Comparison

Abitare Digital Edition vs Focus Storia

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

Head to head
About

Abitare Digital Edition

Explore the world of architecture, interiors, and design with this digital magazine. It features reports on the latest architectural designs, news on interesting developments, and analyses of broader trends in the field. Enjoy high-quality editorial, graphics, and pictorial content.

Highlights
  • Architecture and interior design reports
  • Latest design and production news
  • Analysis of architecture and design trends
  • High-quality editorial and graphics
  • Digital magazine format
  • Bilingual content (Italian and English)
Features
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The best-known architecture, interiors and design magazine at international level. Published in two languages (Italian and English) and aimed at a cosmopolitan readership interested acquiring information on the sector as seen from the perspective of Italian taste. Each month it presents reports on the latest architectural designs, and provides news on interesting design and production developments; it analyses phenomena that are more broadly linked to the world of architecture and design with content of high quality from an editorial, graphics and pictorial point of view. Leaf through it page by page to discover the pleasure of reading Abitare in its digital version...enjoy! Listed below are the different types of self-renewable subscriptions available: Once the purchase has been made, the price will be deducted from your iTunes account. Please note that the subscription will automatically renew through iTunes Store. The cost of renewal will automatically be deducted within 24 hours of the expiry of the current subscription. Automatic renewal via your Apple account can be cancelled up to 24 hours before expiry of the subscription. Subscriptions may not be cancelled before they expire. Privacy http://inapp.rcs.it/inapp3/services/magazines/abitareipad/infoprivacy Terms and Conditions http://xml2.corriereobjects.it/abbonamenti/mag/terms.html

About

Focus Storia

Explore historical events, figures, and curiosities with in-depth articles and special monthly issues. Enjoy a captivating journey through the past, presented in the engaging style of Focus magazine.

Highlights
  • In-depth historical articles
  • Special monthly issues
  • Focus magazine style
  • Digital subscription options
  • Read on multiple devices
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Focus Storia: la rivista interamente dedicata alle vicende, ai personaggi, alle curiosità che hanno caratterizzato i secoli passati. Ogni mese un numero speciale da conservare, con i grandi temi approfonditi alla maniera di Focus, per entrare nella Storia in modo diverso e avvincente. Potrai scegliere se acquistare la tua copia singola o attivare una di queste tipologie di abbonamento: • Abbonamento auto-rinnovabile da 3 mesi a soli €7,99 • Abbonamento auto-rinnovabile da anno a soli €27,99 L'abbonamento si rinnova automaticamente, non è previsto un periodo di prova gratuito. • Se hai un abbonamento attivo a Focus Storia, potrai leggere la tua rivista preferita anche su questa app! Effettua il login (da Menu – Account – Login) e porta sempre con te la tua rivista preferita. • Tutti gli abbonamenti sono addebitati sul tuo account iTunes e si rinnoveranno automaticamente 24 ore prima della scadenza. Puoi disattivare il tuo rinnovo tramite il tuo profilo iTunes, con almeno 24 ore di anticipo rispetto alla scadenza del tuo abbonamento attivo. Le rate dell’abbonamento già pagate non potranno essere rimborsate. • Per modificare le opzioni di abbonamento o per disattivarlo visita il tuo account Apple. Ad avvenuta conferma dell'acquisto, il costo verrà addebitato sul tuo account iTunes. Puoi disattivare il rinnovo automatico dal tuo account Apple, esprimendo la tua scelta almeno 24 ore prima dello scadere dell'abbonamento corrente. Non puoi cancellare il tuo abbonamento corrente prima dello scadere del termine. Privacy e T&C: http://bit.ly/PrivacyFocusStoria

Screenshots

Abitare Digital Edition3 screens
Focus Storia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Abitare Digital Edition at free with in-app purchases against Focus Storia's subscription. Abitare Digital Edition also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Abitare Digital Edition sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Focus Storia sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Abitare Digital Edition ships an update every 4 months, Focus Storia every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Abitare Digital Edition versus Focus Storia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbitare Digital EditionFocus Storia
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB85 MB
Age rating4++12
DeveloperRCS MediaGroup S.p.A.Arnoldo Mondadori Editore S.p.A.

Customer experience

Abitare Digital Edition

Written reviews11 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative72.7%

Focus Storia

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Abitare Digital Edition

Subscriptions4
  • Abitare for iPad - subscription$3.991 Month
  • Abbonamento Mensile1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Abitare for iPad - subscription$11.993 Months
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  • Abitare for iPad - subscription$44.991 Year
One-time6
  • Abitare for iPad english edition - n.04 - 2011$4.99
  • Abitare for iPad - n.05 - 2011$4.99
  • Abitare for iPad - febbraio 2012$4.99
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  • Abitare per iPad - dicembre 2012$4.99
  • Maggio/Giugno 2014$4.99
  • n°11 11/2015$4.99
10 purchases

Focus Storia

Subscriptions3
  • Focus Storia Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Focus Storia Subscription$7.993 Months
  • Focus Storia Subscription$27.991 Year
One-time7
  • Focus_Storia_2014_91$3.99
  • Focus_Storia_2014_92$3.99
  • Focus_Storia_2015_108$3.99
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  • Focus Storia 2016 / 119$3.99
  • Focus Storia 2016 / 122$3.99
  • Wars_19_2015$5.99
  • Collection 2019 / 02$6.99

Questions

Is Abitare Digital Edition free?
Abitare Digital Edition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Storia free?
Focus Storia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Abitare Digital Edition or Focus Storia have ads?
Neither Abitare Digital Edition nor Focus Storia shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Abitare Digital Edition or Focus Storia?
Abitare Digital Edition ships an update every 4 months, and Focus Storia every 5 months. Most recently, Abitare Digital Edition was updated on November 6, 2026 and Focus Storia on November 6, 2026.

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