# iPhone Life vs Huisgenoot

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iPhone Life at 41% against Huisgenoot's 0%. iPhone Life also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (119 vs 1). Huisgenoot's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iPhone Life sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year and Huisgenoot sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $84.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Huisgenoot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iPhone Life has 119 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of iPhone Life's written reviews are positive against 0% of Huisgenoot's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iPhone Life ships an update every 4 months, Huisgenoot every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPhone Life | Huisgenoot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iphone-life/id494846053/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huisgenoot/id605292336/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **119** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **41.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 88 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mango Life Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/494846056) | [Magzter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406791755) |

## 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


### Huisgenoot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huisgenoot/id605292336)

Access South Africa's best-selling family magazine in digital format. Explore a wide range of topics including human interest stories, medical discoveries, news, consumer affairs, fashion, and more. Enjoy puzzles, recipes, and exciting competitions.

**Highlights:** Digital magazine format, Wide range of topics covered, Human interest stories, Medical and science news, Consumer affairs, Recipes and crafts, Puzzles and competitions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year Digital Subscription | $84.99 | per year |
| Huisgenoot August 15 2013 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Huisgenoot August 22 2013 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Huisgenoot September 12 2013 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Huisgenoot September 26 2013 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Huisgenoot October 3 2013 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Huisgenoot October 17 2013 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Huisgenoot October 24 2013 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Huisgenoot April 17 2014 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Huisgenoot June 5 2014 | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iPhone Life free?

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

### Is Huisgenoot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iPhone Life or Huisgenoot?

Huisgenoot is rated higher. iPhone Life averages 4.5 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while Huisgenoot averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iPhone Life or Huisgenoot have ads?

Neither iPhone Life nor Huisgenoot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iPhone Life or Huisgenoot?

iPhone Life ships an update every 4 months, and Huisgenoot every 2 months. Most recently, iPhone Life was updated on November 13, 2026 and Huisgenoot on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*