Apazine vs Openings Magazine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Apazine
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Apazine enables you to publish your magazines, brochures, books, documents and catalogues on tablet and smartphone devices. Our system gives you the easy transition from print to tablet and requires no software or coding skills.
Openings Magazine
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The BBSA's Openings magazine offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the interior and exterior shading industry in the UK. With four issues per year and a circulation of more than 7,250 readers, the strength and credibility of its content means Openings is a key reference point and source of knowledge for the trade – be it wholesaler, manufacturer, retailer, specialist supplier or contractor. The magazine is published by the BBSA, but reflects the views and aspirations of the whole trade. You may view our Privacy Policy at https://bbsa.org.uk/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Apazine at none against Openings Magazine's shown. Apazine also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Apazine ships an update every 3 months, Openings Magazine every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Apazine | Openings Magazine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Digital Edition Technology Ltd | The British Blind & Shutter Association |
In-app purchases
Apazine
No in-app purchases
Openings Magazine
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Apazine or Openings Magazine have ads?
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