# Magzter vs 4Gi.tv

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 4Gi.tv at none against Magzter's 21. 4Gi.tv also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Magzter's advantage is chart position (#79 vs unranked). On price, ads 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. 4Gi.tv asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magzter ships an update every 2 weeks, 4Gi.tv every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magzter | 4Gi.tv |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magzter-magazines-newspapers/id412163953/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#79** | — |
| Size | 138 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Magzter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406791755) | [MK Heartbeat UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731673465) |

## What reviewers say

### Magzter

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

**Currently charting:** #79 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #125 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


### 4Gi.tv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4gitv/id6478076525)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magzter free?

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

### Is 4Gi.tv free?

4Gi.tv is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Magzter or 4Gi.tv have ads?

Neither Magzter nor 4Gi.tv shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magzter or 4Gi.tv?

Magzter ships an update every 2 weeks, and 4Gi.tv every 2 days. Most recently, Magzter was updated on October 27, 2026 and 4Gi.tv on October 11, 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.*