# Tech Advisor Magazine

> Independent tech buying advice for consumer electronics purchases. (iPhone/iPad app by IDG Communications, Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tech-advisor-magazine/id493970081 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [IDG Communications, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/448671187)
- Category: Lifestyle, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 36 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 18 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-01-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tech-advisor-magazine/id493970081/reviews.md

## What is Tech Advisor Magazine?

TechAdvisor provides independent buying advice help users make the right purchase choice on every new consumer technology in the market ranging from smartphones, tablets, wearables, accessories and more. 

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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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## Key features

- Independent buying advice
- Consumer technology reviews
- Smartphones, tablets, wearables
- Accessories reviews
- Purchase decision support
- Current and back issue access

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PC Advisor | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| PC Advisor | $26.99 | per year |
| PC Advisor | $1.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PC Advisor iPhone 5 Advisor | $0.99 | one-time |
| November 2012 | $2.99 | one-time |
| March 2013 | $2.99 | one-time |
| April 2013 | $2.99 | one-time |
| PC Advisor Complete Guide to the iPad Mini | $2.99 | one-time |
| Complete Guide ... (id:377442) | $3.99 | one-time |
| PC Advisor may 2013 | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 36)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tech-advisor-magazine/id493970081/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great Magazine

*2021-02-03, version 6.4.0*

Use to buy this magazine when it was called PC Advisor and got delivered. Can’t remember why I stopped but glad I have started to read it again and it’s as good as it was back then.

### 1/5 — Not a patch on PC Answers

*2017-08-02, version 4.10.4*

Bought this just as the changeover came about - I was purchasing PC Answers and NOT this.
I do not like it and consider I have been mis-lead!

### 1/5 — Crashing!

*2017-03-27, version 4.9.97*

Is not working! Keep crashing! After my purchase I can't read anything more ! Very disappointed!

### 1/5 — Keeps crashing!!!!!

*2016-09-17, version 4.9.97*

I can't get this to load now. It tries to and then just closes. Please can you sort this issue? Is it due to the iOS 10 upgrade??? I'd be grateful as I really enjoy reading these magazines, and I'm paying a subscription.

### 5/5 — Pc Advisor

*2015-12-21, version 4.9.86*

App works great. Allows me to feed my favourite computer magazine. Had a problem with the app when IOS9 was released. Contacted them, got a reply within a day with a temporary work around until app was fully IOS9 comparable.

### 1/5 — Great content - very slow download

*2015-10-02, version 4.9.54*

As always the content is excellent but the downloads have started taking a very long time making the app useless. Does this app need updating for iOS9? My wife reports the same problem with another Pocket Mags product. This needs sorting quickly!

### 1/5 — ios 9 has killed it

*2015-09-18, version 4.9.54*

As previous review, the new ios 9 has killed this Mag off. :-)
Please update

### 1/5 — What's gone wrong?????

*2015-09-17, version 4.9.54*

Updated to ios 9 and now the app won't open!! Worked perfectly before... 5 stars!! Now deleted / downloaded 3 times, still will not open. Exasperated!! Please fix!!!!!

### 5/5 — Great read.

*2015-04-11, version 4.9.54*

Great read.

### 1/5 — Don't bother

*2014-02-21, version 4.9.35*

Doesn't sync properly?

## Frequently asked questions about Tech Advisor Magazine

### What does this app do?

This app provides independent buying advice to help users make informed purchase decisions on a wide range of consumer technology. It covers products like smartphones, tablets, wearables, and accessories, offering expert reviews and comparisons.

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

The app itself is free to download. You can purchase individual current and back issues within the app. Subscriptions are also available, which will automatically renew unless cancelled.

### What are the subscription options?

Subscriptions are available within the app and will start from the latest regular issue. They automatically renew unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage auto-renewal through your Account Settings.

### Can I access my purchases on multiple devices?

Yes, by registering for or logging into a pocketmags account in-app, you can protect your issues and browse your purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging in.

### What if the app isn't loading correctly?

For the best initial experience, it's recommended to load the app for the first time in a Wi-Fi area to retrieve all issue data. If the app will not load past the splash page after installation or an update, try deleting and reinstalling it from the App Store.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.4.7 — 2025-08-29

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 — 2024-06-20

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.

### 7.0.15 — 2021-11-09

New and improved app homepage
Numerous bug fixes and improvements

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

### 6.4.0 — 2020-12-12

New and improved app homepage
Numerous bug fixes and improvements

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

### 6.0.0 — 2018-07-13

Improved reading experience
iPhone X support
Bug fixes and other improvements

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

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*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 2026-06-10.*