# Kiplinger vs Digital Engineering

The clearest difference is rating: Kiplinger at 4.7 against Digital Engineering's 3.0. Kiplinger also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 1) and review sentiment (12% vs 0%). Digital Engineering's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kiplinger sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Digital Engineering sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kiplinger holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kiplinger has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Kiplinger's written reviews are positive against 0% of Digital Engineering's.

Kiplinger ships an update every 3 months, Digital Engineering every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kiplinger | Digital Engineering |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiplinger-personal-finance/id564103002/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-engineering/id565084519/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **12.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#157** | — |
| Size | 20 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Future plc](https://appshunter.io/developer/378460265) | [Magzter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406791755) |

## What reviewers say

### Kiplinger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiplinger-personal-finance/id564103002)

**Currently charting:** #157 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access expert advice on investing, saving, tax cutting, and wealth building. Plan for retirement, major purchases like homes and education, and achieve financial security with comprehensive personal finance guidance.

**Highlights:** Investing and saving insights, Tax cutting strategies, Wealth building guidance, Retirement planning, Major purchase planning, Financial security advice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Digital Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Digital Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Kiplinger's Personal Finance October 2012 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Kiplinger's Personal Finance November 2012 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Kiplinger's Personal Finance December 2012 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Kiplinger's Personal Finance January 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Kiplinger's Personal Finance - Jan 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Kiplinger's Personal Finance - Mar 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Kiplinger's Personal Finance - October 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Kiplinger's Personal Finance - January 2015 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Kiplinger's Personal Finance - January 2016 | $4.99 | one-time |
| November 2023 | $6.99 | one-time |
| October 2023 | $6.99 | one-time |
| March 2024 | $6.99 | one-time |
| May 2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| February 2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| January 2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| December 2024 | $6.99 | one-time |
| August 2024 | $6.99 | one-time |
| June 2024 | $6.99 | one-time |
| July 2024 | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🗓️ Monthly financial magazine
- 💰 Helpful financial advice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Subscription issues
- 🔍 Difficult to access content
- 🔌 App crashes frequently
- 🤖 Poor customer service
- 💸 Misleading pricing

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to restore purchases
- Login issues
- Subscription not recognized

**Requested features**

- Seamless integration between print and digital subscriptions
- Improved app stability and performance
- Better customer support channels


### Digital Engineering

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-engineering/id565084519)

This app provides access to a specialized trade magazine focused on integrated product development in engineering. It covers innovations in drive technology, automation, electrical engineering, fluid technology, connection technology, and construction components.

**Highlights:** Engineering product development coverage, Innovation in drive technology, Automation and electrical engineering insights, Fluid and connection technology, Construction components, On-the-go reading

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Issue 3 2018 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Digital Engineer Issue 4 2021 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Digital Engineering | $14.99 | one-time |
| Digital Engineering 1, 2022 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Digital Engineering 2, 2022 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Digital Engineering 3, 2022 | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kiplinger free?

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

### Is Digital Engineering free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Kiplinger or Digital Engineering?

Kiplinger is rated higher. Kiplinger averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Digital Engineering averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Kiplinger or Digital Engineering have ads?

Neither Kiplinger nor Digital Engineering shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kiplinger or Digital Engineering?

Kiplinger ships an update every 3 months, and Digital Engineering every 4 months. Most recently, Kiplinger was updated on October 29, 2026 and Digital Engineering on October 25, 2026.

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