# DownBeat Mag — Jazz, Blues & Beyond > Music magazine covering Jazz, Blues, and improvised music with reviews and features. (iPhone/iPad app by Maher Publications Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downbeat-mag/id1590355244 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Maher Publications Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/572082022) - Category: Music, Magazines & Newspapers - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 1.50/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 67 MB - Languages: American English, Danish, French (France), German (Germany), Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, European Portuguese, Russian, European Spanish and 1 more - Released: 2021-11-24 - Data updated: 2026-08-22 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downbeat-mag/id1590355244/reviews.md ## What is DownBeat Mag? DownBeat is the granddaddy of American music magazines. Our editors, writers and photographers scour the world to bring back the best of Jazz, Blues & Beyond. From insightful interviews and historical gems to world-class reviews and iconic features like the Blindfold Test, DownBeat delivers an insider's guide to jazz, improvised music and all of its offshoots. Auto Renewing subscription: *Back issues and future issues are available for purchase within the App. You can purchase single issues for $3.99 (non-subscription). Future issues are also available through the following auto-renewing subscription(s): DownBeat Magazine subscriptions - 3-month subscription for $9.99, 6-month subscription for $15.99 and a 1-year subscription for $23.99 automatically renewed until canceled. Payment for all purchases will be charged to your iTunes account at the confirmation of your purchase. The subscription will include the current issue if you do not already own it, and subsequently published future issues. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. This subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost of the renewal will match the initial subscription price. You may turn off auto-renewing subscriptions by going to your user’s Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during your active subscription period. Please find our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy here: https://downbeat.com/site/terms and https://downbeat.com/site/privacy ## Key features - In-depth interviews - Historical music features - World-class reviews - Blindfold Test articles - Access to back and future issues - Subscription options ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | 1-Year Subscription | $23.99 | per year | | Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | DownBeat Mag Jan 2020 Issue | $3.99 | one-time | | DownBeat Feb 2023 Issue | $3.99 | one-time | | DownBeat 2022-12 | $3.99 | one-time | | DownBeat Mag 2021-10 | $3.99 | one-time | | DownBeat Mag 2021-04 | $3.99 | one-time | | DownBeat Mag 2023-04 | $4.99 | one-time | | DownBeat Mag May 2023 Issue | $4.99 | one-time | | DownBeat Mag 2023-08 | $4.99 | one-time | | DownBeat Mag 2023-09 | $4.99 | one-time | | DownBeat Mag 2023-10 | $4.99 | one-time | | DownBeat Mag 2023-11 | $4.99 | one-time | | DownBeat Mag 2023-12 | $4.99 | one-time | | DownBeat Mag 2024-01 | $4.99 | one-time | | DownBeat Mag 2024-02 | $4.99 | one-time | | DownBeat Mag 2026-08 | $4.99 | one-time | | DownBeat Mag 2026-03 | $4.99 | one-time | | DownBeat Mag 2022-03 | $3.99 | one-time | | DownBeat Mag 2025-10 | $4.99 | one-time | | DownBeat Mag 2025-12 | $4.99 | one-time | | DownBeat Mag 2025-09 | $4.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 12) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downbeat-mag/id1590355244/reviews.md ### 1/5 — À fuire *2026-07-08* App catastrophique. Abonnement payé pour un an et je n’ai pu voir que deux numéros. Depuis l’app crashe, ne reconnaît pas que je suis abonné et m’indique que je ne suis pas connecté à internet. Message envoyé mais évidemment sans réponse. À ce niveau c’est de l’escroquerie… ### 3/5 — Almost good *2026-05-04* I’ve been complaining about this app for years. It’s almost working now for subscriptions. But I still have one complaint. If I happen to forget to open a monthly issue before the next comes out, that previous issue is unavailable to me unless I buy it. If I have a one year subscription it shouldn’t matter whether I open it on time or not. Come on Downbeat, just do things right. ### 1/5 — I was wrong. It’s doesn’t work. *2025-01-03* I wrote a review saying that they got this app working but it looks like it doesn’t. I subscribed, I got the current issue, I bought some back issues. Great. But now a new issue is out and the only way I can see it is