# Honolulu Mag

> Hawai'i's longest-established monthly city magazine, chronicling island life since 1888. (iPhone/iPad app by PacificBasin Communications, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/honolulu-mag/id497952583 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PacificBasin Communications, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/497952586)
- Category: Lifestyle, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.66/5 from 62 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Catalan, Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese and 5 more
- Released: 2012-02-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/honolulu-mag/id497952583/reviews.md

## What is Honolulu Mag?

In 1888, when Hawai‘i was still a monarchy, King Kalakaua commissioned a magazine under royal charter to be Hawai‘i’s ambassador to the world. That magazine was Paradise of the Pacific.  In 1966, Paradise of the Pacific became HONOLULU Magazine and shifted focus dramatically. No longer would it just promote local business and tourism to the United States.  It became a magazine by and for the people of the Islands.  Today, HONOLULU is among the handful of publications in the U.S. that have chronicled the events of an entire century.  It is, in fact, the longest established magazine west of the Mississippi and the only monthly city magazine in the state of Hawai‘i….and it continues today. Every month Honolulu residents rely on HONOLULU magazine for revealing profiles, discerning dining and cultural guides, in-depth features, informed commentary and authoritative Best-of lists.

*Back issues and future issues are available for purchase within the App.
Future issues are also available through the following auto-renewing subscription:

-12 Issues (1 Year) at $14.99 / £10.49

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: http://www.honolulumagazine.com/Honolulu-Magazine/Privacy-Policy/index.php

## Key features

- Local profiles and guides
- Discerning dining and cultural insights
- In-depth feature articles
- Authoritative 'Best-of' lists
- Access to back and future issues
- Monthly content updates

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Honolulu Magazine 12 Month Subscription | $14.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Honolulu Magazine: August 2012, by PixelMags | $4.99 | one-time |
| Honolulu Magazine: July 2012, by PixelMags | $4.99 | one-time |
| Honolulu Magazine: June 2012, by PixelMags | $4.99 | one-time |
| Honolulu Magazine: May 2012, by PixelMags | $4.99 | one-time |
| Honolulu Magazine: April 2012, by PixelMags | $4.99 | one-time |
| Honolulu Magazine: March 2012, by PixelMags | $4.99 | one-time |
| Honolulu Magazine: All Island Restaurant Guide 2012, by PixelMags | $2.99 | one-time |
| March 2013 of Honolulu Magazine | $4.99 | one-time |
| January 2013 of Honolulu Magazine | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/honolulu-mag/id497952583/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Does NOT work

*2019-03-09, version 4.0.0*

I just subscribed digitally and IT DOESN’T WORK! What the hell?!???

### 3/5 — Please update to support iPad Pro 11

*2019-01-08, version 4.0.0*

Otherwise good magazine

### 3/5 — Still does not load new issues without....

*2018-09-09, version 3.0.2*

...deleting and downloading the app again.  No offline reading and portrait mode for pictures that span two pages.  The ZINIO version was much better, should’ve gone back to them.

### 1/5 — Theft of money! Do not get this app, they steal from you!

*2017-03-02, version 2.5.31*

I have subscribed to this magazine for years with no problem.  But as if January 2017, I have been unable to access any issues.  I wrote to them in January, February, and now March and they just keep telling me their servers are down and they do not know when they will be restored.  They keep telling me yo be patient but three months is absurd.  This is fraud, plain and simple.  Either refund our money or give us what we paid for! This is ridiculous!!

### 1/5 — App does not work!

*2017-02-23, version 2.5.31*

I am very displeased with Honolulu Magazine as I am unable to read the digital issues I subscribed to. If this is not fixed soon (was told last month it would be fixed within a week but still not working) then I will cancel my subscription. PLEASE FIX THE APP!

### 1/5 — Honolulu magazine-can't view magazines

*2017-02-16, version 2.5.31*

UPDATE: Still can not get Jan. 2017 would love a refund for the last three issues I will not be able to read!!  I have had this subscription for a couple years and all of a sudden I haven't been able to download the January issue for the last few weeks. I have gone through the Apple steps and contacted the magazine directly with no resolution. I found the most recent subscription and clicked report a problem (to Apple) & that leads to an error message from Apple. I have the subscription through March 2017 but it appears I will never get to see those three issues! Unsatisfied customer!

### 1/5 — Terrible app!

*2017-02-15, version 2.5.31*

As a new subscriber, I've received my first print issue, but there is no access to the digital editions, even though their website still sells it that way! They'll certainly let u buy the issues that show up however, but why would it allow a "subscriber" to even buy digital issues when it's supposed to be included w the print subscription...makes no sense? All this nonsense is business as usual I suppose, remembering how things work in Hawaii. Buyers, do not subscribe if u want any form of a digital subscription!

### 5/5 — Doesn't work

*2017-02-03, version 2.5.31*

Aloha. I had used the app for over a year with no problems and then it abruptly quit loading both new and existing issues after January 1, 2017. Email responses from Pacific Basin claim a vague IT issues with no definitive date of resolution. If you subscribe, you'll be reading about Honolulu in physical form only for the foreseeable future.

### 1/5 — Can't even login

*2013-06-05, version 2.5.4*

App shuts down when entering login info.

### 1/5 — Can't open an account

*2013-03-12, version 2.5.4*

Would like to subscribe but the App won't let me - bombs out every time. Even deleted and reinstalled the app. No change.

## Frequently asked questions about Honolulu Mag

### What is Honolulu Mag?

Honolulu Mag is Hawai'i's longest-established monthly city magazine, offering in-depth features, dining guides, and profiles of island life. It has been chronicling events in Hawai'i for over a century.

### How can I access Honolulu Mag content?

You can access current and back issues of Honolulu Mag through in-app purchases. Future issues are also available via an auto-renewing subscription.

### What is the subscription cost for Honolulu Mag?

A 12-issue (1 Year) subscription to Honolulu Mag costs $14.99 / £10.49. This includes the current issue if not already owned and all subsequently published issues.

### Can I cancel my Honolulu Mag subscription?

Yes, you can turn off auto-renewing subscriptions by going to your Account Settings after purchase. However, no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during your active subscription period.

### What devices support Honolulu Mag?

Honolulu Mag is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. The app is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is Honolulu Mag updated?

Honolulu Mag is a monthly city magazine, indicating new content is typically released on a monthly basis. The app was last updated on October 13, 2022.

### What is the age rating for Honolulu Mag?

Honolulu Mag has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a broad audience. This rating suggests general content appropriate for most users.

### What do users like about Honolulu Mag?

Users appreciate Honolulu Mag's comprehensive coverage of local life, including its discerning dining and cultural guides, and authoritative 'Best-of' lists. The app maintains a high rating of 4.7 stars from 62 ratings.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 4.5.2 — 2022-10-13

New look and feel.
Update of the underlying code platform to the latest version.

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