# PDI E vs MagCMS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MagCMS at none against PDI E's 8. MagCMS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). PDI E's advantage is ratings volume (127 vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDI E sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. MagCMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

MagCMS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDI E has 127 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PDI E ships an update every 7 months, MagCMS every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDI E | MagCMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdi-e-reader/id401323082/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magcms/id897099635/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **127** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 16.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 42 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PressReader Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/313904714) | [Magzter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406791755) |

## What reviewers say

### PDI E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdi-e-reader/id401323082)

Access digital versions of top Philippine newspapers, including exact replicas of print editions. Enjoy features like article sharing, smart zoom, offline reading, and automatic bookmarking. Offers a free download with a preview and various subscription options.

**Highlights:** Digital replicas of print newspapers, Article sharing via social networks, Smartzoom for enhanced reading, Offline reading of downloaded issues, Automatic bookmarking, Complimentary 14-issue preview

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PREMIUM Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| ALL ACCESS 1 Month | $4.49 | per month |
| Philippine Daily | $5.99 | per month |
| Philippine Daily Inq. Standard | $8.99 | per month |
| Philippine Daily Inquirer Plus | $15.99 | per month |
| PREMIUM 12 Month | $39.99 | per year |
| ALL ACCESS 12 Month | $44.99 | per year |
| Single Copy | $0.99 | one-time |


### MagCMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magcms/id897099635)

This app allows publishers to preview their digital magazines before publishing them on the Magzter platform. Ensure interactive content and functionality are exactly as intended for readers.

**Highlights:** Preview digital magazines, Check interactive content, Verify functionality, Publish to Magzter platform, Publisher registration required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDI E free?

PDI E is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MagCMS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDI E or MagCMS?

MagCMS is rated higher. PDI E averages 4.7 out of 5 from 127 ratings, while MagCMS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PDI E or MagCMS have ads?

PDI E shows ads; MagCMS does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDI E or MagCMS?

PDI E ships an update every 7 months, and MagCMS every 10 months. Most recently, PDI E was updated on September 29, 2026 and MagCMS on October 2, 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.*