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Great app, but charging more per issue than the print version is just insulting. I'm unable to recommend this app until the price point issue has been resolved. Also you can't download your latest purchased issue to any of the other iPads in your home. My partner and I have gone back to buying and sharing the print version as it costs us $6.04 less than if we were to each buy an issue for our iPads. (translate)
by AusGeno on 2010-08-10 (Version 2.0.06)
The same problem as most magazine applications, despite many of them having full contents. Locked content, inconsistent navigation, overpriced relative to subscription, poor handling of type sizes. Try the web site via RSS feeds, and buy the paper version if an issue looks interesting. (translate)
by Eric at Carlyle on 2010-07-13 (Version 2.0.06)
This is another grate app showing off how digital mags can work on a tablet. The only issue I have is the swiping motion is not smooth and the is a small delay before the other page is pulled forward. Now most people are complaining about the cost of each issue. I say get over it. If you willing to pay $12 per app what's the issue with spending $5.99 per issue. People are forgetting that there are production cost digitalizing the issue for the app. $5.99 is not a huge step. (translate)
by Pironik on 2010-07-11 (Version 2.0.06)
Many reviews are focusing solely on the price. I'll come back to the price, but in my view, it's the wrong place to start a review for this app. I'd encourage anyone who is interested in Time on the iPad to look first at the app and the content. It is very, very good. Obviously, this is very high quality journalism; less obviously, Time has successfully put it in a very high quality form. Time has paid attention to detail in the development of highly appropriate mixed media which retains the feel of a strong news magazine, while adding appropriate choices from many additionally available media types. Layout, navigation, photos, video, links... this is a very, very well thought out package. In my view, this is a state of the art application that shows the way for news and current affairs content delivery. And, of course, Time magazine can be relied on for continuing quality content. Therefore, I think the app is worthy of five stars out of five, as an app. If you consume quality news and you own an iPad, I would think you'll be more than satisfied by the overall experience here. But, back to pricing... $6 an issue is hard to justify. As a long-term subscriber to Time magazine, and a long time customer of Apple hardware, I find it very annoying that there has been no attempt made to sweeten the deal for Time's best customers. Where was the introductory offer? I have trouble imagining that this pricing will be sustainable. Therefore, I think it's fair for us all to feel a little bit gouged and milked. 5/5 for the application and content. 2/5 for the pricing - there is real room for improvement there, particularly for current print subscribers, wouldn't you think? Finally, a feature request: it would be nice to be able to save individual articles to a personal library, while disposing of old issues. (translate)
by Mr.Likeable on 2010-06-21 (Version 2.0.06)
Reading Time Magazine on the iPad is so much better than the paper edition. It has extra video content and also slide view for the pictures. The app is very much like the print edition which appeals to me, with just a few extras to make it a worthwhile iPad app. I would love to see a subscription option and maybe a lower price. Still loving this and one of my most read magazines on the iPad. (translate)
by chaosboi on 2010-06-14 (Version 2.0.06)
I know Apple take 30% so I guess the question is ' does getting a print mag into peoples hands cost 30% of the cover price Nevertheless, the price should be lower since I am effectively providing the media on which the magazine is 'printed' (Unless you would like to subsidise my iPad) In addition, having tried a couple of magazines on my iPad now, I find the whole thing less than a real magazine. This is because I have not downloaded an issue yet. Why? After all, Time magazine always interests me when I thumb through a print copy. Perhaps that's it. One really important aspect of a physical magazine for me used to be flipping through before I committed to purchase. This App does not offer that. You might think it can't be done, but have a look at the Mens Health App to see how a magazine pre-purchase preview should be handled. (translate)
by Proofreader on 2010-05-30 (Version 2.0.06)
Pls tell me how did u justified such price? (translate)
by Gam3 on 2010-05-29 (Version 2.0.06)
They don't get it. There is an opportunity to seriously boost sales through this platform by pitching it at an affordable price. But what they do, price it at a ridiculous level to discourage subscription. Common guys, get with the program! (translate)
by TheCornerCircle on 2010-05-28 (Version 2.0.06)
The magazine is great, and the app works pretty well, but it should be cheaper than the physical magazine. At $5.99 an issue, this is too expensive. Time Magazine should take a look at some of the other Magazine Apps out there like Zinio. There you can get a years subscription (12 issues) of Macworld for $20. Change the pricing of the magazine please! (translate)
by AC101 on 2010-05-01 (Version 2.0.06)
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While the format is useful, I would prefer to to have the option to sign-up for a subscribtion. (translate)
by Drs999 on 2010-08-29 (Version 2.0.06)
I love this format of Time magazine except for the fact the video content requires a net connection. Many places I want to read magazines don't have a connection (like the subway) that's why I downloaded a mag instead of playing games or social networks. Big fail in my opinion. My paper magazine I can take with me anywhere, for 5 bucks this should be the same. (translate)
