Comparison

Poolside vs MyHome Mag

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

Head to head
About

Poolside

Features
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Poolside is Australia’s premier pool publication. Full-colour, large format magazines, they reach prospective pool buyers and existing pool owners right across the country. Each issue of Poolside contains informative features on design issues, maintenance questions, new materials and stylish poolside accessories. Also, more than 100 individual designs are featured in each issue. Poolside’s photographers are the best in the business, providing stunning images that captivate readers. Each issue of Poolside contains informative features on design issues, maintenance questions, new materials and stylish poolside accessories. Also, more than 100 individual designs are featured in each issue. ---------------------------------------------- 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 regular issue at the time of purchase. -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

About

MyHome Mag

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MyHome is the source of inspiration for homeowners seeking to make their dream home a reality. The brand offers a practical collection of stylish resources, and serves as a compilation for interior decorators in creating beautiful spaces. After 15 years, MyHome continues to empower its audience in trusting their personal aesthetics because a beautiful home starts with the homemakers. Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. One year subscription - $19.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Please visit http://www.magzter.com/privacy-policy for our Privacy Policy and http://www.magzter.com/terms-and-conditions for our Terms & Conditions

Screenshots

Poolside1 screens
MyHome Mag4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MyHome Mag at none against Poolside's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Poolside sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 6 months and MyHome Mag sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Poolside ships an update every 28 months, MyHome Mag every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Poolside versus MyHome Mag: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPoolsideMyHome Mag
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsEvery 16 months β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.211.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size44 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniversal Magazines Pty LtdMagzter Inc.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Poolside

Subscriptions3
  • Poolside Auto-Renewable Subscription$2.996 Months
  • Poolside Auto-Renewable Subscription$3.991 Year
  • Poolside Auto-Renewable Subscription1 Month trial$5.991 Year
One-time7
  • Nov Issue#46 Y/Bk 15$2.99
  • Poolside Bundle$2.99
  • ISSUE 56 Poolside$2.99
Show 4 more
  • February Issue#41 2013$3.99
  • April Issue#43 2014$3.99
  • October Issue#42 Y-BOOK 2013$3.99
  • May Issue#45 2015$4.99
13 purchases

MyHome Mag

One-time13
  • Myhome October 2024$2.99
  • Myhome December 2024$2.99
  • MyHome Mag$2.99
Show 10 more
  • MyHome - February 2015$2.99
  • MyHome May 2015$2.99
  • MyHome June 2015$2.99
  • Myhome March 2016$2.99
  • Myhome June 2016$2.99
  • My Home - November 2016$2.99
  • Myhome May 2024$2.99
  • Myhome June 2024$2.99
  • Myhome July 2024$2.99
  • Myhome$2.99

Questions

Is Poolside free?
Poolside is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyHome Mag free?
MyHome Mag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Poolside or MyHome Mag have ads?
Poolside shows ads; MyHome Mag does not.
Which is updated more often, Poolside or MyHome Mag?
Poolside ships an update every 28 months, and MyHome Mag every 16 months. Most recently, Poolside was updated on September 16, 2026 and MyHome Mag on September 18, 2026.

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