| Core Identity |
| Developer | Al Jazeera Network | NYREV, INC | Technology Review, Incorporated | LRB Limited | Société du Figaro | Zinio LLC | LeKiosque.fr SAS | Magzter Inc. | Outside Television Inc |
| Category | Magazines & Newspapers | Magazines & Newspapers | Magazines & Newspapers | Magazines & Newspapers | Magazines & Newspapers | Magazines & Newspapers | Magazines & Newspapers | Magazines & Newspapers | Magazines & Newspapers |
| Platform | Android, iOS | Android, iOS | Android, iOS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 5.0 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.9 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 4 | 4,257 | 2,592 | 3,153 | 879 | 15,599 | 863 | 5,679 | 1,704 |
| Price | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Release Date | Oct 13, 2021 | Jun 25, 2017 | Feb 28, 2019 | Sep 4, 2014 | May 26, 2010 | Apr 4, 2010 | Aug 7, 2013 | Jun 16, 2011 | Feb 22, 2023 |
| Last Updated | Sep 7, 2023 | Nov 20, 2025 | May 14, 2026 | Oct 23, 2025 | Feb 2, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | May 12, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | May 28, 2025 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | mixed | - | mixed | - | - | - | negative | mixed | - |
| Score | 45/100 | - | 65/100 | - | - | - | 35/100 | 65/100 | - |
| Praises | - Informative content delivery provides users with immersive knowledge across various subject categories
| - | - High-quality journalism and research content provide significant value for technical professionals and engineers
| - | - | - | - Extensive catalog of international magazines provides high value for language learners and expatriates
| - Vast library of magazines and newspapers
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| Complaints | - Persistent server connectivity failures prevent access to content despite stable network conditions
- Outdated user interface design creates a difficult and uncomfortable navigation experience
| - | - Persistent authentication failures prevent subscribers from accessing premium content across multiple platforms
| - | - | - | - Persistent download failures and buffering issues disrupt the reading experience across multiple devices
| - Technical issues and subscription management
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| Requests | - | - | - Text-to-speech functionality would allow users to consume articles while multitasking or commuting
| - | - | - | - Multi-profile management support would allow families to share subscriptions and language preferences
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - Institutional branding as a primary source for MENA regional policy analysis
- Exclusive intellectual property via the Lubab quarterly journal
| - | - Authoritative reporting on emerging tech sustains high-intent professional readership
- Subscription-gated AI content creates a premium conversion funnel
| - | - | - 10,000-title catalog functions as a barrier to entry for niche-interest publishers
- B2B service arm provides stable revenue outside consumer subscriptions
| - International catalog provides high-value access for expatriates
- Dual-mode reading interface accommodates diverse user preferences
| - Geo-fenced Smart Reading Zones function as a B2B distribution moat into hotels and hospitals.
- 10,000+ title catalog provides a high-volume content barrier against smaller aggregators.
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| Weaknesses | - Persistent server connectivity failures across cellular and Wi-Fi
- Outdated user interface design creating navigation friction
| - | - Persistent authentication failures across platforms
- Intrusive advertising for paid subscribers
- Lack of native search functionality
| - | - | - PDF-heavy reading mode creates high cognitive load on small screens
- Lack of real-time news alerts limits daily active usage
| - 0.5★ Android-iOS rating gap indicates poor technical performance
- Persistent download failures drive churn among power users
| - $14.99/month subscription tier sits above the category median for casual readers.
- 0.7★ Android-iOS rating gap indicates persistent technical debt on the Android build.
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| Pricing | free | subscription | subscription | freemium | subscription | freemium | subscription | subscription | subscription |
| Momentum | Zombie | Active | Maintenance | Active | Active | Maintenance | Maintenance | Maintenance | Active |
| Update Cadence | 2 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~0d avg | 5 versions | 4 versions, ~100d avg | 5 versions | 5 versions | 2 versions, ~6d avg | 2 versions, ~7d avg | 2 versions, ~1d avg | 5 versions |
