Astronomy Magazine vs CTFM Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Astronomy Magazine
Access the world's leading astronomy magazine with stunning visuals and expert reporting. Explore the cosmos with detailed sky coverage, observing tips, and telescope reviews. Enjoy a user-friendly experience optimized for all levels of astronomers, with offline reading and customization options.
- Expert science reporting
- Vivid color photography
- Complete sky coverage
- Observing tips
- Telescope reviews
- Offline reading
- Customizable reading modes
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The world's best-selling astronomy magazine offers you the most exciting, visually stunning, and timely coverage of the heavens above. Each issue of Astronomy includes expert science reporting, vivid color photography, complete sky coverage, spot-on observing tips, informative telescope reviews, and much more! All this in a user-friendly style that's perfect for astronomers at any level. Site: https://astronomy.com/ FEATURES: -Optimized for Your Device: Enjoy a smooth, browser-friendly experience. -Offline Reading: Download issues to your device browser to read anytime, even without wifi. -Bookmarks: Save articles to revisit later. -Text View: Switch to a responsive reading view for comfort. -Reading Modes: Customize background (light, dark, sepia, gray) and adjust font size. -Interactive Table of Contents: Easily jump between articles. NOTE: When purchasing a subscription or single copy of this title, you agree to the privacy and policy and terms of use which can be viewed at http://Firecrown.com/Privacy-Policy and http://Firecrown.com/Terms-of-Use. Astronomy publishes 12 issues per year, but reserves the right to change the number of issues in an annual term, including discontinuing any format and substituting and/or modifying the manner in which the subscription is distributed. Apple iOS Subscriptions: Subscription(s) will automatically renew via your Apple Account prior to the end of your subscription term. You can turn off the Apple auto-renew feature up to 24-hours before the end of your subscription by going into Apple Account Settings. Subscriptions cannot be cancelled during the active subscription period.
CTFM Reader
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CTFM Reader brings Connecticut Freemasons newspaper issues together in one convenient app. Browse issues by year, select an issue, and read it directly on your iPhone or iPad. CTFM Reader provides an easy way to access the history and current publications of Connecticut Freemasonry. Features: • Browse newspaper issues by year • Read complete newspaper issues in the app • Pull to refresh and check for newly available issues • Optimized for iPhone and iPad
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CTFM Reader at none against Astronomy Magazine's 10. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Astronomy Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. CTFM Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Astronomy Magazine | CTFM Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (78 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 78 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Flying Media Group, LLC | Francis Way |
In-app purchases
Astronomy Magazine
- Astronomy Magazine$4.991 Month
- Astronomy Magazine$44.951 Year
- Telescope Users Guide$1.99
- Explore Gravity$1.99
- August 2012$5.99
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- September 2012$5.99
- October 2012$5.99
- February 2013$5.99
- April 2013$5.99
- December 2013$5.99
CTFM Reader
No in-app purchases
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