# Magzter vs Coding User

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magzter at 48% against Coding User's 0%. Magzter also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magzter sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Coding User sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magzter holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magzter has 5.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Magzter's written reviews are positive against 0% of Coding User's.

Magzter ships an update every 2 weeks, Coding User every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magzter | Coding User |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magzter-magazines-newspapers/id412163953/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coding-user/id1333588374/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **47.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 25 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#94** | — |
| Size | 138 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magzter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406791755) | [Papercut](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120017500) |

## What reviewers say

### Magzter

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

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #116 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


### Coding User

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coding-user/id1333588374)

Access comprehensive guides and tutorials on coding and programming. Learn about Linux, Ubuntu, Raspberry Pi, and more with illustrated content from a leading tech publisher. Carry your coding knowledge with you anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step coding guides, Latest tech build publications, Illustrated content, Linux, Ubuntu, Raspberry Pi tutorials, Pocketmags account integration, Offline access recommended via Wi-Fi download

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coding User | $9.99 | per year |
| Spring 2023 (id:704054) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Raspberry Pi Ma... (id:763560) | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Python Manual (id:763563) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Linux Open Sour... (id:763562) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Linux, Tips, Ha... (id:764418) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coding for Begi... (id:764659) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Raspberry Pi – ... (id:764715) | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Ubuntu Manual (id:763561) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Python Manual (id:805973) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Linux Manual (id:805910) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Complete Raspbe... (id:805908) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Raspberry Pi Tr... (id:809261) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magzter free?

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

### Is Coding User free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magzter or Coding User?

Magzter is rated higher. Magzter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Coding User averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Magzter or Coding User have ads?

Coding User shows ads; Magzter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magzter or Coding User?

Magzter ships an update every 2 weeks, and Coding User every 25 months. Most recently, Magzter was updated on October 17, 2026 and Coding User 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.*