by postlaur on 2010-08-18 (Version 2.0.06)
A standard, love it. However: Subscription at a lower cost per issue is a must. (translate)
by JJRD on 2010-07-24 (Version 2.0.06)
The delivery is excellent, but since the price is HIGHER (by a lot) than the paper copy (which costs MORE to produce) I will stop at one purchase. Simple: Lower price. More sales. More satisfied REPEAT customers. Ultimately MORE REVENUE. (translate)
by slinky123 on 2010-07-12 (Version 2.0.06)
Another misleading app, nothing free here, move to trash. (translate)
by Late 4 wrk on 2010-06-30 (Version 2.0.06)
The app is so so and the price model they've chosen which is none subscription really bites! Considering that this is electronic distribution, the price of selling this magazine is considerably less expensive than the printed version! Why they can't offer it to us at a reasonable price is beyond me. I would gladly pay for a subscription if it was available and it was priced in line with the normal subscription pricing that they offer for the printed version. I love the magazine but I'll refrain from purchasing any more magazines until Time rethink their marketing strategy on electronic media. (translate)
by Tradeport Man on 2010-06-15 (Version 2.0.06)
TIME is one of my favorite magazines and I was very excited about this app but the price of the magazines is just a smidgen too high. It's a little hypocritical to have purchased an iPad and then complain about price but the cost of the issues add up quickly (translate)
by Jukt on 2010-06-13 (Version 2.0.06)
I an impressed with the app. Easy to use. I forgot it was not a magazine. Easy to purchase. My only criticism is the price. At the moment it is cheaper to have a paper subscription. When someone prices these services fairly which takes into I pay for delivery and printing through my internet connection and iPad. Time pays for journalism and graphic design. Most traditional printing and distribution costs are eliminated. So why am I going to be excited to pay newsstand prices? I am not! If the price reflected the above and it was reduced to a more palatable level 5 stars are in order. (translate)
by Wa64 on 2010-05-31 (Version 2.0.06)
Don't expect to download the app and get a free issue... However absolutely fabulous. I love this app. I love the lack of paper and being able to get Time without having to go out and buy it in a store. $4.99 per issue is fair I think. (translate)
by Geofizzer on 2010-05-22 (Version 2.0.06)
I am in Montreal and was eager to be able to read the Time on my iPad but there is no magazine available with this app. When will they be available for download? Does it only work in the U.S.? If yes, it should say so... Can't wait to be able to subscribe for the weekly edition. (translate)
by Zerix67 on 2010-05-14 (Version 2.0.06)
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Das Magazin ist schön gemacht aber der Preis ist viel zu hoch. Mein Jahresabo der Printversion mit 54 Ausgaben kostet mich momentan 38€/Jahr. Sollte es ein Jahresabo zu einen ähnlichen Preis auf dem Ipad geben, dann werde ich meine Wertung überdenken. (translate)
by Mac2013 on 2010-07-01 (Version 2.0.06)
Der Inhalt und die Darstellung verdienen 5 Sterne. Jedoch stört mich, dass sich die App nicht merkt wo ich aufhörte zu lesen, wenn ich eine Pause mache. Dafür gibt es einen Stern Abzug. Wie meine Vorredner kann ich die schlechten Bewertungen nicht nachvollziehen. (translate)
by Stefan Zapf on 2010-06-30 (Version 2.0.06)
Nicely Done, but it doesn't remember where you left the app and starts with the cover page again. That's annoying. (translate)
by Ein noch nicht benutzter Spitzname on 2010-06-26 (Version 2.0.06)
Ich verstehe die ganzen negativen Bewertungen überhaupt nicht und muss sagen, ich finde diese App fantastisch! Zum einen spart man sich das wöchentliche herunterladen von einzelnen Times Magazine "issue-apps" und zum anderen bietet es alles was ich mir von einem interaktiven Printmedium wünsche! Ich kann selbst entscheiden, welche Ausgaben ich herunterladen und lesen möchte und erhalte somit ein virtuelles Regal mit meinen gekauften Magazinen - ähnlich dem iBook-Store. Besser geht es doch gar nicht! Das Magazin selbst ist gut gemacht, übersichtliche, intuitive Bedienung und flüssig ladende Grafiken und Videos. Der Rest gleicht der gedruckten Version. Warum man diese App so schlecht bewertet ist mir ein Rätsel. Was erwarten denn die Leute? Es handelt sich hier um das normale Time-Magazine, lediglich in digitalisierter Form. Jedem Käufer sollte klar sein, dass dies ein politisches Nachrichtenmagazin in englischer Sprache ist. Wer des Englischen nicht mächtig ist, braucht diese App ja nicht zu laden... 5 Sterne (translate)
by Cmdr. Maylon on 2010-06-17 (Version 2.0.06)
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Id like this aplication fo spanish, i dont speak english and the aplication its very nice (translate)
by laracipad on 2010-06-11 (Version 2.0.06)
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Attention! Les numéros (hors de prix) sont très difficiles à télécharger (après débit de 4 euros par numéro!) Pas vraiment sérieux... (translate)
by Zetuc on Unparsable date: 20 juin 2010 (Version 2.0.06)
Rare sont les portages de magazines sur l'iPad qui font vraiment l'effort de proposer une nouvelle expérience aux utilisateurs. Le Time se trouve enrichi de contenus multimédia, l'interface utilisateur est totalement adaptée à l'iPad et la qualité des images est juste superbe. Le seul petit reproche : il serait appréciable de pouvoir reprendre la lecture là où on l'a laissée en fermant l'application plutôt que de revenir à chaque fois sur la page de couverture... (translate)
by zepom on Unparsable date: 12 juin 2010 (Version 2.0.06)
