Comparison

Codemag vs Penn&Slavery

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Codemag

Access in-depth articles for software developers covering mobile, cloud, database, and architecture. Explore a free, open-source framework for simplified application development. Subscribe to the magazine for regular content updates.

Highlights
  • In-depth articles on mobile, cloud, and database development
  • Real-world software development experience from authors
  • Free, open-source CODE Framework
  • Simplified data access components
  • Magazine subscriptions available within the app
Features
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CODE Magazine is the leading independent magazine for software developers. We specialize in delivering in-depth article by authors who have real-world software development experience. Regular topics include: *Mobile Development: iOS. *Cloud Development *Database Development *Architecture **CODE Framework is free and open-source available from CODEPlex. Our framework boasts a large list of components that assist developers with common aspects of application development including simplified data access and much more. Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. Six months subscription - $9.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) One year subscription - $19.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Please visit http://www.magzter.com/ns/privacy-policy.html for our Privacy Policy and http://www.magzter.com/ns/terms_condition.html for our Terms & Conditions

About

Penn&Slavery

Explore the legacy of slavery at the University of Pennsylvania through an augmented reality tour. Six stops on campus bring stories to life, with all content accessible even if you're not physically present.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality experiences
  • Self-guided historical tour
  • Six story stops
  • On-campus and remote access
  • University of Pennsylvania focus
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This app takes users on a tour of slavery's legacy at the University of Pennsylvania in six stops, each telling a story through an augmented reality (AR) experience. The tour relates to specific locations on Penn's University City Campus, but if you are not on campus, you can still access all the content and experiences.

Screenshots

Codemag3 screens
Penn&Slavery4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Penn&Slavery at 5.0 against Codemag's 1.0. Penn&Slavery also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Codemag's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Codemag sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 6 months. Penn&Slavery asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Penn&Slavery holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 13 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Codemag ships an update every 12 months, Penn&Slavery every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Codemag versus Penn&Slavery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodemagPenn&Slavery
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings513 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 months — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB141 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMagzter Inc.University of Pennsylvania

Customer experience

Codemag

All ratings5 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Penn&Slavery

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Codemag

Subscriptions2
  • CODE Magazine$9.996 Months
  • CODE Magazine$13.991 Year
One-time8
  • CODE Magazine - May/June 2015$3.99
  • CODE Magazine - July/August 2015$3.99
  • CODE Magazine - September/Ocotober 2015$3.99
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  • CODE Magazine - Nov/Dec 2015$3.99
  • CODE Magazine - Jan/Feb 2016$3.99
  • CODE Magazine - July - August 2016$3.99
  • CODE Magazine - November/December 2016$3.99
  • CODE Magazine September - Octo$3.99
None

Penn&Slavery

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Codemag free?
Codemag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Penn&Slavery free?
Penn&Slavery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Codemag or Penn&Slavery?
Penn&Slavery is rated higher. Codemag averages 1.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Penn&Slavery averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.
Do Codemag or Penn&Slavery have ads?
Neither Codemag nor Penn&Slavery shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Codemag or Penn&Slavery?
Codemag ships an update every 12 months, and Penn&Slavery every 18 months. Most recently, Codemag was updated on October 24, 2026 and Penn&Slavery on October 16, 2026.

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