Comparison

MySOAS vs Frontrunner Magazine

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

Head to head
About

MySOAS

Features
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The official app of SOAS University of London. Connect with SOAS on the go. Access key systems and information to support your studies and student life. Access your SOAS email, personal timetable, Moodle, campus events and more, all in one place.

About

Frontrunner Magazine

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FRONTRUNNER Magazine, founded in 2009, supports emerging artists, filmmakers, musicians, and creatives globally through storytelling, online events, and educational content. Users can browse the online magazine, scroll through the news feed, upload media to news desk, and update their profile and settings.

Screenshots

MySOAS4 screens
Frontrunner Magazine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MySOAS at every 4 months against Frontrunner Magazine's every 11 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MySOAS ships an update every 4 months, Frontrunner Magazine every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
MySOAS versus Frontrunner Magazine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMySOASFrontrunner Magazine
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 months โ€” betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS16.015.5 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size81 MB95 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSOAS University of LondonFrontrunner Studio LLC

In-app purchases

None

MySOAS

No in-app purchases

None

Frontrunner Magazine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MySOAS free?
MySOAS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Frontrunner Magazine free?
Frontrunner Magazine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MySOAS or Frontrunner Magazine have ads?
Neither MySOAS nor Frontrunner Magazine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MySOAS or Frontrunner Magazine?
MySOAS ships an update every 4 months, and Frontrunner Magazine every 11 months. Most recently, MySOAS was updated on October 27, 2026 and Frontrunner Magazine on October 25, 2026.

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