The Economist for iPhone
Price: Free
The Economist for iPhone by The Economist is, according to the developer, the best way to read The Economist on your iPhone. The Economist is, if you don’t know, a weekly international business and news publication.
When you download this app, you get free access to the editor’s highlights, which consists of six articles from each edition of The Economist. If you have a subscription to the print or digital edition of The Economist, you’ll also get the full version on your iOS device.
Each issue is available from 9PM on Thursday evenings, GMT. All you have to do is download each issue when you have an Internet connection, and then read it whenever you wish.
The Economist app also offers an audio service, so you can either read or listen to the articles. This is great for when you’re driving or need your hands for other activities like while working out.
You can store and access back issues at any time, or buy single issues through the app. Of course, you can also upgrade and buy a subscription to The Economist from within this app. In-app purchases range from $5.99 to $129.99.
The Economist was updated to Version 2.2 on December 17, 2012. The update optimized the app for iPhone 5 and made other improvements. The current version has 91 customer ratings with an average of five out of five stars.
I have always been a geek for international business news so I really enjoy this app. If you’re not into these topics then this app isn’t for you, but if you are, then go ahead and download it. You won’t regret it.
For: iPhone, iPod touch, iPad with iOS 4.3 or later