# Ring Magazine vs dot.LA

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: dot.LA at none against Ring Magazine's 3. dot.LA also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.6). Ring Magazine's advantage is ratings volume (205 vs 5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ring Magazine sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. dot.LA asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Ring Magazine against 5.0 for dot.LA. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ring Magazine has 205 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ring Magazine ships an update fortnightly, dot.LA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ring Magazine | dot.LA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ring-magazine/id1261206136/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotla/id6482981727/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **205** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 74.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#170** | — |
| Size | 198 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ring Magazine](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788790028) | [HouseVenture Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713006258) |

## What reviewers say

### Ring Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ring-magazine/id1261206136)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access comprehensive boxing news, analysis, and historical content.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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ring Magazine Digital Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Ring Digital Flex Monthly | $2.59 | per month |
| Ring Digital Flex Yearly | $13.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🥊 Comprehensive boxing information
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 📰 Up-to-date news and rankings
- ❤️ Loved by boxing fans
- ✨ Well-structured content

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Login issues and verification loops
- 💸 Subscription problems and no magazine delivery
- 🤷‍♂️ No reply to emails or help requests
- 🚫 Offline reading not possible

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### dot.LA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotla/id6482981727)

Stay informed about the Los Angeles tech and startup ecosystem. Access essential news, event updates, and in-depth analysis trusted by thousands of users.

**Highlights:** LA tech and startup news, Event updates, Deep dives and analysis, Trusted by 17,000+ users, Focus on the LA ecosystem

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ring Magazine free?

Ring Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is dot.LA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ring Magazine or dot.LA?

dot.LA is rated higher. Ring Magazine averages 4.9 out of 5 from 205 ratings, while dot.LA averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Ring Magazine or dot.LA have ads?

Ring Magazine shows ads; dot.LA does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ring Magazine or dot.LA?

Ring Magazine ships an update fortnightly, and dot.LA every 2 months. Most recently, Ring Magazine was updated on October 24, 2026 and dot.LA on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*