Comparison

Outside vs JEZ

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

Head to head
About

Outside

Access content from 15 outdoor and wellness publications in one app. Discover articles, videos, training plans, recipes, and gear guides tailored to your interests. Share your favorite content with friends and stay inspired for your next adventure.

Highlights
  • Content from 15 publications
  • Personalized content feed
  • Trending articles and videos
  • Gear reviews and buying guides
  • Training plans and recipes
  • Content sharing
Features
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Fuel all your adventures with the latest from 15 brands across the Outside Network, including Outside, Velo, Yoga Journal, Vegetarian Times, and more. Plus, watch trending videos from the palm of your hand. Start using this free app by logging in with your Outside+ subscription. Your daily destination for content from: Outside • Outside Watch • Backpacker • Clean Eating • Climbing • National Park Trips • SKI • Trail Runner • Triathlete • Vegetarian Times • Velo • Women’s Running • Yoga Journal • And More Get inspired to get outside with these app features: - Explore content tailored to your interests, and fill your feed with what you love – choose from running, cycling, backpacking, climbing, nutrition, snow sports, triathlon, yoga, strength training, and more. - Get the latest new and greatest stories from across the Outside Network – long reads, breaking news, in-depth event coverage (Tour de France, IRONMAN, and more), gear reviews & buying guides, opinion pieces, training plans for all levels, yoga practices, recipes, meal plans, and more. - See which articles and videos are trending. - Spread the stoke, and share your favorite content with your favorite adventure buddies. Terms of Use: https://www.outsideinc.com/terms-of-use/

About

JEZ

Features
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Application for viewing magazines, events and other things related to the JEZ magazine.

Screenshots

Outside4 screens
JEZ3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JEZ at none against Outside's 1. Outside's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#102 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Outside sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $89.99 per year. JEZ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Outside ships an update every 3 weeks, JEZ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Outside versus JEZ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOutsideJEZ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews21.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#102 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB45 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOutside Television IncEZEQUIEL A DELAROSA

Bugs and requests

Outside

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Crashing on video playback
  • Content not updating frequently

Requested features

4 requests
  • Apple Watch support for Trailforks
  • Ability to save articles
  • Better article organization and sorting
  • Separate apps for each publication

JEZ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Outside

Subscriptions1
  • Outside+ All Access$89.991 Year
None

JEZ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Outside free?
Outside is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JEZ free?
JEZ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Outside or JEZ have ads?
JEZ shows ads; Outside does not.
Which is updated more often, Outside or JEZ?
Outside ships an update every 3 weeks, and JEZ every 6 weeks. Most recently, Outside was updated on October 30, 2026 and JEZ on October 27, 2026.

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