# acmqueue

> Technical magazine for software engineers on emerging technologies and challenges. (iPhone/iPad app by Association for Computing Machinery.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acmqueue/id1035354478 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Association for Computing Machinery](https://appshunter.io/developer/405041865)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.63/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 78 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-10-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acmqueue/id1035354478/reviews.md

## What is acmqueue?

acmqueue is the ACM's magazine for practicing software engineers. Written by software practitioners and developers for software practitioners and developers, acmqueue focuses on the technical problems and challenges that loom ahead, helping readers to sharpen their own thinking and pursue innovative solutions. acmqueue does not focus on either industry news or the latest "solutions." Rather, the technical articles, columns and case studies take a critical look at current and emerging technologies, highlighting challenges and hurdles that are likely to arise and posing questions that software engineers should be thinking about. acmqueue is the best way for practicing software engineers to keep up with the field. Each bimonthly issue comes packed with solid, well-grounded content developed with an eye to keeping readers informed and guiding better engineering and design choices.

Free for ACM members. Single issue subscription for non-members is $6.99
Free for ACM members. A yearly subscription for non-members is $19.99

Terms of Use: https://libraries.acm.org/digital-library/policies
Privacy policy: https://queue.acm.org/privacypolicy.cfm

## Key features

- In-depth technical articles
- Case studies on emerging technologies
- Focus on future challenges
- Guidance for engineering and design
- Bimonthly issues
- Content for practitioners

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| September/October 2015 | $6.99 | one-time |
| November/December 2015 | $6.99 | one-time |
| January/February 2016 | $6.99 | one-time |
| May/June 2016 | $6.99 | one-time |
| September/October 2016 | $6.99 | one-time |
| November/December 2016 | $6.99 | one-time |
| March/April 2018 | $6.99 | one-time |
| November/December 2019 | $6.99 | one-time |
| September/October 2023 | $6.99 | one-time |
| November/December 2023 | $6.99 | one-time |
| January/February 2024 | $6.99 | one-time |
| March/April 2024 | $6.99 | one-time |
| November/December 2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| January/February 2026 | $6.99 | one-time |
| September/October 2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| July/August 2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| May/June 2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| March/April 2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| January/February 2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| November/December 2024 | $6.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acmqueue/id1035354478/reviews.md

### 1/5 — How do I log in?

*2018-11-27*

I’m already an ACM member.  Why does the app want me to subscribe again?

### 1/5 — The Worst

*2018-01-14*

It is still impossible to use in a plane :(. On start the app checks subscription, so if you do not have internet you cannot read. The only way is to open app right before the flight and praise that iOS wont push it our of memory.
Second - it cannot scale, all devices have HUGE margins

### 1/5 — ACM member subscription

*2017-11-10*

I installed this app again now that it supports 64-bit iOS. Even though I am signed in with my ACM account in the app, it still thinks I have exceeded the number of “free preview” pages I can see. I have a current ACM membership so I should not need any other in-app “subscription” should I? I tried sign out / sign in again but still not working. Maybe the developers would like to test that the most common usage scenario actually works before releasing the next new version?

### 1/5 — Constantly starting over

*2017-04-01*

Every time I open this app to continue reading an article I am placed back at downloading the list of issues and verifying my subscription. Then there are all the issues. Then I tap the most recent issue I was just reading 10 minutes before and wait for it to download again (really, we can't keep it long enough to read it?).  

Thankfully most of the time after all that drama I end up at the page where I left off, but occasionally the app decides that I must start over from the beginning. 

Do the developers actually use the app to read ACM Queue?

Do you want to see how this should work?  Try The Economist app. Download means it's downloaded. Open the app and your exactly where you last were. Bookmark pages. Save pages via the share page.

### 1/5 — What were they thinking?

*2016-08-18*

Why did ACM choose to deliver this magazine as an app, rather than (say) a PDF?
And then the app provides only an overview and an chance to purchase(!)
I already have a subscription.
I am giving this one star only because i cannot give it zero.

