# Ships Monthly — Worlds #1 Shipping Magazine

> Global shipping magazine for enthusiasts featuring news, history, and ship profiles. (iPhone/iPad app by Kelsey Publishing Group.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ships-monthly/id413627446 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kelsey Publishing Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/551665757)
- Category: Travel, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 23 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-03-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ships-monthly/id413627446/reviews.md

## What is Ships Monthly?

Ships Monthly is the world’s number one shipping magazine and Britain’s best-selling monthly magazine for ship lovers.

Ships Monthly is read by seafarers and enthusiasts all over the world, it contains a unique mix of shipping and maritime news, broken down by ship type, with sections focussing on ferries, cruise ships, warships, preserved vessels, tugs, tankers and cargo ships.

The features, written by experts in their field, cover ships old and new, historic shipping companies and their vessels, modern cruise liners and passenger ferries, warships and naval vessels, profiles of docks and harbours in the UK and around the world, and personal accounts of voyages on ships round the world.

In addition to the latest happenings in the shipping industry, the Ship of the Month feature goes behind the scenes on a significant ship to give readers an all-round insight into the world of ships and shipping. The original naval features, of which there are at least one every issue, are written by leading experts.

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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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http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx

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## Key features

- Maritime news by ship type
- Expert features on ships old and new
- Profiles of docks and harbors
- Personal voyage accounts
- Ship of the Month insights
- Naval features by leading experts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ships Monthly Magazine | $22.49 | per 6 months |
| Ships Monthly Magazine | $26.99 | per year |
| Ships Monthly Magazine | $3.99 | per month |
| Ships Monthly Auto-Renewable Subscription | $4.49 | per month |
| Ships Monthly Auto-Renewable Subscription | $35.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ships Monthly J... (id:363595) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ships Monthly M... (id:363849) | $3.99 | one-time |
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| US Navy Special... (id:363440) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Nov-23 (id:720437) | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 23)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ships-monthly/id413627446/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Wow

*2024-03-21, version 7.2.2*

I remember the first time reading your magazines I remember the ones I saw in my local library and I’m so stoked you guys brought this app out I love this to bits And at such a good price too even tho I haven’t purchased the subscription I’m still happy pay for separate issues Love this and I hope you guys continue with this app so handy to have cheers 😄😄😄

Rating=4.5 stars 🤩

### 1/5 — Charged full amount instead of their advertised free trial.

*2024-03-21*

$55 bucks for a magazine I was unsure of yet I pressed for free trial. I was charged instantly. Not to mention it appears that for your $55 bucks you get nothing but the ability to buy a mag for $16 each time.

### 5/5 — Great magazine

*2021-11-27*

I have read ships monthly for 20 years

### 5/5 — Ships

*2018-11-27*

Love the magazine and have a subscription. Just simply opening the magazine without being asked to subscribe remains a puzzle for me

### 5/5 — Great read

*2018-09-26*

I am registered blind with some sight , without this magazine being on my I pad I would not be able to read it , great magazine always read it cover to cover very interesting info every month

### 1/5 — Brilliant magazine – rubbish app

*2015-09-30*

As the title says – it's a brilliant magazine, and I bought this subscription for my husband. He loves ships, and he loves reading about them, but he gets very annoyed with the app-As previous customers have mentioned – it is incapable of downloading a full issue properly, and also it keeps crashing, mixing images and text up on the page, throwing you on to the home screen again, Or if you double tap to zoom in, you get an irritating advert about military vehicles magazine, which my husband is NOT interested in.
Emails to pocket Mags about this have been a waste of time, as they are not interested.

### 1/5 — Ships Monthly

*2015-07-07*

Very poor app. Last two issues have numerous pages which superimpose on themselves making the magazine unreadable. 

Delete/download achieves nothing. 

The app needs a complete overhaul to make it work. As for me I've deleted the app and cancelled my subscription until it is sorted.

### 5/5 — OK - I guess.......

*2014-10-23*

I was a long-standing subscriber of the printed magazine until the cost became so ludicrous. The online version is neat and useful to refer to previous months - and its a lot cheaper than buying it in Smiths or having it posted. There are are just 2 things that annoy me: one is that it is "printed" almost 2 months in advance of the month it says on the front, so if you want up to date news, forget it! The other thing is that it would be nice of them to notify me when a new edition is available; my ipad settings are correct but they never tell me!

### 1/5 — Waste of time and money

*2014-01-25*

I really wish I had read reviews before wasting my time on a subscription. This is not a complaint about the excellent magazine; its a complaint about the pathetic app that can't even manage to download an edition without stalling midway. Tried everything - restoring purchases etc etc. my strong recommendation is not to bother with this con of an app.

### 4/5 — Ships monthly

*2013-10-30*

If you like ships, and you want read about them each month , then this is for you - it's a magazine about ships and it is published each month.

The clue is in the title.

If you want to know about gardening this will be of no use whatsoever!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Ships Monthly

### What kind of content does Ships Monthly offer?

Ships Monthly provides a mix of shipping and maritime news, broken down by ship type including ferries, cruise ships, warships, and cargo ships. Features cover ships old and new, historic companies, modern liners, naval vessels, and personal voyage accounts.

### How can I subscribe to Ships Monthly?

Subscriptions are available within the app. You can choose from monthly, 6-month, or annual plans. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period.

### Can I read past issues of Ships Monthly?

Yes, you can purchase current and back issues directly within the app. Registering for or logging into a pocketmags account allows you to access your purchases across multiple platforms.

### What is the pricing for Ships Monthly subscriptions?

Subscription prices vary by duration, with options like $3.99/month, $22.49/6 months, and $26.99/year. Auto-renewable subscriptions are also available at slightly different price points.

### How do I manage my Ships Monthly subscription?

You can manage your subscription through your Account Settings on iTunes. Auto-renewal can be turned off, but you cannot cancel the current subscription during its active period.

### Is Ships Monthly available on all devices?

The app is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is recommended to download the app in a Wi-Fi area for the initial loading of all issue data.

### What should I do if the Ships Monthly app won't load?

If the app does not load past the splash page after installation or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store. For further assistance, you can contact help@pocketmags.com.

### What is the age rating for Ships Monthly?

Ships Monthly has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a broad audience, though the content is geared towards adults interested in maritime topics.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.4.11 — 2026-02-04

Improved app and reader stability

We always love to hear from you - please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@pocketmags.com with any feedback or if you require assistance

### 7.4.10 — 2025-12-12

Improved app and reader stability

We always love to hear from you - please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@pocketmags.com with any feedback or if you require assistance

### 7.4.7 — 2025-07-12

NEW - Article Audio available on selected issues
Improved app and reader stability

We always love to hear from you - please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@pocketmags.com with any feedback or if you require assistance

### 7.2.10 — 2024-07-27

New and improved app homepage
Enhanced reading experience
New subscription page
Voiceover improvements
My Account controls
Numerous bug fixes and improvements

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

### 7.2.2 — 2023-07-26

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.

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