Openings Magazine vs arc Magazine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Openings Magazine
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The BBSA's Openings magazine offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the interior and exterior shading industry in the UK. With four issues per year and a circulation of more than 7,250 readers, the strength and credibility of its content means Openings is a key reference point and source of knowledge for the trade – be it wholesaler, manufacturer, retailer, specialist supplier or contractor. The magazine is published by the BBSA, but reflects the views and aspirations of the whole trade. You may view our Privacy Policy at https://bbsa.org.uk/privacy-policy/
arc Magazine
This international magazine focuses on lighting in architecture, featuring high-quality photography and expert writing. It's a respected resource for professionals in the lighting design and architecture fields.
- International lighting in architecture focus
- High-quality photography
- Expert writers
- Large format presentation
- Independent professional resource
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Following its 100th issue in October 2017, mondo*arc was rebranded and redesigned to arc to celebrate this milestone. First launched in 1999, arc has grown to become the number one international lighting in architecture magazine in the world. We know the lighting specifier community has high standards. That’s why arc features the best photography, the best writers, high-quality paper and a large format that shows off its projects in the best possible light. arc is highly respected for its independence and is a must read within the lighting design and architecture professions. You may view our privacy policy at https://www.mondiale.co.uk/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: arc Magazine at none against Openings Magazine's shown. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Openings Magazine ships an update every 10 months, arc Magazine every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Openings Magazine | arc Magazine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 7 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The British Blind & Shutter Association | Mondiale Media Limited. |
In-app purchases
Openings Magazine
No in-app purchases
arc Magazine
No in-app purchases
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