# The Cottage Journal

> Home decor, style, recipes, and inspiration from a lifestyle magazine. (iPhone/iPad app by Hoffman Media LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cottage-journal/id577142311 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hoffman Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/577123524)
- Category: Food & Drink, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 112 App Store ratings · 25 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.2 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-11-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cottage-journal/id577142311/reviews.md

## What is The Cottage Journal?

The Cottage Journal features decorating ideas, style tips, creative inspiration, and delicious recipes- and now you can enjoy every single page on the iPad! Create a warmer, more magical home with the beauty of nature and The Cottage Journal! Download our Free App to get started! 

The subscription will include the current issue if you do not already own it and subsequently published future issues. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. This subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost of the renewal will match the initial subscription price.	

	Additional Subscription Information:
	• Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.
	• Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.
	• Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.
	• Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.
	• No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period.

Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: https://www.hoffmanmedia.com/privacy-policy/

## Key features

- Decorating ideas
- Style tips
- Creative inspiration
- Delicious recipes
- Nature-inspired home design

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year \| Cottage Journal | $19.99 | per year |
| 1 Month \| Cottage Journal | $1.99 | per month |
| The Cottage Journal | $3.99 | per 2 months |
| The Cottage Journal | $29.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Christmas 2013 of The Cottage Journal | $8.99 | one-time |
| Autumn 2013 of The Cottage Journal | $7.99 | one-time |
| Summer 2013 of The Cottage Journal | $7.99 | one-time |
| Spring 2013 of The Cottage Journal | $7.99 | one-time |
| Holiday SIP 2013 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Cottage Kitchens SIP 2013 of The Cottage Journal | $8.99 | one-time |
| SIP #2 2014 Decorating of The Cottage Journal | $8.99 | one-time |
| Christmas 2016 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Special 2024 (pp:981624) | $9.99 | one-time |
| French Cottage... (pp:1059778) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cottage Retrea... (pp:1059782) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 25)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cottage-journal/id577142311/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Awful!

*2026-08-11*

For two years the App has not acknowledged my subscription. Publisher pushes the problem to the “developer “. I get l message to try this or that and the options do not work. For two years.
Not going to renew.

### 2/5 — Cannot access on my iPad!!!

*2020-11-01, version 10.2.0*

I love this magazine however, I can only read it in my iPhone. The app wants to charge me per issue to read it in my iPad. Cannot open/restore issues. When I try to re-order the subscription it tells me that I already have a subscription. The same happened with my Southern Lady subscription. 

I’ll probably renew my subscription with Amazon as I have no issues accessing Victoria, Souther Lady, or TeaTime on my Kindle app.

### 3/5 — Have to pay for everything!

*2020-10-01*

This seems like such a great app! A lot of interesting articles, and aesthetic images. One problem. YOU HAVE TO OAY 10 DOLLARS FOR ONE ARTICLE! I understand having the special edition articles, like romantic cottage, having a price. But Autumn 2020 cottage!? Spring 2019!? Summer 2020?! All of those should be free! I’m not spending 10 dollars on a virtual magazine when I can get a 200 page book for 8 dollars. You might as well have to pay for the app!

### 1/5 — Did not get what I ordered

*2020-09-20*

I tried to use this app a couple of years ago and paid for a subscription. The app kept crashing when “restoring purchases” and I was never able to view the issues and just gave up. Didn’t even bother to get my money back. Well, I come back a couple of years later, install the app on a new iPad Pro hoping it will work. The past issues that I had paid for actually showed up so I decided to go ahead and get another subscription. However, instead of the Fall 2020 issue showing up in my library, I now have the Romantic Cottage issue! My iTunes account is showing a subscription for Cottage Journal so I know I didn’t purchase the wrong thing.

**Developer response:** We are very sorry to hear that you are having issues with your digital editions. We are the publisher and not the app developer however, if you will go to the URL below and contact us, we assure you that we will work directly with the developer to resolve your issue. https://bit.ly/hmde-support

### 2/5 — Love the Magazine, App Download Issue

*2020-02-19*

This is a great magazine.  I have a paid iTunes subscription for the digital version of the magazine, but the app does not always allow for the download of the magazine or alert me in notifications when there is a new issue.  Please fix this issue.

### 1/5 — Missing Issues

*2019-05-26*

New app version removed previously purchased issues.  App support said they will no longer be available. Very disappointed.

**Developer response:** Hello,

We are really sorry to hear about your experience with the app.
We want to make things right.
Please feel free to contact us.
We are here to help.

-subscription_instructions@zinio.com

### 5/5 — Love my cottage journal

*2018-12-01*

Love my cottage journal, have been a subscriber for many years‼️‼️‼️

### 1/5 — Digital Download Issues

*2018-11-11*

Enjoy the magazine & decorating ideas. The digital copy frequently needs to be restored during launching of the application. I have problems reviewing my digital download on my iPad but not on my iPhone which is annoying. The frequently restoring & unable to view my digital copies make it challenging to enjoy the magazines

### 5/5 — I love this magazine

*2018-10-15*

This my style, tons of decorating ideas that I love!! I haven’t had a problem looking at the first magazine that I purchased. I noticed some people are having problems accessing. When I got my first issue, it downloaded. I can access it whenever I want the library button. Beautiful magazine!!!

### 5/5 — Beautiful magazine in Print and Digital

*2018-10-02*

This app is super convenience. I love that I can view the magazine as a flipbook or as mobile friendly pages on my iPad and iPhone!

## Frequently asked questions about The Cottage Journal

### What kind of content does The Cottage Journal app offer?

The app provides decorating ideas, style tips, creative inspiration for your home, and delicious recipes. It aims to help users create a warmer, more magical home inspired by nature.

### How does the subscription work?

A subscription includes the current issue if you don't already own it, plus all subsequently published future issues. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account at purchase confirmation and automatically renews unless turned off 24 hours before the current period ends.

### Can I cancel my subscription?

You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. However, no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period.

### Is this app available on Android?

The provided description specifically mentions enjoying the content on an iPad, indicating iOS compatibility. Information about Android availability is not present in the description.

### What are some common use cases for this app?

Users can use this app to find new ideas for decorating their homes, discover new recipes to try, and get inspiration for creating a cozy and nature-inspired living space.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.2.10 — 2024-02-08

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

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

### 7.2.1 — 2023-05-17

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 - appsupport@emagazines.com.**

New features:
-Enhanced edition reading experience on iPhone and iPad
-New digital edition provider
-New app homepage

### 10.3.2 — 2022-12-15

To make your reading experience even better, we update the app regularly.
This update includes:
• Minor bug fixes
• General performance improvements

### 10.3.1 — 2022-08-27

To make your reading experience even better, we update the app regularly.
This update includes:
• Minor bug fixes
• General performance improvements

### 10.3.0 — 2022-08-11

To make your reading experience even better, we update the app regularly.
This update includes:
• Minor bug fixes
• General performance improvements

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