Comparison

BBC Countryfile Magazine vs Summer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BBC Countryfile Magazine

Discover the British countryside with fresh ideas for exploring landscapes, wildlife, and heritage. Find recommended walks, nature reserves, local food spots, and hidden stories. Access single issues and subscribe for monthly or annual content.

Highlights
  • Explore British landscapes
  • Discover wildlife and heritage
  • Find local food recommendations
  • Get expert walking routes
  • Read about traditions
  • Access single issues and subscriptions
Features
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BBC Countryfile Magazine is packed full of great ideas for you to explore the British countryside. In every issue, you will get fresh ideas for visiting Britain’s most beautiful landscapes, watching wildlife and discovering our heritage and traditions plus the best of local food. Our expert writers show you the best walks, nature reserves, market towns and villages and recommend the most interesting places to eat and stay as well as revealing the stories and traditions of the countryside that others overlook. Customers can buy single issues and subscriptions using In App Purchase Subscriptions are available on monthly or annual terms. • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period • You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for that product • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. This does not affect your statutory rights • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription • The app may offer a free trial. At the end of the free trial period, the full price of the subscription will be charged thereafter. Cancellations must occur 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Visit http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 for more information. The subscription will include the current issue if you do not already own it and subsequently published future issues. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. If you would like to get in touch with the team for more information or support please email ourmediaapps@ourmediashop.com or alternatively you can visit our App support page https://www.ourmediaapps.co.uk/apps-faqs/ Our Media Company Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://policies.ourmedia.co.uk/privacy-policy/ https://policies.ourmedia.co.uk/website-terms-and-conditions/ * please note: this digital edition does not include the covermount gifts or supplements you would find with printed copies*

About

Summer

Features
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Summer is a free, intuitive countdown timer and reminder app for all your important events and dates. - Customizable Home Screen Widgets - Custom Countdown Colors - Unlimited Event Creation - Count-Up from Past Events - Dark Mode Track any event: Vacation, Birthday, Holiday, Party, Wedding, Anniversary, Graduation, New Home, Concert, and more. Feedback & Support: We value your feedback! Contact us at trilliwon.work@gmail.com with your suggestions or questions. Feel free to adjust the wording as needed!

Screenshots

BBC Countryfile Magazine4 screens
Summer2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BBC Countryfile Magazine at Free against Summer's $99.99. Summer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

BBC Countryfile Magazine is free to download; Summer costs $99.99 up front. BBC Countryfile Magazine sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Summer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BBC Countryfile Magazine ships an update every 2 months, Summer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BBC Countryfile Magazine versus Summer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBBC Countryfile MagazineSummer
PriceFree — better$99.99
Rating4.6 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOur Media LimitedTRILLIWON, Co.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

BBC Countryfile Magazine

Subscriptions4
  • BBC Countryfile Magazine Apple News$3.991 Month
  • 1-Month Subscription$5.491 Month
  • BBC Countryfile Magazine Apple News1 Month trial$40.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • 12-Month Subscription1 Year trial$47.991 Year
One-time7
  • Countryfile WeeklyFree
  • Free IssueFree
  • December 2012$3.99
Show 4 more
  • October 2013$3.99
  • December 2013$3.99
  • June 2015$3.99
  • Complete Your Collection$69.99
None

Summer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BBC Countryfile Magazine free?
BBC Countryfile Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Summer free?
Summer costs $99.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do BBC Countryfile Magazine or Summer have ads?
Neither BBC Countryfile Magazine nor Summer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BBC Countryfile Magazine or Summer?
BBC Countryfile Magazine ships an update every 2 months, and Summer every 2 days. Most recently, BBC Countryfile Magazine was updated on October 26, 2026 and Summer on October 17, 2026.

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