Comparison

First Time Buyer vs Borrow

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

Head to head
About

First Time Buyer

Features
Read full description

Want to buy your first property, we show you how. If you are keen to get your first foot on the property ladder then First Time Buyer magazine is the ultimate guide to help you buy the home of your dreams! The magazine is the first of its kind to be dedicated to first timers. It covers everything you need to know when buying for the first time. There is expert advice covering everything from mortgages, legal guidance, getting Government funding and the latest new developments. The special How To guides help you get to grips with the property market and each month we scour the market for the best starter homes, which are featured in our extensive For Sale section. There are also inspirational ideas for interiors, shopper’s guides, recipes and an exciting competition. For celebrity spotters there are fascinating interviews with the stars of stage and screen who share their property experiences. First Time Buyer magazine is the one-stop read to help get you started. ---------------------------------------------- This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues. Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest regular issue at the time of purchase. -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. -If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx

About

Borrow

Easily track items you lend to or borrow from friends. Features over thirty categories and automatic reminders to ensure timely returns. Syncs data across all devices for convenient access.

Highlights
  • Track lent and borrowed items
  • Over 30 predefined categories
  • Automatic reminders
  • Contact friends via email, SMS, WhatsApp, Instagram
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Access data anytime, anywhere
Read full description

Do you sometimes lend DVDs or PC games to your friends? Do you occasionally borrow money for lunch at the cafeteria? Have you ever wondered who you lent your favorite CD to? With Borrow, you can easily track borrowed and lent items. Over thirty predefined categories make tracking a breeze. After a while, the app sends you a reminder. This way, you can remind your friends via email, SMS, WhatsApp, or Instagram to return your items or politely ask for an extension. This helps you keep track and ensures that nothing gets lost! Furthermore, Borrow works on all your devices and automatically syncs your data so you can access it anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

First Time Buyer1 screens
Borrow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Borrow at every 3 weeks against First Time Buyer's every 20 months. First Time Buyer's advantage is iOS requirement (11.2 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. First Time Buyer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 6 months and Borrow sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

First Time Buyer ships an update every 20 months, Borrow every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
First Time Buyer versus Borrow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirst Time BuyerBorrow
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS11.2 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJellyfish Connect LimitedTobias Totzek

In-app purchases

10 purchases

First Time Buyer

Subscriptions2
  • First Time Buyer$8.996 Months
  • First Time Buyer$15.991 Year
One-time8
  • issue59$1.99
  • issue60$1.99
  • Issue 62 December 2016/Janaury 2017$1.99
Show 5 more
  • Issue 41$2.99
  • Issue 52$2.99
  • Issue 57$2.99
  • First Time Buyer 6 back issue bundle$8.99
  • First Time Buyer 12 issue subscription$15.99
3 purchases

Borrow

One-time3
  • Cup of Coffee$1.99
  • Piece of Cake$3.49
  • Pizza$7.99

Questions

Is First Time Buyer free?
First Time Buyer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Borrow free?
Borrow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do First Time Buyer or Borrow have ads?
Neither First Time Buyer nor Borrow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, First Time Buyer or Borrow?
First Time Buyer ships an update every 20 months, and Borrow every 3 weeks. Most recently, First Time Buyer was updated on October 8, 2026 and Borrow on October 11, 2026.

Other comparisons