Comparison

Boating vs Gun Digest

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

Head to head
About

Boating

Access the world's largest powerboat magazine with certified boat tests, DIY maintenance guides, and expert insights. Enjoy a customizable reading experience with offline access and easy navigation.

Highlights
  • Certified boat tests
  • DIY maintenance guides
  • Expert editorial content
  • Offline reading
  • Customizable reading modes
  • Interactive table of contents
Features
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BOATING is the world’s largest powerboat magazine, with certified boat tests, DIY maintenance, and more. Our trusted team of editors provide expertise and love of the sport covering everything from the latest on the waterfront, to runabouts, sportfish convertibles, luxury showpieces, and beyond. Site: https://boatingmag.com/ FEATURES: -Optimized for Your Device: Enjoy a smooth, browser-friendly experience. -Offline Reading: Download issues to your device browser to read anytime, even without wifi. -Bookmarks: Save articles to revisit later. -Text View: Switch to a responsive reading view for comfort. -Reading Modes: Customize background (light, dark, sepia, gray) and adjust font size. -Interactive Table of Contents: Easily jump between articles. NOTE: When purchasing a subscription or single copy of this title, you agree to the privacy and policy and terms of use which can be viewed at http://Firecrown.com/Privacy-Policy and http://Firecrown.com/Terms-of-Use. BOATING publishes 8 issues a year, but reserves the right to change the number of issues in an annual term, including discontinuing any format and substituting and/or modifying the manner in which the subscription is distributed. Apple iOS Subscriptions: Subscription(s) will automatically renew via your Apple Account prior to the end of your subscription term. You can turn off the Apple auto-renew feature up to 24-hours before the end of your subscription by going into Apple Account Settings. Subscriptions cannot be cancelled during the active subscription period.

About

Gun Digest

Features
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The World's Foremost Gun Authority. Gun Digest is your source for firearms news, pricing and classifieds. Our in-depth editorial, exclusive price guide and new product features bring valuable information to your hobby. ---SUBSCRIPTION WILL AUTO-RENEW--- The subscription will include the current issue if you do not already own it and subsequently published future issues. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. This Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. The cost of the renewal will match the initial subscription price. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. You may turn off auto-renewing subscriptions by going to your user’s Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during your active subscription period. Privacy Policy URL: https://gundigest.com/privacy Terms of Use URL: https://gundigest.com/termsofuse

Screenshots

Boating4 screens
Gun Digest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gun Digest at fortnightly against Boating's every 2 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Boating sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year and Gun Digest sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boating ships an update every 2 months, Gun Digest fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Boating versus Gun Digest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoatingGun Digest
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB96 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFlying Media Group, LLCCMG West, LLC

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Boating

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription 1 year$24.991 Year
One-time9
  • Feb-27$7.99
  • November/December 2026$7.99
  • Apr-26$7.99
Show 6 more
  • Boating Buyers Guide 2027$7.99
  • June/July 2026$7.99
  • Oct-26$7.99
  • Pontoon Boat Buyers Guide 2026$7.99
  • Mar-26$7.99
  • May-26$7.99
10 purchases

Gun Digest

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription 1 year$14.991 Year
One-time9
  • Sep-09-13$6.99
  • Concealed Carry-13$6.99
  • Nov-04-13$6.99
Show 6 more
  • Oct-07-13$6.99
  • Aug-12-13$6.99
  • May-20-13$6.99
  • Shooters Guide-13$6.99
  • Jun-03-13$6.99
  • May 2026$6.99

Questions

Is Boating free?
Boating is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gun Digest free?
Gun Digest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Boating or Gun Digest have ads?
Neither Boating nor Gun Digest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Boating or Gun Digest?
Boating ships an update every 2 months, and Gun Digest fortnightly. Most recently, Boating was updated on October 30, 2026 and Gun Digest on October 19, 2026.

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