Je suis abonné à l'édition papier et je dois dire que je suis très déçu de ne pouvoir récupérer mes magazines sur l'iPad. Une mise à jour s'impose ! (translate)
by larmignatl on Unparsable date: 7 juin 2010 (Version 2.0.06)
Un parfait équilibre entre qualité irréprochable et navigation intuitive. Le prix est raisonnable. Bref on est pas déçu. (translate)
by iTunes Jé on Unparsable date: 24 mai 2010 (Version 2.0.06)
Is this a joke? €4 per DIGITAL issue??? Is this a fair price for a magazine that doesn't have to be burdened by printing, binding, shipping and distributing costs? Funniest thing: you can get subscriptions for the actual printed mag at €40 for 81 issues!!! Don't take my word for it: check their own website! We need as customers to make iPad publishers understand that at these prices their apps won't sell squat: I urge you not to buy a single in-app issue until they knock back the price to more reasonable levels and introduce similar subscription plans at more logical prices. (translate)
by MilitaryRaiden on 2010-06-03 (Version 2.0.06)
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The magazine design forces you to read articles from top to bottom, so when needing to turn the page you have to scroll down the page. If you do the movement to turn the page, you move onto the next story! Disappointing! So it's been a hassle to read the magazine because I automatically turned the page all the time which just made me frustrated. The time magazine designers missed a wonderful opportunity to make reading their magazine on the ipad a pleasant experience. I won't buy the app again. (translate)
by judgebrix on 2010-07-18 (Version 2.0.06)
Time for iPad yes wonderful Ida, but for those of us who already subscribe to Time by snail mail why pay twice, come on Time how about some concession, say perhaps a choice of either digital or print ,free access to back copies via iPad,,,Help!!! (translate)
by Fourmetotxt on 2010-06-08 (Version 2.0.06)
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The single issue is too much expensive. Why don't you give the opportunity to make an electronic subscription? (translate)
by corradoignoti on Unparsable date: 9-ago-2010 (Version 2.0.06)
Incredible! I am paying every week as a subscriber for the paper version and I should also pay for the digital one! Tell me that I am wrong and subscribers can have the digital one for free. You could save te money for the delivery. (translate)
by Iannizzero on Unparsable date: 6-lug-2010 (Version 2.0.06)
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Newsweekのアプリと違って画像ではない。使い勝手が良くサクサク読める。価格はやはり勉強して欲しいところ。450円ぐらいまでだったら定期的に購読するかもね。 (translate)
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TVなんかで話題になってただけあって、とても面白い。たしかに６００円は高いけど、そのうち本格的に普及したらもっと安くなるんじゃないかと期待してます。 (translate)
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Time magazine in the states doesnt cost 600 yen equivelant. Yet they figure lets rip em off by charging 600 yen on the iPAD, come on people, its digital world now, stop ripping off the people in Japan who like the mag but dont wanna pay stupid prices. Timeはお客さん馬鹿にする。今迄お店で見た値段のまま、馬鹿高い。意味ね。 見本も意味無い、見本みて、買うと思うえない。 あほやんかこなTimeって すぐにDELETE！！！ (translate)
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600円？？？ふざけるな (translate)
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And not even a decent sampling of an issue to see if it possibly could be worth 600 yen. (translate)
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Thanks Time for showing us the way (translate)
by JDzine on 2010-08-15 (Version 2.0.06)
I am happy that I can Now read Time magazine paperless. I am missing a few things The app does not remember where I was when I last read an article so I should scroll to where I left reading every time. It would be good to have a link that people can search a word they like in wiki or on the web. (translate)
by Behi on 2010-07-25 (Version 2.0.06)
Best okay. Alleen video's streamen niet en duren dus eindeloos om te laden. Beetje beginnersfout. (translate)
by Pollekes on 2010-06-13 (Version 2.0.06)
The price per issue is absurd - many times more per issue than you'd pay for the physical magazine (especially if you subscribe). With this app you don't even get a sample issue to - theoretically - wow you with the quality of the app. Nope, they expect you to pay more than retail, despite the fact there are no retailers, distributors, etc taking a cut - and there's no cost associated with printing or return of unsold/spolied copies. Pull your head in Time Inc. A subscription - reasonably priced - would be pure money for jam - instead you persist with this week-by-week overpriced model. And they wonder why print magazines are going the way of the dinosaur! Evolve, damn you! (translate)
by Mikey Te on 2010-08-12 (Version 2.0.06)
Remind me again why I should pay $6.49 for a digital magazine, when the paper version costs less. (translate)
by bigbadrobbo on 2010-06-14 (Version 2.0.06)
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The program looks great, and works like a charm. So the question is: why on earth would a digital copy cost six times more than the one you get delivered on your door? Why does Time even bother make such a nice app when you can subscribe 6 years on paper for the same price as one year on the iPad? (translate)
by konghaakon on 2010-06-01 (Version 2.0.06)
