Comparison

BOYD vs Computeractive

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BOYD

Experience innovative content with interactive 360 rotations and stunning visuals. Discover new creations and products from leading brands, presented with minimal streaming for a seamless user experience. This app offers a unique blend of entertainment and discovery for a wide age range.

Highlights
  • 360 rotations for product reveals
  • Professional filming and photography
  • Access to historical imagery
  • Minimal streaming for optimal experience
  • Brand partner collaborations
Features
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“If Apple made a magazine this is probably how it would look” WEBBY AWARDS //Best User Experience BEST NEW TITLE OF THE YEAR: “Highly innovative. A real trailblazer. Tears up the rule book with a great entertainment experience pushing what is capable on mobile” PARTNERED by 49 brands including 12 global luxury brands HONOURED at the 6 biggest Digital Awards in USA and Europe. Features: - Clever 360 rotations revealing the latest creations and products - Impressive filming and photography by over 200 professionals - Historical imagery previously unseen - Appeals to male and female users aged 6 to 66 - Minimal streaming allows maximum user experience - Grown organically by Brand Partners inviting their customers

About

Computeractive

Your friendly guide to PCs, gadgets, and the web. Get regular news updates, project ideas, and expert advice on popular reader queries, anti-virus software, and consumer rights. Learn to get the most out of your computer with clear, plain English explanations.

Highlights
  • News updates
  • Project ideas
  • Help and advice
  • Anti-virus software articles
  • Consumer rights features
  • PC and gadget guides
Features
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Computeractive is the UK’s best-selling computer magazine and your friendly guide to PCs, gadgets and the web! It includes regular news updates, project ideas, help and advice on popular reader queries, articles on anti-virus software, features on consumer rights, and a whole lot more to help you get the very best out of your computer. Get PC advice in plain English today – get Computeractive! All the subscriptions are auto-renewable subscription directly from the App Store. Payment will be charged to your App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. This subscription will automatically renew 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. The cost of the renewal will match the initial subscription price. You can manage your subscriptions through your Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Subscription costs: - 26 issues (1 year) at £29.99 - 13 issues (Every 6 months) at £14.99 - 6 issues (Every 3 months) at £7.99 Please click here to read our Privacy Policy: http://www.dennis.co.uk/privacy and here to read our Terms of Use: http://www.dennis.co.uk/subs/terms

Screenshots

BOYD4 screens
Computeractive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BOYD at 97% against Computeractive's 43%. BOYD also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 47). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Computeractive sells 47 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 3 months. BOYD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BOYD holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of BOYD's written reviews are positive against 43% of Computeractive's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BOYD ships an update every 6 months, Computeractive every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BOYD versus Computeractive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBOYDComputeractive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (21 ratings) — better4.2 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews97.2% of reviews — better43.1% of reviews
Number of ratings21 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBight Media LimitedFuture plc

Customer experience

BOYD

All ratings21 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive97.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.8%

Computeractive

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive43.1%
Neutral7.8%
Negative49.0%

In-app purchases

None

BOYD

No in-app purchases

47 purchases

Computeractive

Subscriptions4
  • 3 Month Subscription$9.993 Months
  • 6 Month Subscription$14.996 Months
  • 6 Month Subscription$16.496 Months
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  • 12 Month Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time43
  • Issue 414 of Computeractive Replica App$1.99
  • Issue 405 of Computeractive Replica App$1.99
  • Issue 396 of Computeractive Replica App$1.99
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  • Issue 394 of Computeractive Replica App$1.99
  • Issue 479 of Computeractive Replica App$1.99
  • Issue 477 of Computeractive Replica App$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 670$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 672$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 673$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 674$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 675$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 678$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 679$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 683$1.99
  • Issue 740$1.99
  • Issue 739$1.99
  • Issue 735$1.99
  • Issue 734$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 726$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 722$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 723$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 720$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 718$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 716$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 712$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 710$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 709$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 708$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 707$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 706$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 705$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 704$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 695$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 692$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 693$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 691$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 690$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 689$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 688$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 687$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 684$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 686$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 685$1.99

Questions

Is BOYD free?
BOYD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Computeractive free?
Computeractive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BOYD or Computeractive?
BOYD is rated higher. BOYD averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Computeractive averages 4.2 from 9 ratings.
Do BOYD or Computeractive have ads?
Neither BOYD nor Computeractive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BOYD or Computeractive?
BOYD ships an update every 6 months, and Computeractive every 16 months. Most recently, BOYD was updated on June 10, 2026 and Computeractive on September 19, 2026.

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