# Kono Digital Magazines vs WorldPlus

The clearest difference is monetization model: WorldPlus at free with in-app purchases against Kono Digital Magazines's subscription. WorldPlus also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 84%) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Kono Digital Magazines's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kono Digital Magazines sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and WorldPlus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Kono Digital Magazines against 4.8 for WorldPlus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 101 and 55 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Kono Digital Magazines's written reviews are positive against 100% of WorldPlus's.

Kono Digital Magazines ships an update fortnightly, WorldPlus weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kono Digital Magazines | WorldPlus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kono-digital-magazines/id477224666/reviews) | **[4.8 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worldplusinteractive-magazine/id1420368456/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **101** | 55 |
| Positive reviews | 84.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 135 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kono Digital Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/477224689) | [World Plus Digital LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521394635) |

## What reviewers say

### Kono Digital Magazines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kono-digital-magazines/id477224666)

Access a vast library of digital magazines across various categories, including business, fashion, and lifestyle. Enjoy an enhanced reading experience with customizable text modes, offline downloads, and personalized recommendations. This subscription service offers a convenient way to stay informed and entertained.

**Highlights:** 300+ latest magazines, Exclusive Smarticle Technology, Customizable text mode, Offline downloads, Personalized recommendations, Audio read feature

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| 6-Months Subscription | $37.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $64.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for magazines
- 👍 Wide variety of magazines
- 👍 Good for language learning
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Reasonable subscription price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🐛 Download speed issues
- 🐛 Small images are blurry
- 🐛 Restore purchase issues
- 🐛 Difficult page turning

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot open magazines after update
- App crashes after update
- Download speed is slow
- Download stuck at 0%
- Restore purchase issues

**Requested features**

- More English publications (TIME, NEWYORKER)
- Change page turning gesture
- Customizable search result ranking
- iPad landscape mode
- More Japanese fashion magazines


### WorldPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worldplusinteractive-magazine/id1420368456)

Experience magazines like never before with interactive content and immersive stories from top global brands. Explore world news and elite publications through a revolutionary digital platform. Discover a new way to engage with your favorite magazines.

**Highlights:** Interactive magazine experience, Immersive world stories, Elite brand content, Global news access, Digital platform

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Бүх Монгол сэтгүүлүүд багц | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |
| Time magazine | $149.99 | per year |
| Time magazine | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kono Digital Magazines free?

Kono Digital Magazines is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is WorldPlus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Kono Digital Magazines or WorldPlus?

WorldPlus is rated higher. Kono Digital Magazines averages 4.7 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while WorldPlus averages 4.8 from 55 ratings.

### Do Kono Digital Magazines or WorldPlus have ads?

Neither Kono Digital Magazines nor WorldPlus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kono Digital Magazines or WorldPlus?

Kono Digital Magazines ships an update fortnightly, and WorldPlus weekly. Most recently, Kono Digital Magazines was updated on October 26, 2026 and WorldPlus on October 21, 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.*