Comparison

Platform vs Writer's Digest Magazine

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

Head to head
About

Platform

Features
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PLATFORM - One of India’s leading contemporary arts and entertainment magazines, Platform initiates thought and explores the creative industry. We take pride in promoting the emerging and applauding the established from the world of art, design, fashion, film, literature and music. It is a magazine where innovation and substance intersect through popular cultures. Through our six focused issues, we provide our readers with strong content and cutting-edge design. THE SIX ISSUES - Arts (Jan/Feb), Style (Mar/April), Literature (May/Jun), Music (July/Aug), Design (Sept/Oct), Film (Nov/Dec). THE DISTRIBUTION - With a print run of 35,000, we have been on-stands for the last eight years. Platform is distributed nationwide by Living Media India Limited (India Today Group), available in 30 cities at premier bookstores and newsstands. Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. Six months subscription - $7.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) One year subscription - $15.99 (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/ns/privacy-policy.html for our Privacy Policy and http://www.magzter.com/ns/terms_condition.html for our Terms & Conditions

About

Writer's Digest Magazine

Access North America's leading publication for writers, offering expert craft instruction, industry trends, and inspiration from publishing professionals. Each issue provides techniques for all genres, insider business information, and interviews with successful authors and agents.

Highlights
  • Industry trends
  • Expert craft instruction
  • Genre techniques
  • Publishing business insights
  • Author interviews
  • Literary agent profiles
Features
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Writer’s Digest has been North America’s leading publication for working and aspiring writers since 1920, showcasing the latest in industry trends, expert craft instruction and inspiration straight from publishing professionals, accomplished writers and bestselling authors. Every issue is packed with techniques for succeeding in every genre, must-have insider information on the business of getting published, tips and tricks for getting creative and staying motivated, interviews with the most successful writers dominating bookshelves and bylines today, profiles of top literary agents and editors and what they’re seeking, and much, much more. The Writer's Digest Magazine Subscriptions available: A single issue for $5.99 (non-subscription) 1-year subscription for $19.99, automatically renewed until canceled Payment for all purchases will be charged to your iTunes account at the confirmation of your purchase. SUBSCRIBERS’ AUTOMATIC-RENEWAL FEATURE: 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 (another year for annual subscribers, another month for monthly subscribers) unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Please go to http://www.writersdigest.com/contact-us for more information. Please review our privacy policy and terms here: http://www.fwcommunity.com/termsofuse http://www.fwcommunity.com/privacy Support: At F+W Media, we want to make sure our applications enhance your crafting experience. Our expert, helpful customer service team is always standing by to answer your questions, help you with any technical issues, and hear your suggestions for making our applications even better. If you have any issues with or suggestions relating to functionality of the iPad app itself, we want to hear from you. Please email us at listdept@fwmedia.com so that we can address your concerns.

Screenshots

Platform4 screens
Writer's Digest Magazine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Platform at 8.0 against Writer's Digest Magazine's 13.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Platform sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Writer's Digest Magazine sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Platform ships an update every 7 months, Writer's Digest Magazine every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Platform versus Writer's Digest Magazine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlatformWriter's Digest Magazine
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (71 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—71 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagzter Inc.Active Interest Media, Inc

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Platform

One-time10
  • Platform - Sep -Oct 2013$2.99
  • novdec2020$2.99
  • julaug2021$2.99
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  • Jan Feb 2021$6.99
  • Mar Apr 2021$6.99
  • June Nov 2021$6.99
  • Sept Oct 2021$6.99
  • Platform Nov 2021 Apr 2022$6.99
  • Platform May 2022$6.99
  • Platform - November 2022$6.99
20 purchases

Writer's Digest Magazine

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Subscription$2.991 Month
  • 1 Year Subscription$19.991 Year
One-time18
  • July/Jugust 2019$4.99
  • Writer's Digest January 2014$5.99
  • Writer's Digest May/June 2014$5.99
Show 15 more
  • Writer's Digest July/August 2014$5.99
  • Writer's Digest September 2014$5.99
  • Writer's Digest November/December 2014$5.99
  • Writer's Digest July/August 2015$5.99
  • Writer's Digest January 2016$5.99
  • Writer's Digest March/April 2016$5.99
  • November/December 2023$5.99
  • July/August 2025$5.99
  • May/June 2026$5.99
  • January/February 2024$5.99
  • WD Yearbook$5.99
  • WD Yearbook 2026$5.99
  • Writer’s Digest January 2018$5.99
  • November/December 2027$5.99
  • WD Yearbook 2022$5.99

Questions

Is Platform free?
Platform is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Writer's Digest Magazine free?
Writer's Digest Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Platform or Writer's Digest Magazine have ads?
Neither Platform nor Writer's Digest Magazine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Platform or Writer's Digest Magazine?
Platform ships an update every 7 months, and Writer's Digest Magazine every 4 months. Most recently, Platform was updated on October 23, 2026 and Writer's Digest Magazine on October 22, 2026.

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