# KANDY Magazine vs Coding User

The clearest difference is review sentiment: KANDY Magazine at 74% against Coding User's 0%. KANDY Magazine also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 25 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KANDY Magazine sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Coding User sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

KANDY Magazine holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KANDY Magazine has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of KANDY Magazine's written reviews are positive against 0% of Coding User's.

KANDY Magazine ships an update every 6 weeks, Coding User every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KANDY Magazine | Coding User |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kandy-magazine-photo-stories/id680924522/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coding-user/id1333588374/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **74.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 25 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kandy Enterprises LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/680924525) | [Papercut](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120017500) |

## What reviewers say

### KANDY Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kandy-magazine-photo-stories/id680924522)

This app delivers a visually driven men's magazine experience, focusing on photo stories with classic glamour, bikini, and lingerie photography. It covers men's fashion, luxury watches, and live sports events.

**Highlights:** Visual photo stories, Classic glamour photography, Men's fashion trends, Luxury watch reviews, Live sports coverage, Bikini and lingerie features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Kandy Magazine Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Kandy Magazine Bi Monthly | $1.99 | per 2 months |
| Kandy Magazine All Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Kandy Magazine for iPhone | $9.99 | per year |
| Kandy Magazine Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Kandy Magazine All Access | $19.99 | per year |
| November 2014 for iPhone | $3.99 | one-time |
| October 2013 Special Edition | $4.99 | one-time |
| November 2013 Special Edition | $5.99 | one-time |
| August 2014 | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Beautiful models
- 👍 Interesting articles
- 👍 Wide range of content
- 👍 User-friendly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🐛 Issues with magazine downloads
- 🔒 Concerns about content appropriateness

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- More nude/revealing content
- Expanded sports and tech coverage
- Offline reading mode


### Coding User

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coding-user/id1333588374)

Access comprehensive guides and tutorials on coding and programming. Learn about Linux, Ubuntu, Raspberry Pi, and more with illustrated content from a leading tech publisher. Carry your coding knowledge with you anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step coding guides, Latest tech build publications, Illustrated content, Linux, Ubuntu, Raspberry Pi tutorials, Pocketmags account integration, Offline access recommended via Wi-Fi download

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coding User | $9.99 | per year |
| Spring 2023 (id:704054) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Raspberry Pi Ma... (id:763560) | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Python Manual (id:763563) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Linux Open Sour... (id:763562) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Linux, Tips, Ha... (id:764418) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coding for Begi... (id:764659) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Raspberry Pi – ... (id:764715) | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Ubuntu Manual (id:763561) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Python Manual (id:805973) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Linux Manual (id:805910) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Complete Raspbe... (id:805908) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Raspberry Pi Tr... (id:809261) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KANDY Magazine free?

KANDY Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Coding User free?

Coding User is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, KANDY Magazine or Coding User?

KANDY Magazine is rated higher. KANDY Magazine averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Coding User averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do KANDY Magazine or Coding User have ads?

Neither KANDY Magazine nor Coding User shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KANDY Magazine or Coding User?

KANDY Magazine ships an update every 6 weeks, and Coding User every 25 months. Most recently, KANDY Magazine was updated on October 29, 2026 and Coding User on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*