# BBC Science Focus Magazine vs Kurdsat

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kurdsat at none against BBC Science Focus Magazine's 14. Kurdsat also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). BBC Science Focus Magazine's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (81 vs 5). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BBC Science Focus Magazine sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Kurdsat asks for nothing beyond the download.

BBC Science Focus Magazine holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BBC Science Focus Magazine has 81 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of BBC Science Focus Magazine's written reviews are positive against 50% of Kurdsat's.

BBC Science Focus Magazine ships an update every 2 months, Kurdsat every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BBC Science Focus Magazine | Kurdsat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbc-science-focus-magazine/id458036083/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kurdsat/id6749945983/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **81** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **52.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 51 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Our Media Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702229453) | [IQ LABS FOR SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783316676) |

## What reviewers say

### BBC Science Focus Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbc-science-focus-magazine/id458036083)

Explore the latest discoveries and breakthroughs in science and technology. This app offers in-depth articles, expert interviews, and answers to your burning questions. Enjoy interactive features like text adjustment, bookmarking, and multimedia content.

**Highlights:** Latest issue access, Back issue archive, Expert interviews, Q&A section, Adjustable text size, Bookmark features, Search tool

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BBC Focus Magazine Apple News | $4.99 | per month |
| 1-Month Subscription | $5.49 | per month |
| 3-Month Subscription | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| 6-Month Subscription | $28.49 | per 6 months |
| Discounted Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| BBC Focus  Magazine Apple News | $42.99 | per year |
| 12-Month Subscription Bundle | $45.99 | per year |
| 12-Month Subscription | $47.99 | per year |
| World in Motion: England's Story | Free | one-time |
| August 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| September 2024 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Summer 2024 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Complete Your Collection | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent magazine
- 💡 Great interactive features
- 👍 Informative and well-presented content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Poor user interface and navigation
- 💸 Subscription and purchase problems

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to access purchased content
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues with iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Offline reading support
- Better optimization for newer devices


### Kurdsat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kurdsat/id6749945983)

This app provides access to a Kurdish television channel broadcasting in various Kurdish dialects. It features programs in the Central Kurdish dialect, originating from Slemani.

**Highlights:** Kurdish television channel, Broadcasts in multiple Kurdish dialects, Focus on Central Kurdish dialect, Originating from Slemani, Launched December 1, 2000

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BBC Science Focus Magazine free?

BBC Science Focus Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Kurdsat free?

Kurdsat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BBC Science Focus Magazine or Kurdsat?

BBC Science Focus Magazine is rated higher. BBC Science Focus Magazine averages 4.7 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while Kurdsat averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do BBC Science Focus Magazine or Kurdsat have ads?

BBC Science Focus Magazine shows ads; Kurdsat does not.

### Which is updated more often, BBC Science Focus Magazine or Kurdsat?

BBC Science Focus Magazine ships an update every 2 months, and Kurdsat every 9 days. Most recently, BBC Science Focus Magazine was updated on October 26, 2026 and Kurdsat on October 24, 2026.

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