# Maximum PC — The Ultimate PC Hardware Guide

> Digital PC hardware guide with news, reviews, and how-to projects for enthusiasts. (iPhone/iPad app by Future plc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maximum-pc/id469920194 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Future plc](https://appshunter.io/developer/378460265)
- Category: Lifestyle, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.54/5 from 435 App Store ratings · 112 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 34 MB
- Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
- Released: 2011-10-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maximum-pc/id469920194/reviews.md

## What is Maximum PC?

Maximum PC is the essential resource for PC enthusiasts. 

Every issue is chock-full of the latest computer technology news, reviews of the hottest hardware, detailed how-to projects, and in-depth feature stories aimed at system builders and anyone else who wants to learn how to do more with their PC.

Join thousands of others and download our free app now!

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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.

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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

- Latest computer technology news
- Hardware reviews
- How-to projects
- In-depth feature stories
- System building guides
- Access to back issues and specials

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscription | $8.99 | per year |
| 1 Month Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscription | $19.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maximum PC presents the Ultimate PC How-To Guide | $9.99 | one-time |
| How To Build the Perfect PC | $9.99 | one-time |
| BUILD IT The Perfect PC. | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special 002 | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Ultimate Networking Handbook 2nd Edition | $11.99 | one-time |
| November 2011 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Holiday 2011 | $6.99 | one-time |
| December 2012 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue 120 | $6.99 | one-time |
| All Maximum PC Back Issues | $49.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Maximum PC?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Great magazine content
- 🚀 Affordable digital subscription
- 💡 Convenient digital format
- 📱 Works well on iPad

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔄 Issues with restoring purchases
- 💰 Expensive single-issue pricing
- ⏱️ Delayed release of new issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening library
- Unable to download purchased issues
- Subscription issues not recognized

**Most requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Support for latest iPad models
- Ability to download past issues
- Improved app stability and performance

## Recent user reviews (10 of 112)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maximum-pc/id469920194/reviews.md

### 5/5 — You Guys have been great, really

*2025-04-16*

Can someone explain the wording on the shutdown coming in May 8?  The announcement stated the MaximumPC App will be shut down.  The Best case is that the App will no longer will have new magazines to offer.  But the worst case is if the app is removed from my iPAD and actually shut down.  If so, does that imply we will no longer have access to the old magazines we have already purchased?  I still wish to maintain them on my iPAD for future reading.  I have not yet read everything and don’t want to loose the materials. 

You Guys will be sorely missed….so Sorry about Gordon.  Lost my wife of the same thing July of 2024

### 1/5 — Just the App is Horrible

*2023-06-24*

Love the magazine and sad the print edition is gone. Had 8 months of subscription left so off to this app. Gave me one issue and now it says I need to pay for the latest issue. This app has had this issue for people for years. Tech support gives me instructions to do things that aren’t even possible. (Looking at you step one to click the bell on the bottom right that doesn’t exist) I’ll keep working with them to see if I can get it fixed but it’s unlikely I resubscribe. A decades long love with magazine seems to be dying due to bad support.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your review, and we're really sorry to hear you're experiencing difficulties. For further assistance, please email apps@futurenet.com, including a brief description of the problem you're facing and any relevant details or screenshots, and our app support team will be happy to assist further. 

Thanks, 

The Digital Support Team

### 5/5 — Great app for aging eyes.

*2021-10-23*

Excellent app for reading max pc for someone who has trouble reading the smaller print of hard copy mags.

### 1/5 — Horrible. Won’t renew

*2021-07-26, version 6.0.6*

Digital access and login is horrible.

### 4/5 — Used to be great until Future US got lazy with updates

*2021-07-24*

What a great way to kill a good publication. Future US has destroyed Maximum PC and all the once great publications. Sometimes the app works and sometimes it doesn’t. Always have to restore purchases every time I open the app just to read or download. Now it won’t load at all giving an error that it cannot access the App Store. Thanks, Future US, for making me unsubscribe and help pay for these excellent tech journalists. Maximum PC, you should ditch Future US. I will re-subscribe if you choose a better platform.

### 5/5 — Bargain cost for the electronic edition

*2020-08-09, version 6.0.6*

Great writing, photography and information on the latest tech trends

### 5/5 — Best PC Magazine!

*2020-06-30*

I love having this magazine in digital form so that I can read on the go! There’s nothing like the physical copy, but having this option rocks!

### 5/5 — A must have

*2020-05-23*

Been an avid reader for 15 yrs now and i love this magazine.  With their help I’ve built over 12 rigs and loved them all. Just used their March issue to help my son build his first rig.

### 1/5 — Keeps on asking to rate it

*2020-01-21, version 5.6.3*

So one star for unrelenting headache of being asked to rate it

### 5/5 — Max Review

*2019-12-04*

This is one of the best PC magazines out there.  I've been a subscriber for many years and the switch to digital has been a blessing on my storage of the useful issues (some for years after they are printed).

Whenever I build a new computer, or are looking for info on useful software, this is the first place I look.

## Frequently asked questions about Maximum PC

### What kind of content does this app offer?

The app provides the latest computer technology news, reviews of the hottest hardware, detailed how-to projects, and in-depth feature stories. It's designed for system builders and anyone wanting to learn more about PCs.

### How can I access the content?

After downloading the app, you will need to take a free trial, purchase a single issue, or subscribe to access the in-depth content. Back issues, specials, and future issues are available for purchase within the app.

### What are the subscription options?

Subscriptions are available on various monthly and annual terms. They auto-renew until you cancel. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase.

### Is this app available on all devices?

The description mentions payment being charged to your iTunes Account, suggesting it is available on Apple devices. Specific compatibility details beyond this are not provided.

### Can I print the content from the digital edition?

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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.1.12 — 2024-06-25

• We've reinstated the option to print magazine pages from the PDF reader.
• We've squashed some bugs.

### 7.1.1 — 2023-07-31

We've improved the initial app loading time and squashed some bugs

### 7.0.12 — 2023-05-31

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.

### 7.0.9 — 2023-05-09

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 — 2022-09-13

Bug fixes and improved customer support via the help page.

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