# GD Legacy > Digital music publication with interactive features and subscriptions. (iPhone/iPad app by Future plc.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gd-legacy/id454424893 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Future plc](https://appshunter.io/developer/378460265) - Category: Music, Magazines & Newspapers - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 91 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 29 MB - Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Portuguese, European Spanish - Released: 2011-10-14 - Data updated: 2026-08-25 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gd-legacy/id454424893/reviews.md ## What is GD Legacy? This is the legacy app for Guitarist Deluxe subscribers.    Deluxe has ceased publication on the Adobe DPS platform. We are still publishing the digital edition, complete with video and interactive features including music tracks, interviews with top players and tuition, but on a new platform that allows us to: • Make the content available on iPhone & iPod Touch  • Offer free trial promotions  • Provide a redesigned storefront to make it much easier to find what you’re looking for  A new digital edition will be uploaded monthly for both subscribers and single issue purchasers. ------------------- Once you’ve downloaded our app, you will need to take a free trial or purchase a single issue or subscription to access our in-depth content. We also publish specials and guides - browse our publications, read what interests you most, and get inspired. Back issues, specials, and future issues are available for purchase within the app. Subscriptions are available on various monthly and annual terms, and auto-renew until you decide to cancel it. Check inside the app for current pricing. *** Please Note: Our digital edition is not printable and does not include the covermount items or supplements you would find with the print edition *** • The free trial offer is only available to new subscribers. If you have previously subscribed then payment will be taken immediately. • You can cancel at any time during the free trial period and you will not be charged. Simply turn off auto-renew in your Apple account subscriptions page at least 24 hours before the auto-renew is due. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for that product. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase . • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. This does not affect your statutory rights. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. • We will be collecting information about your use of the app both when you are online and offline. To find out more please see our privacy policy. The subscription will include the current issue if you don't already own it and subsequently published future issues for the duration of your subscription period. ------------------- By purchasing a subscription or downloading an app you agree that you have read and accept Future Publishing Ltd's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: www.futureplc.com/privacy-policy/ www.futureplc.com/terms-conditions/ ## Key features - Monthly digital editions - Interactive features - Video content - Interviews with musicians - Tuition and music tracks - Redesigned storefront - Free trial promotions ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | 3 Month Subscription | $11.99 | per 3 months | | 6 Month Subscription | $19.99 | per 6 months | | 1 Year Subscription | $39.99 | per year | | 1 Month Subscription | $4.99 | per month | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | November 2011 | $3.99 | one-time | | April 2012 | $5.99 | one-time | | July 2012 | $5.99 | one-time | | August 2012 | $5.99 | one-time | | Summer 2012 | $5.99 | one-time | | November 2012 | $5.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of GD Legacy? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Great magazine content - 👍 Interactive features (videos, audio) - 👍 Better than print on iPad - 👍 Visually appealing design - 👍 Informative and fun read **Cons** - 🐛 App crashes frequently - 🐛 Slow download times - 🐛 Issues not appearing on time - 🐛 Previous purchases lost after updates - 🐛 Poor after-sales support - 🐛 Subscription issues (renewal, access) - 🐛 Content difficult to read (low resolution, zooming) - 🐛 Geographic restrictions on offers - 🐛 Audio/video playback issues - 🐛 Interface can be clunky/confusing - 🐛 Expensive subscription costs **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes during download/use - Issues not appearing in the app - Previous purchases lost after updates - Subscription not recognized - Download errors - Video/audio playback problems - Scrolling issues in landscape mode - Image rendering problems - Login/restore issues **Most requested features** - Faster download times - Consistent release schedule with print - Improved app stability - Restoration of previous purchases - Better customer support - Fix for UK-only offers - Improved readability on all devices - Integration of music links (e.g., to iTunes) - Bookmarking