TIME on the iPad is having a global news source with background Information and great pictures in your palm. They work on really making a difference to the printed version. Though some might find this annoying (page navigation), it gives the suspicious reader new things to discover. Even watching the ads is fun ;-) Selecting whatever issue I want is great in comparison to the times (when I was a student) when I had subscribed to it, leaving a lot of the copies untouched and unread, because I didn't have time to read them all. Not all the newsstands in Austria have TIME magazine, so it's a great way to select the issue you want, read it anywhere, enjoy the rich content and don't waste paper anymore :-) Looking forward to having TIME adding new functionality, especially social media sharing like in SI, so I can share this great experience and the top cover stories I find interesting with my friends. PS: It would be great to see the download procedure of the issue to show not only a progressive bar, but also a data size indicator in megabytes. PPS: And the streaming videos sometimes need some seconds to start off - a nice new feature would be to have an interface indicator for this "Starting to stream video or audio" as well. Latency can be hell - especially abroad ;-) (translate)
by PeterPanVienna on 2010-08-21 (Version 2.0.06)
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Is it just me or you can no longer by Time Magazine through this new application if you don't have an USA iTunes account? I've bought all the issues for the iPad but now I can't buy the latest issue. This is so annoying. Can you please fix it? (translate)
by psesinando on 2010-04-30 (Version 2.0.06)
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Great Magazine in Print, but lousy Navigation As an App. (translate)
by Brzigaeg on 2010-05-31 (Version 2.0.06)
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It is perfect app with perfect iPad optimized content. The app is perfectly optimized for iPad screen, so there is no need for zooming the content as it is in other apps with the content not optimized for iPad. (translate)
by Hrncek on 2010-06-27 (Version 2.0.06)
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Useless. Worse than iPod version. No free content! (translate)
by KentLu on 2010-07-12 (Version 2.0.06)
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I think this a great example of what An iPad with the right media can do. Combining the visual delights of multimedia with the informed text we come to expect from Time Magazine. If I have but one gripe is that I don't feel the pricing model is quite correct. I feel I am feeling a bit penalised for trying to save the planet. I.e. Not use paper. Perhaps a rethink here. However still a great buy. (translate)
by blamemaster on 2010-08-30 (Version 2.0.06)
Judging by older reviews, it looks like this app has improved a bit, but it's really not bad. The pricing model may be debatable for subscribers, but for casual readers such as myself, £2.99 per issue isn't bad considering the quality of the journalism and photographs you get. As per some other comments, you do seem to get two different 'experiences' of the magazine depending on which way you hold your iPad, and it's not always clear which orientation you should use for a particular story (landscape seems to be the best overall), but it's still pretty good. Certainly worth a look. (translate)
by gawuffy on 2010-06-13 (Version 2.0.06)
I bought the June 14 edition and it has so far failed to download. It is not funny at all. Tell me what's next. Or pls send my money back. (translate)
by iShaka on 2010-06-11 (Version 2.0.06)
I can understand why so many people have rated this app low, but it's not designed to deliver free stuff. I bought the World Cup issue and enjoyed the interactivity features. I just hope to get more of those features in next issues, for example, in the World Cup history piece, you could attach some data to each poster to learn what happened. Or make the numbers in the news brief clickable. And you have to roll out annual rates, much lower than a single one, to encourage loyalty. (translate)
by RezaAsadi on 2010-06-06 (Version 2.0.06)
This is a total rip off. You can get a years subscription to the paper version for £35 and they expect us to pay £2.99 per issue for the iPad version! That's over 400% more. There's also no way for existing subscribers to view the iPad version, which makes sense given the price difference. Why do publishers think they can get away with charging insane amounts of money exceeding the price of paper versions for iPad issues? (translate)
by tonnyvd on 2010-05-29 (Version 2.0.06)
A really phenomenal app and brilliant content. My only concern is that sometimes landscape has more content than portrait and it is hard to figure out when this is the case. Please find a way around this and this is a five star app. (translate)
by Happy but disgruntled on 2010-05-28 (Version 2.0.06)
Works in the UK for me. Much better having all issues inside one app, but I wish there was a way to let me redownload the individual issues for free into the app. Along with popular science, this is my favourite magazine app on iPad. (translate)
by Mrklaw99 on 2010-05-20 (Version 2.0.06)
Currently doesn't work in the UK. The individual magazines work, although without internal advertising. Unfortunately, now this subscription app exists, they have stopped releasing them individually. Great idea for when it does work though - presumably when the App Store for iPad goes live at the end of May. (translate)
by Grumbletown on 2010-05-08 (Version 2.0.06)
Why not just have one subscription price that entitles you to both the paper and iPad version? (translate)
by Flexibility on 2010-09-05 (Version 2.0.06)
. . . and some minor App glitches (e.g. the App does recognize purchased magazines, but you have to click on 'Buy' - this is confusing. Other than that it's an attractive magazine. (translate)
by ForFreeForFree on 2010-09-02 (Version 2.0.06)
