The Spectator World

Politics and culture from the iconic magazine with additional US content

The Spectator Magazine · com.spectator.spectatorus

Not rated yet 5K+ downloads v2.7 17.1 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 12 · Low Maturity

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At a glance

Latest version: v2.7 (1786444733)
Updated: Aug 16, 2026 (2 months ago)
APK size: 17.1 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Feb 16, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 15
Website: spectator.us
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

The Spectator World is an app by The Spectator Magazine in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least February 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 2.4, the APK shrank from 20.1 MB to 17.1 MB. Since version 2.1, the minimum Android version rose from 6.0 to 8.0. It asks for 15 permissions, none of them sensitive. It asks for the same permissions as version 2.4. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v2.7

The Spectator US app has been merged with the Spectator UK app. You can access the new Spectator with both editions from the App Store or by clicking the link in this app.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

The Spectator's mission is to entertain, inform, delight and infuriate our readers. From politics to culture, current affairs to reviews, a wide range of topics are intelligently commented on daily and in our monthly magazine. The Spectator was established in 1828 in Britain. In 2018, after a mere 190 years, we launched our US edition, with the goal of bringing the same insight, original thought and writing to an American audience. We hold no party line; our only allegiance is to clarity of thought, elegance of expression and independence of opinion. Our writers opinions range from left to right, their circumstances vary. We do not strive for impartiality — our motto is ‘firm, but unfair’ — but for originality and style. "At last Britain’s foremost periodical, first published 1828, brings the English language to America. Here is the native tongue of wit, learning, and sense — wise rather than wised-up, clever but not too clever by half, and humorous in a way that answers to every humor including blood, phlegm, and bile of diverse colors. Civilized reading for barbarous times." -P.J. O'Rourke on The Spectator "You can go to hell—you and your irrelevant rag." -Sebastian Gorka Features -The Spectator's US edition app is free to download. -Read every issue monthly before it goes on sale. -Download the magazine and read it offline or on the move. -Listen to Spectator podcasts. -Share articles via email, Facebook and Twitter. -Store and access your back issues or store individual articles in your person scrapbook. "A fantastic magazine." -Tucker Carlson "The Spectator US is serious without being earnest, lively without being superficial, au courant without being trendy. You owe it to yourself to subscribe." -Roger Kimball Terms of Use: https://thespectator.com/terms/

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v2.1. Since v2.3 it requires Android 8.0+.

v2.7 LATEST Aug 16, 2026 17.1 MB TRUSTED v2.4 Aug 1, 2026 20.1 MB TRUSTED v2.3 Jan 3, 2026 18.4 MB TRUSTED v2.1 Jun 8, 2024 17.7 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 16, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Spectator (1828) Ltd” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Aug 16, 2026
Validated against Google Play Aug 16, 2026
Signed byCN=Zack Christenson, OU=Spectator (1828) Ltd, O=Spectator (1828) Ltd, L=London, ST=London, C=UK
Signing certificate (SHA-1)87:85:D5:95:29:FF:C9:D6:BF:F7:FF:19:63:D7:BA:4E:E2:A0:92:C4
File MD5eaad7e8ae5d84a7a8f31388c3ab82643
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (15)

The Spectator World requests 15 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Detect screen capture android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.spectator.spectatorus.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

The Spectator World APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of The Spectator World for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 2.1 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 2.1 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is The Spectator World free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is The Spectator World APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is eaad7e8ae5d84a7a8f31388c3ab82643.