoughtsI have been an Atlantic reader for many years. Currently, it is one of the few publications that still offers clear, insightful articles on subjects as varied as the environment, politics, literature and film( just to name a few of the topics The Atlantic covers every month). The Atlantic is currently one of the few sources of information one can count on to have thoughtful, balanced and well written articles on these subjects and more. In a country gone mad( well, half of it anyway) The Atlantic offers hope that reason will still win out..Schwab helpVersion: 7.5.8

ExcellentThis magazine is full of excellent stories and incredible journalism. The UI is beautiful and clean. Anne Applebaum’s piece in the July 2020 issue is particularly fantastic. New stories daily in addition to magazine additions. I would like to suggest that they add a projects page so we can view things like Shadowland more easily. I would also make the much bigger request that they add the rest of the magazine additions into the app. They currently have available every issue of the Atlantic magazine going back to 2004. It would be an amazing luxury to have the entire backlog of the magazine available for reading..Davis Randall ParkmanVersion: 6.1.1

Intelligence, Depth, Wit, & Perception- the Atlantic for me.I’m so grateful for this magazine! It brings me into the community I can relate to most because of shared values, a commitment to facts, opinions that have not dismissed objectivity, and a respect for knowledge so that I learned a little bit of the vast storage of knowledge that, at the age of 83, I still do not know. There’s so much to read between the front and back covers of The Atlantic. that I wish there was an executive summary in the beginning of each major article so that I get the gist of the few submissions. I don’t have enough time to read..Mosh the RoshVersion: 7.5.8

Founded in 1857I’ve been a fan of the Atlantic monthly since childhood. The only change I’ve regretted is their de-emphasis on fiction and their change of fictional taste. As a young man I would always read the monthly short story first but now find I have but little patience for the fiction they do publish. Still it is one of the most venerated magazine in the country still going strong when so many have disappeared. Trump’s description of it as a failing magazine seems quite ironic since surely Mr. Goldberg’s story is bound to inspire more subscriptions..TAP an old fanVersion: 7.5.6

Great Simple FormatI LOVE the format of the app; it’s so easy to read and not as overwhelming as a typical news website. Only suggestion I have is adding a section of your audm articles, as well as clearly labeling each article on the front end (before you click it to read it) if it has an audio option. The New Yorker has started doing something similar and I love that I can see which are audio. Sometimes I really prefer the audio ones over reading them and it’s much easier to navigate if they’re labeled more prominently and given their own section..Ginia554Version: 7.2.2

ExcellentThe Atlantic it always is an excellent publication the only publication is once again Apple promises it with Apple plus news yet that’s a lie Apple seems to Lie a lot these days.I have Apple News+ and I’m supposed to get the Atlantic well I guess a couple articles that’s not exactly getting the Atlantic to me and Apple has no right to advertise that way it’s simply an advertisement this is useless subscribe to the Atlantic and that stinks Apple stinks there’s scam artists of the worst type people are getting wise that kind of behavior on the part of Apple..Excellent714Version: 6.1.2

The Atlantic AppI’m a recent subscriber to The Atlantic — I had no idea of the high-quality writing and thoughtfulness of the reporters and editors — I have been so impressed, educated, and inspired. The Atlantic App has been the best part of the experience! I thought I was getting a monthly publication, but through the App, I am daily receiving a deeper understanding and reflection on my world — and the App presents it in such a personal way! The Atlantic and its App may be the most important action I have taken for my citizenship and ability to understand a complex and (hopefully) changing world. Thank you!.RockMaxBVersion: 6.0.4

B. SimmThe analysis, the insight, sources, structure and the professional/personal tone of the writing always a pleasure. Half of America is either deceived or deceiving itself. Fortunately, the other half embrace truth… thank Christ there’s publications like the Atlantic who deliver the goods..Teehee gorlVersion: 7.7.7