I am so glad I can now download Time's free app and not have to give them five bucks to call them idiots. Idiots. This $4.99/digital copy thing is beyond ridiculous. But, do you believe their original strategy was to release completely separate apps each week and make people download each app for 4.99? Can you imagine the leagues of semi-literate middle class bumpkins with page after page of 5-dollar Time magazine apps on their iPads? Fools and their money are soon parted. I believe this to be Time's online strategy. They could charge a digital subscription price, a cheaper per-issue price, or five freaking' bucks. They went the five-dollar route and subsequently alienated a potentially huge new market. I cancelled my print subscription. Idiots... Check out The Onion's article about Time Magazine making a version of their popular magazine for adults--an appropriate read. (translate)
by Delhux on 2010-09-01 (Version 2.0.06)
I would love to know how many people actually pay $5 an issue for something you can get in print for less than $1 an issue. All those MBA's in marketing are really paying off guys. Someone was actually able to pitch the value proposition that people would pay more than 5x the actual value of this product...because it is on electronic media. Novel concept TIME...low dollar high volume sales (look it up if you have to). Too bad...I love the magazine and would have absolutely paid for it on here if it wasn't so grossly overpriced. (translate)
by Boston Mike76 on 2010-08-30 (Version 2.0.06)
I was delighted to see a full page add in People mag that I could download an app to my iPad and download the magazine, FOR FREE, as long as I was a paper subscriber. All I had to do was enter my subscriber account number, email and zip and Bingo! I now had an electronic version making it much easier to read when I traveled. Why, Time, would you charge so much more for an electronic version when that customer is already a paper subscriber? (translate)
by 89cm6 on 2010-08-29 (Version 2.0.06)
Paying $4.99 for e-copies is way too much!!!!! Get a clue the point is that they are cheaper (translate)
by fannie4 on 2010-08-29 (Version 2.0.06)
Time is missing the opportunity to move paid subscribers of their print edition over to this inexpensive and preferred medium. What in the world are they thinking? (translate)
by Jakeyester6 on 2010-08-29 (Version 2.0.06)
Already have a subscription. Shouldn't viewing the online version, free, be included with a password?! (translate)
by Edkyle on 2010-08-24 (Version 2.0.06)
I thought one of the main ideas behind the iPad was going to be to "revolutionize" the way we consume print media. I really think the iPad could very well save the slumping magazine and newspaper market. But with no subscription option for these magazine apps, and the hefty price of $4 or $5 an issue for something that should cost less because it eliminates the physical cost of production, I find I am holding off purchasing these individually until something is done. This is way too expensive if you were to buy them on an ongoing basis...especially considering you can have a year of print subscription for about $20. So I've been patiently waiting for one of these magazines to finally come up with a way to solve the subscription issue...and I'm sad to see that the only one that has made an attempt...People...has now forced the customer wanting a subscription to the digital issues - to have to order a print subscription in order to download the digital issues free. I don't want the print issues at all!! I just want the digital one!! I don't want to just throw them in the recycle bin when they come to my door after I've already read the digital version. What a waste! I want to save trees!! Boo!!! I don't know who's to blame but I don't know why they can't find some way to come up with an affordable subscription choice without having to waste paper. That would really revolutionize the industry. C'mon guys...you're wasting a HUGE opportunity. (translate)
by Goyito :) on 2010-08-23 (Version 2.0.06)
$5 an issue makes no sense. How does a company comes up with such a stupid plan? (translate)
by CrazyBird858 on 2010-08-22 (Version 2.0.06)
I subscribe to the print edition This app should be free. (translate)
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Time Inc., which publishes People, is now giving that magazine's subscribers the digital edition for free with the iPad ap. Can Time Magazines's digital edition be far behind? Obviously $4.99 is absurd and you're foolish to pay when you can have the print edition for pennies, but it must be the cost of early adoption I guess. Check out the Sporting News' daily digital edition for $2.00/month through the Zinio iPad ap. That is how things should be. They also offer popular mags like Rolling Stone and National Geographic, but those still run high $ per issue (but look great). (translate)
by mhh222 on 2010-08-21 (Version 2.0.06)
$4.99 is an outrageous amount to charge for this when I pay far less per magazine for a paper copy. I realize that above it says digital subscriptions are on their way, so when they come back with $26/year for a digital subscription, I will certainly change my rating. (translate)
by RookieMC on 2010-08-18 (Version 2.0.06)
What potential... What an epic fail. I subscribe to Time and have for decades. My wife likes the print version, I would prefer it on my iPad. Please, Time Inc, come up with a way for current subscribers to have access via this app. The potential is remarkable, surely you know this. I'm going to keep the app for a while and hope there comes an update that flips the apps review numbers upside down. I noticed that I cant read the articles on line anymore either, since they are now blocked after a teaser. Come on into this new millennium, Time! Join us! (translate)
by Spuddoc on 2010-08-17 (Version 2.0.06)
Look, I WANT to pay for quality content. There's no such thing as a free lunch, after all. But everything about this app is a sucker play. What does this "free" app give you? Nothing. It's really an pointless tollbooth: download it only if you want to get prompted to pay $4.99. The "previews" are nothing more than what you can find on the website, so all that's happening here is Time shifting the paywall, presumably so they don't have to revenue share with Apple. Honestly, I thought I'd get at least one whole issue, with prompts for subscribing. Nope and nope. (translate)
