# PCWorld Digital Magazine US

> Digital technology magazine with reviews, news, and practical computer advice. (iPhone/iPad app by IDG Communications Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcworld-digital-magazine-us/id520900178 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [IDG Communications Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/348372397)
- Category: Productivity, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 85 App Store ratings · 85 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 77 MB
- Languages: Dutch, American English
- Released: 2012-05-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcworld-digital-magazine-us/id520900178/reviews.md

## What is PCWorld Digital Magazine US?

PCWorld helps you navigate the computer ecosystem to find the products you want and the advice you need to get the job done. PCWorld offers buying advice through opinionated reviews of new products, provides authoritative analysis of technology news and trends, and gives practical tips on everything from troubleshooting Windows to securing wireless networks. Engaging, jargon-free writing and friendly design make the magazine as enjoyable as it is useful.

PCWorld Magazine is published 12 times a year.
Subscriptions Available: 

• 1-year subscription - $19.99, automatically renewed until canceled
• 1-month subscription - $1.99, automatically renewed until canceled

• Single-issue - $7.99


SUBSCRIBERS’ AUTOMATIC-RENEWAL FEATURE: 
Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew  unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.  Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal, as stated above, within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period.

Current subscriptions may not be cancelled during the active subscription period, but you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase.

NOTE: WHEN PURCHASING A SUBSCRIPTION OR SINGLE-COPY OF THIS TITLE, YOU AGREE TO THE PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF SERVICE WHICH CAN BE VIEWED BY GOING TO: 
Privacy Policy: https://www.idg.com/terms-of-service-agreement/
Terms of Service: https://www.idg.com/terms-of-service-agreement/


KEY FEATURES:

• OPTIMIZED FOR YOUR DEVICE: Easily toggle between the traditional magazine layout and the innovative text mode for a seamless reading experience, built for your iOS device

• OFFLINE READING: Download your magazines to your device to read them whenever and wherever you want, even without an internet connection

• BOOKMARK AND SHARE: Bookmark articles to read later, or share them with your friends
• TEXT TO SPEECH: Listen to your favorite magazines and all of your articles on the go

• NEW ISSUE ALERTS: Be the first to read the latest issues of your favorite magazines with new issue reminders

## Key features

- Optimized reading modes
- Offline access
- Bookmark and share articles
- Text-to-speech functionality
- New issue alerts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month \| PCWorld Magazine | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 Year \| PCWorld Magazine | $19.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PCWorld November 2012 | $6.99 | one-time |
| PCWorld February 2015 | $6.99 | one-time |
| PCWorld September 2015 | $6.99 | one-time |
| PCWorld March 2016 | $6.99 | one-time |
| PCWorld April 2016 | $6.99 | one-time |
| PCWorld April 2017 | $6.99 | one-time |
| PCWorld May 2017 | $6.99 | one-time |
| PCWorld July 2017 | $6.99 | one-time |
| February 2024 | $6.99 | one-time |
| September 2023 | $6.99 | one-time |
| August 2023 | $6.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of PCWorld Digital Magazine US?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to read content
- 👍 Excellent content and recommendations
- 👍 Improved performance, fun to read again
- 👍 Graphics sharp and clear on Retina display

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes constantly
- 🐛 App freezes frequently
- 🐛 App loses subscription status
- 🐛 App loses place in articles
- 🐛 Updates wipe out library
- 🐛 Unable to restore purchases
- 🐛 App is slow to load
- 🐛 App is a memory hog
- 🐛 No landscape orientation support
- 🐛 Cannot zoom in app
- 🐛 Digital version not tied to print subscription
- 🐛 File sizes are very large
- 🐛 Latest issues not available promptly
- 🐛 Customer support is unhelpful/slow
- 🐛 App asks to buy issues despite subscription

