Scientific American

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A subscription to Scientific American magazines is available through Google Play for $49.99 annually or $5.99 monthly and is renewed automatically at the end of the subscription term, until cancelled. Individual issues are $6.99 each. Payment for all purchases will be charged to your Google Play account. For more information, please visit Google Play Terms and Conditions: https://play.google.com/intl/en-us_us/about/play-terms/index.html

Founded in 1845, Scientific American provides expert insights on the most important and awe-inspiring advances in science and technology. With news and commentary about current events and in-depth features by experts, including more than 200 Nobel Prize-winning scientists, Scientific American is the essential guide to the modern world. Support Science Journalism. Become a Subscriber.

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Monthly issues from Scientific American on your Android device

Updated on

Dec 24, 2025

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Ratings and reviews

1.53K reviews

J Herbsty

March 1, 2026

Scientific American is always a keeper magazine. Although the paper edition of the magazine is gorgeous, the typeset is incredibly small and difficult on the eyes - even if you see well. The app allows you to more easily digest articles because the font size is adjustable. Even on a phone (IMO, tablet recommended) the important info from this awesome publication can be fully explored.

5 people found this review helpful

Michael M

February 29, 2024

Downloading issues has issues. I'm not sure why there's an option to download articles because you can't read them unless you're online. If I'm not online when I start the app the screen sits blank with the spinning wheel. If I want to read offline I have to go somewhere with wifi or cell service, start the app, let the menu load, and then I can read downloaded articles if I lose service. 🤔 Very poor design from a magazine that is supposed to be on the cutting edge of science.

8 people found this review helpful

Kieffer Keepin' On

December 1, 2025

I loaded from Google Play, which said I could subscribe either annually for $49.99, or monthly for $5.99. After loading the app and going to subscribe in the app, it gives only the annual subscription option, and I wanted the monthly. That's false advertising, and a no-go for me. Nevermind, the ridiculous lack of an option to switch to dark mode...Uninstalled.

3 people found this review helpful