Mostly nice, but one persistent annoyanceThe app looks nice, and the content is excellent. However, reading long articles is challenging, because the app won’t remember where I am if I don’t finish reading an article in one sitting. It’s like reading the paper magazine, but with someone who closes the magazine and takes out your bookmark every time you put the issue down. Why can’t the app just resume in the state that it was in before switching? (It does behave like this if the switch is brief, but will revert to the home page or a blank screen with longer breaks.).Scott_98765Version: 7.2.4

No Search Functionality?Amazing stories it’s my go to news/editorial source but does the app really not have any search functionality??? Maybe I’m missing something but I couldn’t find it anywhere.Jor___Version: 6.1

Screen goes blank while readingThe most recent version seems to have introduced a new bug. I have noticed that the screen will go blank upon reaching a certain point in an article. The spot where it goes blank will vary from article to article but it’s always the same for a given article. Some articles, on the other hand, give no problem. I don’t know if it’s because of an approaching ad or something else. Sometimes it’s so bad that the only fix is to abandon the app and read the article via a web browser. I have also seen it on the iPad version..Random006Version: 7.4.7

I didn’t pay for flashing ads - why am I getting themArticles are great - I’m a new subscriber and exceedingly disappointed that I have paid for a subscription and yet articles are littered with Ads. It’s sad, really. Especially the ones that flash - give me a break. Disappointed..TOChiefVersion: 7.7.7

Stop the Adds!Subscribers (the ones willing to pay for your content) should be able to opt out of annoying juvenile advertising. I just subscribed to the Atlantic (I respect your Journalism) but am already considering cancelling my subscription due to the invasive advertising! I subscribed to your journalistic content, not to advertising. Michael Martin.PjmhumbleVersion: 7.7.5

Very good journalismThe Atlantic offers the in-depth analysis that I need to better understand the world we live in..Gringo1984_AVersion: 7.7.4

OutstandingFreedom of the press is essential for democracy. Long live The Atlantic. Long live a free & strong United States of America..Canuck DemocratVersion: 7.7.2

A Quantum of Solace in the Middle of a Winter Too Cold, Too Dark, and Too LongWhen everything I am told as a teacher by the legions of charlatans presenting themselves as “thought leaders” is routinely and summarily dispatched on the pages of your esteemed monthly, I am delighted beyond words and reinvigorated to fight a little longer! Mille grazie, Atlantic Monthly..FPozzuoliVersion: 7.7.1

‏StretchWhen you’re watching something take the increments of a pulse through words, and be worthy of it time and time again - yeah, that. (Forgive me, I live in 2016).2.3.74.26Version: 7.7.1

The BestExcellent writers examining topical issues, providing insights that many other media just do not have the time or space to explore. One could read only the Atlantic and be very well informed..LLB88Version: 7.6.16

The BestLongtime reader and fan. In a world of quasi-journalism, The Atlantic holds the line in favour of real news and opinion based on fact..Grte1Version: 7.6.16

Paid subscriber… but still ads in appI love the content… but I really don’t like that ads are still in this app even though I’m a paid subscriber. I may stop using the app as a result and shift to an ad blocking browser which is a shame given that with paid subscriptions there is generally a practice of if you are a paying customer then ads go away. This is the only paid service that still shows me ads.S McNallyVersion: 7.6.16

Informative. Thought provoking. A must have App!A publication as old and distinguished as the Atlantic needs no introduction. Suffice it to say the writing is top tier, trustworthy and engaging. A well laid out app as well. Recommended..Radical655Version: 7.6.15

Long term valueI have been reading the Atlantic since my mother bought me a subscription in my teens- over sixty years ago. What stands out about the magazine is the very high quality of the thought and its expression in exceptional writing, whether it be about politics or poetry. That has not changed over these many years. If anything it has gotten even better with talented management in the face of a declining level of public discourse..DresaetuijijhhgggtVersion: 7.6.15

Great!I’m enjoying reading this journal, as well as listening to the audio when driving or doing chores..EpifiniVersion: 7.6.14

Dying in Canada, witness, Colonial WilliamsburgThe writing is articulate, timely and engaging, great magazine.54nerodia1606Version: 7.6.12

