# The People's Friend > Weekly magazine with stories, serials, crafts, puzzles, and UK features. (iPhone/iPad app by D C Thomson & Co Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-peoples-friend/id471875967 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [D C Thomson & Co Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/411888319) - Category: Entertainment, Magazines & Newspapers - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.40/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 29 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 99 MB - Languages: American English, French (France) - Released: 2011-11-29 - Data updated: 2026-08-28 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-peoples-friend/id471875967/reviews.md ## What is The People's Friend? The People’s Friend is the perfect weekly magazine for everyone who enjoys good reading. Since 1869 it has been delighting readers around the world with its entertaining stories, serials and features, all with a distinctly Scottish flavour. Every issue is packed with feel-good short stories, serial instalments, cookery, craft, knitting, puzzles and health, as well as fascinating features on scenic locations around the UK. It justly deserves its reputation as the Famous Story Magazine, and will brighten any reader’s day! The digital edition of the People’s Friend is just as friendly and feel-good as the print edition in a convenient and accessible format. Purchase and Subscription Information 1 Single Edition purchase for £0.99 1 Month Subscription for £2.99 3 Month Subscription for £8.49 6 Month Subscription for £16.99 1 Year Subscription for £32.99 Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew 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 will be charged at the current subscription price. 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. Issues purchased as part of a subscription are only available to read during the subscription period. If you cancel you will not retain access to the issues that you obtained with your subscription Single issues can be purchased to be kept permanently. Privacy Policy URL https://www.dcthomson.co.uk/privacy-policy/ FAQ URL https://www.thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/digital-edition-faq/ ## Key features - Feel-good short stories - Serial instalments - Cookery and craft features - Knitting patterns - Puzzles and health tips - Scenic UK location features ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | The People's Friend Subscription | $49.99 | per 6 months | | The People's Friend Subscription | $79.99 | per year | | The People's Friend Subscription | $7.99 | per month | | The People's Friend 3 Month Subscription | $24.99 | per 3 months | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 7 January 2012 | $0.99 | one-time | | The People's Friend 28 January 2012 | $0.99 | one-time | | The People's Friend 30 June 2012 | $0.99 | one-time | | The People's Friend 23 March 2013 | $0.99 | one-time | | The People's Friend 14 June 2014 | $0.99 | one-time | | The People's Friend 22 December 2012 | $1.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 29) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-peoples-friend/id471875967/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Cannot access my paid subscription *2026-07-28* I have a paid subscription and am unable to download any of the issues. I cannot get any customer support and I’m thoroughly disgusted. It’s a shame too because the Peoples Friend is a decent magazine but impossible to download and read through the app. Such a ripoff. ### 1/5 — They never let me access my subscription *2024-01-31* Two years ago, I ordered a subscription. Everything was fine. Last year, it auto- renewed, so I tried to read the magazine. I thought there was just a glitch, because every time I tried to download the magazine, it would ask for my login, but wouldn’t ever accept my login. I would remember later and try it again, no success. I even went to their website on my computer to login…always said no such user existed. I sent an email, never heard back. So of course I canceled the subscription since the $42.99 was a complete waste last year. Such a shame there’s no customer support, because it really is a great magazine. ### 1/5 — DO NOT PURCHASE *2023-07-04* The app has always had poor functionality. It was updated 3 weeks ago and now doesn’t work. Apple are blaming the app developer who are blaming Apple….but they can’t possibly talk to each other and resolve the issue so the customer doesn’t receive what they paid for. That constitutes stealing. ### 1/5 — Can’t download latest edition and no help from emails *2023-04-26* Absolutely disgusted. Page suite and peoples friend are not interested in the fact that my subscription is being paid but cannot download the last two editions. One reply to my first email over a week ago, saying not our problem not had the edition sent to them.All subsequent emails enquiring as to what is being done to rectify it have been ignored yet still taking my money. ### 3/5 — Why can’t I read issues that I’ve paid for *2022-01-22* I cancelled my subscription to People’s Friend but surely I should still be able to read the issues that I’ve paid for. All the issues that I paid for are downloaded but it won’t let me read them. This can’t be right! I would have given five stars if it wasn’t for the above problem! ### 1/5 — A poor app getting worse *2019-09-01* This app has always been irritating because it loses your place between reading times instead of bookmarking and returning to the same place. Then last weekend it stopped opening and said there was nothing to display and I needed to edit(!) After a lot of backwards and forwards with support it began working about 36 hours later. Now it’s done the same again this weekend. I decided to review here rather than doing the support runaround again. Please fix this app, or I will be cancelling my subscription! ### 1/5 — Ruth *2019-03-11* Just purchased an edition of the people’s friend and yet again I can not open anything. I thought this problem would have been fixed by now! ### 1/5 — Not working *2018-09-30* App not working since latest update. When will this be fixed. ### 1/5 — Not impressed *2018-09-29* Having subscribed online for years - now I can now longer access my magazine since this last update. Very frustrating when the message says “this is not currently available for sale”...yet I have bought and it did download before update...I just can’t open the mangazine at all. ### 2/5 — Can’t download since latest ‘update’ *2018-09-27* I love my People’s Friend but ... Why, why, why, does this same problem keep recurring? After this week’s update I can once again neither access my older downloads nor download this week’s magazine. ‘If it ain’t broke - don’t fix it!’ Or if determined to make a change, test it before sending it live - basic stuff here! ## Frequently asked questions about The People's Friend ### What is The People's Friend magazine about? The People's Friend is a weekly magazine that offers a variety of content for readers who enjoy good stories. It features feel-good short stories, serial instalments, cookery, craft, knitting, puzzles, health tips, and interesting articles about scenic locations around the UK, all with a Scottish flavor. ### How can I purchase issues or subscribe? You can purchase single editions for £0.99 or subscribe for longer periods. Subscription options include 1 month (£2.99), 3 months (£8.49), 6 months (£16.99), and 1 year (£32.99). Payments are handled through your iTunes Account. ### Can I cancel my subscription? Yes, you can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Auto-renewal must be turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. No cancellation is allowed during an active subscription period. ### What happens to my issues if I cancel my subscription? Issues purchased as part of a subscription are only available to read during the active subscription period. If you cancel your subscription, you will not retain access to the issues you obtained with that subscription. However, single issues purchased can be kept permanently. ### Is this app available on all devices? The description does not explicitly state compatibility with specific operating systems or devices. However, it mentions that payment is charged to an iTunes Account, suggesting it is available on iOS devices. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 10.0.4 — 2023-06-07 New Updates and General Bug Fixes ### 10.0.3 — 2018-10-01 Payment issue resolution ### 10.0.2 — 2018-09-25 Performance improvements and bug fixes ### 10.0.1 — 2016-10-27 Minor bug fix ### 10.0 — 2016-10-11 General update to the application. ## Apps similar to The People's Friend | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [What's on TV Magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whats-on-tv-magazine/id575195783) | 4.4 (7) | Free | Entertainment | | [RSVP Magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rsvp-magazine/id1518857017) | — | Free | Entertainment | | [Food sticker book](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/food-sticker-book/id1073998102) | — | Free | Entertainment | | [Cotswolds Radio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cotswolds-radio/id1529260522) | — | Free | Entertainment | | [OK! 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Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-28.*