Flipster – Digital Magazines

Flipster – Digital Magazines

by EBSCO Publishing

211 ratings
145 reviews
#174 in free News
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 31, 2014
  • October 1, 2025

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Access a wide selection of digital magazines for free through your local library. Explore, download, and read titles offline on your Apple device, with features like offline reading and article navigation.

Locate participating libraries
Browse and download magazines
Read magazines offline
Digital table of contents
Article text view
Jump to articles and websites
Track reading progress
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What users say

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What's New in Flipster

5.7.3

October 1, 2025

Fix Service Unavailable bug

Charts

Top Free

📈 174+4

News

This app rose +4 positions in News chart.

Last updated on September 18, 2026.

User reviews

Free (and current) Consumer Reports

The only thing I have found to recommend this largely useless app is that it shows Consumer Reports magazine for the current months as well as back numbers. There are very few other magazines, and what there are are hopelessly out of date.

Late updates; missing issues

this app is used by a lot of libraries in the country. But they are delayed when it comes to updating the newest issues. Libby Updates way faster. They also will go months with no new issues and you have to reach out to the Library and have the Library reach out to them to find out what’s going on. You would think that they would have somebody on staff that would check things periodically from time to time just to make sure they’re working correctly. But that does not seem to happen. I’m sure every Library pays a lot of money for the subscriptions and issues that get. It’s a shame that the support is what it is.
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Does not work

App won’t load. Entered my library card number and the app crashes.

Accessibility Features Rudimentary

Does not support dynamic fonts of IOS.

Difficult for reading

Please add margins and sizing options to Text View at a minimum. Wish I could access the Atlantic somewhere else.

Developer apps

User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Login issues and credential errors

Bug

Frequent crashes and service unavailability

Bug

Incompatibility with newer OS versions

Bug

Inability to exit full-screen mode

Bug

Outdated magazine content

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to bookmark specific publishers or categories

Feature

Adjustable font sizes and text view options

Feature

Notifications for expiring magazines

Feature

Dark mode support

Feature

Improved navigation and magazine management

Feature

FAQ

What is Flipster?

Flipster is a free digital magazine service that provides access to a variety of popular magazines. It is offered as a courtesy through participating libraries, allowing users to explore, download, and read magazines on their Apple devices.

How do I access magazines on Flipster?

To access magazines on Flipster, you first need to find a participating library near you. Once you locate a library that offers Flipster, you can then browse, search, and download magazines to read offline on your Apple device.

Is Flipster free to use?

Yes, Flipster is a free digital magazine service. The cost is covered by the participating libraries that offer it to their patrons. You do not need to pay any fees to use the service or download magazines.

What devices can I use Flipster on?

Flipster is designed to be used on Apple devices. This includes iPhones, iPads, and other compatible Apple products, allowing you to read your downloaded magazines anytime and anywhere.

Can I read magazines offline with Flipster?

Yes, a key feature of Flipster is the ability to download magazines and read them offline. This means you can enjoy your favorite titles even without an internet connection, making it convenient for travel or areas with limited connectivity.