# Record Collector Magazine — Serious about music

> Monthly music magazine covering rock, pop, soul, and more with interviews and reviews. (iPhone/iPad app by Metropolis International Group Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-collector-magazine/id578706279 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Metropolis International Group Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/415172384)
- Category: Music, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 86 App Store ratings · 23 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 125 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France)
- Released: 2012-12-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-collector-magazine/id578706279/reviews.md

## What is Record Collector Magazine?

Record Collector is Britain’s longest-running rock and pop music monthly. Our motto is “Serious about music”, because we know our readers are totally passionate about what they listen to. You don’t have to be a vinyl freak to love Record Collector. We pride ourselves on bringing you the best features about music, with artist interviews, discographies and all the inside knowledge that only RC can deliver. And it’s not only rock’n’roll: we cover pop, soul, 80s, psychedelia, folk, rockabilly. If it’s good enough, it has a place in RC. The magazine boasts a formidable reviews department in which modern gems nestle alongside classic reissues; we sift the musical treasures from retro rubbish; we tell you what’s happening in the world of music auctions, and there’s all the news that any discerning music fan could want. 

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This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues.

Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest regular issue at the time of purchase.

-The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product.
-You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period.
-Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased.
-If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged.

Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account.

We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved.
If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store

Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags.

If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com

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You can find our privacy policy here:
http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx

You can find our terms and conditions here:
http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx

## Key features

- Artist interviews
- Discographies
- Music reviews
- Genre coverage (rock, pop, soul, folk)
- Music auction news
- Back issue purchases

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Record Collector 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |
| Record Collector Subscription | $34.99 | per 6 months |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| May 2013 (id:782701) | $5.99 | one-time |
| February 2014 (id:782691) | $5.99 | one-time |
| June 2015 (id:782674) | $5.99 | one-time |
| March 2016 (id:782664) | $5.99 | one-time |
| April 2016 (id:782663) | $5.99 | one-time |
| May 2016 (id:782662) | $5.99 | one-time |
| September 2016 (id:782658) | $5.99 | one-time |
| November 2016 (id:782656) | $5.99 | one-time |
| christmas 2016 (id:782654) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Nov-23 (id:731814) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Feb-24 (id:731820) | $5.99 | one-time |
| RC Special - E... (pp:1026133) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 23)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-collector-magazine/id578706279/reviews.md

### 1/5 — What is going on?

*2024-06-20*

The updated app is a disaster. All my previous purchases have gone and it just hangs when trying to subscribe. Great magazine let down by this app.

### 1/5 — What a shame

*2024-05-29*

I adore this magazine. However, beware this app. A recent update has resulted in me losing all my prior purchases. At £5.99 each! I contacted help and was given ZERO support. Really pretty shameful. Avoid and don’t waste your money.

### 1/5 — Record Collector magazine

*2024-04-07*

All of my past purchases have disappeared since the app was recently updated. Contacted their support page 2 weeks ago, still waiting for a response. Very disappointed.

### 1/5 — All my subscriptions gone?

*2024-03-27*

Unable to restore all my downloads with new app?????? Scam product.

### 2/5 — The App is not stable.

*2021-08-02*

I’ve been an RC subscriber for many years, and I believe I started my digital subscription six or seven years ago. I loved keeping old copies on my iPad, especially for long plane rides. In the last couple years I have had two major subscription issues that had to be corrected, and in the last few months, the app will not hold my library of back issues. It wipes them clean regularly. Full of optimism, I try reloading them, but I have several years of issues to download. And sooner or later, the app will wipe them again.
GREAT MAGAZINE; terrible app.

### 1/5 — Record collector

*2021-01-25*

App doesn’t work, just get a black screen

### 5/5 — Great Magazine

*2020-10-24*

Full of interesting articles pertaining to the art of collecting records/cds etc. Totally enjoyed my years subscription, the iPad version carries across excellently from the paper format, this enables zooming in on different parts of a page. 

Thanks again guys/gals...!!!

### 1/5 — Couldn't even get started

*2019-06-09*

I'm so disappointed with this app.
1. On the App Store and in the About section of the app, it says you can get single issues for £3.99. This is not true. They are £5.99 and only go back six months.
2. On the App Store it says you can download a free sampler. This doesn't seem to exist.
3. I contacted Sue at Record Collector about this and was told to contact Apple. This is blatantly ignorant of how the App Store works. 
4. The App Support button on the App Store links to a dead page on the Record Collector website. So there is no formal way to query this. 
5. Record Collector needs to invest in both their app and website urgently. In today's world, no website / app is often a better solution than a bad offering - innovate or fail.

### 5/5 — Great Magazine.

*2016-12-30*

Great Magazine.

### 1/5 — Ripped off!

*2016-10-10*

Offers to sell you issues you should have received as part of your subscription. "Report a problem" sends you to a general contact page - apparenty there's no way to contact "app support".

## Frequently asked questions about Record Collector Magazine

### What is Record Collector Magazine about?

Record Collector Magazine is Britain's longest-running rock and pop music monthly. It provides in-depth features, artist interviews, discographies, and reviews covering a wide range of genres including rock, pop, soul, 80s, psychedelia, folk, and rockabilly. The magazine focuses on delivering knowledgeable content for serious music fans.

### How can I purchase issues of Record Collector Magazine?

The app itself is free to download. Within the app, users can purchase the current issue and also access and buy back issues. Subscriptions are also available for purchase directly through the application.

### What genres of music does the magazine cover?

The magazine covers a broad spectrum of music genres. While it is known for rock and pop, it also delves into soul, 80s music, psychedelia, folk, and rockabilly. The editorial stance is that if the music is good, it has a place in Record Collector.

### Can I manage my subscription or purchases?

Yes, users can register for or log in to a pocketmags account within the app. This account protects your purchased issues and allows you to browse them across multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging in.

### What are the subscription renewal terms?

Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the current period ends. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the current period's end. Auto-renewal can be turned off in Account Settings, but you cannot cancel the current active subscription.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.2.4 — 2025-07-09

New update and general bug fixes.

### 7.2.3 — 2024-03-22

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 7.2.2 — 2023-07-07

New and improved app homepage
New subscription page
My Account controls
Numerous bug fixes and improvements

We're here to help! Please contact help@pocketmags.com with any questions or feedback.

### 7.0.13 — 2021-08-09

Welcome to our new app! To retrieve your purchases from our previous app please tap Options > Restore Purchases.

In the unlikely event of any trouble with the update we would recommend deleting and reinstalling the app.

**If you need any assistance, or have any comments or queries, please don't hesitate to contact us - help@pocketmags.com.**

New features:
-New digital edition provider
-New app homepage
-Read whilst downloading
-Multi-platform reading

### 11.2.0 — 2020-07-07

Bug fixes and improvements.

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