# &Premium vs Authen.

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Authen. at none against &Premium's 10. Authen. also leads on ads (none vs shown). &Premium's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 49 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. &Premium sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month. Authen. asks for nothing beyond the download.

&Premium ships an update every 2 months, Authen. every 49 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | &Premium | Authen. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 49 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 42 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [マガジンハウス](https://appshunter.io/developer/390114571) | [Naoya Takahashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1301211980) |

## What reviewers say

### &Premium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/and-premium/id1246040101)

Access a digital subscription to a lifestyle magazine focused on improving daily life. Explore content on fashion, interiors, food, travel, and culture. Available on iPhone and iPad.

**Highlights:** Digital magazine subscription, Content on fashion, interiors, food, travel, culture, Available on iPhone and iPad, Monthly issues, Subscription management via Apple ID

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| &Premium 定期購読1ヶ月 | $6.49 | per month |
| &Premium 定期購読3ヶ月 | $15.49 | per 3 months |
| &Premium 定期購読6ヶ月 | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| &Premium 定期購読1年 | $52.99 | per year |
| 2025年8月号 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2025年9月号 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2025年7月号 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2026年7月号 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2026年8月号 | $4.99 | one-time |
| ＆Premium特別編集　Better Life Guide | $9.99 | one-time |


### Authen.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authen/id1592975112)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is &Premium free?

&Premium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Authen. free?

Authen. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do &Premium or Authen. have ads?

&Premium shows ads; Authen. does not.

### Which is updated more often, &Premium or Authen.?

&Premium ships an update every 2 months, and Authen. every 49 months. Most recently, &Premium was updated on October 13, 2026 and Authen. on October 6, 2026.

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