Comparison

FLYING Magazine vs SPH Mag

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

Head to head
About

FLYING Magazine

Access the latest aviation news, expert reviews, and in-depth articles on flight training, aircraft ownership, and industry innovations. Stay informed and inspired with content tailored for pilots and aviation enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Aviation news and expert reviews
  • Flight training and aircraft ownership content
  • Offline reading capabilities
  • Customizable reading modes
  • Interactive table of contents
  • Bookmarks for saved articles
Features
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FLYING is the definitive voice of aviation — trusted by pilots, enthusiasts, and industry leaders for over 90 years. From aviation news and expert reviews to flight training, aircraft ownership, and innovations, we bring you the stories that lift aviation to new heights. Whether you’re chasing your private pilot license or flying jets at 35,000 feet, FLYING keeps you informed, inspired, and connected to the aviation community. Site: https://flyingmag.com/ FEATURES: -Optimized for Your Device: Enjoy a smooth, browser-friendly experience. -Offline Reading: Download issues to your device browser to read anytime, even without wifi. -Bookmarks: Save articles to revisit later. -Text View: Switch to a responsive reading view for comfort. -Reading Modes: Customize background (light, dark, sepia, gray) and adjust font size. -Interactive Table of Contents: Easily jump between articles. NOTE: When purchasing a subscription or single copy of this title, you agree to the privacy and policy and terms of use which can be viewed at http://Firecrown.com/Privacy-Policy and http://Firecrown.com/Terms-of-Use. FLYING publishes 12 issues per year, but reserves the right to change the number of issues in an annual term, including discontinuing any format and substituting and/or modifying the manner in which the subscription is distributed. Apple iOS Subscriptions: Subscription(s) will automatically renew via your Apple Account prior to the end of your subscription term. You can turn off the Apple auto-renew feature up to 24-hours before the end of your subscription by going into Apple Account Settings. Subscriptions cannot be cancelled during the active subscription period.

About

SPH Mag

Access a wide selection of popular Asian magazines covering fashion, lifestyle, and business. Subscribe to your favorite titles for digital delivery and manage your subscriptions easily.

Highlights
  • Access to popular Asian magazines
  • Fashion, lifestyle, and business titles
  • Magazine subscriptions available
  • Automatic renewal options
  • Subscription management via account settings
Features
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The SPH Magazines App features popular titles from the Asian region including flagship titles such as Her World Singapore, Nuyou Singapore,Home & Decor Singapore, HWM Singapore,The Peak Singapore, ICON Singapore amongst others; each a leader in their respective categories. Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. One year subscription (automatically renewed until cancelled) Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. If you have any questions or feedback on the new The SPH Magazines App, do email us at magazines@sph.com.sg. Privacy Policy .  :  http://www.magzter.com/ns/privacy-policy.html Terms & Conditions : http://www.magzter.com/ns/terms_condition.html

Screenshots

FLYING Magazine4 screens
SPH Mag4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SPH Mag at 5.0 against FLYING Magazine's 4.4. SPH Mag also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). FLYING Magazine's advantage is ratings volume (371 vs 1) and review sentiment (17% vs 0%). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. FLYING Magazine sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $50.00 per year and SPH Mag sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SPH Mag holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FLYING Magazine has 371 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of FLYING Magazine's written reviews are positive against 0% of SPH Mag's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FLYING Magazine ships an update every 3 months, SPH Mag every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FLYING Magazine versus SPH Mag: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFLYING MagazineSPH Mag
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (371 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings371 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlying Media Group, LLCMagzter Inc.

Customer experience

FLYING Magazine

All ratings371 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.8%
Negative14.6%
Written reviews192 reviews
Positive17.2%
Neutral3.6%
Negative79.2%

SPH Mag

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative93.8%

Bugs and requests

FLYING Magazine

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to download new issues
  • Lost access to previously purchased issues
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline reading mode
  • Ability to view full-page layouts
  • Better organization of past issues
  • Improved customer support

SPH Mag

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

FLYING Magazine

Subscriptions2
  • Flying Magazine | 1 Year$50.001 Year
  • FLYING Magazine$50.001 Year
One-time10
  • October 2010$3.99
  • November 2010$3.99
  • October 2011$3.99
Show 7 more
  • December 2010$3.99
  • January 2011$3.99
  • February 2011$3.99
  • March 2011$3.99
  • April 2011$3.99
  • May 2011$3.99
  • June 2011$3.99
10 purchases

SPH Mag

Subscriptions5
  • World Of Watches Indonesia$8.991 Year
  • GlobeAsia 1 Year$21.991 Year
  • Majalah Investor 1 Year$33.991 Year
Show 2 more
  • Investor Daily 1 Year$69.991 Year
  • The Peak Indonesia 1 Year$199.991 Year
One-time5
  • Digital Magazine Issue$0.99
  • Digital Magazine Issue$1.99
  • Digital Magazine Issue$2.99
Show 2 more
  • Digital Magazine Issue$3.99
  • Digital Magazine Issue$5.99

Questions

Is FLYING Magazine free?
FLYING Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SPH Mag free?
SPH Mag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FLYING Magazine or SPH Mag?
SPH Mag is rated higher. FLYING Magazine averages 4.4 out of 5 from 371 ratings, while SPH Mag averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FLYING Magazine or SPH Mag have ads?
Neither FLYING Magazine nor SPH Mag shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FLYING Magazine or SPH Mag?
FLYING Magazine ships an update every 3 months, and SPH Mag every 3 weeks. Most recently, FLYING Magazine was updated on October 24, 2026 and SPH Mag on October 18, 2026.

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