Smithsonian Magazine vs DYNAPP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smithsonian Magazine
Access a digital version of a renowned magazine covering history, science, culture, and travel. Enjoy in-depth articles, photos, and departments. Purchase single issues or subscribe for ongoing access to engaging content.
- Digital magazine issues
- History and archaeology articles
- Cutting-edge science reporting
- Virtual travel and culture features
- In-app subscriptions and single purchases
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Enjoy an iOS compatible issue of Smithsonian magazine on your iPhone or iPad. The issue includes every story, department, photo and more. Subscriptions and single copies are available for purchase within the app. Smithsonian magazine delivers trusted and incisive reporting on history, science, nature, culture and travel. * Explore history and archaeology from the earliest days of civilization to secrets of American history to the latest historical discoveries * Catch up on cutting-edge science from wildlife to evolution and the solar system * Travel the world virtually from Petra to Prague, taking in cultural treasures along the way ____________________________________________ SINGLE ISSUES: - Single issue, $3.99 (one time purchase, not ongoing) SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE: - One month for $1.99, automatically renewed until canceled - One year for $19.99, automatically renewed until canceled Smithsonian Magazine publishes 8 issues a year. Payment for any issue or subscription will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. SUBSCRIBERS AUTO-RENEWING FEATURE: Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be provided (yearly subscriptions will renew for another year and monthly subscriptions will renew for another month). Your subscription may be managed through your Account Settings after purchase. Auto-renewal may be turned off in Account Settings. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Visit https://www.smithsonianmag.com/app/ and https://www.smithsonianmag.com/about/privacy/ for more information. ABOUT THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION: The Smithsonian Institution has inspired generations through knowledge and discovery since 1846. It's the world's largest complex of museums and research facilities, and it focuses on four core areas: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe, Understanding and Sustaining a Biodiverse Planet, World Cultures, and the American Experience. Privacy Statement: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/about/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.si.edu/termsofuse **Please note that the minimum requirements for Smithsonian Magazine is iOS 13 or higher.**
DYNAPP
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Provides NFL scores, schedules and history. Allows you to jump from Week schedule to Team schedule: 1) When in Team schedule, you may click on Week number. 2) When in a week schedule, you may click on the team logo. In this way, you can quickly navigate the NFL schedule in a very expedient and fun way. It also allows you to compare two teams throughout NFL history. No ads, No payments, Free app, for ages 13 and above. Answer “No” to almost everything. Its just a simple free football app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DYNAPP at none against Smithsonian Magazine's 13. Smithsonian Magazine's advantage is chart position (#195 vs unranked). 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. Smithsonian Magazine sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. DYNAPP asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smithsonian Magazine | DYNAPP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (423 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 423 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #195 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Smithsonian Institution | SandScript Software LLC |
Bugs and requests
Smithsonian Magazine
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to download new issues
- Fails to remember last read position
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Incorrect issue labeling in library
Requested features
4 requests- Allow login with existing subscription
- Restore previously downloaded issues
- Improve stability and performance
- Provide better customer support
DYNAPP
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Smithsonian Magazine
- Smithsonian Annual Subscription$1.991 Month
- Smithsonian Magazine Monthly$1.991 Month
- Smithsonian Annual Subscription$19.991 Year
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- 12-Month Subscription$19.991 Year
- Smithsonian Magazine6 variants$3.99
- Smithsonian Magazine - February 2014$3.99
- Smithsonian Magazine - September 2014$3.99
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- Smithsonian Magazine 07/2024$3.99
DYNAPP
No in-app purchases
Questions
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