Apple News+ gives you access to hundreds of magazines and newspapers for one monthly fee

Apple News+ is a subscription service that lets you read full articles from participating magazines, newspapers, and digital publishers through the Apple News app on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV. You pay a single monthly fee and get unlimited access to the content — no per-article charges, no ads on most publications, and no separate logins for each outlet.

The service includes major publications like The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, Vogue, Wired, National Geographic, and hundreds of smaller regional and specialty magazines. You can read offline by saving articles, and your reading history syncs across all your Apple devices.

Apple News+ is separate from the free Apple News app, which shows headlines and article summaries from many sources at no cost. Apple News+ removes the paywall on participating publications and gives you the full magazine layouts and archives.

Key Takeaways

  • Apple News+ costs $12.99 per month in the United States, though the price varies by country and may change over time.
  • The subscription includes full access to major newspapers and hundreds of magazines, with most content ad-free.
  • You can share one subscription with up to six family members through Apple's Family Sharing feature at no additional cost.
  • A one-month free trial is often available when you first sign up, though Apple periodically changes the trial length and availability.
  • You need an Apple device and an Apple ID to use the service; there is no web version or Android app for Apple News+.

What publications are included and what you actually read

Apple News+ includes over 300 magazines and more than 100 newspapers. The major outlets are The Wall Street Journal (news section only, not the opinion pages), The Los Angeles Times, The Toronto Star, The National Post, and The Economist. Magazine titles span lifestyle, business, sports, and culture — Vogue, Wired, GQ, Architectural Digest, National Geographic, Bon Appétit, and many others.

The exact list changes as publishers join or leave the service. Some publications offer their full magazine layout with original design and photography; others provide articles in a simplified text format. A few major outlets, like The New York Times and The Washington Post, do not participate in Apple News+ — they require separate subscriptions.

Most articles are ad-free, but some publications still show a small number of ads. You cannot pick and choose which publications to receive; you get access to all participating outlets. If you want to read a specific publication that is not included, you will need to subscribe to it separately or read it through the free Apple News app if it offers free content there.

How much it costs and what payment options exist

Apple News+ costs $12.99 per month in the United States. Pricing in other countries varies — for example, it costs £9.99 per month in the United Kingdom and CAD $14.99 in Canada. Apple occasionally runs promotional offers, such as a free trial period when you first sign up or discounted rates for new subscribers.

You can pay for Apple News+ using any payment method linked to your Apple ID: a credit card, debit card, or Apple Gift Card. The charge appears on your monthly bill as "Apple News+" and is billed to whichever Apple ID you use to sign up. If you have a family plan set up through Apple Family Sharing, one person pays the subscription fee and up to five other family members can read the same content at no extra cost.

Apple often bundles Apple News+ with other services. For example, some iPhone purchases include a few months free, or Apple may offer a discount if you also subscribe to Apple TV+ or Apple Music. Check your Apple ID settings to see if you have any active offers.

How to start a subscription and cancel anytime

To start Apple News+, open the Apple News app on any Apple device, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines), and select "Subscriptions." Tap "Try Free" or "Subscribe" next to Apple News+. You will be asked to confirm your Apple ID and payment method. If a free trial is available, you will see the trial length before you confirm.

Your subscription begins when ready, and you can start reading right away. The free trial period (if offered) runs for the stated number of days — typically one month, though Apple changes this periodically. After the trial ends, your payment method is charged automatically each month on the same date.

To cancel, go to Settings on your Apple device, tap your name at the top, select "Subscriptions," find "Apple News+," and tap "Cancel Subscription." You can cancel anytime, even during a free trial, and you will keep access until the end of your current billing period. Apple does not offer refunds for partial months.

Family Sharing and reading on multiple devices

If you set up Apple Family Sharing, one Apple News+ subscription covers up to six family members. The person who pays for the subscription is the organizer, and they can invite up to five other people to join the family group. Each family member uses their own Apple ID and sees their own reading history and saved articles.

You can read Apple News+ on any Apple device linked to your Apple ID: iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. Your reading history, bookmarks, and saved articles sync across all devices automatically. If you switch to a new Apple device, you can sign in with the same Apple ID and your library will appear when ready.

Apple News+ is not available on Android phones, Windows computers, or through a web browser. If you use non-Apple devices, you cannot read Apple News+ content on them, though you can still access the free Apple News app on some Android devices for headlines and summaries.

What happens if you pause or stop paying

When your subscription ends — either because you cancelled it or your payment failed — you lose access to the full articles in Apple News+. You can still use the free Apple News app to read headlines and summaries from many sources, but you cannot read the full content from Apple News+ publications.

If you cancelled during a free trial, your access stops when ready when the trial period ends. If you cancelled a paid subscription, you keep access through the end of your current billing period, then lose it on the renewal date.

If a payment fails (for example, your credit card expired), Apple usually sends you a notification and gives you a few days to update your payment method. If you do not update it, your subscription is cancelled and you lose access. You can restart a subscription anytime by going back to the Apple News app and signing up again.

Comparing Apple News+ to other news subscriptions

Apple News+ is one option among several ways to read news and magazines. The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal each offer their own subscriptions and are not included in Apple News+. Some people subscribe to one or more of these individually and use Apple News+ for everything else. Others use the free Apple News app and pay for individual publications they read most often.

Magazine-focused services like Scribd and Issuu also offer large libraries of magazines for a monthly fee, though the selection and design quality differ from Apple News+. Local newspapers sometimes offer their own digital subscriptions at lower prices than Apple News+.

The choice depends on which publications you read most. If you read a wide variety of magazines and newspapers and own Apple devices, Apple News+ may save money compared to multiple separate subscriptions. If you primarily read one or two outlets, a direct subscription to those publications is usually cheaper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I read Apple News+ on my Android phone?

No. Apple News+ is only available on Apple devices: iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. You can use the free Apple News app on Android to read headlines and summaries, but you cannot access the full Apple News+ content. If you switch to an Apple device, you can sign in with your Apple ID and read your subscription when ready.

Do I have to read articles in the Apple News app, or can I read them on the publisher's website?

Apple News+ gives you access through the Apple News app only. You cannot use your subscription to log into individual publisher websites. If a publication offers its own separate subscription, you would need to pay for that separately to read on their website.

What happens to my saved articles if I cancel?

Your saved articles and reading history stay in the Apple News app, but you cannot read the full text of Apple News+ articles after your subscription ends. You can still see the headlines and summaries in the free Apple News feed.

Is there a student discount for Apple News+?

Apple does not currently offer a student discount specifically for Apple News+. However, some student plans that bundle multiple Apple services may include Apple News+. Check Apple's education pricing page or ask at an Apple Store to see what is available for your situation.

Can I gift an Apple News+ subscription to someone else?

You cannot buy a gift subscription to Apple News+ directly. However, you can give someone an Apple Gift Card, which they can use to pay for Apple News+ or any other Apple service. Alternatively, you can invite them to join your Family Sharing group if they are a family member.