Linux Magazine vs FOSDEM.app
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Advanced technical information
- Tutorials and in-depth articles
- Troubleshooting and optimization tips
- Monthly digital issues
- Open source news
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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
FOSDEM.app
Organize your FOSDEM conference visit with this open-source app. Browse schedules, watch live streams, and access speaker materials. Navigate the campus with interactive maps and build a personalized agenda of your favorite events.
- Conference schedule browsing
- Event search functionality
- Live video streaming
- Campus navigation map
- Personalized event agenda
- Access to speaker slides
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FOSDEM.app is an open source full featured application that lets you organise your visit to the FOSDEM conference. • Check the schedule for each track and search for events • Watch live videos and recordings from this and previous years of the conference • Navigate around the campus with a map and blueprints for each building • Build up an agenda with your favorite events to quickly see what is coming up next • Get access to slides and all material provided by speakers The source code for this application is publicly available on Github.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FOSDEM.app at none against Linux Magazine's 10. FOSDEM.app also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%). Linux Magazine's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 14.0). On price, ads 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. Linux Magazine sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. FOSDEM.app asks for nothing beyond the download.
Linux Magazine ships an update every 5 months, FOSDEM.app every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Linux Magazine | FOSDEM.app |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (31 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.2 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Linux New Media USA, LLC | matteo Crespi |
Customer experience
Linux Magazine
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In-app purchases
Linux Magazine
- Linux Pro Subscriptions1 Month trial$12.991 Month
- Linux Pro Subscriptions1 Month trial$109.991 Year
- 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
- Raspberry Pi Handbook$15.99
FOSDEM.app
No in-app purchases





