# Linux Magazine vs OBLAGON AR

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OBLAGON AR at none against Linux Magazine's 38. OBLAGON AR also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%). Linux Magazine's advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Linux Magazine against 5.0 for OBLAGON AR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linux Magazine has 30 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Linux Magazine's written reviews are positive against 100% of OBLAGON AR's.

Linux Magazine ships an update every 5 months, OBLAGON AR every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Linux Magazine | OBLAGON AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linux-magazine/id581202149/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oblagon-ar/id1313946787/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Linux New Media USA, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/553864707) | [Syd Mead, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1313946786) |

## What reviewers say

### Linux Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linux-magazine/id581202149)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (37)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Linux Pro Subscriptions | $12.99 | per month |
| Linux Pro Subscriptions | $109.99 | per year |
| October 2014 | $9.99 | one-time |
| July 2015 | $9.99 | one-time |
| January 2016 | $9.99 | one-time |
| March 2016 | $9.99 | one-time |
| July 2016 | $9.99 | one-time |
| August 2016 | $9.99 | one-time |
| February 2017 | $9.99 | one-time |
| February 2013 | $9.99 | one-time |
| January 2013 | $9.99 | one-time |
| April 2019 | $9.99 | one-time |
| December 2012 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Raspberry Pi Adventures Ed. 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| March 2024 (id:727611) | $12.99 | one-time |
| May 2023 (id:727641) | $12.99 | one-time |
| May 2024 (pp:1027169) | $12.99 | one-time |
| October 2022(ID:663526) | $12.99 | one-time |
| March 2025 (pp:1027099) | $12.99 | one-time |
| February 2025 (pp:1027104) | $12.99 | one-time |
| January 2023 (id:727617) | $12.99 | one-time |
| November 2024 (pp:1027124) | $12.99 | one-time |
| December 2024 (pp:1027114) | $12.99 | one-time |
| October 2024 (pp:1027129) | $12.99 | one-time |
| February 2023 (id:727613) | $12.99 | one-time |
| August 2024 (pp:1027144) | $12.99 | one-time |
| July 2024 (pp:1027154) | $12.99 | one-time |
| June 2024 (pp:1027159) | $12.99 | one-time |
| July 2026 (pp:1140393) | $13.99 | one-time |
| December 2025 (pp:1119146) | $13.99 | one-time |
| August 2025 (pp:1119150) | $13.99 | one-time |
| June 2025 (pp:1119152) | $13.99 | one-time |
| Raspberry Pi Handbook | $15.99 | one-time |
| Linux Shell Handbook 9th Ed | $15.99 | one-time |
| Shell Handbook (pp:1027094) | $16.99 | one-time |
| Shell Handbook (pp:1027179) | $16.99 | one-time |
| Cool Linux Hack (pp:1027149) | $16.99 | one-time |


### OBLAGON AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oblagon-ar/id1313946787)

Explore curated concept art from a renowned industrial designer and film concept artist. Experience augmented reality features that bring sketches, color studies, videos, and 3D models to life. A free printable panel allows anyone to test the AR functionality.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality art exploration, Sketches, color preliminaries, video, and 3D models, Curated concept designs, Printable AR panel, Film and art fan appeal

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Linux Magazine free?

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

### Is OBLAGON AR free?

OBLAGON AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Linux Magazine or OBLAGON AR?

OBLAGON AR is rated higher. Linux Magazine averages 4.9 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while OBLAGON AR averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Linux Magazine or OBLAGON AR have ads?

Neither Linux Magazine nor OBLAGON AR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Linux Magazine or OBLAGON AR?

Linux Magazine ships an update every 5 months, and OBLAGON AR every 8 months. Most recently, Linux Magazine was updated on October 16, 2026 and OBLAGON AR on October 1, 2026.

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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.*