# Paddling Magazine — Paddling Magazine

> Paddling Magazine offers reviews, inspiration, and features for kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding enthusiasts. (iPhone/iPad app by Rapid Media.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paddling-magazine/id1111560228 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rapid Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/1111560227)
- Category: Magazines & Newspapers, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 171 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 61 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-05-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paddling-magazine/id1111560228/reviews.md

## What is Paddling Magazine?

PADDLING Magazine is the ultimate authority on all things paddling, whether you love kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, whitewater or kayak fishing. Read amazing gear reviews and boat reviews, and be inspired to try new outdoor adventures, whether you enjoy day trips or multi-day camping tours. PADDLING Magazine captures the best personalities, trends and issues on the water. Using insightful features, helpful tips and world-class photography, PADDLING Magazine is sure to inspire you to get out and paddle.	

Paddling Magazine Pricing:
		• Subscription 1 Year - USD 11.99*
	  * For non-US app stores, the equivalent currency charges will apply.
	  Please note: App subscriptions do not include access to subscription-only content on our website.

	Additional Subscription Information:
	• Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.
	• Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.
	• Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.
	• Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.
	• No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period.

	Privacy Policy - https://bit.ly/2J5Ujfh
	Terms of Use - https://bit.ly/2J1YZqL
	• Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

## Key features

- Kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding coverage
- Gear and boat reviews
- Inspiration for outdoor adventures
- Tips and insights
- World-class photography

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paddling Magazine Subscription | $9.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| June 2016 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2017 Buyer's Guide | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fall 2017 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2018 Buyer's Guide | $2.99 | one-time |
| Spring 2018 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Trip Guide 2018 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Spring 2019 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2020 Buyer's Guide | $1.99 | one-time |
| Issue 63 | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paddling-magazine/id1111560228/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Difficult to read

*2025-02-07*

Can’t get rid of content ribbon at bottom of page on iPad which obscures bottom of each page.  Covers bottom of each page so you can’t read the articles.

### 1/5 — Cannot purchase single issue

*2024-07-27, version 22.0*

The purchase single issue option for most issues don’t work.

### 3/5 — Huh?

*2021-02-07*

On my I-pad there are non-existent links or links that don’t do anything. I click on the current issue magazine cover from a page with multiple issues shown and all that happens is that I get a single-page view of nothing but the cover - no navigational buttons or links. 

I click on buyer’s guide and a very similar thing happens. I do get some filtering but that appears (on an I-pad) to be broken also.

I may be doing something wrong - but a well-written app should be designed so that it is easier to do the correct thing versus the wrong thing. It amazes me that if designs that I create on my job worked as well as some of these terribly designed web-sites I would no longer have a job. This is your job/profession - get it close to right. Have some folks who aren’t part of the design/development team test the product before you release it (on all common device types) and then users wouldn’t be the first to encounter usability issues. 

I LOVE the print edition and the quality of that rates 5/5 or 10/10 but I am surely disappointed in the on-line product that I was really looking forward to using until the first issue of my resubscription comes.

I have been a subscriber since 2018.

### 4/5 — Cannot download subscribed magazines

*2020-04-26*

Subscribed to the magazine in December of 2019. Received 1 issue. It has since disappeared from my app. The developer of the app could not help and said to contact the publisher. They have been closed for a month and can not find the available downloads they stated are available during the shutdown.

### 1/5 — Misleading

*2020-04-23*

I subscribed to Paddling mag a couple of weeks ago. Card got charged and confirmation was sent to my email immediately. I decided to access past issues since I’d not subscribed past two years. I can’t login- am told email can’t be found. Numerous attempts at customer service (email, call, Facebook) failed. The app team did eventually respond and gave me a couple of suggestions, neither worked. They said to contact the publisher. I called and was told everything was shut down. Obviously not everything. I understand COVID-19 is causing all kinds of shutdowns, but didn’t keep Rapid Media from taking my money. On my latest attempt to call, the opening remarks basically everything is shut down but then directed me to an extension. I left a message. The same as I did over a week ago. Nothing. Interestingly, in the recorded message, the guy said they have opened up free access to digital past issues. False- they have granted 2-5 minutes (yes, minutes) access to the issues. I tried it- barely got through the ads in that time. Ugh

### 1/5 — Could not access content

*2019-03-18, version 12.6.2*

Could not access content. Emailed support did not receive a reply. Cancelled subscription.

### 1/5 — Can’t like an app that won’t even let you purchase issues

*2019-02-23*

Can’t like an app that won’t even let you purchase issues 

Uninstalled - reinstalled - nothing works.  App is useless.  Just go to the store and buy s copy.  If they’re even still in business and publishing

**Developer response:** I'm sorry to hear you are having trouble accessing the app. Please contact our customer service department and we would be happy to troubleshoot the issue with you. You can reach is by email at subscriptions@rapidmedia.com or call at our toll-free number at 1-866-709-4985 and we would be happy to help you.

### 1/5 — App does not allow access

*2019-01-31, version 12.6*

I have a subscription, but the app does not recognize my login credentials. I e-mailed their support, but no reply.

## Frequently asked questions about Paddling Magazine

### What kind of content does Paddling Magazine offer?

Paddling Magazine provides comprehensive coverage of all paddling sports, including kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, whitewater, and kayak fishing. You can expect in-depth gear and boat reviews, inspiring stories about outdoor adventures, helpful tips, and features on personalities, trends, and issues related to life on the water.

### How much does a subscription to Paddling Magazine cost?

A 1-year subscription to Paddling Magazine costs USD 11.99. For non-US app stores, equivalent currency charges will apply. Please note that app subscriptions do not grant access to subscription-only content on the magazine's website.

### Can I cancel my subscription at any time?

While you can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase, cancellations of the current subscription are not allowed during the active subscription period. Auto-renewal can be turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

### Is this app compatible with my device?

The provided data does not specify device compatibility. However, as it is a mobile application available on app stores, it is designed to run on smartphones and tablets that support the respective app store's operating system (iOS or Android).

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

This app is ideal for paddlers looking to research new gear or boats before purchasing, seeking inspiration for their next outdoor adventure, or simply wanting to stay informed about the latest trends and stories in the paddling community. It caters to both casual day-trippers and those embarking on multi-day camping tours.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 23.0 — 2025-01-22

This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements.

### 22.0 — 2021-07-09

The new version contains performance improvements.

### 21.0 — 2021-07-05

This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements.

### 20.0 — 2020-01-23

This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements

### 19.0 — 2019-09-30

This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements

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All apps by Rapid Media: https://appshunter.io/developer/1111560227

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