# DownBeat Mag vs Co5

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Co5 at none against DownBeat Mag's 35. DownBeat Mag's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DownBeat Mag sells 35 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Co5 asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | DownBeat Mag | Co5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.5 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downbeat-mag/id1590355244/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **14** | — |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maher Publications Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/572082022) | [Mark Butcher](https://appshunter.io/developer/1595841350) |

## What reviewers say

### DownBeat Mag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downbeat-mag/id1590355244)

Explore the world of Jazz, Blues, and beyond with in-depth interviews, historical features, and expert reviews. Access back issues and future content through various subscription options.

**Highlights:** In-depth interviews, Historical music features, World-class reviews, Blindfold Test articles, Access to back and future issues, Subscription options

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (35)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| 1-Year Subscription | $23.99 | per year |
| DownBeat Mag Jan 2020 Issue | $3.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Feb 2023 Issue | $3.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat 2022-12 | $3.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2021-10 | $3.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2021-04 | $3.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2022-03 | $3.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2021-01 | $3.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat December 2021 | $3.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2023-04 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag May 2023 Issue | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2023-08 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2023-09 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2023-10 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2023-11 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2023-12 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2024-01 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2024-02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2026-08 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2026-03 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2025-10 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2025-12 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2025-09 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2025-08 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2025-07 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2025-05 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2025-03 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2025-02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2025-01 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2024-12 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2024-05 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2024-11 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2024-08 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2024-07 Future | $4.99 | one-time |


### Co5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/co5/id6743017748)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DownBeat Mag free?

DownBeat Mag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Co5 free?

Co5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do DownBeat Mag or Co5 have ads?

Neither DownBeat Mag nor Co5 shows ads.

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