Comparison

Linux Magazine vs Catworld Magazine

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

Catworld Magazine

This magazine app offers in-depth articles, expert advice, and inspiring stories for cat lovers. Explore breed profiles, health tips, and find kittens for sale. Purchase current and back issues or subscribe for continuous access.

Highlights
  • Expert cat care advice
  • In-depth breed profiles
  • Inspiring stories
  • Kittens for sale section
  • Purchase current and back issues
  • Subscription options
Features
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Cat World is the UK's favourite cat magazine. For over 30 years we've been entertaining and advising cat lovers all over the country. Our passionate editorial team are all dedicated cat lovers and ensure each issue is full of inspiring features and wonderful stories. Our team of expert professionals also provide all the invaluable advice that caring owners and breeders require – from health and nutrition to behaviour and grooming. We bring you in-depth breed profiles and news from the rescue centres, and if you're looking for a pedigree kitten you won't want to miss our comprehensive Kittens for Sale section. --------------------------------------- Free app with purchasable content within. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues. Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the next released issue. Available subscriptions are: 12 months: £39.99/ US$49.99 (12 Issues) 3 Back Issues: £9.99/US$13.99 -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period, you will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased Bundles of single issues can be also be bought within the application. To use purchased credits, simply click on the issue price and select ‘use credit’. This allows you to purchase back issues at reduced prices. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx

Screenshots

Linux Magazine4 screens
Catworld Magazine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Linux Magazine at 4.8 against Catworld Magazine's 4.0. Linux Magazine also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 30 months) and ratings volume (31 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 9 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Catworld Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Linux Magazine holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linux Magazine has 31 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Linux Magazine's written reviews are positive against 71% of Catworld Magazine's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linux Magazine ships an update every 5 months, Catworld Magazine every 30 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Linux Magazine versus Catworld Magazine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinux MagazineCatworld Magazine
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (31 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 30 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.210.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLinux New Media USA, LLCAshdown Broadcasting

Customer experience

Linux Magazine

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

Catworld Magazine

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

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
10 purchases

Catworld Magazine

Subscriptions1
  • Cat World Auto Renewable Subscription$49.991 Year
One-time9
  • Catworld Issue 425$4.99
  • Catworld Issue 422$4.99
  • Catworld Issue 420$4.99
Show 6 more
  • Catworld Issue 417$4.99
  • 392 Cat World$4.99
  • 391 Cat World$4.99
  • issue460$5.99
  • issue463$5.99
  • Cat World Back Issue Bundle$13.99

Questions

Is Linux Magazine free?
Linux Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Catworld Magazine free?
Catworld Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Linux Magazine or Catworld Magazine?
Linux Magazine is rated higher. Linux Magazine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Catworld Magazine averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Linux Magazine or Catworld Magazine have ads?
Neither Linux Magazine nor Catworld Magazine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linux Magazine or Catworld Magazine?
Linux Magazine ships an update every 5 months, and Catworld Magazine every 30 months. Most recently, Linux Magazine was updated on November 1, 2026 and Catworld Magazine on November 1, 2026.

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