David FrumLove him!.WwerygcddthjnbcdsyioVersion: 7.6.2

Fix the infrastructureThe games section is super glitchy, often doesn’t load at all and I have to re-open the app a couple of times. The article audio lacks some basic controls too..MariaDzz9Version: 7.6.6

Shining light in the darknessI was gifted a subscription to The Atlantic by my daughter and in the ensuing years it has become an integral part of my intellectual wellbeing…what a gift!.MediumJohnVersion: 7.5.12

The work that never stop.No news or journalistic outlet is perfect or without criticism. So I say this with all honesty. They try to do what “good” outlets should do. Research, truth and empathy. The work. You can be better by showing unbiased facts and truths. You work is so good. We want you to be so great. You have my support.Richniques1Version: 7.5.11

Helps to keep me saneAs much as anything can, in this day and age. Balanced and insightful..ShiloBrown21Version: 7.5.11

Where Democracy hasn’t died yetIf you can’t get enough stories on the potential and real damage Trump is causing the US and the world, this is the publication to read. It’s Editor-in-Chief even gets invited to secret Administration chat groups. Enjoy the free press while you can..WillpowerIIIVersion: 7.5.11

JournalismJournalists you can trust, and articles are always written with integrity.Sleeper MoleVersion: 7.5.8

Audio Content IssuesOverall it’s a good app, but as someone who primarily listens rather than reads, I’d really appreciate a tab that has only human-read stories. The AI narration is of significantly lower quality, to the point that it puts me off of the app to not be able to filter out the AI-narrated articles. The rhythm, cadence and even pronunciation is too distracting that it becomes a waste of time. A human-narrated tab would greatly improve this app, but I won’t hold my breath for it. It seems more likely that these news companies want us to get used to a much worse (but cheaper for them) audio experience, and letting listeners opt out would draw attention to the disparity..NapfemVersion: 7.5.11

Nuisance adsMany of your ads are irrelevant and require much time-wasting to delete..Walker2006Version: 7.5.9

Perfection?Almost. Close enough..DomtherunnerVersion: 7.5.8

The Atlantic Is the BestOf all the publications, I read, The Atlantic has the highest analytic and journalistic standards. It is such a satisfying publication..Culture WriterVersion: 7.5.8

Brilliant, insightful writing.Articles that not only offer a desperately needed, sharply intelligent analysis of the growing and dangerous authoritarianism in the US, but sometimes even manage to make me laugh in the middle of it all..GamiakVersion: 7.5.8

Not an English Accent, PleaseDavis Brooks works to offer comprehensive context to an understanding of the situation in which the US finds itself. It is intelligent and may be mistaken for elitist. However, having the audio version presented in an English aristocratic accent is just wrong!!!.WrdskmpVersion: 7.5.8

Subscription worth every pennyIn a world of endless online content, created by "experts", the Atlantic offers the most needed of oasis: insightful, considered, well researched writing..NicholasOBVersion: 7.5.8

I’m a subscriberThe Atlantic magazine is objective and impartial - so essential in reporting!!.19460713Version: 7.5.8

Simply The BestThe best news outlet in the U.S. and arguably one of the best in the world. Balanced and comprehensive..Fatally CoolVersion: 7.5.6

Love me, my AtlanticIn a world where long form articles and independent journalism are becoming more and more important, I am ever grateful for publications like The Atlantic, and The Walrus here in Canada..Rich in DundasVersion: 7.5.6

Real NewsFinally a publication that tells it like it is - courage, integrity and honesty - these values are what the “news” must be about. Unbiased reporting by credible journalists is what this world needs right now. Well done, and well played Atlantic!.Elbows Up Gloves OffVersion: 7.5.6

First classCome for the stories, the writing, the ideas and leave informed, satisfied and even stirred..SoNotFrenchVersion: 7.5.6

Great WorkKeep up the great journalism. We NEED publications like yours more than ever. Stay strong!!!.I'll call ya backVersion: 7.5.5