### 1/5 — Horrible execution

*2016-03-31*

This app does nothing that a web site could not do better. But at least I thought I'd be able to read magazine issues on the subway without an internet connection. Unfortunately the second time I launched the app I discovered that it had erased the issues I had previously downloaded. To add insult to injury, it has also forgotten my username and password! Useless. 

The other problem with it is more conceptual. The app formats everything like a print magazine, complete with huge margins, meaning you to have to zoom and scroll all over the place trying to read the tiny text on each page. There is a text only view, but that drops all the diagrams rendering it equally useless. The content should be presented optimized for mobile display.

### 1/5 — Defective app / great publication

*2016-03-20*

The app lacks the padlock icon or other mechanism allowing ACM members to login with their member credentials. I'm not going to pay twice for something. Please repair so I can access full content and I'll reconsider and likely provide a better review. 

ALSO - for future iterations of your mag apps, please develop annotation, exportable bookmarking, and enhanced copy, paste and citation export capabilities.

### 4/5 — App is crashing

*2016-03-09*

Something in the Jan/Feb 2016 issue is causing the app to crash everytime I try to access that issue. Previous issues open and navigate fine.  iPhone 5, iOS 9.2.1

### 2/5 — Uninstalled it

*2016-01-22*

It might be ok, but it kept trying to make me purchase the magazine.  Supposedly ACM members have free access to acmqueue but the app doesn't seem to be able to log me in using my ACM credentials.  So I just decided to forget it and uninstall it.

### 1/5 — Credentials Failed

*2015-10-29*

I am an ACM member without access yet, the launch email said it was free.

## Frequently asked questions about acmqueue

### What is acmqueue?

acmqueue is the ACM's magazine for practicing software engineers, focusing on technical challenges and emerging technologies. It provides critical insights to help readers sharpen their thinking and pursue innovative solutions.

### How much does acmqueue cost?

acmqueue is free for ACM members. For non-members, a single issue subscription costs $6.99, and a yearly subscription is $19.99.

### What is the learning methodology of acmqueue?

acmqueue's learning methodology involves in-depth technical articles, columns, and case studies that critically examine current and emerging technologies. It highlights challenges and poses questions for software engineers to consider.

### How often is acmqueue updated?

acmqueue is published bimonthly, meaning a new issue is released every two months. The latest version available is 7.2.1, last updated on June 19, 2025.

### What devices does acmqueue support?

acmqueue is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. The app is rated for users aged 12 and above.

### What is the user sentiment for acmqueue?

User sentiment appears to be mixed, with the app holding a rating of 1.6 stars from 8 ratings. Specific user feedback on likes and dislikes is not detailed in the provided data.

### Does acmqueue offer certifications?

The provided information does not indicate that acmqueue offers any formal certifications. Its primary purpose is to provide technical content and insights for software engineers.

### How does acmqueue compare to other software engineering resources?

acmqueue differentiates itself by focusing on technical problems and challenges that loom ahead, rather than industry news or the latest solutions. It aims to guide better engineering and design choices through critical analysis.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.2.1 — 2025-06-19

Bug fixes and optimizations for the latest version of iOS.

### 7.1.3 — 2024-04-25

Bug fixes and optimizations for the latest version of iOS.

### 7.1.2 — 2023-09-28

- New design to unify the desktop and mobile experience.

- All previously downloaded issues will need to be re-downloaded with this major update.

- New Menu: Allows quick access to all views in the app from top left toolbar Menu.

- Bug fixes and optimizations for the latest versions of iOS.

### 7.0.21 — 2023-01-13

- New design to unify the desktop and mobile experience.

- All previously downloaded issues will need to be re-downloaded with this major update.

- New Menu: Allows quick access to all views in the app from top left toolbar Menu.

- Bug fixes and optimizations for the latest versions of iOS.

### 7.0.14 — 2021-01-30

- New design to unify the desktop and mobile experience.

- All previously downloaded issues will need to be re-downloaded with this major update.

- New Menu: Allows quick access to all views in the app from top left toolbar Menu.

- Bug fixes and optimizations for the latest versions of iOS.

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