Domus vs FT Digital Edition
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Domus
Access the latest and past issues of a renowned architecture and design magazine on your tablet, smartphone, or desktop. Enjoy offline reading with stunning visuals and easy navigation. Offers various subscription options and single issue purchases.
- Digital magazine access
- Offline reading
- Stunning photography
- Access to past issues
- Multi-device compatibility
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Each month, Domus iPad features all the contents of the printed edition of one of the most authoritative architecture and design magazine, founded by Gio Ponti in 1928. Domus Digital Edition offers the great advantage of being viewable on your tablet, smartphone and desktop. Domus Digital Edition features include: - easy and immediate consultation - full offline reading of all the contents - stunning pictures and photography - guaranteed access to all past issues previously downloaded Domus Digital Edition is free for subscribers to the print edition. If you are a subscriber to the digital edition, or if you have purchased any digital issues of the magazine, please log on, go to Subscribers and select the Restore in-app purchases function. This will allow you to access your previous purchases. Domus Digital Edition offers also three recurring subscriptions: - 1 months subscription at 6,99 €; - 3 months subscription at 14,99 €; - 1 year subscription at 42,99 €; - single issue at 6,99 €. Payment will be charged to iTunes 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 Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Terms & conditions - http://www.edidomus.it/testoCopyRight.htm Privacy - https://www.domusweb.it/en/disclaimer.html
FT Digital Edition
Access the daily Financial Times newspaper delivered to your device. Enjoy exclusive digital magazines, translated articles, and a decade of archives. Listen to audio versions of top stories and read offline.
- Daily newspaper delivered to device
- Exclusive digital magazines
- Translated articles in 30+ languages
- Browse 10 years of previous editions
- Audio versions of top stories
- Download for offline reading
- Global editions and classic layout
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Your daily Financial Times newspaper, delivered to your device when it goes to print. Now with search to quickly find and save articles across editions. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT FROM THE FT APP • View global print editions editions in 3 reading modes • Editor-curated news in a classic newspaper layout • Exclusive digital access to FT magazines normally available only in print • Translate articles into 30+ languages • Access previous editions of the newspaper dating back 15 years APP FEATURES: • Search for and save articles across editions • Listen to articles with AI audio • Download editions to read offline • Set alerts to stay ahead of the day's news • Change the font size for easier reading EXCLUSIVE MAGAZINES INCLUDE: • HTSI (formerly ‘How To Spend It’): The FT's weekly, multi-award-winning luxury lifestyle magazine covering fashion, design, and the arts • FT Weekend Magazine: A supplement to the weekend edition of the Financial Times, featuring long-form journalism, investigations, photography, and international reporting • FT Wealth: Insights into wealth management and luxury living • The Art of Fashion: A special edition exploring the intersection of art and fashion • Business Education: Insights into executive education, MBA programs, and leadership development READING MODES • Headline view for quick browsing • Article view optimized for reading • Replica view to enjoy the full newspaper layout IS FT DIGITAL EDITION FOR YOU? Whether you're navigating global markets, exploring culture, or seeking fresh perspectives, the FT Digital Edition delivers expert, independent journalism you can trust. From Wall Street to Hong Kong, FT covers markets, politics, technology, climate policy, and industry-leading social research. Track economic shifts, follow business trends, and explore cultural movements with FT’s analysis and expertise. With reporting from over 50 countries, translation available in 30+ languages, and exclusive magazine content—including HTSI, FT Weekend Magazine, and FT Wealth—the FT Digital Edition is for those who think critically about the world. Whether you're planning your next trip to a cultural capital, deepening your understanding of global finance, or seeking fresh literary and lifestyle insights, stay engaged, informed, and inspired with FT. FINANCIAL TIMES ADVANTAGE: • Accurate, independent, and insightful journalism since 1888 • Unbiased reporting: expert commentary and analysis on business, politics, economics, finance, and more • Coverage across arts, real estate, fashion, food, books, technology, and beyond WHAT DOES IT COST? The FT Digital Edition offers comprehensive coverage and great value. Monthly pricing starts from $12.99, with discounts available for longer terms. Subscribe via the app or at https://www.ft.com/todaysnewspaper Terms and conditions apply. Read them at ft.com/terms We respect your privacy. Read our privacy policy at ft.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FT Digital Edition at 4.8 against Domus's 4.1. FT Digital Edition also leads on ratings volume (2.9K vs 11) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Domus's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 63%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Domus sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month and FT Digital Edition sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FT Digital Edition holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FT Digital Edition has 2.9K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Domus's written reviews are positive against 63% of FT Digital Edition's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Domus ships an update every 2 months, FT Digital Edition every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Domus | FT Digital Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (11 ratings) | 4.8 (2.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 84.5% of reviews — better | 63.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 2.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #149 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Editoriale Domus SpA | Financial Times Ltd. |
Customer experience
Domus
FT Digital Edition
Bugs and requests
Domus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
FT Digital Edition
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to log in and access the subscription
- Rendering issues with hyphens and other special characters
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between online and offline modes
Requested features
5 requests- Implement a full-screen mode for better reading experience
- Add a dark mode option for comfortable reading
- Improve the text-to-speech (audio) functionality to handle non-text elements better
- Introduce a search feature to easily find articles and content
- Enhance the offline reading capabilities to ensure consistent availability
In-app purchases
Domus
- Domus$5.491 Month
- Domus (3 issues)$13.493 Months
- Domus (11 issues)$39.991 Year
- Domus 965EN$5.99
- Domus 982 July 2014$5.99
- Domus 984 September 2014$5.99
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- Domus 987 December 2014$5.99
- Domus, March 2016$5.99
- Domus, July 2016$5.99
- Domus, January 2017$5.99
- Domus 989 February 2015$5.99
- Domus, July 2023$5.99
FT Digital Edition
- FT Digital Edition Monthly$16.991 Month
- FT Digital Edition$45.003 Months
Questions
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