# Fine Woodworking Magazine

> Digital woodworking magazine with expert content and interactive features. (iPhone/iPad app by Taunton Interactive.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fine-woodworking-magazine/id553183362 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Taunton Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/397996279)
- Category: Lifestyle, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 835 App Store ratings · 166 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 86 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch
- Released: 2012-08-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fine-woodworking-magazine/id553183362/reviews.md

## What is Fine Woodworking Magazine?

Experience Fine Woodworking, America’s premier woodworking resource, on your iPad and enjoy the full magazine plus bonus features and digital enhancements embedded in every digital issue: linkable and searchable content, techniques videos, slide shows, tutorials, inspiring photo galleries, and more. A FREE sample issue is included with the app.

Fine Woodworking has set the standard for delivering expert information to craftsmen of all skill levels by delivering shop-tested content written by top professionals, furniture makers, turners, and artisans.  Designed for the passionate enthusiast, Fine Woodworking provides everything to outfit a shop, build skills, understand design, and create tomorrow’s heirlooms today. 

SUBSCRIPTION PLANS ARE AVAILABLE. Download the Fine Woodworking app, then subscribe or buy issues individually. If you are currently a print subscriber or paid online member, you can get access to digital editions FREE -- absolutely no extra cost. Simply sign in with your customer number or member email in the Settings tab. 

Auto-renewable Subscription plans: 
1 year (7 issues) - $34.99(automatically renewed until canceled) 
2 Months (1 issue) - $6.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) 
Single copies - $7.99 (not automatically renewed)

- All purchases (inc. subscriptions) will be charged to your iTunes account at the confirmation of purchase. 
- Subscriptions will automatically renew within 24 hours of the end of the current subscription. 
- If you would like to cancel your subscription please do so before this 24 hour period by accessing your iTunes account settings. 
- Please be aware that subscriptions cannot be cancelled/refunded once purchased. 
- Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. 

Terms of use: 
- All content in the Fine Woodworking app is copyright Active Interest Media. All rights reserved. 
- Terms of use and privacy policy apply when accessing content via the Active Interest Media app. 
- Privacy Policy - https://www.aimmedia.com/privacy-policy/ 
- Terms - https://www.aimmedia.com/terms-of-service/ 

// Credits 
Fine Woodworking is published by Active Interest Media. iPhone/iPad application developed by Paperlit

## Key features

- Linkable and searchable content
- Techniques videos
- Slide shows
- Tutorials
- Inspiring photo galleries
- Bonus features

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fine Woodworking | $34.99 | per year |
| Fine Woodworking | $6.99 | per 2 months |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 201 Tips for Woodworkers | $8.99 | one-time |
| Fine Woodworking Tool Guide 2014 | $9.99 | one-time |
| FWW Joinery Winter 2014 | $9.99 | one-time |
| FWW Built-Ins 2014 | $9.99 | one-time |
| FWW Tools and Shops Fall 2014 | $8.99 | one-time |
| FWW Tool Guide 2015 | $9.99 | one-time |
| FWW Building Furniture 2015 | $9.99 | one-time |
| FWW Tool Guide 2016 | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Fine Woodworking Magazine?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🌟 Excellent magazine content
- 📚 Comprehensive woodworking resource
- 👍 User-friendly app interface

**Cons**

- 🐛 Unreliable login and account management
- 💸 Paywall issues and lost purchases
- 📥 Inconsistent offline access and downloads
- 🔍 Poor search and navigation
- 🔧 Buggy and unstable app updates

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Login and account issues
- Missing or inaccessible purchased content
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Seamless integration with website and online content
- Ability to download and read issues offline
- Improved customer support and communication

## Recent user reviews (10 of 166)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fine-woodworking-magazine/id553183362/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Fine woodworking app.

*2026-03-19, version 26.0.6*

Fine woodworking full access works good on computer but not iPhone and iPad, only lets me view recent magazines, won’t let me access past issues as stated in your $99.00 a year price.

### 1/5 — Beware

*2026-02-16, version 26.0.6*

This is decoupled from an online subscription via the site.  You would think that they link via email address, but they don’t. When you call to consolidate they are not able to resolve. When you call FWW they just give excuses. I had one agent say he would look into it and call me back…4 weeks later: nothing. Obviously just a ploy to get me off the line.  I also find the app in need of some work.  FWW has great content, but their online presence and customer support is severely lacking.  Also their subscription pricing and what is included in each price level is confusing and I was told their are options not available listed on the website.

