Architectural Digest vs Pocket Manners
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Architectural Digest
Explore the world's most stunning homes and get insights into architecture and interior design. Discover top talent and exclusive content from the international authority on design.
- Exclusive access to beautiful homes
- Architecture and interior design insights
- Information on art, antiques, and travel
- AD100 list of top architects and designers
- Complimentary articles for non-subscribers
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Architectural Digest (AD), the international authority on design and architecture, offers exclusive access to the world’s most beautiful homes and the fascinating people who live in them. Bringing its audience a wealth of information on architecture and interior design, art and antiques, travel destinations, and extraordinary products, its AD100 list of top architects and designers is one of the industry’s most relied-upon indexes of talent. The Architectural Digest digital edition app is free to download. Subscribers receive unlimited access. Non-subscribers may access a selection of complimentary articles each month. AUTOMATIC-RENEWAL: Your payment method will be automatically charged at the frequency and price noted in the subscription offer you select, until you cancel. To cancel, you must update your App Store Subscriptions settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription term. No refunds once payment is made.
Pocket Manners
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Pocket Manners is your personal guide to graceful behavior in any situation. Get AI-powered etiquette guidance across dining, attire, professional conduct, introductions, correspondence, hosting, celebrations, and digital etiquette — whenever you need it. Browse 160 curated real-life scenarios or ask any etiquette question and get a warm, direct answer in seconds. No judgment. No lectures. Just clear, confident guidance. WHAT POCKET MANNERS COVERS - Dining & table manners — place settings, utensils, business meals, wine service - Attire & dress codes — black tie, cocktail, business formal, smart casual - Professional conduct — meetings, email etiquette, workplace behavior, client dinners - Introductions & greetings — handshakes, who to introduce first, titles and names - Correspondence — thank-you notes, RSVPs, condolence letters, formal email - Hosting & being a guest — dinner parties, overnight guests, what to bring - Celebrations — weddings, funerals, graduations, gifts, toasts - Digital etiquette — phones at the table, group chats, read receipts, video calls KEY FEATURES - AI chat — ask any etiquette question, get a direct answer instantly - 160 curated scenarios — human-authored guidance across all 8 categories - Daily tips — one etiquette insight delivered every morning - Offline access — full scenario library available without internet (Premium) - Visual reference cards — quick dos and don'ts for key situations PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Unlock unlimited AI queries, full offline access, and complete scenario library. $4.99/month or $34.99/year — 7-day free trial included. Good manners never go out of style. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Account Settings on the App Store. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Architectural Digest at #173 against Pocket Manners's unranked. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Architectural Digest sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Pocket Manners sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Architectural Digest | Pocket Manners |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (432 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 432 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #173 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. | Pocket Manners |
Bugs and requests
Architectural Digest
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent crashes and stability issues
- Inability to download or access issues
- Subscription syncing problems across devices
Requested features
5 requests- Landscape mode for two-page spreads
- Improved navigation and content organization
- Seamless subscription management and linking
- Enhanced image viewing and zoom capabilities
- Accessibility features for visually impaired users
Pocket Manners
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Architectural Digest
- One Month Subscription$3.991 Month
- Discounted Subscription Holiday 2015$14.991 Year
- One Year Subscription1 Month trial$29.991 Year
- December 2013$5.99
- April 2014$5.99
- June 2014$5.99
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- July 2014$5.99
- December 2014$5.99
- February 2015$5.99
- March 2016$5.99
Pocket Manners
- Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Premium Annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year
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