SearchThe app doesn't work to look for an older article.Can not find older stuffVersion: 7.5.6

Excellent reporting.Recently switched from Washington Post after Jeff Bezos issued another edict undermining that outlet. So happy I did. The quality of writing & content is top notch. Plus love the app. Well designed, intuitive. Easy to read or listen to articles. Build a reading list..Pez_0918_Version: 7.5.5

Exceptional reportingIn this frightening era, it is a relief to have well written, well researched articles from a reliable source..Smart CdnVersion: 7.5.5

You guys are great!Even on these dark days, I like to start my day by reading the news headlines and then going straight to the Daily Atlantic where I know I will find thoughtful and provocative articles that will help make sense of the madness of our times. My only complaint is that while misinformation and conspiracy theories abound, I cannot share The Atlantic articles with family or friends who can’t afford the subscription to the magazine..Maria-LuzVersion: 7.5.4

Trustworthy Journalism in a Time of PerilI have been an Atlantic Monthly subscriber for nearly 50 years. The coverage is fair-minded, and the writers dig deep into the ambiguities and challenges of the subjects they cover. In these chaotic times, with disinformation and misinformation so prevalent, and the rise of the belligerent authoritarian state, I can only hope that the Magazine endures..AnneMowatVersion: 7.5.4

Add to read laterHello, could you add the option to “read later”for articles without audio as well, on top of the existing option to save as bookmark? Thank you.OhsnapitzJulieVersion: 7.5.4

I have returned to the Atlantic Monthly for a good reasonDuring my childhood and young adult life, mom always had her monthly subscription out for the family to read and enjoy or not. Mostly, it was beyond me, but I found it worthwhile when I did crack the spine. Now, I have rediscovered Atlantic. It is home to important thinkers who can express themselves clearly and consisely, well researched, factual and with deep insight. Atlantic offers more than a good read. It offers a vision. A beam of clarity an enlightenment in a deeply torn and troubled world. My personal favourite is David Frum. But he is in the very good company of wise and worthy writers. Which have earned my subscription dollars..Maple HeartVersion: 7.5.4

Three Cheers for The Atlantic!It seems to me, as a Canadian, watching the tepid, resigned opposition to the Putin wannabe in the White House, that The Atlantic and the NYTimes represent the most articulate sources of that otherwise wanting opposition in these alarming times..Troubled but Encouraged.Version: 7.5.3

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The Atlantic Magazine Negative Reviews

Is this app intentionally frustrating?We’re on the App Store, not a journalism review forum so I won’t go into the Atlantic as a publication. Undeniably, they do world class journalism. The app on the other hand? It’s had several glaring annoyances for so long it’s starting to seem intentional: 1) Most notably - no search (or impossible to find). At this point it seems intentional. It’s baseline functionality that users have been requesting for a LONG time. Just read the reviews. I don’t always use the app to see what their algorithms thought I should read or to launch a lengthy expedition through their “Sections.” If I’m looking for an article or author it should take me seconds to find a list. I can’t fathom an argument against this feature 2) strangely strict curation. No way to build a feed off your favorite author or topic (don’t get me started on Sections) 3) Sharing. I am a longtime subscriber and have the app which is tied to my subscription. Same for several friends and family. Why would the Atlantic app share a story link which only opens in Safari…which usually hits me with the paywall??? I already subscribed. I already signed in. Send me to the freaking app you brag about in your digital subscription feature list!!!!!!!!! I truly hope someone responds and points out features I overlooked. Otherwise I may downgrade to print only. Why pay for digital access if the app is this frustrating?.CEO, DiscoDairyVersion: 7.0.1