### 5/5 — Fine woodworking

*2025-12-30, version 26.0.0*

Love this magazine, I have been a member for many years I never get tired of reading and looking through every time I get my hands on a magazine even if is 20 years old.

### 2/5 — Great Magazine poor app

*2025-12-14, version 26.0.0*

I have been subscribing to the online magazine for multiple years and regularly I lose my connection.  It takes at least a month to get it fixed.  At the next renewal I think I will just drop my subscription.  It is not worth my time.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2025-12-03, version 26.0.0*

I am a long time print subscriber but can’t down load any of the magazines. The only option in the app is to purchase.

### 5/5 — Back issue problem solved

*2025-07-03, version 26.0.0*

I had some issues (long story) and lost all my back issues.  It happened when I changed my sub from the publisher to Apple.  Not gonna happen again.  Anyway, these guys and I finally communicated and they resolved everything.  Very fair.  Thank you.  The app as always is very good.

### 1/5 — I hope you read this first

*2025-06-28, version 26.0.0*

You will not get any back back issues if you sign up. I found out the hard way and I can’t even get a refund. Dumbest idea for an app ever. You have to pay $12!!!!!! For outdated issues. Never buying their dumb magazine again.

### 1/5 — This is a disaster

*2025-03-23, version 26.0.0*

The new app has been a disaster. The support helped me get access back, but the latest issue isn’t in the app anymore. Support said that the publisher hasn’t provided it yet. Of course, it was there before the upgrade and it’s on the website. Frustrating. I contacted Fine Woodworking support through the website to let them know the app publisher said they need the latest issue from them, the response I got back was the issue was sent to my email address. It wasn’t and it didn’t address the issue.

Update: I was able to get content back. Now every time I start the app it just spins. I have to force close it. Reopening the second time seems to work.

### 1/5 — Junk app

*2025-03-22, version 26.0.0*

Lost all magazines from subscribing from years back.  Now have to buy they again??????
Waste of time writing this because no one will ever read it.  Will be dropping Fine Woodworking this year

### 2/5 — Great content, mediocre access

*2025-03-14, version 26.0.0*

Just give me access to download a PDF of each issue, without all the restrictions an access errors with the app.

## Frequently asked questions about Fine Woodworking Magazine

### What is Fine Woodworking Magazine?

Fine Woodworking Magazine is America's premier woodworking resource, offering expert information and shop-tested content for craftsmen. The digital version provides the full magazine experience with added digital enhancements like videos, tutorials, and photo galleries.

### What are the subscription options?

Subscription plans are available, including a 1-year plan for $34.99 (7 issues) and a 2-month plan for $6.99 (1 issue). Single copies can also be purchased for $7.99. All subscriptions are auto-renewable unless canceled.

### Can I access the digital edition if I'm a print subscriber?

Yes, if you are currently a print subscriber or a paid online member, you can get access to digital editions for free. Simply sign in with your customer number or member email in the Settings tab within the app.

### How do I cancel my subscription?

You can cancel your auto-renewable subscription by accessing your iTunes account settings before the 24-hour renewal period ends. Please note that subscriptions cannot be canceled or refunded once purchased.

### What kind of content can I expect in the app?

The app offers the full magazine content along with digital enhancements such as linkable and searchable articles, techniques videos, slide shows, tutorials, and inspiring photo galleries. It covers everything from outfitting a shop to building skills and understanding design.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 26.0.6 — 2026-01-26

To make your reading experience even better, we update the app regularly.
This update includes:
• General performance improvements

### 26.0.1 — 2026-01-19

To make your reading experience even better, we update the app regularly.
This update includes:
• General performance improvements

### 26.0.0 — 2025-01-16

Welcome to our brand-new app that takes your reading experience to the next level:

• Enjoy a User-friendly Design!
• Explore Section: Read articles before making a purchase
• Easily toggle between reading modes
• Engage with the Text-to-Speech feature
• Effortlessly search across all issues
• Create an Account: Log in and access your content seamlessly across platforms
• Choose between Light and Dark mode

### 24.0.2 — 2024-05-20

- General improvements
- Improved stability
- Minor bug fixing

### 22.1.0 — 2023-08-04

- General improvements
- Improved stability
- Minor bug fixing

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