# Pocketmags Digital Newsstand — user reviews > 409 indexed App Store user reviews of Pocketmags Digital Newsstand by Jellyfish Connect Limited, rated 4.10/5 from 545 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketmags-digital-newsstand/id447766921/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketmags-digital-newsstand/id447766921.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 380 · 4★ 49 · 3★ 15 · 2★ 19 · 1★ 82 ## What do users think of Pocketmags Digital Newsstand? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 💻 Great app for reading magazines digitally - 🔍 Huge selection of magazines to choose from - 💰 Good value for money - 🕰️ Convenient to have magazines on the go - 📚 Ability to access back issues **Cons** - 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently - 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find specific magazines - 🔒 Issues with restoring purchases and managing subscriptions - 📄 Inability to print or share articles - 🗓️ Delayed magazine availability compared to physical copies **Commonly reported bugs** - Magazines disappearing from library - Downloading issues failing or taking too long - Compatibility issues with newer devices and OS versions - Login and authentication problems **Most requested features** - Improved search and organization of magazines - Ability to bookmark and easily access favorite articles - Syncing of reading progress across devices - Better customization options (e.g., font size, night mode) - Improved printing and sharing capabilities ## Newest reviews (18 of 409) ### 2/5 — NO Access to PURCHASED MATERIAL?! *2026-06-17, version 7.2.11* After paying standard monthly subscription fee ($10.95) for several months, cancelled due to very little use. I assumed that I would have no access to any future issues and this of course proved to be true. Sadly, what I didn't expect and BUYER BEWARE; I now have NO ACCESS to 'old, outdated' material previously downloaded. KEEP THIS IN MIND BEFORE YOU 'PURCHASE' ### 3/5 — Pocketmags June 26 *2026-06-06, version 7.2.11* I have this on my android phone and tablet and recently was given an ipad. The ap works so much better on Android and tbh is a pain if I've only got the iPad available. Trying to find older issues is cumbersome and sometimes so frustrating I feel like cancelling my subscription ### 4/5 — Railway Digest magazines *2026-05-31, version 7.2.11* Can I have the read out aloud voice on my iPad ### 5/5 — I have several titles *2026-05-27, version 7.2.11* Proved totally reliable so far would recommend to anyone ### 5/5 — A great app *2026-05-24, version 7.2.11* It’s like having a library and newsagent at your fingertips ! ### 4/5 — Mostly great *2026-05-23, version 7.2.11* Really happy with the app, and being able to read loads of back issues when you have a subscription for a certain magazine (in my case, Retro Gamer). I really like the Article view, as it makes it easier to read on a phone. There a few things that could be improved. Sometimes the article view misses out headings, doesn’t line up text with screenshots, or sometimes just gets the word wrong (there was a ‘Composer Q&A, which the article view converted to ‘Computer Q&A). I don’t like that it instantly downloads an issue of a magazine the moment you open it. I like that you can download issues, but sometimes I go through a few to find one I want to read. I then have to manually delete each one I didn’t want to read. If I forget, it uses up precious space on my phone. Other than these minor gripes, I’m very happy with the app. ### 4/5 — Good but not great *2026-05-06, version 7.2.5* This app is very convenient for reading magazines but I wish it showed you the date issues were released ### 2/5 — Where’s my magazine? *2026-05-05, version 7.2.5* Purchased two magazines today through the app. One appeared and the other displayed an error. I tried to restore my purchases and that errored too. So I’m left with a bill for a magazine I have no access to. I contacted support detailing the issue and they sent me back questions that I had already answered. The most fundamental thing an app like this needs to do is provide the goods that have been paid for. This app does not appear to do that. ### 5/5 — Great app. *2026-05-04, version 7.2.4* Great app. ### 5/5 — Easy and stable *2026-05-01* I lost quite some paid content in other apps when changes were applied - never in Pocketmags. Even the transfer to new HW works without problems. Great app that does just what is expected. ### 5/5 — Pocketmags *2026-04-30* Lovely way of being able to subscribe to UK magazines. Huge selection. Very easy to use. ### 5/5 — Easy reading ! *2026-04-29, version 7.2.4* Really useful and easy way to receive your favourite monthly magazines. Easily readable on iPad or tablet. ### 5/5 — Fabulous App *2026-04-28, version 7.2.4* It’s just like having a full magazine rack in your pocket ready to read at anytime! ### 5/5 — Pocketmags *2026-04-24, version 7.2.3* Fantastic app for reading your favourite magazines online, so useful ### 5/5 — Great choice for the price *2026-04-07, version 7.2.2* The app just works… I’ve been using it for a few years now and it’s always just done what it says on the proverbial tin. The choice suits my diverse interests anyway…. ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-04-05, version 7.2.2* Great app for accessing a wide selection of magazines at a reasonable price. ### 4/5 — You Need it, They Got It *2026-04-05, version 7.2.2* I have tried other apps with similar features and this is the best by far. I have found additional content that helps keep me updated. Reasonable price and content. Give it a try! ### 5/5 — Great app. *2026-03-28, version 7.2.2* Great app. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2026-05-18, version 7.2.10* It won’t let me create an account, won’t send me a code for a forgotten password, basically won’t let me in at all. As a minor issue, it also won’t let me set up a nickname of any sort. I am awaiting customer support, though I am not holding my breath because I have been here before. ### 1/5 — Complete rubbish *2026-05-01, version 7.2.4* Complete rubbish ### 1/5 — Perfectly willing to take your money (twice) *2025-12-03, version 7.1.6* Customer service wanting for an app that will take two payments for the same magazine as if you can actually want two copies of a digital magazine on the same device. Won’t return the money. ### 1/5 — Ripped off *2025-11-19, version 7.1.6* Scammers will just steal your money Reported to FCC and FTC and local police for Fraud ### 1/5 — Subscription keeps disappearing *2025-11-01, version 7.1.6* My subscription to one of my magazines keeps disappearing! ### 1/5 — Mags missing *2025-10-31, version 7.1.6* Seems ok but then all the past copies of my subscription to country life just disappeared and then three weeks ago they just stopped appearing. I deleted the app and reinstalled but now the magazine has been removed completely. ### 1/5 — Poor service *2025-09-24, version 7.1.6* Will not allow you to download purchases directly to iPad, to read off line ### 1/5 — Guitar World *2025-09-16, version 7.1.6* Never received any mags after paying for subscriptions and now cannot contact Pocketmags. They need to make this right! Just took money from me in August! ### 1/5 — Needs updating *2025-09-15, version 7.1.6* When I've finished reading a magazine it very difficult to close the app on IOS 18, there is a bar at the bottom of the page but it's greyed out in the app. Also it never remembers the last page viewed ### 1/5 — Beware! *2025-08-04, version 7.1.5* I purchased a subscription to a magazine offered here; only one issues is available, and trying to use the “restore purchases” tab in options only leads to ‘error.” So I seem to have paid for only one issue… ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Car mags *2026-07-17, version 7.2.11* This app is hands down the best app for reading car mags! Better variety and more content than the Porsche Club mag app in every way, but especially a much easier interface than the PCA magazine. ### 5/5 — This Is One! *2026-07-16, version 7.2.11* ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is hands down my favorite app for reading digital magazines! The selection is fantastic, and I love that I can read each issue in its original PDF format or switch to the reader view for an even better reading experience. You can subscribe to individual magazines or upgrade to the Read All You Want Plus Plan for unlimited access to an incredible library. If you enjoy magazines, this app is absolutely worth it. I use it all the time and couldn’t recommend it more! ### 5/5 — EXCELLENT APP *2026-07-14, version 7.2.11* Excellent app well worth the money saves going to the shops to buy your mags. ### 5/5 — Thanks *2026-06-29, version 7.2.11* Good site and service. ### 5/5 — Clear,Concise, Convenient *2026-06-28, version 7.2.11* I have thoroughly enjoyed Pocketmags App. I have low vision and this app makes it easy for me to read the mags that I enjoy. Lost of great reads available ### 5/5 — All About History *2026-06-27, version 7.2.11* I used Pocketmags to access the magazine All About History. I have enjoyed the ease of use. There are a huge number of different publications that can be accessed through this app. ### 5/5 — Perfect “Go To” App *2026-06-27, version 7.2.11* This is the perfect “Go To” app for my magazine/book zine reading. Excellent selection and price. Highly recommended! ### 5/5 — Great App *2026-06-24, version 7.2.11* Lots of great magazines available for you browsing pleasure. Enjoy! ### 5/5 — love reading my digital magazine *2026-06-13, version 7.2.11* I look forward to reading the week, so informative and I really like the Europe and World maps (regarding latest events). ### 5/5 — HiFi magazine *2026-06-02, version 7.2.11* Great way to get new information without getting it with all the postal damage --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-30.*