to buy it. I restored purchase, no problem with that but it didn’t change anything. DON’T SUBSCRIBE TO THIS; YOU’LL ONLY LOSE YOUR MONEY. Come on Downbeat; how hard is it to get your subscription process working. You’re so close to having a functioning app at long last. ### 1/5 — Frustrated *2024-12-25* Never recognizes my subscription through apple even after hitting restore. This app is not good for that nor is it a good reading experience ### 5/5 — Seems to be working now *2024-12-20* I wrote a one star review several years ago when the app stopped working and I lost all my back issues and the price of a one year subscription. I just tried it, committing only to a monthly subscription, and it works! Latest issue downloaded and I can scroll through it properly. Yayyy! ### 1/5 — Waste of money *2024-12-11* Fortunately I paid for only one month. After I subscribed, I still have no access to the issues, not even the current one. Not even after closing the app several times and rebooting my phone. ### 1/5 — Disappointing and useless *2024-02-23* I decided to download and give it a try despite all the negative reviews. And I just wasted my time. The app is terrible. It doesn’t even offer a mechanism to connect to an existing DB account: you can only buy a new subscription. Calling this a dumb app is offensive to the vast family of dumb apps out there. ### 1/5 — Not even opening at all *2023-10-13* What else? It’s totally offline. ### 1/5 — App Crashes *2023-10-05* I wish I could give a proper review, but the app doesn’t seem to open at all on iOS 17.0.2 for me to really give it a look. ### 2/5 — Crashes all the time *2023-01-22* Frustrated in using this software, crashes all the time on Ipad. I can't read my favorite jazz magazine because the app unfortunately is bad. I tried to update it, but I got the message that the update is not available in my country, Brazil. I would rate it as 1 star, I'm giving 2 because the magazine is great. Please fix it soon, thanks ## Frequently asked questions about DownBeat Mag ### What kind of music does DownBeat Mag cover? DownBeat Mag focuses on Jazz, Blues, and improvised music, offering in-depth coverage of these genres and their offshoots. ### How can I access content in DownBeat Mag? You can purchase single issues for $3.99 or subscribe to 3-month, 6-month, or 1-year plans. Future and back issues are available through these options. ### What are the subscription prices for DownBeat Mag? Subscription plans include a 3-month for $9.99, a 6-month for $15.99, and a 1-year for $23.99. Single issues can be purchased for $3.99. ### How does the auto-renewing subscription work for DownBeat Mag? Subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account will be charged the initial subscription price for renewal. ### Can I cancel my DownBeat Mag subscription? You can turn off auto-renewing subscriptions in your Account Settings after purchase. However, no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during your active subscription period. ### What devices is DownBeat Mag available on? DownBeat Mag is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. ### What is the age rating for DownBeat Mag? DownBeat Mag has an age rating of 17+, indicating mature content suitable for adults. ### How often is DownBeat Mag updated? The latest version of DownBeat Mag is 26.26.202601301, last updated on February 1, 2026, suggesting regular updates. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 26.31.20260706 — 2026-07-08 Updated purchase history sync. ### 26.26.202601301 — 2026-02-01 Updated to WebKit standards. ### 18.22.20260113 — 2026-01-14 Upgraded management of purchases. ### 18.20.20250508 — 2025-05-08 Updates for iOS 18 SDK. ### 17.16.20240703 — 2024-07-10 Updates for iOS 17. ## Apps similar to DownBeat Mag | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [JAZZed HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jazzed-hd/id665985682) | 4.3 (6) | Free | Music | | [Classic Rock Magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-rock-magazine/id819311424) | 4.9 (215) | Free | Music | | [Mix Magazine+](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mix-magazine-plus/id516625155) | 4.4 (68) | Free | Music | | [BBC Music Magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbc-music-magazine/id484554156) | 4.3 (74) | Free | Music | | [Pianist magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pianist-magazine/id595402685) | 4.8 (199) | Free | Music | | [SFJAZZ at Home](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sfjazz-at-home/id1549053358) | 4.5 (94) | Free | Music | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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