by Jsn on 2010-08-15 (Version 2.0.06)
I agree with the majority of posters: the publishers have got to enter this century and realize that electronic delivery is the only way they will get back the volume of readers they once had. But this will not happen at $5 an issue. If you're looking to recreate subscription-type loyally from us, offer it. I would gladly pay for a years worth of content in advance if the subscription price was available. Why not go beyond that model? Why not sell 30-issue credit blocks and let us grab the ones we want? You could even sell back issues that way. I'm just shaking my head at the way the newsweekly industry seems intent on self destruction Please get with the program. (translate)
by MasterOfNone on 2010-08-14 (Version 2.0.06)
I hope someone at Time headquarters reads the reviews. Whoever suggested $5 for the iPad version of the magazine should be fired. As a 30 year subscriber, I looked forward to the convenience of reading the magazine (and other material) on my iPad while traveling. I'll just leave the magazine at home and read something else. (translate)
by absurd! on 2010-08-10 (Version 2.0.06)
Some news apps are great! Most magazine apps, including Time, are not worth the price, which is "free" but still no value. The point is to sell you a magazine at an inflated price. If I can get a subscription for less than $1/issue, why would I want to pay 3 to 5 times that for a downloaded version? If they can distribute it w/o paper, printing or postage costs, why would they charge so much? (translate)
by JaMotter on 2010-08-08 (Version 2.0.06)
Worth every penny! (translate)
by max34 on 2010-08-06 (Version 2.0.06)
Way too expensive an issue for an electronic download. Don't subsidize the paper copy on the backs of the digital version. I downloaded the app, saw the cost was $4.99 an issue, and promptly deleted the app. (translate)
by charliebrown1962 on 2010-08-02 (Version 2.0.06)
I have been a subscriber to Time magazine for years. I was excited to see this app. As someone who is interested in saving trees, I thought this was a great idea to go digital. I have cancelled most of my paper subscriptions. Then I saw the price tag for Time iPad magazine. It is ridiculous. Someone in these reviews is trying to blame apple for it. Apple has nothing to do with it. I have an iPad subscription to the Nation and it costs less than $18 a year. Am sure the liberals in the Nation are more sensible than the Elites in Time. Time is not being sensitive to it's readers. At the end of my current paper subscription, I am canceling. They are just another reason the news print industry is dying. After over 4000 people have reviewed this app saying the price is not worth the subscription, you will think they will listen. Those are 4000 subscriptions they have just lost. If they sold the electronic subscription at $26 a year that they sell the print subscription, they would have just made $104,000. It will cost them almost nothing to make that money. No shipping cost, no printing cost. Am not sure someone is even bothering to read these reviews. Is someone sleeping in the wheels? (translate)
by B'Angel on 2010-07-31 (Version 2.0.06)
There are lots of other e-magazines available that are reasonably priced. I am sorry that I can not read Time on my ipad, but the cost is crazy. I am happy to pay for content. But this is insulting. (translate)
by Erbnlegend on 2010-07-31 (Version 2.0.06)
. . . there is a problem. iBook, GQ, Zino, and other digital magazines allow you to have your account and your own library, which stores your purchased issues, on their servers, so that you can access and retrieve, via password, your purchased issues at your convenience. And not having to store every issue offline. Time Inc. doesn't get this right, unfortunately. Without your account and your own library on its server, you could lose everything you paid for. I bought 8 issues, and lost all of them when I had to restore my iPad. I love the TIME magazine, but I am not buying anymore digital issues until they fix this. Also, the price is too high. A dollar or two less would have made a difference. (translate)
by ForFreeForFree on 2010-07-29 (Version 2.0.06)
These are the characteristics that have secured Time's place in American homes for five decades of just my life, a former print reporter. There is a disruptive change occurring regarding the distribution of important information to a free society and its needs to function in our society and to support policy makers need to function in the people's best interests. Electronic distribution enables distribution to developing nations whose civil rights need help and example. To my way of thinking, every print publisher is required to acknowledge the ramifications of the disruptive transformation that's underway - think hot type to cold type and the initial unforgiving realities of the video display terminals. All publishers had to play for competitive purposes and there were many bents that accrued along the value change, particularly to readers. Time is among the Fourth Estate's scouts to work through the new realities facing all publishers. eFortmat early adopters who view legacy print publications as less desirable than legacy print news content are Time' customer base, Time's quantifiable asset base. Why would you assume that you could charge them almost double for Time's product? I would venture that most of us don't subscribe to Time for the ads. Advertisers have performed their research about the time readers spent on e-ads, which is what delayed print publishers decision to embrace, even research e-publishing as a customer desired alternative driven by changes in lifestyle. Time already has captured digital content required to set up the paper editions, so those are sunk costs. Time is rearranging the digital content file and is now charging readers time again and a lot of the creation of e-format is Green. Has Time queried it's readers to ascertain what our preferences and budget limitations are for pricing at this phase of the disruptive change? A frequent guest on the Charlie Rose News Hour, Play like Time has been invited to present its thinking regarding pricing strategies for e-content distribution. Should be entertaining. Regards for Time's excellent content. e-content distribution needs work. (translate)