Poor customer relations/log inI had a devil of a time completing a subscription application. It took days and phone calls as the webpage(s) were unclear and would freeze. Now I have a devil of a time accessing articles or logging in. The proving one is human function is the worst I've ever experienced--terrible photography, multiple pages and tasks--why couldn't I get right to user name and password?? If you want readers, happy readers, fans, you should a) make articles more widely available even to non-subscribers--maybe not a ton per week or anything, but at least a few you should b) always offer the MAGAZINE itself/hard copy facsimile first rather than teasers for audio articles (Most of us subscribe because we like to READ) you should c) make the subscription process itself more clear and also followed up by a confirmation note to one who has satisfactorily subscribed d) you should make the print copy--for those who are paying for and seeking the print copy--arrive MUCH more quickly after one "subscribes." e) (and maybe this should be a)--your customer service line should go at LEAST til 5 p.m. E.S.T. AND have someone answer it promptly--I had to wait for days and keep calling back. my other newspaper/magazines and retailers are ALL better at all of this and you nearly lost be as a subscriber (and were it not such a pain I would have subscribed two years ago).Allthesenicknamescan'tbe takenVersion: 7.5.11

Complicit, corrupt coverageI once loved this magazine, but it has strayed far from its abolitionist roots. When the "Israel Gaza Conflict" is reported on, this sorry excuse for a magazine unapologetically declares that 40,000 Palestinian lives are worth less than 4 Israeli hostages. And it continues to situate the colonial project of the Israeli state as the victim when every single reputable Human Rights organization has declared it a genocide (including those based in Israel). The NYT used to provide a "both sides" perspective on the lynching of Black Americans in 20th century, The Atlantic has shamelessly carried this abominable torch into the 21st century. And this is just a single issue; the money they make from their obvious duplicity must be truly extraordinary. This entire publication disgusts me. I am a high school social studies teacher and this publication is everything that is wrong with this world. It is an insult to the very idea of journalism and humanity. It may not be in this lifetime, but these cowards will one day be known for their evil..MattygeebsVersion: 7.6.13

Great content. Bad appI love the journalism of the Atlantic but the app is pretty bad. First of all, to view articles you have to be a paid subscriber, if I’m paying I don’t want to see ads. Either offer two tier of subscriptions, a cheaper one with ads and a more expensive one without, or get rid of them entirely. The ads also aren’t incorporated into the app well. The content loads before the ads so you’ll begin reading and then the ads will finish loading and will scroll your view. Very annoying. But most annoying of all, 75% of the time I enter an article, the content will disappear from the page after around 10 seconds of being in the article. The only thing to do is leave the article and reenter. Though most of the time it will only disappear again requiring you to repeat the process..D$oney!Version: 7.6.13

Bummed that I renewed my subscription before the redesignFirst, the content is great, as always. The redesign can be immensely frustrating. I understand the aim for a new “reading experience” on the Today section. It can be reasonably pleasant to scroll through Today and see what other people have prioritized for me to read (although honestly, I almost never actually click the article to read further — I just read the headline and description and keep scrolling). Okay, fine. I just wish it was still easier to quickly browse stories. I see review responses here where users are instructed to go to Sections and tap Latest to browse recent stories. I think these instructions are condescending, because the app isn’t set up in a way to easily browse stories within a section. Huge photos, lots of white space, and large text, means a single story preview takes up an entire screen, resulting in endless, tedious scrolling to see the range of available stories. In each section, I want to see a more condensed layout that lets me see several stories at once, so I can choose what I would like to read. It’s like they’re still using the “reading experience” philosophy across the whole app, but then pretending we’re the ones too obtuse to use it properly. We’re just silly readers who don’t “get” what they’re trying to do. Side note: I’ve always fantasized about the app having a key word search function to find stories. Unless I bookmark something, I usually have to go to Google for an Atlantic article I’m looking for. I barely open this app anymore. I would not have signed up for the year if I’d known it would change so dramatically and in a way that makes it harder to browse and access content, not easier..FrustratedReader063006Version: 6.0.1

