Comparison

Country Style vs INDESIGN

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Country Style

Explore the beauty of rural living with this digital magazine app. It features designer country homes, rustic decor, garden inspiration, and lifestyle articles. Get practical advice and stunning photography to embrace the joy of country life.

Highlights
  • Designer country home tours
  • Rustic decor and farmhouse design tips
  • Garden inspiration and seasonal advice
  • Country living lifestyle articles
  • High-quality images and interactive content
  • User-friendly digital format
Features
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Immerse yourself in the charm of rural living with Country Style digital magazine app. Discover the beauty of designer country homes, rustic decor, and the tranquil lifestyle of the countryside. Perfect for those who love farmhouse design, garden inspiration, and wholesome living, Country Style will inspire you with stunning photography, and practical advice to explore the joy of living the country life in style. Features • Download the app for free to enjoy the Country Style web feed or choose to access the latest complete issues as they drop, via a digital subscription • Inspiring home tours of beautiful country properties • Expert tips on rustic decor and farmhouse design • Garden inspiration and seasonal gardening advice • Lifestyle articles on country living, food, and travel • High-quality images and interactive content • User-friendly digital format for convenient reading Country Style digital magazine is your go-to source for all things country living. Whether you're renovating a country home or dreaming of a rural escape, Country Style provides the inspiration and information you need. Download now and embrace the beauty and simplicity of country life.

About

INDESIGN

Features
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With three issues a year, Indesign magazine is Australia’s leading voice in commercial architecture and design with an emphasis on sectors of workplace, education, hospitality, retail, healthcare and aged care. For 20 years, Indesign’s provocative and insightful coverage and conversations have been influential in shaping the Australian commercial design landscape. It is the premier professional resource for practicing architects, designers and specifiers, capturing the design thinking and thought leadership behind the region’s most outstanding projects, products and practices. Downloading our App for free allows you to buy your digital editions. Magazine content can only be accessed with a purchase. Download our free app today, then select the issue you’d like to purchase, or subscribe. Available subscriptions are: 12 months: AU $22.75 Or single issues can be purchased for AU $9.10 By subscribing, you’ll never miss an issue, and each new issue will automatically be available for download to your device as soon as it is released. Please note the following: • 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 • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription • The app may offer a free trial. At the end of the free trial period, the full price of the subscription will be charged thereafter • The subscription will include the current issue and subsequently published future issues. The subscription will still include the current issue even if that issue has been purchased separately. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase You can find our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use here: Privacy policy: https://www.indesignlive.com/legal-privacy Terms of use: https://www.indesignlive.com/legal-privacy

Screenshots

Country Style4 screens
INDESIGN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: INDESIGN at none against Country Style's shown. INDESIGN also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Country Style sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and INDESIGN sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Country Style ships an update every 7 months, INDESIGN every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Country Style versus INDESIGN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountry StyleINDESIGN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (37 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB85 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperAre Media Pty LimitedIndesign Media Group

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Country Style

Subscriptions3
  • Country Style subscriptions$2.991 Month
  • Country Style subscriptions$14.996 Months
  • Country Style subscriptions$19.991 Year
One-time8
  • Country Style October 2014$3.99
  • Country Style Christmas 2015$3.99
  • Country Style February 2016$3.99
Show 5 more
  • Country Style March 2016$3.99
  • Country Style December 2016$3.99
  • Country Style November 2014$3.99
  • Country Style April 2016$3.99
  • November 2023$4.99
18 purchases

INDESIGN

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription 1 year$14.991 Year
One-time17
  • #73 Education$5.99
  • #74 Hospitality$5.99
  • #75 Health$5.99
Show 14 more
  • #76 Workplace$5.99
  • #77 Smart Spaces$5.99
  • #78 Consumer$5.99
  • #79 City Futures$5.99
  • #80 Workplace$5.99
  • #81 Education$5.99
  • #88 TBC$5.99
  • INDESIGN #89$5.99
  • INDESIGN #90 - City Futures$5.99
  • INDESIGN #91$5.99
  • INDESIGN #94$5.99
  • INDESIGN #90$5.99
  • INDESIGN #92$5.99
  • INDESIGN #93$5.99

Questions

Is Country Style free?
Country Style is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is INDESIGN free?
INDESIGN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Country Style or INDESIGN have ads?
Country Style shows ads; INDESIGN does not.
Which is updated more often, Country Style or INDESIGN?
Country Style ships an update every 7 months, and INDESIGN every 11 months. Most recently, Country Style was updated on November 1, 2026 and INDESIGN on October 30, 2026.

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