by roughhouse on 2010-07-28 (Version 2.0.06)
This is a beautiful e-mag app. Price is a savings over newsstand but it appears that Apple not Time is responsible for our inaccessibility to subscription prices. Apple your user experiences are still at the top but are you getting too greedy to put us first? Would have given 4 stars if when Apple reset my iPad I had gotten my previous issues back in my library. (translate)
by Saint-Claire on Could not find date in by Saint-Claire - Version 2.0.06 - Jul 28, 2010 (Version by Saint-Claire - Version 2.0.06 - Jul 28, 2010)
Order of events: Downloaded. Open. Closed in 10 seconds. Writing this review. Delete app. I am perplexed by TIMES' strategy on this. Right under my iPad, at this very moment, is the 8/2/2010 issue - I am a subscriber and paid probably less than $0.50 for the issue. They don't seriously expect me to pay $4.99 for the iPad version do they?! And don't confuse this, it's not $4.99 for the App. I might actually go along with that. The App is FREE, EACH ISSUE OF THE MAGAZINE IS $4.99!!!!!!! It's worse than overpaying at a newstand. What a joke!! (translate)
by Jayhaque on 2010-07-28 (Version 2.0.06)
Marketing needs to be drug tested and then fired. Sales department needs to get out of the bar and talk to people who they think they can convince this is a good deal. $5/issue. I actually thought of getting a yearly subscription.... Fail. Marketing research ... Fail Sales perception of reality ... Fail This was installed on my iPad for less than 2 minutes. (translate)
by zoobarb on 2010-07-27 (Version 2.0.06)
FIRST off in an electronic era digital magazines should be able to have social media tools -- TIME Magazine for iPad is a great app. All it needs is to allow reader comments to be posted and viewed electronically for each story of each digital issue made available within this app. Also sharing via Facebook and Twitter would be helpful. The new Flip Board app for iPad does a fantastic job of creating a personalized electronic newspaper of one's social media content via Facebook and Twitter. Second I'll say this: Obviously based on comments by other reviewers there are some things still left to be desired from the app. Perhaps TIME should adjust the pricing for digital copies of TIME Magazine issues that can be purchased and downloaded to iPad within this app as some are saying to make digital issues more affordable. Obviously, production costs in digital issues are removed and TIME can afford to charge less for digital than it does in print and still make money. I have TIME Mobile for iPhone on my 2nd generation iPod Touch and its cool. This app for iPad seems even better in comparison. LASTLY, TIME Inc., use reviewer feedback to make improvements to pricing structure for digital (offer digital subscriptions in app as an option so users of this app don't have to pay per issue they download) and continue to make improvements to the quality of this great app as needed. (translate)
by maneeshpan on 2010-07-24 (Version 2.0.06)
Well it's pretty obvious - u guys should do something with ur offering ... I have 5 subscriptions to good mags on zinio - why? Because they don't nickel and dime me. We're saving u money on printing and delivery costs - that should be reflected in price. All the other digi converts get that ... Keeping your price-point jacked reeks of snobbery - "they'll pay what we say because we say it." in a consumer driven marketplace where we have plenty of good choices, that thinking will kill you. (translate)
by Squirrel King on 2010-07-24 (Version 2.0.06)
Too much money. Eventually the cost of each issue will be reasonable, and I'll subscribe. In the meantime, Time will get no $ from me. Get with it, boys. (translate)
by Russ1409 on 2010-07-24 (Version 2.0.06)
I don't think people realize the reason why Time can't offer free access to current subscribers is Apple. Apple insists on single-copy sales through iTunes so they can take their 30% cut of revenue. Subscriptions sold outside iTunes don't fall under Apple's jurisdiction, so they don't allow them to include apps. (translate)
by Sgthalka on 2010-07-24 (Version 2.0.06)
I am a current subscriber to Time magazine and we get it delivered weekly. Now, in order to read on the iPad I have to pay extra. One can expect that current print subscibers should get the iPad issues heavily discounted or free. Bit Time wants you to pay full price. (translate)
by TheIzMan on 2010-07-23 (Version 2.0.06)
Stupid. Who in their right mind would spend $5 per issue on this. Maybe $20 per year. (translate)
by pfva on 2010-07-22 (Version 2.0.06)
I really, REALLY want to give Time my money. I LOVE their free content on the iPhone/iPad app. I got the subscription a few years ago, but had difficulty getting around to reading them and canceled. Now I think I would actually go through it if I could get it on my iPad, and think they deserve to receive payment for the amount I enjoy their product. However, it is really ridiculous to ask us to pay cover price. I refuse. I would consider paying a little more than the regular subscription price -- even though they don't have to pay printing or mailing on it, and electronic costs would be negligible once the app was created -- but not this much more. Time, please fix this...because, like I said, I really, REALLY want to give you a fair amount of my money. (translate)
