Free app-based magazines?

October 6, 2014 6:39 AM

Hi, I'm not utterly delighted w. The Economist's general tone and editorial leanings, but they don't strike me as horrid and I like all the free content -- seemingly at least most of the weekly magazine -- via the app. Any recommendations for other good app-based magazines w. lots of free downloadable content? I'm mostly looking for news/current events/entertainment content, but I'm open. Thank you for taking a moment to help me.
posted by ambient2 to Media & Arts (3 answers total)

Pulse app consolidates dozens and dozens of magazines so you can try them out and then subscribe to the one(s) you like. They've re-branded after being acquired by LinkedIn so the link above may give you the impression that it's all about networking but that's just silly marketing - in reality, you get to pick from a bunch of magazines as soon as you open the app, and it doesn't hustle you to do anything else.
posted by rada at 6:55 AM on October 6, 2014

Just wanted to clarify - by "subscribe", I mean add to your collection, not pay. It's all free.
posted by rada at 7:01 AM on October 6, 2014

This may not be exactly what you asked, but the Zinio app in conjunction with a library membership that subscribes to its service can offer an impressive array of free magazines. Mine includes the Economist, Nat Geo, Newsweek, Rolling Stone (as popular examples).
posted by sylvanshine at 7:26 AM on October 6, 2014 [3 favorites]