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Unable to ascertain subscription status
- Randomly loses subscription access
- Update wipes out library and does not restore
- App crashes constantly
- App never remembers where you left off
- App freezes
- App locks up the iPad
- App crashes within a minute or two
- App does not remember where you were
- Asked if you want to restore purchases every time
- App blocks access to issues
- App never remembers subscription
- Loses previously downloaded issues
- App asks to subscribe even with active subscription
- White screen and no magazine displayed
- App often requests purchase of latest issue despite subscription
- Cannot change orientation
- App crashes within 5 seconds with iOS update
- No user feedback during account login
- Subscription ends soon, considering lapse
- App crashes before displaying available issues
- Uninstall/reinstall has no effect
- App crashes after you log in
- Zinio support is email only and slow
- App fails to work at all
- App crashes frequently
- Will not download articles
- Support is not helpful
- Loses all back issues with every renewal
- Cannot reliably read recent issues
- Login and download doesn't work
- Cannot restore purchases due to error
- Internal Server Error on renewal
- App wants to buy every issue
- Cannot download latest issue
- Subscription website is broken
- Cannot get issues and cannot reset password
- Customer service takes a long time to help
- September issue content is non-existent
- App is telling users they need to buy every issue
- Cannot download issues
- Customer service states incompetence
- App loads at a snail's pace
- Often have to start over
- App does not remember last location
- Only November magazine is available in December
- App has never worked correctly
- App never has worked
- Update still does not work
- Previous paid content vanished after subscription expired
- Unable to connect, retrieve past or present issues
- App asks for subscription number at login
- Instructions to find subscription number online don't work
- Cannot download latest edition
- Does not allow any connection
- Access is almost impossible
- Downloading is a ridiculous process
- Never received all paid issues
- Super Guides could not be downloaded
- No response from customer service
- Account cancelled
- Digital subscription no longer works on iPad
- Bounced back to Newsstand
- Workaround reported by other subscribers has worked
- App broke, will not download new issues
- App freezes and bounces back to Newsstand
- Upgrading iOS didn't help
- Deleting and reinstalling didn't help
- App won't even run anymore
- Crashes right after startup
- No way to access previously downloaded editions
- No way to get new editions
- Lost all issues after recent update
- My account button is missing
- Review link went to wrong page
- Link and text missing
- Page numbering issues
- Review recommended a scam app
- Articles about irrelevant topics
- App is a nightmare
- Quick index does nothing
- Always searching from page 1
- Cannot access first four pages of an issue
- New cover shown but doesn't work
- No magazine displayed
- No way to bring up bottom menu
- Moved print version verbatim over
- Dull reading experience
- Slow loading and memory hog
- Cannot pinch and zoom inside the app
- Have to get a Zinio account
- Still can't see the issue already paid for
- Zero option to use the app without paying
- Cannot zoom in the app
- Very slow to download
- Resource hog
- Cannot read in landscape orientation
- Unfriendly digital version
- Cannot adjust text size or brilliance
- Lost Internet connection while downloading
- Restarted download at 0 meg
- Cannot save downloaded progress
- File size is too large
- Only June copy available on August 6th
- App logs you out of account
- Won't let you log back in
- Sends to Google Play for update
- No way to access account from iPad
- No digital version for print subscribers
- Not tied in with paper subscription
- Paying twice for the same issue
- Not cutting edge of the electronic age
- App is adequate but needs zoom and text size options
- Option to view in portrait or landscape would be better

**Most requested features**

- Allow users to go to the last read page
- Add a zoom feature
- Increase text size options
- Allow viewing in landscape orientation
- Provide a dark mode option
- Improve customer support response time
- Integrate digital with print subscriptions
- Allow deletion of duplicate issues

## Recent user reviews (10 of 85)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcworld-digital-magazine-us/id520900178/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Unable to Renew Subscription through Apple

*2026-07-04*

Like the magazine, but the app is horrible. Recently noticed that my subscription expired and the app gives no option to renew through the apple App Store. AI help on google states that you now must create an account and sign up that way. That is exactly what I liked about using apple, no separate account to deal with. If I can’t manage it through my apple account, I will no longer subscribe.

### 5/5 — pc world general review.

*2023-12-05*

This magazine about computers is easy to read no gobligook and has the same articles as other harder to understand.

I am Carl Mautner.

### 1/5 — Difficult

*2023-11-04*

I am unable to ascertain my subscription status in the app. Disappointing.

### 1/5 — Randomly loses my subscription

*2023-03-27*

I really enjoy randomly losing access to my subscription

### 5/5 — PC WORLD DIGITAL

*2020-09-02, version 29.3.0*

Excelente contenido y recomendaciones

### 1/5 — Do not update this app

*2019-09-06*

Update wipes out library and does not restore old versions.

### 1/5 — The Worst App Ever

*2019-08-14*

Don’t use this App, it is one of the worst app ever…
They upgraded the App and removed all my library 
I tried to restore my purchase several times without any luck

This is a terrible App (period).

### 5/5 — Improved Performance

*2019-08-10*

With new upgrade not experiencing random app closure as in the past. Easy to use - reading PCWORLD is fun again!

### 1/5 — My library gone

*2019-08-09*

This update wiped out my old issues. Did what the support recommend but old issues are not returned.

### 1/5 — Awful

*2019-07-30, version 29.0.1*

This is one of the worst apps ever released. Plus, when it gets updated, all the saved issues have to be downloaded again. Non-existent customer support doesn't make it any easier.

## Frequently asked questions about PCWorld Digital Magazine US

### What is this app about?

This app provides access to PCWorld magazine, offering expert reviews of computer products, authoritative analysis of technology news and trends, and practical tips for users. It aims to help you navigate the computer ecosystem and make informed decisions.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include optimized reading modes that allow you to toggle between traditional magazine layout and a text-only mode, offline reading capabilities after downloading issues, bookmarking and sharing articles, and a text-to-speech function to listen to content. You'll also receive alerts for new issues.

### How much does it cost to use this app?

The app offers a 1-year subscription for $19.99, a 1-month subscription for $1.99, and single issues for $7.99. All subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

### Can I read articles offline?

Yes, you can download magazine issues to your device to read them offline. This allows you to access content whenever and wherever you want, even without an internet connection.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for anyone interested in computers and technology, including consumers looking for buying advice, individuals wanting to stay updated on tech news and trends, and users seeking practical tips for troubleshooting or securing their devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 30.1.1 — 2025-07-28

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

### 30.1.0 — 2025-06-06

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

### 30.0.9 — 2025-02-25

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

### 30.0.4 — 2024-10-21

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

### 30.0.3 — 2024-03-19

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

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