Comparison

iGeneration vs MacFormat

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

Head to head
About

iGeneration

Stay updated with the latest news and information on Apple products, including Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Access content from MacGeneration, iGeneration, and WatchGeneration.

Highlights
  • Apple product news
  • Mac, iPhone, iPad updates
  • Access to multiple news sites
  • Free to use
  • Optional Club iGen subscription
Features
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News about Apple, Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod and other OS. Problem using the application ? Send us an email at iphone@mgig.fr iGeneration gives you access to the news of MacGeneration (macg.co), iGeneration (igen.fr) and WatchGeneration (watchgeneration.fr) This app is totally free to use. You can choose to support iGeneration by upgrading to the Club iGen. If you choose to upgrade to Club iGen your payment can be taken immediately and processed by Apple. Club iGen subscription automatically renews monthly or annually unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You may turn off auto-renewal after purchase by going to your iTunes Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of use: All content in the iGeneration app is copyright MacGeneration. All rights reserved. Terms of use and privacy policy apply when accessing content via the iGeneration app. • Privacy policy: https://ours.macg.co/vie-privee/ • Terms and conditions: https://ours.macg.co/conditions-generales/

About

MacFormat

Access in-depth reviews, expert advice, and tutorials for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Discover new apps and accessories to enhance your Apple device experience. Get more value from your technology.

Highlights
  • Apple device reviews
  • Expert technical advice
  • App and accessory recommendations
  • Tutorials and tips
  • In-depth content
  • Digital magazine issues
Features
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MacFormat is the UK's best-selling magazine for fans of the Mac, iPhone, iPad, Watch and other Apple devices. Each issue brings you all the exciting developments from the world of Apple, including reviews of new Macs and iOS devices, and expert advice to solve your technical problems. Whether you’re a new or long-term Apple user, you’ll learn how to do more with your kit. You’ll also discover the latest and greatest third-party apps and accessories to enhance your skills and experience. Each issue is jam-packed with features, tutorials, tips and app recommendations to help you get more value from your Apple kit, so you can work more efficiently and creatively. Join thousands of others and download our free app now! ------------------- Once you’ve downloaded our app, you will need to take a free trial or purchase a single issue or subscription to access our in-depth content. We also publish specials and guides - browse our publications, read what interests you most, and get inspired. Back issues, specials, and future issues are available for purchase within the app. Subscriptions are available on various monthly and annual terms, and auto-renew until you decide to cancel it. Check inside the app for current pricing. *** Please Note: Our digital edition is not printable and does not include the covermount items or supplements you would find with the print edition *** • The free trial offer is only available to new subscribers. If you have previously subscribed then payment will be taken immediately. • You can cancel at any time during the free trial period and you will not be charged. Simply turn off auto-renew in your Apple account subscriptions page at least 24 hours before the auto-renew is due. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for that product. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase . • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. This does not affect your statutory rights. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. • We will be collecting information about your use of the app both when you are online and offline. To find out more please see our privacy policy. The subscription will include the current issue if you don't already own it and subsequently published future issues for the duration of your subscription period. ------------------- By purchasing a subscription or downloading an app you agree that you have read and accept Future Publishing Ltd's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: www.futureplc.com/privacy-policy/ www.futureplc.com/terms-conditions/

Screenshots

iGeneration3 screens
MacFormat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MacFormat at none against iGeneration's shown. MacFormat also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). iGeneration's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. iGeneration sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and MacFormat sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for iGeneration against 4.6 for MacFormat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 87 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of iGeneration's written reviews are positive against 48% of MacFormat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iGeneration ships an update every 4 days, MacFormat every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iGeneration versus MacFormat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriGenerationMacFormat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (54 ratings) — better4.6 (87 ratings)
Positive reviews55.4% of reviews — better47.7% of reviews
Number of ratings5487 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB24 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMacGenerationFuture plc

Customer experience

iGeneration

All ratings54 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive55.4%
Neutral10.1%
Negative34.5%

MacFormat

All ratings87 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral1.1%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews151 reviews
Positive47.7%
Neutral7.3%
Negative45.0%

User reviews

iGeneration

From 54 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📰 Excellent content quality
  • 📱 Intuitive and pleasant interface
  • 👍 Well-written articles
  • 💡 In-depth analysis and tech articles
  • 💰 Affordable subscription option

Room to improve

  • 📺 Overwhelming and intrusive ads
  • 🚫 Ads interrupt music playback
  • 💸 Expensive subscription for some
  • 😠 Aggressive advertising tactics
  • 👎 Ads make the app unusable

MacFormat

From 87 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and responsive app
  • 📚 Excellent magazine content
  • 💻 Well-designed for iPad
  • 👍 Interactive and engaging format

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • ⏱️ Slow download speeds
  • 📱 Compatibility problems on newer devices
  • 💰 Expensive subscription price

Bugs and requests

iGeneration

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Articles not loading on iPad Pro
  • Login issues with subscription
  • Full article list for premium articles not displaying
  • Keynote page not displaying on iPad version
Show 14 more
  • Dark mode settings not saving
  • Comment section issues
  • App freezes or lags
  • Ads not closing properly
  • Widget displaying 'loading impossible'
  • Notifications delayed
  • App crashes when switching apps or locking device
  • Ad banner blocking content
  • Favorite button not working consistently
  • App crashes on iOS 8.4
  • App crashes on iPhone 5
  • App crashes on iOS 8
  • App not updating content
  • Photo section not loading

Requested features

9 requests
  • Option to disable premium content notifications for free users
  • Improved ad blocking or less intrusive ad implementation
  • English version of the app
  • Filter for 'concept' articles
  • More in-depth articles on repairability and environmental impact
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  • Better moderation of comment sections
  • Fix for dark mode settings not persisting
  • Filter for ads in the app
  • Option to mark all as read

MacFormat

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to exit/navigate out of magazine issues
  • Subscription management problems
  • Inconsistent performance after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bookmark feature to save progress
  • Font size adjustment options
  • Offline reading mode
  • Notifications for new issues

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iGeneration

Subscriptions2
  • Subscription 1 month7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Subscription 1 year7 Days trial$46.991 Year
11 purchases

MacFormat

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Month Subscription1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • 3 Month Subscription1 Month trial$9.993 Months
  • 6 Month Subscription1 Month trial$18.996 Months
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  • 1 Year Subscription1 Month trial$34.991 Year
One-time7
  • The complete guide to the new iPhone$0.99
  • The complete guide to the new iPad$0.99
  • February 2012$6.99
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  • August 2012$6.99
  • September 2012$6.99
  • December 2013$6.99
  • All MacFormat back issues$24.99

Questions

Is iGeneration free?
iGeneration is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MacFormat free?
MacFormat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iGeneration or MacFormat?
iGeneration is rated higher. iGeneration averages 4.7 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while MacFormat averages 4.6 from 87 ratings.
Do iGeneration or MacFormat have ads?
iGeneration shows ads; MacFormat does not.
Which is updated more often, iGeneration or MacFormat?
iGeneration ships an update every 4 days, and MacFormat every 3 months. Most recently, iGeneration was updated on October 15, 2026 and MacFormat on October 17, 2026.

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