# Ms. Magazine vs Burn Time

The clearest difference is rating: Burn Time at 5.0 against Ms. Magazine's 2.2. Burn Time also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 25 months). Ms. Magazine's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ms. Magazine sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Burn Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

Burn Time holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ms. Magazine has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ms. Magazine ships an update every 25 months, Burn Time every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ms. Magazine | Burn Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ms-magazine/id589833590/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burn-time/id6445925808/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 22 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ms. Magazine](https://appshunter.io/developer/589833593) | [Kai Kizzie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674918182) |

## What reviewers say

### Ms. Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ms-magazine/id589833590)

Access a leading feminist publication for news, culture, and activism. Features insightful articles, reviews, and event calendars. Stay informed and connected to the women's movement.

**Highlights:** Feminist news and analysis, Global women's issues, Culture and arts coverage, Book and DVD reviews, Event calendars, Investigative reporting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ms. Magazine Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Ms. Magazine Fall 2012 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ms. Magazine Winter 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ms. Magazine Spring 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ms. Magazine WinterSpring2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Summer 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ms. Magazine Fall 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ms. Magazine Winter 2015 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Spring 2016 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fall 2016 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Spring 2022 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Winter 2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Fall 2024 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Spring 2024 | $6.99 | one-time |


### Burn Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burn-time/id6445925808)

Manage your candle collection and schedule burn times. Discover new candle brands and shop curated selections. Keep your favorite candles organized and always remember when to light them.

**Highlights:** Candle portfolio management, Burn time scheduling, Favorite candles, Discover emerging candle brands, Shop curated candle selections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ms. Magazine free?

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

### Is Burn Time free?

Burn Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ms. Magazine or Burn Time?

Burn Time is rated higher. Ms. Magazine averages 2.2 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Burn Time averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ms. Magazine or Burn Time have ads?

Neither Ms. Magazine nor Burn Time shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ms. Magazine or Burn Time?

Ms. Magazine ships an update every 25 months, and Burn Time every 5 weeks. Most recently, Ms. Magazine was updated on October 8, 2026 and Burn Time on October 17, 2026.

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