# iPhone Life vs Texas Monthly

The clearest difference is ads: iPhone Life at none against Texas Monthly's shown. iPhone Life also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 16%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Texas Monthly's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 119) and chart position (#159 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iPhone Life sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year and Texas Monthly sells 10 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 — 4.5 for iPhone Life against 4.7 for Texas Monthly. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Texas Monthly has 2.1K ratings behind it against 119, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of iPhone Life's written reviews are positive against 16% of Texas Monthly's.

iPhone Life ships an update every 4 months, Texas Monthly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPhone Life | Texas Monthly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iphone-life/id494846053/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texas-monthly/id561239668/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 119 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **41.4% of reviews** | 16.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#159** |
| Size | 88 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Mango Life Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/494846056) | [Texas Monthly Magazine](https://appshunter.io/developer/1174424651) |

## What reviewers say

### iPhone Life

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iphone-life/id494846053)

This magazine provides in-depth content for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users. Discover app reviews, accessory evaluations, and practical tips. Explore business solutions and user profiles.

**Highlights:** App reviews, Accessory reviews, How-to guides, User profiles, Business solutions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iPhone Life magazine: | $49.99 | per year |
| Special Report: iPhoneography, by PixelMags | $1.99 | one-time |
| iPhone Life magazine: Mar/Apr 2013 | $5.99 | one-time |
| iPhone Life magazine: Jan/Feb 2013 | $5.99 | one-time |
| iPhone Life magazine: Nov/Dec 2012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| iPhone Life magazine: Sept/Oct 2012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| iPhone Life magazine: Jul/Aug 2012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| iPhone Life magazine: May/Jun 2012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| July Special Report, by PixelMags | $5.99 | one-time |
| Jul/Aug 2013, by PixelMags | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Comprehensive Apple product information and tips
- 👍 Helpful how-to guides and tutorials
- 🎯 Useful app recommendations and reviews
- 📱 Accessible on multiple Apple devices
- 🎨 Well-designed magazine layout and format

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing
- 🔐 Difficult unsubscribe process
- 📵 Requires paid subscription for content
- 🚫 Pushes expensive third-party apps
- ⚠️ Poor customer service responsiveness

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening news section
- Login failures with valid credentials
- Subscription restoration not working
- Magazine won't load after subscription renewal
- Blurry and pixelated display

**Requested features**

- Offline reading capability
- Page position memory between sessions
- Retina display support
- iPhone 5 screen optimization
- iPad-specific formatting


### Texas Monthly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texas-monthly/id561239668)

**Currently charting:** #159 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

This app chronicles life in contemporary Texas, reporting on vital issues and covering music, arts, travel, restaurants, and cultural events. It provides insightful and respected recommendations for exploring the Texas scene.

**Highlights:** Politics and environment reporting, Industry and education coverage, Music and arts features, Travel and restaurant recommendations, Museum and cultural event guides, Insightful Texas scene coverage

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Texas Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Texas Monthly | $19.99 | per year |
| Texas Monthly April 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Texas Monthly May 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Texas Monthly June 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Texas Monthly November 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Texas Monthly June 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Texas Monthly May 2015 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Texas Monthly February 2016 | $4.99 | one-time |
| October 2016 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Great reading experience
- 🌟 Wonderful magazine content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Login issues
- 📥 No offline reading
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🤯 Unintuitive user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen keeps reappearing
- Subscription not recognized
- Unable to access content

**Requested features**

- Download issues for offline access
- Retain login credentials
- Improve app stability and usability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iPhone Life free?

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

### Is Texas Monthly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iPhone Life or Texas Monthly?

Texas Monthly is rated higher. iPhone Life averages 4.5 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while Texas Monthly averages 4.7 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do iPhone Life or Texas Monthly have ads?

Texas Monthly shows ads; iPhone Life does not.

### Which is updated more often, iPhone Life or Texas Monthly?

iPhone Life ships an update every 4 months, and Texas Monthly every 2 months. Most recently, iPhone Life was updated on October 30, 2026 and Texas Monthly on October 29, 2026.

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