# Kono Digital Magazines vs Modelz View

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kono Digital Magazines at 84% against Modelz View's 25%. Kono Digital Magazines also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Modelz View's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Modelz View sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kono Digital Magazines holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kono Digital Magazines has 101 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Kono Digital Magazines's written reviews are positive against 25% of Modelz View's.

Kono Digital Magazines ships an update fortnightly, Modelz View every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kono Digital Magazines | Modelz View |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kono-digital-magazines/id477224666/reviews)** | [1.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modelz-view/id595911220/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **101** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **84.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 126 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Kono Digital Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/477224689) | [Magzter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406791755) |

## 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


### Modelz View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modelz-view/id595911220)

Discover new models monthly in this international magazine. Subscriptions are available for purchase within the app, offering various durations with automatic renewal.

**Highlights:** Monthly new model discoveries, International glamour magazine, In-app subscription purchases, Auto-renewing subscriptions, Subscription management via account settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Modelz View 30 | $3.99 | per year |
| Modelz View | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| Modelz View | $24.99 | per year |
| Modelz View March 2012 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modelz View March 2013 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modelz View April 2013 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modelz View May 2013 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modelz View June 2013 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Modelz View  - June  2013 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Modelz View August 2013 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Modelz View October II 2013 | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kono Digital Magazines free?

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

### Is Modelz View free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Kono Digital Magazines or Modelz View?

Kono Digital Magazines is rated higher. Kono Digital Magazines averages 4.7 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Modelz View averages 1.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Kono Digital Magazines or Modelz View have ads?

Neither Kono Digital Magazines nor Modelz View shows ads.

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

Kono Digital Magazines ships an update fortnightly, and Modelz View every 3 months. Most recently, Kono Digital Magazines was updated on October 18, 2026 and Modelz View on October 12, 2026.

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