# Kono Digital Magazines — Unlimited Reading Online

> Subscription service for digital magazines with enhanced reading features. (iPhone/iPad app by Kono Digital Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kono-digital-magazines/id477224666 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kono Digital Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/477224689)
- Category: Magazines & Newspapers, News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 101 App Store ratings · 49 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 127 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2012-01-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kono-digital-magazines/id477224666/reviews.md

## What is Kono Digital Magazines?

Kono Magazine is a premium subscription-based reading app offering a wide range of magazines, including business & finance, fashion & beauty, and interior design. While our library covers diverse interests, we provide an extensive collection of top-tier Chinese business and finance magazines, delivering premium content and market insights from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China. To maximize your reading efficiency, our exclusive "Smarticle" technology seamlessly transforms traditional magazine layouts into a highly optimized, easy-to-read text mode perfect for smartphones and tablets. Features like Offline Downloads and Personalized Recommendations help you build a customized knowledge library to stay ahead of industry trends anytime, anywhere.


【 Current Hot Magazines】

Finance｜商業周刊、今周刊、經濟一週、經理人月刊、天下雜誌、哈佛商業評論、彭博商業周刊/中文版
Technology｜PC home 電腦家庭、數位時代、iPhone, iPad玩樂誌
Fashion｜ELLE 她、VOGUE、美麗佳人、Bella儂儂、Harper's Bazaar、
Language｜ABC互動英語、互動日本語、CNN互動英語、English Digest實用空中美語、Fighting! KOREA韓語學習誌
Japan and South Korea｜&Premium、Casa Brutus、anan、アニメディア、POPEYE、25ans、Oggi、CanCam、週刊SPA!、GoodsPress、GO OUT、Woman Sense
Other popular｜VERSE、康健雜誌、小日子享生活誌、一手車訊、早安健康
Welcome Gift｜Free Selected Magazines, Just for You!


1. Ultimate Magazine Collections

Kono Magazine partners with renowned publishers to offer a curated selection of over 300 popular titles. For business professionals, we feature leading finance and management magazines from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China, such as 商業周刊, 天下雜誌, 財訊雙週刊, 今周刊, 彭博商業周刊/中文版, and more.
Beyond business contents, our library also boasts premium fashion and lifestyle publications like VOGUE, ELLE, and GQ. You can discover exclusive interviews, magazine covers and spreads featuring top celebrities and artists from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Mainland China.

Furthermore, Kono is your ultimate destination for Japan publications. With a massive collection of exclusive Japanese magazines, such as &Premium, Casa Brutus, anan, アニメディア, POPEYE, Oggi and more. Whether you are passionate about Japanese culture, trends, fashion, idols, or anime, you will find exactly the magazines you want to read right here.


2. Original "Easy-to-read Text Mode"

- Exclusive Smarticle Technology: Kono goes beyond traditional PDFs by reformatting magazines into multiple articles, creating a smoother, blog-like reading experience.
- Customizable Reading: Adjust the font size to your preference and switch freely to dark mode to reduce eye strain and fatigue.
- Accessible TTS (Text-to-Speech): Listen to articles while commuting, exercising, or anytime you can’t keep your eyes on the screen.


3. “User-Friendly” Functions

Kono Magazine is dedicated to creating the best e-magazine reading app for readers.Here are 6 features that allow you to read magazines anytime, anywhere.

- Offline reading
- Audio Read
- Personal Recommender
- Favorites and Recent Reads
- Ad-free
- Multi-platform reading


【Subscription】
Monthly and Yearly VIP subscription plans are available. Actual pricing will be displayed on the purchase page based on your App Store region.

First subscription includes a 14-day free trial. Users can cancel at any time during the free trial period, and will be charged only after the subscription begins.

This product uses adopts auto-subscription mode. If you do not wish to renew, please disable auto-renewal at least 24 hours before your current subscription period ends. Your account will be charged according to the selected subscription plan within 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period.

You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase.

• Privacy Policy：https://www.thekono.com/privacy
• Service Agreement：https://www.thekono.com/policy

## Key features

- 300+ latest magazines
- Exclusive Smarticle Technology
- Customizable text mode
- Offline downloads
- Personalized recommendations
- Audio read feature

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6-Months Subscription | $37.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $64.99 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 49)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kono-digital-magazines/id477224666/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2026-05-18*

I use this app almost daily.  This is a great App for people who would like to keep up with some latest magazines in Taiwan, Japan, Korea.  There are also some U.S. magazines.

