Reader's Digest

Reader's Digest

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Reader's Digest: Curated Stories to Inspire and Inform Your Daily Life

Enjoy expert health advice, heartwarming real-life dramas, and brain-sharpening puzzles like Word Power—all in a beautifully redesigned, easy-to-read digital experience.

Publisher

Trusted Media Brands, Inc.

Category

Lifestyle

Downloads

664K+

User Rating

4.1/5

Total Ratings

5K+

Locales

15

A Glimpse Inside

Discover the interface used by 664K+ users.

Screenshot of the Reader's Digest app displaying an article titled In Praise of Poetry with a cup of tea and a notebook.

Screenshot of the Reader's Digest app displaying an article titled In Praise of Poetry with a cup of tea and a notebook.

Reader's Digest app displaying an Everyday Heroes story titled A Piggyback Ride from a Stranger with a photo of hikers.

Reader's Digest app displaying an Everyday Heroes story titled A Piggyback Ride from a Stranger with a photo of hikers.

Readers Digest app screen displaying a wholesome lifestyle article titled Getting Scrappy with an image of vegetable soup

Readers Digest app screen displaying a wholesome lifestyle article titled Getting Scrappy with an image of vegetable soup

An article from the Readers Digest app titled Glad to Hear It featuring a dog

An article from the Readers Digest app titled Glad to Hear It featuring a dog

Smart, Uplifting Stories for Your Digital Daily Life

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 664K+ users.

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Sharpen Your Mind Daily

Engage with our world-famous Word Power column and interactive puzzles designed to keep your vocabulary and memory sharp with automatic scoring.

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A Sanctuary from Clickbait

Escape the noise with hand-picked, fact-checked articles on health, home, and finances that focus on what truly matters to your family.

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Laughter, the Best Medicine

Access our legendary collection of jokes and heartwarming true stories that provide a positive boost and remind us of the good in the world.

Review Analysis

Insights from user reviews.

Sentiment Score

32%
Negative

Summary

The app receives predominantly negative feedback, primarily due to widespread issues with subscription access and login functionality, with many users unable to read content despite paid subscriptions or facing persistent login errors. A significant update around late 2020/early 2021 also introduced regressions, leading to lost bookmarks, disordered articles, and diminished interactivity. While the app's content is praised for its variety and quality, users consistently criticize its clunky user interface, lack of essential features like dark mode and text zoom, general technical unreliability, and unhelpful customer support.

Common Themes

Subscription Access(18)
Navigation & User Interface(10)
Login & Account Issues(9)
Customer Support(8)
Content Quality(6)
Technical Reliability(5)
Feature Requests(4)

About the app

Everything you need to know about Reader's Digest.

Description

A beautiful redesign for iPad and a new iPhone edition, which includes all the same content as our print and iPad editions, presented in an easy, mobile-friendly reading experience. iPad users can preview articles from the latest issue. Enjoy a look around before you decide what’s right for you: single-issue purchase, or a month-to-month or yearly subscription. · NEW SUBSCRIBERS: Enjoy a 30-day free trial on iPhone and iPad when you subscribe. About the Magazine The interactive edition of Reader’s Digest lets you browse smart, useful tips on health, work, food, relationships, home, and money, all expertly selected from hundreds of online and print sources. You’ll discover original profiles of inspiring people, real-life dramas, insightful essays, and news roundups that get you up-to-date fast on the issues you care about. All the features and departments from the print edition are here, including the jokes and funny true stories, along with our famous Word Power column—now with automatic scoring and audio pronunciations. Each issue is enhanced with exclusive cartoons, videos, slide shows, animations, and useful Web links—all in a well-designed, easy-to-navigate interface. Choose your Subscription Option Get a 30-day FREE trial when you subscribe. • 1-month subscription for $1.99 automatically renewed until canceled • 1-year subscription for $14.99 automatically renewed until canceled • Your subscription starts with the latest issue; back issues are not included, but you may purchase them as single issues ($3.99) SUBSCRIBERS’ AUTOMATIC-RENEWAL FEATURE: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews for another subscription period (another year for annual subscribers, another month for monthly subscribers) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your credit card will be charged the full amount for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Use: http://www.rd.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://www.trustedmediabrands.com/privacy-policy/

Latest Version

6.2

Size

22.9 MB

First Released

Jan 18, 2011

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Join millions of readers and enjoy expert health tips, uplifting stories, and your favorite Word Power puzzles. It's the Reader's Digest you've always trusted, perfectly tailored for your iPhone and iPad.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Reader's Digest

Which devices support the Reader's Digest app?

The Reader's Digest app is available for both iPad and iPhone. It offers a redesigned, mobile-friendly reading experience for content identical to print and iPad editions.

Can I preview articles in the Reader's Digest app before subscribing?

Yes, iPad users can preview articles from the latest issue within the Reader's Digest app. This allows users to explore content before making a purchase decision.

Does the Reader's Digest app offer a free trial?

Yes, new subscribers to the Reader's Digest app receive a 30-day free trial. This trial is available for subscriptions made on both iPhone and iPad devices.

What types of content are included in the Reader's Digest app?

The Reader's Digest app provides interactive content on health, work, food, relationships, home, and money. It features inspiring profiles, real-life dramas, essays, and news from diverse sources.

Does the Reader's Digest app include print edition features?

Yes, the Reader's Digest app includes all print edition features like jokes, funny true stories, and the Word Power column. The Word Power column has automatic scoring and audio pronunciations.

Are there multimedia enhancements in the Reader's Digest app?

Yes, each issue in the Reader's Digest app is enhanced. It includes exclusive cartoons, videos, slide shows, animations, and useful Web links, all within an easy-to-navigate interface.

What are the subscription options for Reader's Digest app?

The Reader's Digest app offers a 1-month subscription for $1.99 and a 1-year subscription for $14.99. Both options automatically renew until canceled by the user.

Does a Reader's Digest app subscription include back issues?

No, a Reader's Digest app subscription starts with the latest issue and does not include back issues. Back issues are available for individual purchase at $3.99 each.

How does auto-renewal work for Reader's Digest app subscriptions?

Reader's Digest app subscriptions automatically renew through the iTunes Account. Users must turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the current period ends to avoid being charged.

How can I manage my Reader's Digest app subscription?

Users manage Reader's Digest app subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal through their Account Settings. This option becomes accessible after the initial purchase of a subscription.

What happens if I subscribe early during the Reader's Digest free trial?

If a user purchases a subscription during the Reader's Digest app free trial, any remaining portion of the free trial period is forfeited.

Does the Reader's Digest app have an audio feature for articles?

Yes, the Reader's Digest app includes an audio feature. A "Listen" button is visible on article pages, indicating that content can be consumed audibly.

Where are the terms of use for the Reader's Digest app?

The terms of use for the Reader's Digest app are available at http://www.rd.com/terms-of-use/. This link provides the official conditions governing app usage.

What is the privacy policy for the Reader's Digest app?

The privacy policy for the Reader's Digest app is located at https://www.trustedmediabrands.com/privacy-policy/. It details how user data is collected, used, and protected.

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