Comparison

Linux Magazine vs tldr

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Linux Magazine

Access advanced technical information, tutorials, and troubleshooting tips for Linux and open source. This digital edition provides in-depth articles on trending topics and optimization strategies, delivered monthly.

Highlights
  • Advanced technical information
  • Tutorials and in-depth articles
  • Troubleshooting and optimization tips
  • Monthly digital issues
  • Open source news
Features
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Linux Magazine is your guide to the world of Linux and open source. Each monthly issue includes advanced technical information you won't find anywhere else including tutorials, in-depth articles on trending topics, troubleshooting and optimization tips, and more! Note: This digital edition does not include the DVD contents that are available with the print edition. --------- Linux Magazine is published 12 times a year. The terms of the subscription are 1 month and 1 year, a subscription starts with the current issue. -Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. -Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. -You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for that product. -You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation for the current subscription is allowed during the subscription period. -Any unused portion of of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. -We will not collect information about your use of the app both when you are online and offline. To find out more please see our privacy policy. --------- By purchasing a subscription or downloading an app you agree that you have read and accept Linux New Media USA, LLC's Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. http://shop.linuxnewmedia.com/us/privacy-policy http://shop.linuxnewmedia.com/terms_and_conditions

About

tldr

This app provides a crowd-sourced collection of simplified command-line manual pages. It offers concise explanations for Unix commands, making them easier to understand than traditional man pages.

Highlights
  • Concise command explanations
  • Crowd-sourced content
  • Simplified man pages
  • Easy-to-understand examples
  • Offline access to pages
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"tldr-pages" is a crowd-sourced collection of concise man-pages, for when the traditional manuals are just too much. This app is a client for viewing those tldr-pages.

Screenshots

Linux Magazine4 screens
tldr3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: tldr at none against Linux Magazine's 38. tldr also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 5 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Linux Magazine sells 37 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. tldr asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Linux Magazine against 4.8 for tldr. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 33 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Linux Magazine's written reviews are positive against 75% of tldr's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linux Magazine ships an update every 5 months, tldr every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Linux Magazine versus tldr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinux Magazinetldr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (31 ratings) — better4.8 (33 ratings)
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3133 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.2 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLinux New Media USA, LLCMatthew Flint

Customer experience

Linux Magazine

All ratings30 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative10.0%

tldr

All ratings33 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

37 purchases

Linux Magazine

Subscriptions2
  • Linux Pro Subscriptions1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • Linux Pro Subscriptions1 Month trial$109.991 Year
One-time35
  • October 2014$9.99
  • July 2015$9.99
  • January 20162 variants$9.99
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  • March 2016$9.99
  • July 2016$9.99
  • August 2016$9.99
  • February 2017$9.99
  • February 2013$9.99
  • January 2013$9.99
  • April 2019$9.99
  • December 2012$9.99
  • Raspberry Pi Adventures Ed. 2$9.99
  • March 2024 (id:727611)$12.99
  • May 2023 (id:727641)$12.99
  • May 2024 (pp:1027169)$12.99
  • October 2022(ID:663526)$12.99
  • March 2025 (pp:1027099)$12.99
  • February 2025 (pp:1027104)$12.99
  • January 2023 (id:727617)$12.99
  • November 2024 (pp:1027124)$12.99
  • December 2024 (pp:1027114)$12.99
  • October 2024 (pp:1027129)$12.99
  • February 2023 (id:727613)$12.99
  • August 2024 (pp:1027144)$12.99
  • July 2024 (pp:1027154)$12.99
  • June 2024 (pp:1027159)$12.99
  • July 2026 (pp:1140393)$13.99
  • December 2025 (pp:1119146)$13.99
  • August 2025 (pp:1119150)$13.99
  • June 2025 (pp:1119152)$13.99
  • Raspberry Pi Handbook$15.99
  • Linux Shell Handbook 9th Ed$15.99
  • Shell Handbook (pp:1027094)$16.99
  • Shell Handbook (pp:1027179)$16.99
  • Cool Linux Hack (pp:1027149)$16.99
None

tldr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Linux Magazine free?
Linux Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is tldr free?
tldr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Linux Magazine or tldr?
Linux Magazine is rated higher. Linux Magazine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while tldr averages 4.8 from 33 ratings.
Do Linux Magazine or tldr have ads?
Neither Linux Magazine nor tldr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linux Magazine or tldr?
Linux Magazine ships an update every 5 months, and tldr every 3 months. Most recently, Linux Magazine was updated on October 23, 2026 and tldr on October 26, 2026.

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