National Review
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5 subscriptions from $9.99
In the United States, National Review has 5 subscriptions priced $9.99 – 99.99.
| Subscription | Period | Price |
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| Monthly App Subscription | Monthly | $9.99 |
| National Review Auto-Renewing subscription | 6 months | $49.99 |
| National Review for iOS | 6 months | $49.99 |
| Annual App Subscription | Annual | $99.99 |
| National Review for iOS | Annual | $99.99 |
5 one-time purchases from $1.99
In the United States, National Review has 5 one-time purchases priced $1.99.
| Product | Price |
|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2011 issue of National Review | $1.99 |
| Aug 29, 2011 issue of National Review | $1.99 |
| Dec 31, 2011 issue of National Review | $1.99 |
| December 5, 2016 | $1.99 |
| February 15, 2016 | $1.99 |
10+ alternatives to National Review
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| Rating / 5 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 3.9 |
| Reviews | 11K | 31K | 16K | 11K | 9.1K | 5.7K | 5.2K | 5.1K | 5K | 4K | 2K |
| Released | 2011 | 2012 | 2025 | 2016 | 2023 | 2017 | 2010 | 2022 | 2015 | 2012 | 2013 |
| Monthly price | $9.99 | $16.99 | $11.99 | — | — | — | — | $3.99 | $19.99 | $3.99 | — |
| Annual price | $99.99 | $149.99 | $119.99 | — | $89.00 | — | — | $34.99 | $199.99 | $24.95 | — |
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National Review reviews
4.7 out of 5, based on 10,924 reviews.
What people like
- Best essays among major news sources
- Fact-based conservative perspective without grifters
- Great in-depth reporting and analysis
What they complain about
- Ads show up even for paying members
- App crashes or freezes frequently
- It forgets where you were reading
- No dark mode support at all
Self Esteem
I admire those bold enough to write anything in the shadow of WFB.
Subscription confusion
My subscription ends with the June, 2025 issue, but I can’t read I can’t login. I realize the June edition comes out in April, but I don’t understand why my subscription is labeled as “Expired” .
Still here
Just finished Dan mclaughlin’s don’t burn own fortifications. It’s articles like these that I save them and take notes. I frequently return to saved articles to build and reinforce a body of knowledge. His military metaphor was apt.
明明是收费软件，里面的文章都要付钱的
只是下个阅读器，虽说这报纸出名，但每篇都要钱，谁付的起
Love the writing, not a fan of the app
I am a fan of the writing of National Review. No question about it. I am not a fan of this app because of the ads. I’d really like to be able to pay to get rid of the ads. The quality of the ads is so poor, they are stuck in readers faces in a most annoying manner. I’m a fan of NR why am I made to feel that you are selling me to the lowest bidder.
Great
Excellent conservative news, updated frequently, good news app
biased beyond belief
they don’t even try to hide the bias
Website
I like it’s content but pop up messages are annoying
Notifications Load Article in browser not app
If notifications are enabled and one chooses that article, it opens the app then the article within a browser rather than the article in the app. It should load the article within the app.
Dan Crenshaw approved
I’ve been looking for a solid conservative news source that’s not far right, full of grifters, and conspiracy theory ridden. Congressman Dan Crenshaw recommended the National Review in one of his podcasts and it’s been awesome so far. Great in depth reporting with facts not random “sources”. Keep up the good work!
Signs Off Immediately
I’ve tried everything I know but this frustrating app simply won’t stay signed on.
Excellent except for…
Great except for the new commenting section, which is godawful. The old system was fine.
Lacks common sense functionality
Setting aside content (excellent), the app is lacking in one very significant and annoying aspect: Unless I force quit the app, it should retain my place. Speaking as a programmer, this should be obvious and not difficult. Instead, flipping between apps resets to the top of the screen, which is really unacceptable.
Glad to be back.
I read the Wall Street Journal, the Boston Globe, WAPO, NYT, andBloomberg every day. NR has the best essays of any of them. At this time, it is important to evaluate what they are all saying as I contemplate how I am going to vote. What is your?
Ads
I’m a premium member and bombarded by ads. Won’t be renewing when the time comes.
Issue fixed
Crash issue corrected.
Good overall, bad UX for search and links
When you search or click a link from one article to another, it pops up with an embedded browser, which you have to sign into separately. The app is a clunkier experience than the browser, and if you opt out of alerts there is no compelling reason to use the app over the web browser.
National Review does the research.
National Research does the research and seeks the truth no matter where it takes it. Yes, it has a limited government, liberty oriented, conservative/libertarian perspective but doesn’t sugarcoat information or facts to promote that perspective.
Cannot sign into website
Suddenly, the NR website will not let you sign into your account.
Astride the iPad, yelling "great app"!
