Apazine vs arc 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.
arc Magazine
This international magazine focuses on lighting in architecture, featuring high-quality photography and expert writing. It's a respected resource for professionals in the lighting design and architecture fields.
- International lighting in architecture focus
- High-quality photography
- Expert writers
- Large format presentation
- Independent professional resource
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Following its 100th issue in October 2017, mondo*arc was rebranded and redesigned to arc to celebrate this milestone. First launched in 1999, arc has grown to become the number one international lighting in architecture magazine in the world. We know the lighting specifier community has high standards. That’s why arc features the best photography, the best writers, high-quality paper and a large format that shows off its projects in the best possible light. arc is highly respected for its independence and is a must read within the lighting design and architecture professions. You may view our privacy policy at https://www.mondiale.co.uk/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Apazine at every 3 months against arc Magazine's every 7 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
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, arc Magazine every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Apazine | arc Magazine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Digital Edition Technology Ltd | Mondiale Media Limited. |
In-app purchases
Apazine
No in-app purchases
arc Magazine
No in-app purchases