functionality - Dark mode option ## Recent user reviews (10 of 91) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gd-legacy/id454424893/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great Mag, love it on my iPad. *2021-01-27, version 5.6.3* So much better on my iPad than in print. Love it. ### 1/5 — After sales support *2020-01-28* I have subscribed for many years and as of Jan 2020 access to further editions proved impossible. Emailed the publisher and received automatic replies with suggestions to fix the problem but none worked. Repeated attempts to contact the publisher failed, only receiving the same automatic email. After sales support is nonexistent. Will not be renewing subscription... ### 5/5 — GD Legacy A1 *2017-12-24, version 4.9.4* Great app.for music lovers. Five stars in my books. ### 3/5 — Guitarist magazine app *2015-12-06, version 4.4* Good magazine, good content. Shame promos and subscription renewal give-aways exclude all but UK residents, which is hard to justify when the app is world-wide, and printing/distribution costs of an e-mag is a fraction of a print mag. Poor decision. JerryA ### 5/5 — Just The Best *2015-10-25* Great reviews, great photography, great videography and exceptional playing by the staff. It's just the best guitarcentric mag out there! ### 1/5 — GD Legacy *2015-01-14, version 3.8.1* The magazine is good value but the app crashes my tablet when I try to download a new issue. Deleting and reloading the app for each new issue is just a pain and should not have to happen. ### 1/5 — Very poor service here... *2014-10-21, version 3.8.1* Once again, GD Legacy is unreadable, the latest version of the mag doesn't show up even when the server is running. Which it hasn't for the third time in the last few days.. Tried deleting app to reinstall and it was 24 hours at least until I was able to redo the download, to find that the last months issue was still there, even though the paper edition has been out for days. As well as the standard guitarist edition. Which is also offline. So I can't even download issues that I have paid for now. Who knows when this will all be back up again? Very poor. ### 5/5 — Fantastic *2014-10-09, version 3.8.1* I've been a subscriber for years now,and since the digital age it's just got better and better,always a great read,with something for everyone ### 5/5 — Guitar legacy, great mag *2014-07-08, version 3.7.2* Always informative and fun, great job guys. ### 1/5 — Nul! *2014-06-29* Impossible de télécharger un numéro. L'application est totalement buggée. Ne perdez pas votre temps avec ça. ## Frequently asked questions about GD Legacy ### What is GD Legacy? GD Legacy is the digital edition app for Guitarist Deluxe subscribers. It provides monthly access to the digital publication, featuring interactive content like videos, interviews, and music tracks, on a new platform accessible via iPhone and iPod Touch. ### How can I access content in GD Legacy? To access the in-depth content, you will need to take a free trial, purchase a single issue, or subscribe within the app. The app allows browsing of publications, including back issues, specials, and guides. ### What are the subscription options and pricing? Subscriptions are available on various monthly and annual terms, and they auto-renew until you cancel. Pricing details can be found inside the app. A free trial is offered to new subscribers, and payment is charged to your iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation. ### Is the digital edition printable? No, the digital edition is not printable. It also does not include any covermount items or supplements that might be found with the print edition of the publication. ### How do I manage my subscription and cancel auto-renewal? You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Auto-renewal must be turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period to avoid being charged for the next term. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 7.1.14 — 2025-05-01 We've made some improvements to the usability of the app. ### 7.1.1 — 2023-08-09 We've improved the initial app loading time and squashed some bugs ### 7.0.12 — 2023-06-06 Hi there readers! We'd like to introduce you to an all-new user interface making your reading experience smarter and easier than ever before. Please let us know if you experience any issues with this update at apps@futurenet.com. ### 6.4 — 2022-11-23 Bug fixes and improved customer support via the help page ### 5.6.3 — 2020-02-04 We've gotten the feather duster out, squashed some bugs and added support for newer devices. ## Apps similar to GD Legacy | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [qords for guitarists](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qords-for-guitarists/id1018610613) | 4.5 (8) | Free | Music | | [The Acoustic Escape](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-acoustic-escape/id1514834773) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Music | | [Shindig! 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-25.*