# Pen vs MEN's EX

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MEN's EX at 100% against Pen's 7%. Pen's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pen sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and MEN's EX sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pen ships an update every 6 months, MEN's EX every 12 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pen | MEN's EX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pen/id471302082/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 6.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 21 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CE Media House Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1015059153) | [DENTSU INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/326362308) |

## What reviewers say

### Pen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pen/id471302082)

This app offers a digital lifestyle magazine for design-conscious adults, focusing on products, fashion, and homes. It explores various themes through the lens of design, catering to a sophisticated male audience. Subscribers gain access to monthly issues and can purchase individual copies.

**Highlights:** Digital lifestyle magazine, Design-focused content, Product, fashion, and home themes, Monthly issues (twice a month), Individual issue purchases, Subscription options

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Penの定期購読 | $6.99 | per month |
| Penの定期購読 | $19.49 | per 3 months |
| Penの定期購読 | $67.99 | per year |
| Pen　2015年　11/15号 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pen　2016年　1/1・15号 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pen　2016年　3/1号 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pen　2016年　3/15号 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pen　2020年 3/1号 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pen 2020年 8/1号 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pen　2019年 3/1号 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pen＋　手塚治虫 | $7.99 | one-time |


### MEN's EX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mens-ex/id520378475)

A comprehensive men's lifestyle magazine focusing on sophisticated fashion for middle-aged individuals. It covers cars, watches, interiors, travel, and dining, offering tips to cultivate an "intellectually attractive" persona.

**Highlights:** Sophisticated men's fashion, Lifestyle coverage (cars, watches, travel), Tips for an attractive persona, Digital magazine format, Subscription options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MEN's EX | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pen free?

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

### Is MEN's EX free?

MEN's EX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Pen or MEN's EX have ads?

Neither Pen nor MEN's EX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pen or MEN's EX?

Pen ships an update every 6 months, and MEN's EX every 12 months. Most recently, Pen was updated on October 26, 2026 and MEN's EX on October 26, 2026.

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