# Magzter vs FlipHTML5

The clearest difference is rating: Magzter at 4.5 against FlipHTML5's 2.3. Magzter also leads on ratings volume (5.7K vs 6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magzter sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and FlipHTML5 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magzter holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magzter has 5.7K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Magzter's written reviews are positive against 21% of FlipHTML5's.

Magzter ships an update every 2 weeks, FlipHTML5 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magzter | FlipHTML5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magzter-magazines-newspapers/id412163953/reviews)** | [2.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fliphtml5/id1071744833/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **42.1% of reviews** | 21.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | — |
| Size | 138 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Magzter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406791755) | [Wonder Idea](https://appshunter.io/developer/588666277) |

## What reviewers say

### Magzter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magzter-magazines-newspapers/id412163953)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #123 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access a vast digital newsstand with over 10,000 popular magazines and newspapers from around the world. Enjoy reading across diverse categories, download titles for offline access, and discover curated content. Offers a free trial for unlimited reading.

**Highlights:** Unlimited access to 10,000+ titles, Offline reading, Mobile-friendly premium stories, Bookmark favorite pages, Social community (Magzter Connect), Free reading zones

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ananda Vikatan | $0.99 | per month |
| Ananda Vikatan | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| India Today | $4.99 | per month |
| thai magazine | $4.99 | per month |
| Chitralekha Gujarathi | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Magzter GOLD | $9.99 | per month |
| Magzter Gold | $9.99 | per month |
| Gold 1 month - Family access | $9.99 | per month |
| Magzter 1 month subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| India Today | $15.99 | per 3 months |
| Chitralekha Gujarathi | $15.99 | per year |
| thai magazine | $20.99 | per year |
| India Today | $64.99 | per year |
| Magzter Gold | $99.99 | per year |
| Galatta april issue | $0.99 | one-time |
| Digital Magazine Issue from Magzter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Digital Magazine Issue from Magzter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Digital Magazine Issue from Magzter | $2.99 | one-time |
| Digital Magazine Issue from Magzter | $3.99 | one-time |
| Digital Magazine Issue from Magzter | $4.99 | one-time |
| Digital Magazine Issue from Magzter | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Amazing variety of magazines
- 🗓️ Convenient digital access
- 💰 Great value for money
- 📱 Seamless reading experience
- 🌍 Global content coverage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- ⚠️ Unreliable app performance
- 🚫 Limited access to popular magazines
- 💸 Unexpected charges and billing issues
- 🌐 Lack of regional content for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Magazines failing to download or disappearing
- Subscription status not recognized by the app
- Crashes and freezes when navigating the app
- Inconsistent behavior across iOS and Android
- Outdated content and missing new magazine issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to organize and manage magazines
- Offline reading mode with automatic downloads
- Improved search and filtering capabilities
- Syncing progress across devices
- Customizable notification settings


### FlipHTML5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fliphtml5/id1071744833)

Create and share digital flipbooks from various file formats. Explore a vast library of millions of magazines, newspapers, and ebooks across diverse categories. Manage your created content with options for public, private, or password-protected access.

**Highlights:** Digital newsstand with millions of publications, Flipbook creation from PDF, Word, PPT, PNG, JPG, Content management with privacy options, Follow publishers and receive notifications, Search and save favorite content, Share publisher profiles

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FlipHTML5 Pro Monthly | $18.99 | per month |
| FlipHTML5 Platinum Monthly | $38.99 | per month |
| FlipHTML5 Enterprise Monthly | $99.99 | per month |
| FlipHTML5 Pro Yearly | $166.99 | per year |
| FlipHTML5 Platinum Yearly | $329.99 | per year |
| FlipHTML5 Enterprise Yearly | $999.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magzter free?

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

### Is FlipHTML5 free?

FlipHTML5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magzter or FlipHTML5?

Magzter is rated higher. Magzter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while FlipHTML5 averages 2.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Magzter or FlipHTML5 have ads?

Neither Magzter nor FlipHTML5 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magzter or FlipHTML5?

Magzter ships an update every 2 weeks, and FlipHTML5 every 2 months. Most recently, Magzter was updated on September 24, 2026 and FlipHTML5 on September 14, 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.*