# The Country Smallholder — Best tips, tools & inspiration

> Sustainable living tips, smallholding advice, and rural inspiration. (iPhone/iPad app by Kelsey Publishing Group.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-country-smallholder/id496596106 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kelsey Publishing Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/551665757)
- Category: Lifestyle, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-01-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-country-smallholder/id496596106/reviews.md

## What is The Country Smallholder?

The Country Smallholder is aimed at the ever-increasing UK audience interested in living a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable way of life. From people already living on a smallholding, to allotment owners; from those with a couple of acres of land, to those aspiring to get more out of their garden or even window box. With 73% of UK residents claiming to want to live more sustainably post Covid, The Country Smallholder has something for everyone. 

Every issue will carry; free vet advice; helpful practical features on all aspects of smallholding, from keeping chickens to crop rotation; information on poultry, pigs, sheep, goats, cattle, and alpacas; rural crafts; property; small tractors and machinery, as well as keeping readers up to date with all the latest news and innovations.

If you're a smallholder with livestock, growing your own crops, and self-sufficient, or a city dweller dreaming of the Good Life, or simply interested in everything from home produced food and compost to alternative energy and keeping poultry, The Country Smallholder is for you.

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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

- Sustainable living advice
- Smallholding tips
- Poultry and livestock care
- Rural crafts and property
- Home-produced food and energy
- Vet advice

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Country Smallholding | $2.99 | per month |
| Country Smallholding | $8.99 | per 3 months |
| Country Smallholding | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| Country Smallholding | $26.99 | per year |
| Country Smallholding 3 Months | $8.99 | per 3 months |
| Country Smallholding Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Country Smallholding Annual | $46.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Country Smallholding June 2013 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Country Smallholding February 2015 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Country Smallholding Digital, Issue 71 | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-country-smallholder/id496596106/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Can’t read offline

*2019-02-27*

Probably one of the worst apps I’ve used. 

Good points you can read all magazines without a subscription

But I paid for a subscription, and you can download the app to read offline, but you need to be online to open the app

**Developer response:** Thanks for your feeedback - We do offer a free preview option within the app, allowing users to view the first 10 pages of each edition before being prompted to login or purchase an edition/subscription. You cannot however read all magazines for free.
With regards offline reading, the app does require a net connection at set intervals to run an authorization check on your subscription status but should allow offline reading. We will check this with our development team to see if a longer interval period needs to be set to avoid the problem you have experienced.

### 1/5 — Can't access my purchased editions.

*2016-03-15*

Whenever I try to read any of the back numbers that I have purchased the App closes when I touch which one I want to read. I was told to uninstall the app & install it again. I lost all my downloads & after April 2016 downloading today. I am back to square one. The App closes when I try to open the new downloads since reinstalling.

### 1/5 — Password issues

*2014-10-19*

You need to use the impossible-to-remember password that they send you every time you want to access the magazine. There is no apparent way to reset it or retrieve it if lost. The magazine is not worth the hassle.

### 5/5 — Great Read & Excellent Content

*2013-07-31*

Top magazine for anyone interested in small scale farming, growing your own etc. It always very informative and keeps the content relevant to the seasons, the included and dedicated poultry magazine is also excellent!

## Frequently asked questions about The Country Smallholder

### What is The Country Smallholder about?

The Country Smallholder is a digital magazine focused on sustainable living, smallholding, gardening, and rural crafts. It provides practical advice, expert tips, and inspiration for those interested in a greener lifestyle.

### Does The Country Smallholder have ads?

Yes, The Country Smallholder contains advertisements. As a free app download, ads are displayed to support its availability.

### How can I subscribe to The Country Smallholder?

You can purchase individual issues or subscribe to The Country Smallholder within the app. Subscription plans include monthly, 3-month, and 6-month options, starting from $2.99/month.

### Can I cancel my subscription to The Country Smallholder?

Yes, you can cancel your subscription by turning off auto-renewal in your Account Settings. However, you cannot cancel the current subscription during its active period. Cancellation must be done more than 24 hours before the end of the current period to avoid charges.

### What devices is The Country Smallholder available on?

The Country Smallholder is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is The Country Smallholder updated?

The app was last updated on September 9, 2025, indicating regular updates to content and features. Specific update frequency for new issues is not detailed but is implied to be regular.

### What is the user rating for The Country Smallholder?

The Country Smallholder has a rating of 4.0 stars from 1 rating. This suggests a generally positive reception from its users.

### Can I access my purchases on multiple devices with The Country Smallholder?

Yes, by registering for or logging into a pocketmags account in-app, you can protect your issues and browse purchases on multiple platforms. This ensures you don't lose access if you switch devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.4.7 — 2025-09-09

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

### 17.2.10 — 2024-05-17

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.

### 7.0.36 — 2022-08-17

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.

### 7.0.31 — 2022-06-01

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.**

### 5.0 — 2020-11-09

Enjoy Country Smallholding even more with our new improved app!
- Our new streamlined design gives you quicker loading times and direct access to your editions.
- Access 100 past issues packed full of essential advice and guides on living the good life.
- New Search Functionality: Quickly and easily search for articles that interest you.

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