# Sanitarium Magazine: Horror Fiction, Dark verse and Macabre Entertainment

> Horror fiction magazine with short stories, news, reviews, and interviews. (iPhone/iPad app by Jellyfish Connect Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sanitarium-magazine-horror-fiction-dark-verse-and-macabre-entertainment/id627912543 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jellyfish Connect Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/373521339)
- Category: Entertainment, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 21 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-04-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sanitarium-magazine-horror-fiction-dark-verse-and-macabre-entertainment/id627912543/reviews.md

## What is Sanitarium Magazine?

Don't Just Read A Horror Story, Enter This Horrifically Gripping Journey!

We're more than just a horror short story magazine, we are what the other horror magazines fear.

If you are easily scared, afraid of the dark, or fear nightmares don't enter the Sanitarium! When it comes to entertainment would you rather have one long book, or multiple short gripping stories with added horror news, reviews, non-fiction horror essays and killer interviews with writers, artists and film makers? I think the latter is the best bet as well, and that is exactly what you'll get with Sanitarium. Each short story is written by a different Independent author giving you, the reader, an experience you a horror experience that you will not want to escape..... Even if you could.

With the perfect mixture of suspense thriller, horror, dark horror, and other scary favourites you will instantly fall in love with these short horror stories. The short stories are carefully chosen and mixed with the right amount of dread, shrieks, and gasp inducing fear you've been seeking.

The perfect length for your in-between reading, you’ll love the portability of this little slice of damnation as you tremble while you wait for the doctor, fear for your life over lunch, and lose yourself in the mesmerizing poetry of oblivion. It’s that easy to dive into these short horror fiction reads. Discover new authors and awake new nightmares each and every month. Sound too crazy to be true?

Welcome to the Sanitarium

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

* This subscription has a free trial period of 30 days. At the end of the 30 days the full price of the subscription will be charged. 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.

- 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 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

Bundles of single issues can be also be bought within the application. To use purchased credits, simply click on the issue price and select ‘use credit’. This allows you to purchase back issues at reduced prices.

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 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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## Key features

- Horror short stories
- Dark poetry
- Horror news and reviews
- Writer and artist interviews
- Independent author features
- Macabre entertainment

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sanitarium Back Issue Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| issue 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| issue30 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sanitarium 12 back issue bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| issue37 | $2.99 | one-time |
| issue38 | $2.99 | one-time |
| issue40 | $2.99 | one-time |
| issue45 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sanitarium Magazine edition 38 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sanitarium Issue 50 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sanitarium Issue 48 | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sanitarium-magazine-horror-fiction-dark-verse-and-macabre-entertainment/id627912543/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Excellent.

*2015-09-23*

This is a great way to get the Horror content you are looking. The visuals are excellent, and the UI is set up perfectly. I have only one recommendation. Instead of the pages sliding from side to side, you should have them flip like a physical page would.

The first 30 Issues are free!

### 5/5 — Can't fault it!

*2015-09-21*

Great little find this app, especially if you like discovering new Horror Stories!

There is a large back catalogue of issues to download and read through, with a number of issues free! Also the subscriptions to the magazine are very reasonably priced.

The app is very well designed and worked with no issue navigating or reading on my iPhone, although with an iPad it would be even better.

### 5/5 — Absolutely top notch.

*2015-05-28*

My favorite horror publication, period. And I say that as a reader, a contributor, and a submissions reader. Terrific all round.

### 3/5 — Older format better than bright white new one.

*2015-03-20*

Good value horror fiction magazine.  Stories are well selected and of varying quality, ranging from beginners to seasoned writers but always worthwhile.   The only issue is with the format.  The bright white page with off black text is not comfortable to read.   The earlier issue had a much better layout.   Still, a good showcase for some hopefully up and coming writers.

### 5/5 — Exceptional concept and quality.

*2015-01-25, version 4.9.59*

From the superb cover art to the strong writing inside, Sanitarium magazine stands head and shoulders above the competition. The fact that it is a monthly beggars belief! Well done Barry and team.

### 5/5 — Great monthly horror read

*2015-01-19, version 4.9.59*

With an eclectic selection of horror fiction and dark verse, each issue brings something new to the table. With interviews and horror news this magazine is one that I currently subscribe to.

## Frequently asked questions about Sanitarium Magazine

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

Sanitarium Magazine offers a mix of horror short stories, dark poetry, horror news, reviews, non-fiction essays, and interviews with writers and filmmakers. The content focuses on suspense, thriller, and dark horror genres.

### How often is new content released in Sanitarium Magazine?

New content, including short stories from independent authors, is released each month. Users can discover new nightmares and authors regularly.

### Can I read Sanitarium Magazine offline?

The provided data does not specify offline reading capabilities. However, purchased issues can be protected and browsed via a pocketmags account, suggesting potential for offline access after purchase.

### What are the subscription options for Sanitarium Magazine?

Sanitarium Magazine offers a subscription with a 30-day free trial. After the trial, the full price is charged. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### How do I cancel my Sanitarium Magazine subscription?

You can cancel your subscription through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid charges. You cannot cancel the current subscription during its active period.

### Does Sanitarium Magazine have ads?

No, the application description states that the app is free to download and does not contain advertisements. Monetization comes from in-app purchases of current and back issues.

### What devices is Sanitarium Magazine available on?

Sanitarium Magazine is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### What is the age rating for Sanitarium Magazine?

Sanitarium Magazine has an age rating of 12+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 12 and older.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.9.94 — 2016-06-04

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

General bug fixes, performance and memory improvements

(If updating from v4.9.86 or lower:

New iPhone Layout

Fix for issue download problem on iOS9)

**We always love to hear your feedback. If you have any comments or queries please contact us at help@pocketmags.com**

### 4.9.76 — 2015-03-06

- New app interface
- Improved download speeds and performance
- Restore purchases fix
- Share now available

As always, if you have any problems at all, please contact us at info@pocketmags.com

### 4.9.75 — 2015-01-29

New app interface
Improved download speeds and performance
Restore purchases fix
Share now available
 
As always, if you have any problems at all, please contact us at info@pocketmags.com

### 4.9.59 — 2014-10-07

-New iOS7 look and feel 
-New iPhone homepage and issue details 
-Restore purchases fix 
-Improved read whilst downloading including faster downloads and iPad 1 compatibility
-Bug fixes including 'fetching data' fix, missing covers on coverflow, audio and video fixes. 
-Performance improvements including iPad 1 stability 


As always, if you have any problems at all, please contact us at info@pocketmags.com

### 4.9.10 — 2013-04-04

No release notes.

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