Largely a PDF of the print edition but with overlayed features like a table of contents and search etc. Not the wsj but great rendering and everything you need to get your lilleks, steyn, long, goldberg and other interesting perspectives on the go.
One annoyance
One annoyance I have encountered is that when opening an NR Plus article from a notification, the article opens within an in-app browser rather than through the app itself. I am then required to either log into my account to view the article—even though I am already logged in through the app—or close the browser and relocate the article within the app.
Depth
Get in depth stories on a variety of topics. Timely information from writers with expertise and well informed opinions.
So far right
I was looking for something without an agenda. Bye bye.
Brilliant, brilliant Publication!
Fantastic app, great browsable directory format. Could be bettered if there was a Hi-Data option to read the magazine in 'real life' page turning mode...
Content is great, app is eh
This is purely and app review, not the content. The app doesn’t support dark mode, articles still show with bright white background even at night with dark mode enabled. This makes reading in the app at night with the lights off quite uncomfortable. Also, the app title bar constantly pops in and out in a way that feels “jenky” for lack of a better term. The title bar doesn’t flow nicely when scrolling. Lastly, I was disappointed that despite paying for a subscription, I still have to endure an add banner at the bottom of each article. All that said, content is great so keep up the good work to the writers. However, to the app developers, do better.
Premier conservative journal both under Buckley and Lowery
As a new immigrant to America in 1967, I started reading NR two years into learning the English language. A relative had introduced me to the magazine and the NYS Conservative Party. Still registered conservative, still reading NR on line…. The hard copy back then was a treasure to hold. It was the Premiere conservative journal both under Buckley and Lowery ! It still Is …. Michael G Mihalos Gsrden City , NY
Great content, horrible online and app
This has to be the worst journalism app I have. Hard to find content, when notifications come up and I click on it, then have to leave for any reason, the article I was reading is gone, and often very hard to find. Can’t save every article either. For years the WSJ had similar issues but they got fixed over time. NR seems to get worse. Really need to fix for the digital age!
Excellent app, great read
Great writing, thoughtful and diverse commentary, and great iPad layout. This Canadian loves it!
Great Commentary
App makes it easy to read one of my favorite political news sources.
School of Choice
Audrey Fahlberg does another nice job of capturing information in a useful format.
I should not have
To be sidetracked by ads in a publication I pay for.
'National Review' review
Overall this app is fantastic. The design & aesthetics of the app are to a very high standard - especially when compared to 'The Nation' magazine app. The only annoying problem with the app, is that when I try to use the filter function, the app freezes and crashes.
Articles hard to find on the app
I'd like to be able to easily find recommended articles from The Editors podcast on the NR app, and I'd like to be able to save articles on the app, and to have the app not reset if i set down an article I'm reading and later come back to it. But I can't do any of those things despite being a paying subscriber. The app is clunky and sorely lacking in features.
Update app!!!
This app badly needs dark mode!
Not very accurate
Far right propaganda.
App doesn’t read articles out loud
I thought this app would let me listen to articles, but it doesn’t. I have to go to the website on the browser for that, which is a little annoying.
Excellent political commentary
Arguably the best source for conservative opinion, commentary, and analysis of the news of the day. NR also reports on current events that the mainstream media ignores.
Buggy since update
I love the National Review, and would give it ten stars if i could, but ever since the app was updated, it doesn't open properly. All i get is a black screen! Please fix it, because i can't wait to read the new issue.
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National Review FAQ
- Is National Review free?
- Yes. The app and its basic features are free, in all 175 countries it sells in. Premium features are paid: they start from $9.99 (US), across 5 subscriptions and 5 one-time purchases.
- How much does National Review cost per month?
- Monthly App Subscription is $9.99 (US). The annual plan works out cheaper per month: $99.99 a year.
- Does National Review have a free trial?
- No. None of its offers (US) come with a free trial.
- Where is National Review cheapest?
- A one-time purchase costs ₪4.90 (≈$1.61) in Israel and HUF 999 (≈$3.05) in Hungary, its cheapest and dearest countries.
- What are the best alternatives to National Review?
- The Spectator Magazine (4.8 from 30,566 reviews, premium from $4.99), The Free Press (4.9 from 15,521 reviews, premium from $11.99) and Conservative News - The Report (4.5 from 10,842 reviews).
National Review download
Last updated 21 days ago.
National Review sells in 175 countries. It was released 15 years and 4 months ago, on 13 May 2011. It holds a 4.7 rating from 10,924 reviews.
Supports 1 language: English.
How much does National Review make?
Third-party estimates for the last 30 days, worldwide — not the store's own figures, which Apple publishes for nobody.
Revenue by plan
- Annual 46%
- Monthly 23%
- 6 months 20%
- One-time 11%
Revenue by country
- United States 96%
- Canada 1%
- United Kingdom 0%
- Australia 0%