# Photography Masterclass Mag vs Outside

Photography Masterclass Mag and Outside both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Photography Masterclass Mag's written reviews are positive against 22% of Outside's. Outside's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photography Masterclass Mag sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Outside sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $89.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Photography Masterclass Mag against 4.6 for Outside. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Outside has 1.9K ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Photography Masterclass Mag's written reviews are positive against 22% of Outside's.

Photography Masterclass Mag ships an update every 4 months, Outside every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photography Masterclass Mag | Outside |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photography-masterclass-mag/id576228807/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outside/id1627530419/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 65 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.5% of reviews** | 21.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #195 | **#145** |
| Size | 12 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hysteresis Media Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/576228990) | [Outside Television Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/987860990) |

## What reviewers say

### Photography Masterclass Mag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photography-masterclass-mag/id576228807)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access digital photography magazine issues filled with expert instruction, videos, and new techniques. Elevate your skills, stay inspired, and take photos you're proud of with content for all levels.

**Highlights:** Monthly digital issues, Video tutorials, Expert instruction, Step-by-step guides, Content for all skill levels, Ad-free experience, Access on multiple devices

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly (No Back Issues) | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual (No Back Issues) | $47.99 | per year |
| Issue 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue 3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue 4 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue 5 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue 7 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue 8 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue 9 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue 10 | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Comprehensive educational content for all skill levels
- 📸 High-quality, inspiring photography examples
- 🎥 Excellent video tutorials integrated with articles
- ✍️ Well-written, practical articles with actionable tips
- 💰 Affordable subscription pricing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently on launch
- 📱 Poor app stability and reliability issues
- 🔄 Purchase restoration problems after reinstall
- 📵 Videos require internet connection (no offline access)
- 🔐 Subscription cancellation difficulties

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes nearly every time it opens
- Cannot restore purchases on new devices
- App loses subscription after iOS updates
- Login session expires requiring re-authentication
- Screen rotation behaves erratically and unpredictably

**Requested features**

- Offline video access for travel/flights
- PC/Windows desktop application
- Physical print option
- Bookmark/save articles for later reference
- Better article reading mode without constant zooming


### Outside

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outside/id1627530419)

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers, #166 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access content from 15 outdoor and wellness publications in one app. Discover articles, videos, training plans, recipes, and gear guides tailored to your interests. Share your favorite content with friends and stay inspired for your next adventure.

**Highlights:** Content from 15 publications, Personalized content feed, Trending articles and videos, Gear reviews and buying guides, Training plans and recipes, Content sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Outside+ All Access | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Terrific content
- 👍 Awesome but
- 🚀 Amazing outdoor adventures

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Horrible app
- 🐛 Extremely buggy
- 🐛 Crashes constantly
- 🐛 Formatting issues
- 🐛 App doesn't load

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Incompatible with older devices
- Crashing on video playback
- Content not updating frequently

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch support for Trailforks
- Ability to save articles
- Better article organization and sorting
- Separate apps for each publication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photography Masterclass Mag free?

Photography Masterclass Mag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Outside free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Photography Masterclass Mag or Outside?

Outside is rated higher. Photography Masterclass Mag averages 4.6 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Outside averages 4.6 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Photography Masterclass Mag or Outside have ads?

Neither Photography Masterclass Mag nor Outside shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Photography Masterclass Mag or Outside?

Photography Masterclass Mag ships an update every 4 months, and Outside every 3 weeks. Most recently, Photography Masterclass Mag was updated on November 6, 2026 and Outside on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Photography Masterclass Mag or Outside?

Photography Masterclass Mag currently peaks at #195 in the App Store charts, and Outside at #145. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*