Barely an appNot commenting on the journalism, this is an app review. This app could be so much better, right now it’s barely better than the website. Atlantic links don’t automatically open in the app. There’s no “read later” button for article links within the app that are shown throughout the article you’re reading so they just get lost. There are ads throughout every article even though only paying subscribers are able to read them. This is basic stuff that any decent subscription-based news/reading app should offer. I’d also like to be able to follow authors to be notified when they have new pieces available but considering the state of the app we’re not even close to little extras like that. I love reading the Atlantic — please make this app better, it would be so easy..SwaddlerRovVersion: 7.6.12

Great publication marred by a low quality native appUpon opening the app for the first time, I’m treated to a blank “Today” tab. No prompt to log in, no onboarding guidance, just a blank screen. Not a strong start. There is no direct and obvious nav link to “Account” which is an unforgivable omission considering this is a paid subscription publication. There’s no “search” function which is —come on— the bare minimum in functionality. This app is so poorly designed it makes me wonder if there was even a product design team involved at all. Delivering competent media experiences via native mobile is a solved problem. To not even copy-paste best practices from some of the other publications out there that do this much better (NYT or The New Yorker, for example) seems like just wanton neglect. The “old print publication that doesn’t get digital media” trope is just so cliche in this day and age. Be better..ADR.Version: 6.2.3

Declining quality consistentlyThe articles are of high quality but the technical implementation has been getting consistently worse for at least a year now. It doesn’t seem like they even test updates before pushing them out. The games section is terrible. The tragedy is I really enjoy the games. But the interface keeps getting worse. I have an iPhone 16, a modern popular phone. But the crossword puzzle no longer fits on the screen. At one time it did, over a year ago. Now I have to scroll up and down for even simple crosswords. The large ones are becoming unplayable. Apple News crossword is a far better interface. It’s like they had in house people developing this app, but they replaced the people who knew what they were doing with outsourced amateurs. Really sad, it was a better app years ago..MruhyfgnmkdsVersion: 7.6.6

App is unreliableI am a digital subscriber to the Atlantic. I am here reviewing the Atlantic mobile app, not the content of the magazine. The app is generally serviceable enough, with one big exception. I regularly encounter — generally meaning at least twice a week — the following problem. I open the app, tap on a story, and am immediately confronted by a screen inviting me to subscribe to the Atlantic, with subscription prices in large type. To read the story, I must sign in to the app. Needless to say this is highly inconvenient, especially since one of the benefits of having apps on a mobile device is supposed to be not having to sign in all the time. I have not experienced this problem with any other app for a publication or news site. In this respect, the Atlantic is unique..SRPersistentVersion: 7.1.2

Some serious design flawsI absolutely love the magazine, but this app is seriously lacking a couple of features. First and foremost, there is no search function. Good luck finding many articles that are currently listed on the web site. And second, it is somewhat difficult to find an article you might see on the website and find it within one of the section categories. Often they are not listed. Who designed this? And, without a search. I have worked in IT for many years, designed and/or worked with designers, and this is just downright stupid. I reached out to support via chat and was told this is being corrected. It has been this way for at least a year or two. Bad, bad, bad..Cspear322Version: 6.1.2

Substantial step backThe extended abstracts take up unnecessary space, yet I have no real contention with the desires of the editorial staff for greater control over the immediate content. But removing any sort of search function? If I see a story in a social media feed, or have one recommended in person by a friend (people still talk, editors) it’s effectively impossible to find that story in the app. I am supposed to guess at the section, then scroll and scroll and scroll until I find it? What if I’d like to read a last article? Bookmarks shouldn’t be the only option. This needed field testing before the full release. I understand the challenge of Peter and Oliver’s call to “rethink everything about the way we present ourselves” but this was a poor showing. Rethink it again..TheFourthPopeVersion: 6.0.1

Good Writing. Bad App.The app has become almost unusable for me. It lags and freezes when loading articles and when scrolling. It also causes my phone to churn, waste battery, and heat up. I suspect it is due to the ads loading. The ads take too long to load and make the screen freeze when scrolling. It gets stuck for 10-15 or more seconds. I like the writing and the variety of articles. I am also a full-paying subscriber for digital access. Hard to justify why I also need to see these ads and have them ruin my reading experience. Lately, I stop reading articles a quarter of the way through, and switch to another news app to read something else. I suggest the developers look at the app performance..MrAlekVersion: 7.6.0

