Comparison

OK! Magazine vs StrictlyNews

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

Head to head
About

OK! Magazine

Access the world's biggest celebrity magazine on your device with interactive features and an extensive archive. Subscribe for automatic delivery and savings, enjoying high-clarity editions with a seamless touch experience.

Highlights
  • Full magazine editions
  • Swipe and scroll through pages
  • Download for offline reading
  • Interactive archive
  • Double-page spread view
  • Automatic updates
Features
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OK! - the world's biggest celebrity magazine - is now available on your device Subscribe today and not only save money but time also as it is delivered automatically to your device OK! editions look great, published in exceptional clarity, with an incredible touch screen experience allowing you to swipe through articles and pictures at your leisure Complete with full scrollable editions and a brilliant interactive archive, you're guaranteed the very best celebrity stories and pictures available on your device Flip your device and read the magazine as a double page spread or tap the page selector to choose from a thumbnail image of each page Features • Full OK! Magazine editions – Read your automatically updated magazine by scrolling and swiping through individual or double page spreads • Download and offline usage – Save whole editions and individual pages to view later • OK! Magazine provides availability to all editions of the publication by incorporating subscriptions allowing the purchase of a one week, one month subscription to the magazine The subscription will auto-renew within 24 hours of the current subscription expiring. Auto-renewing subscriptions can be managed via Account Settings allowing them to be turned off. No cancellations of the current subscription are allowed during the active subscription period. For any further information see: https://www.ok.co.uk/privacy-notice/ https://www.ok.co.uk/terms-conditions/

About

StrictlyNews

Features
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StrictlyNews – Your Ultimate Companion to Strictly Come Dancing! For everything Strictly Come Dancing! With StrictlyNews, you’re always in sync with the latest Strictly news and real-time updates on your favourite dancing pairs. Get ready to experience a whole new way to follow the competition, directly from the palm of your hand! What’s Inside? * Exclusive News – Stay in the loop with daily updates and insider scoops. From behind-the-scenes drama to judge reactions and voting stats, you’ll never miss a moment! * Live Scores and Leaderboards – See real-time scores, ranks, and viewer stats each week. Track your favorites, analyze past performances, and see how each dancer’s journey unfolds. * Weekly Schedules & Events – Keep up with upcoming episodes, results shows, and special Strictly events so you’re always prepared for the next big performance. * Articles & content – Discover curated articles and video highlights. Get content that goes beyond what you see on the show! Built by fans, for fans, our app combines the latest news with all the features you need to stay in tune with the glitz and glamour of Strictly Come Dancing. Perfect for die-hard Strictly followers and new fans alike! Download StrictlyNews today and step into the dance floor like never before! The free version of StrictlyNews allows you to download the latest news every 6 hours, subscribe to get the latest news anytime as it updates every 15 minutes You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. • Auto-renewable subscription • 1 month (£1.99) with 2 week free trial, at the end of the 2 week free trial you will automatically be charged £1.99 a month until you cancel your subscription. • 12 month (£17.99) 24% discount. This subscription is auto renewing and billed annually until cancelled. • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase • Privacy policy can be found here: http://www.moonboom.co.uk/resources/StrictlyNewsPrivacy.pdf • Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

OK! Magazine4 screens
StrictlyNews4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: OK! Magazine at none against StrictlyNews's shown. StrictlyNews's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. OK! Magazine sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and StrictlyNews sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OK! Magazine ships an update every 6 months, StrictlyNews every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
OK! Magazine versus StrictlyNews: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOK! MagazineStrictlyNews
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB34 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperReach Shared Services LimitedMoonboom Limited

In-app purchases

7 purchases

OK! Magazine

Subscriptions5
  • 7 Days Subscription1 Month trial$0.997 Days
  • 1 Month Subscription1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • 3 Month Subscription1 Month trial$8.993 Months
Show 2 more
  • 6 Month Subscription1 Month trial$17.996 Months
  • 1 Year Subscription1 Month trial$34.991 Year
One-time2
  • Issue 998$4.99
  • Issue 997$4.99
2 purchases

StrictlyNews

Subscriptions2
  • Full StrictlyNews Access14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Full StrictlyNews Access$19.991 Year

Questions

Is OK! Magazine free?
OK! Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StrictlyNews free?
StrictlyNews is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OK! Magazine or StrictlyNews have ads?
StrictlyNews shows ads; OK! Magazine does not.
Which is updated more often, OK! Magazine or StrictlyNews?
OK! Magazine ships an update every 6 months, and StrictlyNews every 3 weeks. Most recently, OK! Magazine was updated on October 11, 2026 and StrictlyNews on October 17, 2026.

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