Skeptic Magazine Reviews

by Byte-Me

It's difficult to read. It would be better if they just posted the issues on the web. Then, at least, you could use Readability or Pocket to reflow the text. You can read it but you have to zoom, pan, and scroll a lot. Wasn't worth it.

They promised one free issue of my choice, After browsing the back issues I found one I was interested in but of course couldn't get it. It was only a sample issue that was free.

It's really a good thing magazines are dying off.

by Jennahtx

I purchased a digital subscription a couple years ago through Apple, and it clearly shows in my list of Apple Subscriptions. Unfortunately, when I try to read the digital version on my iPad, all I get is stupid Pocket Magazine saying that I need to subscribe. What? I AM subscribed! Very annoying and if this not quickly resolved I will cancel!

by BBensned

With so many good magazine and newspaper reader interactive apps to use as models, the Wall Street Journal being a laudable example, there is no excuse for foisting this primitive app on subscribers. What you get is nothing more than a photocopy of the print version that is not even scaled for iPad users. Web link citations are not interactive and if that is not annoying enough, there is no way to cut and paste them into a browser either. I am a big fan of Skeptic Magazine but SkepticMagazine is more annoying than useful.

by RKDPeterson

I have subscribed to Skeptic for more than two years and love the magazine. A few months ago, I subscribed to the e-version. I got one issue to download when I first subscribed, but now I can't get the latest issue to download. SkepticMagazine wants me to pay for the issue or pay for a yearly subscription...again! I use materials from this magazine in the courses that I teach, so I really need to see the latest issue for which I've already paid. I have contacted Pocketmags but so far no response. Skeptic needs to fire that company and get another app provider.

by %<>%

The reader mode on the Skeptic app is mediocre at best. It changes article formatting in confusing ways and has typos that are not present in the magazine. SkepticMagazine developer has not issued an update in over a year. Does this mean that they think SkepticMagazine is already perfect?

by Good App1211

I've enjoyed Skeptic for a number of years. I travel now so the digital version is much more convenient. While I've not experienced the download problems that many other reviews mention, I find SkepticMagazine itself very primitive. No effort has been expended to scale the content for easy viewing. There is no dictionary, search or annotation support. A PDF viewer would work better than SkepticMagazine.

by Eriptron

I have the new iPad and I have none of the issues the others have posted but the user interface is very poor. You can't highlight text, you can not copy text and their bookmarking mechanism is kludgy. Even though there isn't any font adjustments you an zoom the page at least. Three stars but just because of the value of the magazine's content.

by Oogabooga2009

I really do like the simplicity of SkepticMagazine! It's designed well. It's missing one major thing: bookmarks. I would give SkepticMagazine 5 stars if bookmarks were an option! As it is now, I have to take screenshots before leaving the article in order to find where I left off when I return. Not exactly efficient.

Thanks!!

by Paul NMs

I am a long-time hard copy Skeptic magazine subscriber. I switched to the e-version to save costs and paper. I have only read one issue so far using my iPad. I love the content of Skeptic magazine, but the electronic version is basically a PDF of the magazine. There are no formatting changes to make it easier to read on an iPad (or other tablet) and there are no special features like I am used to getting in other electronic magazines (National Geographic does a awesome job with their electronic version). According to some reviews, people have had problems with their subscriptions. I am anxious to see if I have any problems when the next issue is available.

by Rhfvf

My only complaint, and why it gets 4 stars is that I would like to see more articles per quarter. I understand, however, not wanting to dilute the quality and to be accurate with sourcing and bibliographic information. I highly recommend this for anyone who values reason first and foremost.

by Manfort

The articles are great, I read them in my phone, tablet and computer. They address current events with a fact based approach and I like that.
SkepticMagazine is another thing altogether. Not that great. It makes reading a bit difficult. I have to zoom in and out constantly.

by Bakari C

Since I read nearly everything on my iPad or phone, the digital version of this journal makes reading the it much more accessible. I can easily read it in bed with even with the lamp turned off.

I also appreciate the Reader view feature that turns an article into a single long page for scrolling.

The only most important feature missing for me is a highlighter. When I read non-fiction I always want to annotate what I'm reading for later review. It's great that SkepticMagazine allows for copying and pasting selected text, but a highlighter is also needed.

by DDS2010

The education of a society should include technical knowledge of how to continue educating yourself and how not to be fooled by bad or misleading information. This magazine does just that. From articles of atheism, pseudo science, and myths to real scientific knowledge, Skeptic magazine helps me wade through the BS to arrive at reality.

by J5ers

SkepticMagazine delivers a good amount of information on the subject of Ancient Aliens. I enjoy the ability to share/email the art for others. There is no doubt that a serious discussion needs to take place. Beings, not from earth must be behind our religions. We dismiss magic & sorcery, yet......

by Pi S

There are gems among magazines, and this is one of them. With material for old and young like, it provides all you need to develop your critical thinking and learn new things. Highly recommended. Excellent app; never had any problems with it, both on my older iPad and on this one, an air 2.

by Tjimmmy

It's amazing that something like this is even necessary, and it is very much so as this country seems to be devolving into the Dark Ages. How can we have grown so much in the last two thousand years and now seem to be going back to many of the values and superstitions humanity overcame. Science is being devalued, an elite 1 percent of rich people are ruling and the middle class is shrinking, and religion that had evolved more into charitable organizations are now returning to authoritarian attacks on morals and taking over politics.
Skeptic Magazine is the antidote for all of that fighting the disease and blight of ignorance and providing a determined resistance to the realities of vaccination deniers, human global warming deniers, charlatans and hucksters, and so much more.
I had stacks of Skeptics going back years but now with their availability with a simple App I've replaced the stacks with a subscription and back issues on an iPad. I can now take my library with me wherever I go. Evolution is a good thing. Devolution is stupid.

by Markoswea

W. News media and late nite talk filled w. Unsupported drive, mass hysteria, skeptical inquirer ties the high road . Bringing rationale, reason, and just common sense, back to the fold of modern man! The nutrition for those still using grey matter for fuel in thinking.

by Saneape

In a sea of unreflective and outright nonsense, a questioning voice to consider.

by WRMONDERFULL

Great thinking outside of the bubble.

by Ernigro

Refreshing to read sober analysis. What a gift to have science based critical analysis on a range of issues.