Scrolling problemsI love this magazine, rely on it for thoughtful reporting and commentary on political, social and cultural issues. Love the fact that the app / subscription gives me access to 100+ years of archives. What I DON’T love is how often the app freezes when I am in the middle of an article. I scroll and it freezes; I try to scroll in the opposite direction and it freezes; when eventually it comes back to itself, it often functions correctly for only a few seconds before freezing again. Please fix this! I so appreciate your reporting, it’s deeply frustrating to be in the middle of a thought-provoking article and not be able to finish it!.ZizzzzzzzzzzleVersion: 7.5.11

5 star magazine, 2-3 star appIn the magazine I subscribe to and love, the ad to promote downloading the app says “every story, everywhere you go.” That could be true. It should be true. It would be awesome if it were true. But it’s not. The app doesn’t display stories— even stories a user has saved or bookmarked within the interface— if the user is on device airplane mode or otherwise not actively using an internet connection. That means reading the digital magazine on the plane is pretty much out of possibility without paying the airline to connect to their expensive in-flight wifi. Read on a lunch break while hiking in the remote mountains? No luck if you’re outside a cellphone service area. Forgot to pay your cellphone data plan bill and you’re out and about with no available wifi connection away from home? So sorry, but those “saved” stories will most often give you an error message when you try to tap one to read. You’ll need to look elsewhere for your entertainment and edification in these situations than The Atlantic app. I heartily give the magazine and content 5 stars. But the iPhone app doesn’t deserve that, sorry. What I’ve outlined here is a darn shame, too, because text files on other apps take up negligible space in mere kilobytes per thousands of words — an easy save for devices that count digital storage in dozens of gigabytes. Call me a cynic if you must, but the only reason I can think of for this must-be-intentional flaw in the app for use of paying subscriber customers is simply this: the decision makers at The Atlantic mistakenly think the techies can’t track advertising impressions for content’s business advertisers from static downloaded content. Wrong on multiple levels. Oh and if you accidentally tap to start a podcast, good luck getting rid of it. I could find no method to remove the scrolling audio marquee taking up 12.5% of my reading space for the last three weeks. Huge UX failure!.DLW12234Version: 7.5.12

Text disappearApp worked fine up until two weeks ago. Now I can’t read an article without having to close and reopen it 10 times because some text would randomly disappear. Same thing on browsers like Safari and Chrome so it’s not only the app, it’s the whole programming on mobile. Fix this please, I won’t open my laptop to read your articles..Deluxo42Version: 7.7.5

Ads even with a paid subscription is unacceptableBeing interrupted mid-article with predatory ads (ex: diet plans) while paying $6.50 a month is terrible practice for a platform that should be encouraging thought and intellect. If it’s not an ad, it’s interrupting your reading with other suggested articles. It seems like it doesn’t actually want you to read articles to the end, but to click through different ones to keep you on the app for as long as possible. Paying for a journal should mean that you can read articles uninterrupted, not feel like you’re on a predatory social media app. I enjoy the articles, but can’t accept these practices and have unsubscribed..Sarah.c76Version: 7.7.2

Egss we are g asGreat articles.Ev as z asVersion: 7.6.2

Fix the search buttonLove the app but the search option blows. Look up an author and articles not by them come up. Often nothing even remotely like the article you had in mind appear. How can “Fathers Day Cards” result in a piece about MAGA. Ooof..TracyGieszVersion: 7.5.9

Stories are great app completely sucksI purchased a subscription thru the App store and the app is so buggy. Even though I pay monthly the app often tells me that I don't have a subscription. I try saving a story I am told to sign in and then it tells me I don't have a subscription. Reloading the app and contacting the publisher is of no help. Why can't the app connect into your system?.Canadian neighbourVersion: 7.4.10

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