Comparison

interiors vs Pastel Journal

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

Head to head
About

interiors

Features
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interiors is the only magazine specifically targeted to the residential interior design trade, offering a highly curated selection of the best interior design, architecture and art from around the world. Each issue of interiors captures the look and feel of fine residential design and is created with the same level of thoughtful expertise that distinguishes the projects showcased in our pages. With clean, streamlined graphic design and generous photography, the interiors format is unmatched among U.S. design magazines, allowing readers to experience design, not merely observe it. interiors explores the contemporary design world with unique insider content and visual stories that both inform and inspire. This application is powered by GTxcel, a leader in digital publishing technology, provider of hundreds of online digital publications and mobile magazine apps.

About

Pastel Journal

This digital magazine caters to pastel artists, offering insights for professionals and hobbyists alike. Explore techniques and inspiration through single issues or an annual subscription.

Highlights
  • Coverage for working pastelists
  • Content for pastel hobbyists
  • Single issue purchases
  • Annual subscription option
  • Automatic renewal management
Features
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Pastel Journal Magazine covers topics of interest to working pastelists as well as those who work in pastel as an additional medium along with those who are just experimenting with the medium. By downloading Pastel Journal, you can either purchase single issues OR subscribe to the below offer(s): • Single issue: US$7.99 • 1 year subscription (6 issues per year): US$29.99, automatically renewed until cancelled When purchasing through iTunes your account will be charged at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will auto-renew unless you turn this off 24 hours before the subscription runs out. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings. You can manage your subscription through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://goldenpeakmedia.com/privacy-statement-us Terms of Use: https://goldenpeakmedia.com/terms

Screenshots

interiors4 screens
Pastel Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: interiors at none against Pastel Journal's 21. interiors also leads on iOS requirement (10.2 vs 13.0). Pastel Journal's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 20 months). On price, ads 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. Pastel Journal sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. interiors asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

interiors ships an update every 20 months, Pastel Journal every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
interiors versus Pastel Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterinteriorsPastel Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTS Media, LLCPEAK MEDIA PROPERTIES LLC

In-app purchases

None

interiors

No in-app purchases

21 purchases

Pastel Journal

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month | Pastel Journal$2.991 Month
  • 1 Year | Pastel Journal$24.991 Year
One-time19
  • November/December 2018 issue$7.99
  • 2019 July August$7.99
  • 2019 November December$7.99
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  • 2021 January February$7.99
  • Spring 2021$7.99
  • March/April 2019 issue$7.99
  • 2020 November December$7.99
  • Summer 2021$7.99
  • 2020 May June$7.99
  • Spring 2022$9.99
  • Summber 2022$9.99
  • Fall 2022$9.99
  • Winter 2023$9.99
  • Winter 2027$9.99
  • Spring 2026$9.99
  • Spring 2023$10.99
  • Summer 2023$10.99
  • Winter 2024$10.99
  • Fall 2023$10.99

Questions

Is interiors free?
interiors is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pastel Journal free?
Pastel Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do interiors or Pastel Journal have ads?
Neither interiors nor Pastel Journal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, interiors or Pastel Journal?
interiors ships an update every 20 months, and Pastel Journal every 6 months. Most recently, interiors was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pastel Journal on October 24, 2026.

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