# Kiplinger vs Muscular Development

The clearest difference is rating: Kiplinger at 4.7 against Muscular Development's 4.0. Kiplinger also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 24) and chart position (#208 vs unranked). Muscular Development's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 12%) and 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Muscular Development sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kiplinger holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kiplinger has 1.1K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 12% of Kiplinger's written reviews are positive against 33% of Muscular Development's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kiplinger | Muscular Development |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiplinger-personal-finance/id564103002/reviews)** | [4.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muscular-development/id859924939/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 12.0% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#208** | — |
| Size | 20 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Future Publishing Ltd.](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:** #208 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 (10)**

| 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 - January 2015 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Kiplinger's Personal Finance - January 2016 | $4.99 | 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


### Muscular Development

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muscular-development/id859924939)

This app delivers in-depth content on professional bodybuilding, featuring insights from top athletes and experts. It offers cutting-edge research and practical advice on muscle building, fat loss, fitness, and performance enhancement.

**Highlights:** Expert insights from champions and insiders, Cutting-edge research on muscle and fat loss, Fitness and performance enhancement advice, Reality-based editorial direction, Subscription options available

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Muscular Development 30 | $6.99 | per year |
| Muscular Development May 2014 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Muscular Development January 2015 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Muscular Development February 2015 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Muscular Development May 2015 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Muscular Development June 2015 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Muscular Development December 2015 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Muscular Development January 2016 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Muscular Development June 2016 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Muscular Development April 2015 | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kiplinger free?

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

### Is Muscular Development free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Kiplinger or Muscular Development?

Kiplinger is rated higher. Kiplinger averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Muscular Development averages 4.0 from 24 ratings.

### Do Kiplinger or Muscular Development have ads?

Neither Kiplinger nor Muscular Development shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kiplinger or Muscular Development?

Kiplinger ships an update every 3 months, and Muscular Development every 3 months. Most recently, Kiplinger was updated on November 6, 2026 and Muscular Development on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*