# Hot Rod Magazine

> Performance car magazine covering hot rods, muscle cars, and automotive news. (iPhone/iPad app by Hearst Communications, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-rod-magazine/id495992183 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hearst Communications, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/342026653)
- Category: Lifestyle, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 47 App Store ratings · 62 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 86 MB
- Languages: Dutch, American English
- Released: 2012-01-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-rod-magazine/id495992183/reviews.md

## What is Hot Rod Magazine?

Start running with HOT ROD - the biggest, baddest, car-guy magazine in the business! We bring you the broadest performance car coverage you'll find anywhere. From one end of the smokin' rubber road to the other. Barn finds, hot rods, rat rods, race cars, home-built super cars, land speed racers, the latest Detroit iron, and classic muscle - if it's hitting the streets, you'll read about it here first!

---SUBSCRIPTION AVAILABLE--- 
1-year subscription for $9.99 
Your subscription will be billed to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. 

---SUBSCRIPTION WILL AUTO-RENEW--- 
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 automatically renews 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, and identify the cost of the renewal. The cost of the renewal will match the initial subscription price.
Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.
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.

You can view our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use here: 
https://hearst.com/-/hearst-com-privacy-notice
https://www.hearst.com/-/hearst-com-terms-of-use

## Key features

- Broadest performance car coverage
- Barn finds and hot rods
- Race cars and super cars
- Latest Detroit iron and muscle cars
- Exclusive automotive news

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year \| Hot Rod Magazine | $11.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Sub \| Hot Rod | $14.99 | per year |
| 1 Month \| Hot Rod Magazine | $1.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| September 2012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| October 2012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| November 2012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| December 2012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| January 2013 | $5.99 | one-time |
| February 2013 | $5.99 | one-time |
| June 2013 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2024 January | $5.99 | one-time |
| Winter 2024 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Spring 2026 | $5.99 | one-time |
| July 2014 | $5.99 | one-time |
| September 2013 | $5.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 62)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-rod-magazine/id495992183/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Terrible.

*2021-06-13*

Not worth trying.

### 1/5 — Won’t open magazines without WiFi

*2021-05-16*

I have cleared cache and reload the app but when I don’t have WiFi I can’t view downloaded magazines

### 1/5 — You have to purchase past issues :-(

*2020-05-08*

I was excited when I saw past issues in the view list but found out that you have to buy them at $5.99 each. You do get access to the current and all future magazines, but no past issues are part of the subscription. Very disappointed as there was no indication of this until I subscribed and that would have influenced my choice to subscribe. The issues are basically copies of the magazine, ads and all. Not bad, but some access to past issues (even a limited number) would have been nice. Or at least a discount for members. $5.99 for a single past issue vs $9.99 a year is pretty steep!!! $.99 each would seem to be a compromise that would be a slight gain over membership prices.

### 1/5 — The magazine is great. The app is horrible.

*2020-03-17*

I’ve had the digital subscription for a few years now and it is horrible. Randomly it will log you out and you have to contact the app to get logged back in. They think this is ok. In the help section they say that you will have to log in multiple time in a 24 hour period to get logged on. How is this ok?

### 1/5 — Paid but no access to issues

*2018-03-17, version 2.2*

I paid for a year subscription a few weeks back and still cannot access March or April 2018 issues. Do I get a refund?

### 3/5 — Same issue as others. Cannot download Feb 18 issue

*2017-12-22*

Have deleted and re downloaded app with no success. Bought my subscription through iOS app store on my iPad. Tried restore and no luck. My subscription is for a year. Sent two emails with photo of my subscription verified on the app store. Still no luck. Thank you.

**Developer response:** Hello Valued Customer. Please email us your detailed problem to ziniouser@enthusiastnetwork.com so that we may further assist you. Thank you.

### 1/5 — New app is awful

*2017-12-02*

Content is as good as ever, but the new app is awful. Doesn't download new content. When the app does occasionally work it is very slow.

### 1/5 — New update

*2017-11-29*

The old version work great. New update and now I can not view my purchases. Have tried for days now to restore them on my iPad and iPhones and still nothing. I should not be this hard. I would really like to do a little reading but sadly I can’t.

**Developer response:** Hello Valued Customer. Please check this link > http://www.enthusiastnetwork.com/restore-purchases/ to verify that you are following all of the steps to get your issues restored. If you still are experiencing problems, please email us at ziniouser@enthusiastnetwork.com for more assistance. Thank you.

### 1/5 — Where did it go

*2017-07-30*

Now I have to use Zinio to see roadkill magazine since the update. Ugh.

### 4/5 — Good mag, but app is slow

*2017-06-25*

I've been reading Hot Rod for more than 20 yrs. I like the magazine. Recently I switched over to an I pad for subscriptions. I've had some trouble getting to display older issues of my subscription. More frustrating has been it keeps "losing " my subscription

## Frequently asked questions about Hot Rod Magazine

### What is this app about?

This app provides access to a leading car enthusiast magazine. It offers extensive coverage of performance vehicles, including hot rods, rat rods, race cars, home-built super cars, land speed racers, the latest Detroit iron, and classic muscle cars. You can read about everything hitting the streets in the automotive world.

### What kind of cars are featured?

The magazine covers a broad spectrum of performance cars. This includes barn finds, hot rods, rat rods, race cars, home-built super cars, land speed racers, the latest Detroit iron, and classic muscle cars. If it's a performance vehicle making news, you'll find it here.

### How much does the subscription cost?

A 1-year subscription is available for $9.99. This subscription will include the current issue if you do not already own it, as well as subsequently published future issues. The cost of renewal will match the initial subscription price.

### Can I cancel my subscription?

Yes, you can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during your active subscription period. Auto-renewal can be turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

### What are the use cases for this app?

This app is ideal for staying up-to-date with the latest in the performance car world. Users can explore in-depth articles on various car types, discover new trends, and keep informed about automotive news and events. It's a go-to resource for dedicated car enthusiasts.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 20.6.5 — 2026-01-27

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

### 20.6.4 — 2025-11-22

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

### 20.6.1 — 2025-09-15

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

### 20.6.0 — 2025-06-25

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

### 20.5.3 — 2025-02-26

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

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