Comparison

Ring Magazine vs Fermentation

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

Head to head
About

Ring Magazine

Access comprehensive boxing news, analysis, and historical content. Stay updated with current and past issues, weekly rankings, fight previews, results, and schedules from a century-old authority in the sport.

Highlights
  • Current and past issue access
  • Weekly updated rankings
  • Newsfeed with fight previews
  • Weigh-in coverage
  • Fight results and schedules
  • In-depth analysis and insight
Features
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For over 100 years, The Ring has been ingrained in the sport of boxing, providing unparalleled coverage, insight and analysis from the top journalists and historians in the business. Followed by all the greats, cited by pundits and respected around the globe for its rankings, the men and women who wear a Ring belt have long been seen as the "true" champion of their division. With the Ring app, you'll be able to view current and past issues and access weekly updated rankings as well as our newsfeed linking you to preview articles, weigh-ins, fight results and schedule to keep you in the loop. Subscriptions require acceptance of our Terms of Use Agreements: https://ringmagazine.com/en/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://ringmagazine.com/en/privacy-policy

About

Fermentation

Explore the world of culinary fermentation with this magazine app. Discover recipes, expert tips, and in-depth features on creating delicious and healthy fermented foods at home. Perfect for beginners and small business owners alike.

Highlights
  • Expert tips and tricks
  • Extensive recipes
  • In-depth features on concoctions
  • Editorial board insights
  • Money-saving culinary techniques
  • Health benefits of fermented foods
Features
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Roll up your sleeves and take part in the evolution of this wild culinary phenomenon. Transform daily rituals with fun, fizzy, and flavorful alternatives bolstered by surprising health benefits unique to this incredible food science. You’ll discover how easy and accessible crafting your own money-saving fermented masterpieces can be with Fermentation magazine. Inside each issue you’ll find everything you need to know about the art of fermentation, whether you’re an ambitious amateur or looking to fortify your small business. You'll get tips and tricks from the experts, recipes galore, and in-depth features on some of the most outlandish concoctions we can find. About those experts – you’ll love getting to know our exclusive Editorial Board. Six seasoned authors and entrepreneurs will be on hand to contribute authoritative advice and insight for hobbyists and aspiring professionals alike. You may recognize some of the brilliant minds – and their esteemed works – that we’ve assembled: Chris Colby (Home Brew Recipe Bible), Gianaclis Caldwell (Mastering Artisan Cheesemaking), Jereme Zimmerman (Make Mead Like a Viking), Kirsten K. Shockey (Fiery Ferments), Meredith Leigh (Pure Charcuterie: The Craft & Poetry of Curing Meats at Home), and Victoria Miller (From No-Knead to Sourdough). Fermentation Pricing: • Subscription 1 Month - USD 2.99* • Subscription 1 Year - USD 29.99* * For non-US app stores, the equivalent currency charges will apply. Please note: App subscriptions do not include access to subscription-only content on our website. Additional Subscription Information: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Privacy Policy - https://bit.ly/2J5Ujfh Terms of Use - https://bit.ly/2J1YZqL • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

Screenshots

Ring Magazine4 screens
Fermentation4 screens

Verdict

The call

Ring Magazine and Fermentation both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Ring Magazine's written reviews are positive against 0% of Fermentation's. Ring Magazine also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 23 months). Fermentation's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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. Fermentation sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Ring Magazine asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Ring Magazine against 5.0 for Fermentation. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ring Magazine has 206 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Ring Magazine's written reviews are positive against 0% of Fermentation's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ring Magazine ships an update fortnightly, Fermentation every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ring Magazine versus Fermentation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRing MagazineFermentation
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (206 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings206 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 23 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB38 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRing MagazineOgden Publications, Inc.

Customer experience

Ring Magazine

All ratings205 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive74.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative23.3%

Fermentation

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Ring Magazine

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Subscription not recognized after payment
  • Cannot log in after subscribing via Apple
  • Verification emails lead back to login page
  • Articles cut off at the bottom
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  • App not usable offline
  • Cannot find 'forgot password' function
  • App crashes repeatedly
  • App is entirely in Spanish, no English option

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add a loading screen
  • Incorporate TikTok-style video features
  • Make the app more aesthetically pleasing and fluid
  • Include fight records of each fighter (like Boxrec)
  • Add a 'forgot password' function
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  • Provide the app in Italian
  • Allow offline reading
  • Restore magazine view

Fermentation

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ring Magazine

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Fermentation

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$29.991 Year
One-time8
  • Fermentation Feed 1$9.99
  • Fermentation Feed 2$9.99
  • Fermentation Feed 4$9.99
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  • Fermentation Feed 96$9.99
  • Fermentation Feed 97$9.99
  • Fermentation Feed 98$9.99
  • Fermentation Feed 99$9.99
  • Fermentation Feed 100$9.99

Questions

Is Ring Magazine free?
Ring Magazine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fermentation free?
Fermentation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ring Magazine or Fermentation?
Fermentation is rated higher. Ring Magazine averages 4.9 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while Fermentation averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Ring Magazine or Fermentation have ads?
Both Ring Magazine and Fermentation show ads.
Which is updated more often, Ring Magazine or Fermentation?
Ring Magazine ships an update fortnightly, and Fermentation every 23 months. Most recently, Ring Magazine was updated on November 6, 2026 and Fermentation on November 3, 2026.

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