**Developer response:** Hi 您好，感謝您對 Kono 電子雜誌的回饋與喜愛。若未來使用上有任何問題或建議，歡迎隨時來信 support@thekono.com，我們會盡力提供協助，謝謝您。：）

### 5/5 — 一杆打尽所有精彩杂志，太优秀了！（希望英文刊物多一点，TIME，NEWYORKER，etc）

*2023-11-05, version 3.15.5*

优秀

### 5/5 — こんなアプリを待ってました！

*2023-10-31*

中国語の勉強をしてます。中華圏の雑誌がたくさんあるのでとても重宝してます。内容も面白いものが多くて、見ていて飽きません。
これからも使い続けます！よろしくお願いします！

**Developer response:** Hello! Thank you for enjoying our app for learning Chinese! We'll keep striving to offer a wide range of magazines. If you have any questions or suggestions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at support@thekono.com. =)

### 1/5 — 雑誌が少ない

*2023-04-04*

美容師で見せてくれる雑誌アプリはいっぱいあったよ

**Developer response:** Hi, thank you for your suggestion. We're always working hard to add more magazines. If you have any recommendations, please don't hesitate to let us know at support@thekono.com. We'd love to hear from you and keep improving our selection. Best, Nicole

### 4/5 — Translate how?

*2023-02-04*

How can I translate magazine from other languages to Chinese?

**Developer response:** Hi, thanks for your review. Due to copyright reasons, Kono Magazine doesn't have a translation feature on the app. If you have other questions, please feel free to email us at support@thekono.com. Thank you! =) Nicole

### 3/5 — 为什么取消了6个月订阅

*2022-06-21, version 3.14.1*

为什么取消了6个月订阅

### 5/5 — 請停止點擊換頁

*2022-05-24*

希望可以不要用點擊的方式換頁，真的太容易誤觸了讓人覺得非常挫折。

**Developer response:** Hi 您好，很不好意思讓您有不好的使用體驗，已經將您的建議轉達給開發部門參考，建議再針對翻頁功能做測試與調整。若有其他問題或建議，也歡迎您再來信 support@thekono.com 告訴我們。Best, Nicole

### 1/5 — 更新後開不了雜誌

*2022-02-18, version 3.11.3*

最近更新後開不了雜誌

### 5/5 — Love this!

*2021-05-03*

There are more and more magazines I love in this collection.  And I love their updates always.  So easy to use!!!

**Developer response:** Thanks for your support. We really appreciate it. If there's any problem please feel free to let us know.Here's our email: support@thekono.com.  And we will assist you as soon as possible. Thanks again and hope you enjoy reading. Silver

### 3/5 — 小圖模糊

*2020-12-18*

雑誌種類尚算多，但文內小圖模糊，完全看不清內容。

**Developer response:** 您好，向您說明：我們正在修復這項問題，但需要比較多時間來調整，原因是當圖片解析度提高，app運行的速度可能會隨之下降，因此需要時間測試其中的平衡。如果遇到圖片太過模糊而影響閱讀的話，也歡迎您來信support@thekono.com，我們也許能協助優先處理該篇文章：）Nicole

## Frequently asked questions about Kono Digital Magazines

### What is Kono Digital Magazines?

Kono Digital Magazines is a subscription-based app that provides access to a wide selection of digital magazines. It offers over 300 titles from various categories like business, fashion, and lifestyle, including many Japanese, Korean, and overseas publications.

### What are the key features of Kono Digital Magazines?

Key features include access to over 300 latest magazines, an exclusive 'Easy-to-read Text Mode' powered by Smarticle Technology for a smoother reading experience, customizable font sizes, dark mode, and an audio read (Text-to-Speech) function. Users can also download magazines for offline reading and receive personalized recommendations.

### How much does Kono Digital Magazines cost?

The app operates on a subscription model. Users can choose between a monthly subscription for USD $6.49 or a yearly subscription for USD $64.99. The service uses auto-subscription, which will continue to charge the user if not canceled before the plan expires.

### What devices is Kono Digital Magazines compatible with?

The app is designed for reading on mobile phones and tablets, offering multi-platform reading capabilities. Specific operating system compatibility is not detailed but it is implied to be available on common mobile platforms.

### Who would benefit from using Kono Digital Magazines?

This app is ideal for avid readers who enjoy a diverse range of magazines, individuals looking for convenient access to international publications, and those interested in language learning through reading foreign magazines. The enhanced reading features also benefit users who prefer a more comfortable and accessible digital reading experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.25.4 — 2026-08-18

- Security enhancements for user login.
- General bug fixes and performance improvements.

If you have any questions or suggestions, 
please email 'support@thekono.com'

### 3.25.3 — 2026-06-15

- Added variable playback speed options to the audio player.
- Resolved an issue with timeline dragging and playback seeking control.

If you have any questions or suggestions, 
please email 'support@thekono.com'

### 3.25.2 — 2026-06-01

- Fixed display issues with the bottom navigation bar.
- Optimized UI layout for compatibility with the latest iOS.

If you have any questions or suggestions, 
please email 'support@thekono.com'

### 3.25.1 — 2026-05-12

- Bug fix

If you have any questions or suggestions, 
please email 'support@thekono.com'

### 3.25.0 — 2026-04-29

- Accessibility Enhancements

If you have any questions or suggestions, 
please email 'support@thekono.com'

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