History Scotland Magazine vs Clos
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
History Scotland Magazine
Explore Scotland's rich past with in-depth articles on history and archaeology. Discover new research, exhibitions, and historical archives. This app offers expert insights and an events guide for enthusiasts.
- In-depth articles on Scottish history
- Latest research and discoveries
- Updates from history projects
- Expert book reviews
- Spotlights on historical archives
- Comprehensive events guide
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History Scotland is Scotland's premier history magazine, featuring in-depth articles on topics from all branches and periods of Scottish history and archaeology, written by leading historians, archaeologists and museum curators. Every issue of History Scotland features: • in-depth news on the latest research, discoveries and exhibitions • updates from history and archaeology projects • expert book reviews • opinion columns • spotlights on Scotland’s historical archives • comprehensive events guide Get closer to Scottish history. History Scotland is a must-read for anyone with a passion for Scotland's rich history and heritage. ---------------------------------------------- This is a free app download. 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 latest issue. -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 be 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. -If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. 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 can 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
Clos
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"Clos - Scotland" is a captivating interactive Scottish whisky map application that provides you with the perfect way to search for Scottish whisky. We have meticulously gathered detailed information about 138 Scottish distilleries, including their history, labels, and the number of fermentation tanks, offering you endless exploration and enjoyment. From the globally renowned Highland to the light-hearted Lowland, and the famous Speyside, our application offers an in-depth understanding of the different Scottish whisky regions, allowing you to explore and savor the uniqueness of each flavor. "Clos - Scotland" welcomes all whisky enthusiasts, whether you are a beginner or a professional taster. Through our application, you can delve deep into the history, culture, and flavors of Scottish whisky and plan your Scottish whisky journey. Download "Clos - Scotland" now and let's explore this fascinating world of Scottish whisky together. We look forward to having you! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Clos at every 5 months against History Scotland Magazine's every 12 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. History Scotland Magazine sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 2 months and Clos sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
History Scotland Magazine ships an update every 12 months, Clos every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and December 22, 2025 respectively.
| Parameter | History Scotland Magazine | Clos |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.2 — better | 12.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 157 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Warners Group Publications PLC | York Chou |
In-app purchases
History Scotland Magazine
- History Scotland Auto Renewable Subscription$3.992 Months
- History Scotland Auto-Renewble Subscription1 Month trial$14.496 Months
- History Scotland Auto Renewable Subscription1 Month trial$14.496 Months
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- History Scotland Auto-Renewble Subscription1 Month trial$26.991 Year
- History Scotland Auto Renewable Subscription1 Month trial$26.991 Year
- Scotland's High... (id:458939)$0.99
- The Stewart mon... (id:453501)$0.99
- The Unofficial ... (id:444912)$2.99
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- Robert the Bruc... (id:445314)$2.99
- Edinburgh Castle (id:470703)$2.99
- May-June (id:750049)$4.99
- September-October (id:750055)$4.99
- Sep - Oct 2020 (id:770040)$4.99
- July/August (id:734649)$4.99
- BANNOCKBURN SPE... (id:734940)$4.99
- History Scotlan... (id:734548)$4.99
- January-February (id:750043)$4.99
- Mary Queen of S... (id:767095)$4.99
Clos
- Yearly$5.991 Year
- Clos Pro lifetime$19.99
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