by sjt915 on 2010-07-21 (Version 2.0.06)
really useless unless you dish out some $$ for the magazines. Not very compelling offer, especially if you already get the print version. (translate)
by DDinDC on 2010-07-21 (Version 2.0.06)
I love the idea of replacing my paper subscription with a digital one. But, the cost per issue is ridiculous. Bring the cost in line with paper and you'll have something. (translate)
by 2starr on 2010-07-20 (Version 2.0.06)
i lost my june issue after the software os update for my IPAD, i really appreciate if you could fix this and reimburse my money or give me the opportunity to download the mag that i purchased. (translate)
by Epsilonx on 2010-07-20 (Version 2.0.06)
Apart from the very high price which needs to be adressed asap (!!!) i really enjoy the digital version of the TIme. Especially the videos are a plus and the navigation is also quite good. But this little features do not warrant such a higher price than the print version! (translate)
by Foxmulder87 on 2010-07-20 (Version 2.0.06)
I have no quarrel with the App, it's the price baby! I have been subscribing to TIME since I was 12 and now I am 60. I would love to switch my subscription from print to iPAD but I pay less than $26.50 per year by buying years at a time. I can't understand their pricing model. No print cost and no postage for iPAD subscriptions, yet they would expect me to pay more for one month+ than I pay for an entire year's worth of issues. This makes ZERO sense. I guess that TIME like the rest of the print media would prefer bankruptcy to profitability. Go figure. (translate)
by macsie on 2010-07-20 (Version 2.0.06)
The power of the iPad to deliver traditional print magazine news in new, innovative ways with incredible user interface at a fraction of the cost of a hard copy is epic. So why the high price tag? Won't buy another Time, or any magazine until the price is cut dramatically. (translate)
by douglasvan on 2010-07-19 (Version 2.0.06)
At any higher price than $1/issue and $30/annual subscription you are delusional and truly deserve to go by the way of the dinosaurs... (translate)
by Steve_DX on 2010-07-12 (Version 2.0.06)
If I'm a Time magazine subscriber, I should be able to input my account number and get the issues for free. $4.99 per issue? No thanks. (translate)
by Ketoneus on 2010-07-10 (Version 2.0.06)
With these prices it's clear that time is stuck in the past. People will no longer pay for this info when similar info is available online and on tv news. Get a clue Times. Also the least you could do with this app is provide a demo issue. The only time I ever bought a paper version of Times magazine was at the airport b/c I was bored, but now that I have an iPad I won't be bored at the airport. You better catch on quick Times or your business is doomed. (translate)
by Joe1352 on 2010-07-04 (Version 2.0.06)
Of course Time can try to charge as much as they like for a copy, but to charge the full newsstand price for each copy with no subscriber discount for me is not acceptable. I am deleting this app again and will stick with my paper subscription. (translate)
by Latscho on 2010-07-04 (Version 2.0.06)
If it were $0.50 per issue (or free) I would actually read Time from the comfort of my iPad. This is ridiculous. I can just go downstairs and pick it up from the table. The only reason why I downloaded the app was to find out another way to read it. Will go back to old-fashioned paper reading. (translate)
by music_luv on 2010-07-04 (Version 2.0.06)
$4.99 is robbery. Wake up. (translate)
by milazzo on 2010-07-03 (Version 2.0.06)
It costs less to buy a TV show!! Are they nuts? $4.99 an ISSUE?! These are magazines people, not classic books! The issues will be outdated next week! WTH? (translate)
by shutyourpiehole on 2010-07-03 (Version 2.0.06)
Make no mistake...customers will not pay $5 an issue for Time, no matter how much video stuffing you jam into the turkey. Somewhere a young stallion at Time, Inc. is patting himself on the back for racking up big revenue by gouging early adopters. Good, good. You think you have lost no customer confidence through this boneheaded move? Think again. You think this doesn't matter? Poor baby. Your parents spent a fortune on that education...such a waste. (translate)
by BusyNonprofitMgr on 2010-07-01 (Version 2.0.06)
Everyone needs to consider the revolution that digital media is creating. I will not pay 4.99 an issue its ridiculous. However if the digital issues were resonably priced the print medium industry would implode, no one would buy dead tree publications anymore, basically over night and millions would be out of work. I want cheap content too but we have to give the geniuses at Time Warner a chance to work out a sustainable business model. Give them a break after all they had the foresight to buy AOL. (translate)
by Simpsoneh on 2010-06-26 (Version 2.0.06)
It's a nicely written app, but the publishers must be on crack if they think we will pay $5 per issue for something we can subscribe to and get delivered to our house in hardcopy for less than 50 cents. You have, over decades, established the price for your content. Here, you are given the opportunity to publish with extremely minimal distribution costs, and you try to charge over 10 times the standard price? Either you are insanely greedy or you think we are insanely stupid. Pick one. You could revolutionize publishing if you did this right. Instead you act like this. Pathetic! (translate)
by L in Chicago on 2010-06-26 (Version 2.0.06)
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