Cosmopolitan India vs Costan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cosmopolitan India
This app delivers the latest content from a globally recognized magazine focused on empowering women. It covers fashion, relationships, career, and entertainment, featuring celebrity interviews and lifestyle advice. Access a vibrant community and inspiring stories.
- Celebrity features
- Fashion and beauty tips
- Relationship advice
- Career and entertainment news
- Inspirational content
- Digital magazine access
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Cosmopolitan isn't just a magazine, it's a religion. Now in its 15th year in India, Cosmopolitan is the world's largest selling magazine, with 200 million readers annually in a 100 countries. It is published in over 26 languages, but at its core, it speaks only one – that of fun fearless females globally. Another language it speaks? That of stupendous success! Each month Cosmopolitan features some of the biggest celebrity names on its cover; it has launched the glamour careers of more gorgeous girls than we can count. Top Indian actresses, models and singers have been on the cover of Cosmopolitan before the rest of the world recognised their spark-because we know a fun fearless female when we see one! When we put someone on the Cosmopolitan cover, we acknowledge her right to be counted among the best in the business. Love, sex, relationships and men are at the heart of Cosmopolitan, but there’s also style and beauty, health and fitness, work and leisure, celebrity and entertainment. Perhaps most unique is the way in which Cosmopolitan blends glamorous and gutsy, intimate and open-minded. It brings women across the world in countries as diverse as Finland, South Africa and India, together on a common platform. Cosmopolitan is about celebrating women; it supports, encourages, entertains, amuses, inspires and uplifts-helping its readers be the very best that they can be. For a girl who thinks of herself as fun and fearless, there's simply no other magazine. Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. One year subscription - $11.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Please visit http://www.magzter.com/ns/privacy-policy.html for our Privacy Policy and http://www.magzter.com/ns/terms_condition.html for our Terms & Conditions
Costan
Learn everyday greetings in 14 languages to connect with people worldwide. This app promotes a peaceful, borderless world through simple, friendly communication.
- Learn greetings in 14 languages
- Promotes cross-cultural communication
- Focuses on everyday phrases
- Aims for a peaceful world
- Simple and friendly interface
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In Costan, you also Cosmopolitan from today! From "Time" and "Hello" First. Acquire the voice of the 14 languages of everyday greeting to dodge with a smile. A peaceful world without boundaries in heart!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Costan at 100% against Cosmopolitan India's 37%. Costan also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12). Cosmopolitan India's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Cosmopolitan India sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.79 per 3 months. Costan asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cosmopolitan India | Costan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Living Media India Ltd. | Shinichi Aokawa |
Customer experience
Cosmopolitan India
Costan
In-app purchases
Cosmopolitan India
- Cosmopolitan India$2.793 Months
- Cosmopolitan India$5.496 Months
- 1 Year Digital Subscription7 Days trial$10.991 Year
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- 1 Year Digital Subscription7 Days trial$11.991 Year
- Cosmo November 2011$1.99
- Cosmopolitan India December 2011$1.99
- Cosmopolitan India January 2012$1.99
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- Cosmopolitan India February 2012$1.99
- Cosmopolitan India March 2012$1.99
- Cosmopolitan India April 2012$1.99
- Cosmopolitan India May 2012$1.99
- Cosmopolitan India June 2012$1.99
Costan
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Cosmopolitan India free?
Is Costan free?
Do Cosmopolitan India or Costan have ads?
Which is updated more often, Cosmopolitan India or Costan?
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