# Begin vs 週刊アスキー

The clearest difference is ads: Begin at none against 週刊アスキー's shown. Begin also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 6%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Begin sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year and 週刊アスキー sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Begin ships an update every 7 months, 週刊アスキー every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Begin | 週刊アスキー |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | **25.0% of reviews** | 6.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 21 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DENTSU INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/326362308) | [ASCII MEDIA WORKS Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363102115) |

## What reviewers say

### Begin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/begin/id519978352)

Discover high-sensitivity goods and fashion for discerning men. This magazine showcases valuable items, from classics to new releases, explaining their appeal with real-life styling and usage examples. Find unique items to elevate your style.

**Highlights:** Curated item showcases, Styling and usage examples, Focus on valuable goods, Latest and classic items, Unique item recommendations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Begin | $49.99 | per year |


### 週刊アスキー

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id614475942)

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| subscription | $32.99 | per 3 months |
| subscription | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| subscription | $109.99 | per year |
| 週刊アスキー No.1066 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 週刊アスキー No.1091 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 週刊アスキー No.1097 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 週刊アスキー No.1106 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 週刊アスキー No.1107 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 週刊アスキー No.1112 | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Begin free?

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

### Is 週刊アスキー free?

週刊アスキー is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Begin or 週刊アスキー have ads?

週刊アスキー shows ads; Begin does not.

### Which is updated more often, Begin or 週刊アスキー?

Begin ships an update every 7 months, and 週刊アスキー every 12 months. Most recently, Begin was updated on October 16, 2026 and 週刊アスキー on October 23, 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.*