# Exactly

> Digital magazine and newspaper reader with interactive print-like features. (iPhone/iPad app by Exact Editions Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exactly/id315268140 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Exact Editions Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/315268143)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.10/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 48 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), European Spanish
- Released: 2009-05-25
- Data updated: 2026-07-10
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exactly/id315268140/reviews.md

## What is Exactly?

Exactly brings magazines and newspapers to the iPad and iPhone in their original full-colour format. Each page is delivered just as it appeared in the print edition, but with live links to web sites, phone numbers and more. Access free content from over 80 titles, or use your Exact Editions subscription to read the latest issues on the day they're published.

• Swipe pages left and right, or tap the page edges to flip to next/previous page.
• Switch between single or double-page layout.
• Pinch or double tap pages to zoom.
• Use the animated thumbnail view to flick through the pages.
• Tap any page links to web sites, email addresses, phone numbers or maps.
• Tap contents-page links to jump to a particular article.
• Bookmark individual pages or lists of search results.
• Tap the star icon to sync for offline reading.
• Network connection required otherwise.

## Key features

- Full-color digital editions
- Live web links
- Zoom and swipe navigation
- Thumbnail page view
- Bookmark pages
- Offline reading sync

## Recent user reviews (10 of 48)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exactly/id315268140/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Love this app

*2025-07-11, version 13.0.2*

I subscribe to two magazines that I access digitally and read on my iPad— and I find that I much prefer it to a printed magazine. I find the interface very intuitive and easy to use. I love the click-through function and the fact that I can bookmark pages, photos, and articles for quick retrieval. But the best part is that I have access to years of back issues without having to actually store all that paper! My only frustration is that I cannot seem to find a list of other magazines they host.

### 1/5 — extremely poor experience

*2025-06-04, version 13.0.2*

Access to previously paid for content is cancelled once subscriptions expire - why would you bother with these conniving parasites. Also almost impossible to find a way to purchase subscriptions from the app anyway. They are clueless, have no direction, or interest in the services they are offering. I have no idea what the master plan is with these imposters.

### 1/5 — App completely useless

*2025-04-28, version 13.0.2*

I have a subscription to MMM and when I first downloaded this I could access the magazines. Now it just shows me a list of all magazines for 2022 with no way of accessing th3 current year

### 1/5 — Not for the visually disabled

*2023-11-28, version 13.0.2*

I really wanted to like this app however, there are too many unlabeled buttons and the navigation for the disabled visually is nonexistent as far as I can tell.
I’ll be happy to review the app and give it a much fair rating when it is accessible to all!

### 1/5 — Time limited access to issues

*2023-08-03, version 13.0.2*

Be aware that when you “subscribe” to a magazine through this app, your access is 100% tied to your subscription, which means that if the magazine ceases publication, you lose access to any issues you received through this app’s “subscription”. I honestly have no idea why any magazines use this app instead of competitors that allow users to save a copy of any issue received during their subscription.

### 1/5 — Dreadful app

*2022-09-25, version 13.0.2*

Doesn’t update with latest magazines that I have subscriptions for so not fit for purpose currently….terrible

### 1/5 — Don’t waste your time

*2022-09-12, version 13.0.2*

I haven’t seen an app as bad as this one in a long time. It’s just terrible to use, clunky, buggy, basically you can’t do anything on it. I’ve purchased an online subscription and they told me to use this app, well, I can’t find my magazine, so it’s useless. Waste of time and money.

### 1/5 — About as bad as an app can get

*2021-06-21, version 13.0.2*

Don’t waste your time.  Obviously written by inexperienced kiddy programmers.

### 1/5 — Hopeless (for me)

*2021-01-29, version 13.0.2*

I can read magazines I haven’t subscribed to, oddly enough, but the one I have subscribed to, which isn’t even listed

### 1/5 — Off line reading impossible on ipad

*2019-07-25, version 12.0.7*

Still impossible to download Gramophone and keep offline copies for further readings on ipad. How come ? This was already been noticed over a year ago

## Frequently asked questions about Exactly

### What is Exactly?

Exactly is an application that delivers magazines and newspapers to your iPad and iPhone in their original full-color format. It preserves the print edition's layout while adding interactive elements like live web links, phone numbers, and maps.

### What are the key features of Exactly?

Key features include swipe and tap page navigation, single or double-page layout options, pinch-to-zoom functionality, an animated thumbnail view for browsing, and the ability to tap links for websites, emails, phone numbers, or maps. You can also bookmark pages and sync content for offline reading.

### How much does Exactly cost?

The app offers access to free content from over 80 titles. For the latest issues on the day they are published, you can use an existing Exact Editions subscription. The app itself is free to download and use with the available free content.

### What devices is Exactly compatible with?

The application is designed for use on iPads and iPhones. A network connection is required for most features, although content can be synced for offline reading.

### What are common use cases for Exactly?

Common use cases include staying up-to-date with news and articles from favorite magazines and newspapers on the go, enjoying a familiar reading experience on a tablet or smartphone, and accessing a wide range of publications through free content or a subscription.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 15.0.5 — 2026-01-07

• Updated presentation
• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 13.0.2 — 2020-02-21

• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 13.0.1 — 2020-01-20

• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 13.0.0 — 2019-10-04

• Added support for Dark Mode
• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 12.0.7 — 2019-01-27

● Improved support for the iPad Pro screen
● Bugfixes and performance improvements

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