Comparison

Linux Magazine vs Tutorial of Perl

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

Tutorial of Perl

Learn the Perl programming language with a comprehensive tutorial covering introductions, syntax, data types, and advanced topics like database access and CGI programming. This app provides a structured learning path for beginners and those looking to deepen their Perl knowledge.

Highlights
  • Perl Introduction
  • Environment Setup
  • Syntax Overview
  • Data Types & Variables
  • Conditional Statements & Loops
  • File I/O & Error Handling
  • Advanced Topics (OOP, Databases, CGI)
Features
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Perl is a programming language developed by Larry Wall, especially designed for text processing. Though Perl is not officially an acronym but many times it is used as it stands for Practical Extraction and Report Language. It runs on a variety of platforms, such as Windows, Mac OS, and the various versions of UNIX. This tutorial provides a complete understanding on Perl. Include: 1.Perl - Introduction 2.Perl - Environment Setup 3.Perl - Syntax Overview 4.Perl - Data Types 5.Perl - Variables 6.Perl - Scalars 7.Perl - Arrays 8.Perl - Hashes 9.Perl Conditional Statements - IF...ELSE 10.Perl - Loops 11.Perl - Operators 12.Perl - Date & Time 13.Perl - Subroutines 14.Perl - References 15.Perl - Formats 16.Perl - File I/O 17.Perl - Directories 18.Perl - Error Handling 19.Perl - Special Variables 20.Perl - Coding Standard 21.Perl - Regular Expressions 22.Perl - Sending Email *****Advanced 23.Perl - Socket Programming 24.Object Oriented Programming in PERL 25.Perl - Database Access 26.Perl - CGI Programming 27.Perl - Packages & Modules 28.Perl - Process Management 29.Perl - Embedded Documentation

Screenshots

Linux Magazine4 screens
Tutorial of Perl2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Linux Magazine at Free against Tutorial of Perl's $1.99. Linux Magazine also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (70% vs 33%). Tutorial of Perl's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Linux Magazine is free to download; Tutorial of Perl costs $1.99 up front. Linux Magazine sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Tutorial of Perl asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Linux Magazine holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Linux Magazine's written reviews are positive against 33% of Tutorial of Perl's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linux Magazine ships an update every 5 months, Tutorial of Perl every 40 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Linux Magazine versus Tutorial of Perl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinux MagazineTutorial of Perl
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.8 (31 ratings) — better3.8 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings31 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 40 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.2 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLinux New Media USA, LLC强 马

Customer experience

Linux Magazine

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

Tutorial of Perl

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Linux Magazine

Subscriptions2
  • Linux Pro Subscriptions1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • Linux Pro Subscriptions1 Month trial$109.991 Year
One-time7
  • October 2014$9.99
  • July 2015$9.99
  • January 20162 variants$9.99
Show 4 more
  • March 2016$9.99
  • July 2016$9.99
  • August 2016$9.99
  • Raspberry Pi Handbook$15.99
None

Tutorial of Perl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Linux Magazine free?
Linux Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tutorial of Perl free?
Tutorial of Perl costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Linux Magazine or Tutorial of Perl?
Linux Magazine is rated higher. Linux Magazine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Tutorial of Perl averages 3.8 from 8 ratings.
Do Linux Magazine or Tutorial of Perl have ads?
Neither Linux Magazine nor Tutorial of Perl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linux Magazine or Tutorial of Perl?
Linux Magazine ships an update every 5 months, and Tutorial of Perl every 40 months. Most recently, Linux Magazine was updated on November 6, 2026 and Tutorial of Perl on November 2, 2026.

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