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The Atlantic app is available in Apple’s App Store and works on devices running iOS 13. The app is free to download, and the new “Today” screen is free to browse, but you must have an Atlantic subscription to access articles and download magazine issues. You can purchase a subscription on TheAtlantic.com or directly within the app.
Setting up your subscriber-only access
If you’ve purchased a subscription via The Atlantic or the App Store (as of October 2025, the number of these subscriptions should be limited), you can read unlimited articles on the app and website. To unlock your access, just connect your subscription in the Settings tab of the Atlantic app.
If you have an online account with The Atlantic, tap "Sign In". You can sign in using:
- email and password
- Apple
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If you haven’t set up an online account, you can create one in the app. Go to “Settings” > “Sign in.” You will be prompted to create an account.
- You can also create an account using Google, Facebook, or Apple.
Once you’ve done so, tap “Link My Subscription” in the "Settings" page and enter your account number.
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Restoring your iTunes Purchase
If you’ve purchased a subscription via the App Store, you can restore your purchase in the app by tapping the “Settings” tab, then “Restore Purchase.” You will be asked to enter the password associated with your Apple ID.
Purchasing an Atlantic Subscription
Subscribers enjoy unlimited access to all of The Atlantic’s journalism—both on the web and in our app.
When you purchase a subscription directly through The Atlantic, either on our website or in the app, you’ll receive exclusive benefits not available with an iOS subscription.
- Print & Digital subscribers receive full digital access, a year of the print magazine, exclusive newsroom journalism, and a complimentary tote.
- Premium Plus: Print & Digital subscription with ad-free web and app access for the primary account holder, plus three additional digital subscriptions you can share with friends or family members.
If you live outside the U.S. or are directed to the App Store from Apple Podcasts, you can subscribe through the Apple App Store. Apple subscriptions include a two-week free trial—you won’t be charged until the trial period ends. Payment will then be processed through your Apple account.
Please note: if you subscribe through the Apple App Store, cancellations must also be managed through Apple. The Atlantic cannot cancel iOS subscriptions on your behalf.