Best The Woodworker alternatives: apps like The Woodworker

📰 Magazines & Newspapers

Whether you want more options like The Woodworker or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to The Woodworker

Popular Woodworking Magazine by Active Interest Media, Inc

Editor's Choice

4.5(48 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Access full issues of a woodworking magazine on your mobile device. Enjoy interactive features like image zoom and embedded links. A free sample issue is included.

Wood Magazine by Meredith Corporation

Skill-Building Plans & Tips

Strong Contender

4.7😞(137 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Access trusted woodworking plans, techniques, and product reviews to build your skills. Get reliable information for projects of any scale, from beginner to heirloom quality. Enjoy offline reading, bookmarking, and text-to-speech features.

What We Love

👍 Well-designed and easy to use
🖼️ Articles look like the magazine
🌳 Focused on sophisticated woodworking
👍 Content is perfect
👍 Magazine is great
👍 Writers are top-notch

Room to Improve

💸 Scam to subscribe via app
❌ Won't let me sign in on iPad
❌ Not smooth reader experience
❌ Linking subscription complicated
❌ Customer service abruptly dumped case
❌ Cannot search and purchase plans in app
❌ App won't open properly
❌ Deleted local content on reload
❌ Barely downloads issues
❌ Downloads never complete
❌ Login problem, no password field
❌ Cannot download anything
❌ App not supported
❌ No way to get new/restore old magazines
❌ App quit working, lost mags
❌ Unable to use app for months
❌ Forces payment with subscription
❌ Restore FAIL
❌ Poor restore process fails
❌ Cannot restore iTunes subscription
❌ Won't let me restore subscription
❌ Tired of calling support
❌ New update, same old problem
❌ iTunes subscription not working
❌ Unable to access content
❌ Unable to download magazine
❌ Cannot restore purchases
❌ New app update breaks subscriptions
❌ No restore for new app
❌ App no longer works
❌ Will not Restore
❌ Was good, now bad
❌ App is basically useless
❌ Substandard app
❌ Sign in does not work
❌ Expensive past issues
❌ No way to contact from UK
❌ Account setup not friendly
❌ Cannot print pages
❌ Print subscribers must buy again
❌ Rip off, difficult auto-renew
❌ In-app purchase rip off

Fine Woodworking Magazine by Taunton Interactive

Worth Considering

Woodworking videos and plans

4.3😞(836 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Access America's premier woodworking resource on your device. Enjoy full magazine content with embedded digital enhancements like videos, tutorials, and photo galleries. A free sample issue is included.

What We Love

🌟 Excellent magazine content
📚 Comprehensive woodworking resource
👍 User-friendly app interface

Room to Improve

🐛 Unreliable login and account management
💸 Paywall issues and lost purchases
📥 Inconsistent offline access and downloads
🔍 Poor search and navigation
🔧 Buggy and unstable app updates

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The Wood Whisperer

Woodworking video archive accessSearchable articles and projectsSave favorites for later

Access a vast library of woodworking videos, articles, and audio podcasts. Discover new techniques, browse projects, and stay updated with notifications for sales and new content. Save your favorites and engage with the community.

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TimberTinker: Woodworking 3D

Furniture plans and cut lists

AI Chat AssistantWood Measurement ConverterCutting List Generator

This AI-powered woodworking assistant helps users design, plan, and build projects with smart tools and expert guidance. It offers step-by-step plans, inspiration, and an AI chat assistant for all skill levels.

free with in-app purchases

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This Old House - Magazine

by This Old House Ventures LLC

Home improvement inspirationDesign ideas for every roomCreative DIY solutions

Get inspired for your next home improvement project with expert advice, design ideas, and step-by-step DIY instructions. This app provides practical tips and creative solutions for projects of all sizes, from any room in your house.

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subscription

Make: Magazine

by Make Community, LLC

Full project tutorialsSkill buildersMaker profiles and interviews

Access a digital version of a popular magazine for DIY enthusiasts, hackers, and tinkerers. Explore full project tutorials, skill builders, maker profiles, and inspiration for electronics, 3D fabrication, woodworking, and more.

free with in-app purchases

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Fine Gardening Magazine

by Taunton Interactive

Digital magazine deliveryLinkable and searchable contentSlideshows and plans

Access a digital edition of a gardening magazine filled with ideas and expert advice for creating beautiful and healthy gardens. Enjoy enhanced features like searchable content, slideshows, and plans. A free sample issue is included.

free with in-app purchases

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Scan Wood, Value & Repair

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Learn Your CNC Academy

Access all videos in one appPush notifications for updatesPremium course access

Access comprehensive video courses and live training for Vectric software and CNC machinery. Engage with a community, participate in challenges, and get expert answers to your questions. Learn anytime, anywhere.

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free