# PLAY – Magazine

> Monthly digital magazine for PlayStation gaming news, reviews, and history. (iPhone/iPad app by Future plc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-magazine/id451455977 (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: 4.89/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 31 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 23 MB
- Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
- Released: 2018-08-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-magazine/id451455977/reviews.md

## What is PLAY?

From the Editor: I've been gaming since Space Invaders targeted arcades and have been lucky enough to work in videogames magazines for every generation of Sony's consoles. PLAY Magazine is made by the same team behind Official PlayStation Magazine, and I'm proud we can leverage our access, experience, and love of PlayStation to bring you the best magazine possible every month. Our commitment to smart writing, covering the best indies as well as the next Triple-A blockbuster, and revealing how you can get more from your console is relentless. We're your best source for the latest news, previews and reviews for PS5, PS4, and PS VR. Every issue we also take a look back at the games and events that defined PlayStation. If you're a fan of PlayStations old and new, and want to be up to speed with the best new games, designed for print with care and originality, then sign up for a must-read ride into Sony's next-generation of gaming. The future starts here.

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 PS5, PS4, PS VR news
- Game previews and reviews
- Indie and AAA game coverage
- PlayStation history retrospectives
- In-depth gaming analysis
- Digital magazine format

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year Subscription | $35.99 | per year |
| 1 Month Subscription | $3.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Issue 174 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue 175 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue 177 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue 178 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue 180 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue 181 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue 182 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue 034 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue 035 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue 036 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue 040 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue 154 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue 184 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue 179 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue 187 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue 013 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue 046 | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Complete Guide to PS4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Issue 045 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue 044 | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 31)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-magazine/id451455977/reviews.md

### 5/5 — One of the last Mags out there & still crushing it

*2024-11-19*

I truly do love Play, the app is easy to use and the magazine steps up to the plate where every other mag has failed. I genuinely appreciate their efforts with the magazine and the app.

### 5/5 — fantastic

*2024-07-31*

had this app for about 10 years now and i’ve loved it the whole time, a great way to get subscribed on this magazine, two thumbs up 👍👍

### 5/5 — Essential Read

*2024-07-11*

A must have for any Playstation owner. My train journeys to and from work are not the same without it. I never buy a game without reading their review first either. What are you waiting for, subscribe now !

**Developer response:** Hi Our Tone. Many thanks for your review! We're always pleased to receive positive feedback from our readers. I hope our reviews help you to pick out a bargain in the PSN Summer Sale!
Thanks, 

The Digital Support Team

### 1/5 — Extremely Slow

*2023-08-19*

App is extremely slow to load, new magazines don’t always appear, just disappointing all round.

**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

### 1/5 — Takes your money without delivering

*2023-08-09*

Was really been to try this app, and subscribed. However, it didn’t unlock the magazine to download. So I clicked ‘read’ and it still prompted me to pay £3.99. Eventually, after trying to get it to work, I paid the one-off price and it still doesn’t allow me to download the magazine.

Just avoid it and save your cash.

**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

### 1/5 — No support from company

*2021-09-17*

I signed up to a 1 year digital subscription for this but when I tried to open a magazine through the app I kept getting error messages. To this day I have contacted them 11 times and have never had a reply.

### 2/5 — Temporamental

*2021-06-10*

It’s very good, when it works. I subscribe and about 50% of the time i log in when a new mag is released and it asks me to pay £3.99 for the mag. I contact them and am told it’s a known issue and will be sorted soon. This means i often get my mags a week or more late. Eventually i’ll get it, next month is fine on day 1, next month it asks for £3.99 again!! Frustrating!!! 😡😡😡

### 5/5 — Great value for your money!

*2021-03-05, version 5.6.3*

Opm is a great magazine still to this day. The writers are talented and even whe. you have issues like editions that never show up, the staff still ensured I got those copies digitally. So it is obvious they care ab each customer. I will continue to renew my subscription and recommend it to anyone interested!

### 5/5 — Oh yeah

*2020-12-29, version 5.6.3*

Best mag ever, great app too!

### 1/5 — Subscription broken, no access to issues

*2020-10-07*

One star review may get someone’s attention. You never know... Email doesn’t work - just autoresponders saying mailbox closed! My subscription stopped working and I can’t get the latest issue. Followed all published steps to reset and log in again - now I can’t even read older issues! Web site says I have a subscription AND I still received the latest dead tree issue (which I don’t really want any more tbh, but I guess it reminds me to go and read the new digital edition).

## Frequently asked questions about PLAY

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

The app provides in-depth content for PlayStation gamers, including the latest news, previews, and reviews for PS5, PS4, and PS VR. It also delves into the history of PlayStation gaming, looking back at defining games and events.

### How can I access the content in the app?

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

### What are the subscription options and pricing?

Subscriptions are available on various monthly and annual terms, and they auto-renew until you cancel. Pricing details can be found within the app. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase.

### Is this app compatible with all PlayStation consoles?

The app focuses on content for PS5, PS4, and PS VR. While it covers the latest generation, it also includes retrospectives on past PlayStation games and events, appealing to fans of both old and new consoles.

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

No, the digital edition of the magazine is not printable. It also does not include any covermount items or supplements that might be found with the print edition of the magazine.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.1.1 — 2023-08-10

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

### 7.0.12 — 2023-07-05

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 — 2022-09-14

Bug fixes and improved customer support via the help page.

### 6.0.18 — 2021-05-03

In this version you may well notice some changes, as OPM rebrands as PLAY Magazine. There's more info in the app on that front, but here's a breakdown of the technical bits for now:

- rebranded the app
- added a news feed
- squashed some bugs

### 5.6.3 — 2019-12-03

We've gotten the feather duster out, squashed some bugs and added support for newer devices.

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