Comparison

AppleMagazine vs Stuff Magazine

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

Head to head
About

AppleMagazine

Get daily tech news and weekly in-depth editorials covering Apple, consumer tech, and industry rumors. Explore hundreds of back issues from 2011 to date with a light and innovative reading experience.

Highlights
  • Daily tech news updates
  • Weekly in-depth editorials
  • Coverage of Apple products and rumors
  • Exploration of back issues from 2011
  • Innovative reading experience
  • Stunning visuals
Features
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Sign in for free to get daily news directly from our newsroom. Covering new product announcements from the biggest players in consumer tech, services, entertainment, apps, acquisitions, rumors, and more, we bring you the highlights of the digital world direct to your iPhone and iPad. Our light and innovative reading experience was meticulously designed, with stunning visuals in every issue to keep you turning the pages and ensure you get your technology news fix, wherever you are, anytime. AppleMagazine is your true digital companion - a must-have for technology fans worldwide, offering a comprehensive look at the latest innovations and announcements. Access the entire collection, with 100s of back issues to explore the history of Apple and all big-tech industry, from 2011 to date, and what we can expect from the most anticipated wonderings from its labs. The daily news complements more in-depth editorials which you’ll find as part of our weekly publication, offering a wide view of the consumer-tech landscape, lightly and consistently approached. Please read privacy policy & terms of use: Privacy policy: https://applemagazine.com/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://applemagazine.com/terms-conditions

About

Stuff Magazine

Access the world's leading gadget and technology magazine on your mobile device. Discover expert reviews of the latest tech, gear, and lifestyle products, presented in a visually engaging format. Stay informed about how technology enhances daily life.

Highlights
  • Gadget and technology reviews
  • Gear and lifestyle product guides
  • Expert insights on tech trends
  • Digital magazine subscription
  • Offline reading capabilities
Features
Read full description

Stuff Magazine, the world's best-selling gadget & technology magazine. Stuff is your expert, up to the minute guide on gadgets, gear, technology - and how to play with them. Our expert reviews and tests sort the best from the rest in digital cameras, cellphones, computers, games, fashion, wheels, lifestyle products and the weird and wonderful. Stuff is a magazine about technology, but it’s more about how a product looks and how it fits into the reader’s life. Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. One year subscription - $9.99 (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

Screenshots

AppleMagazine4 screens
Stuff Magazine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AppleMagazine at 53% against Stuff Magazine's 0%. AppleMagazine also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 49 months). Stuff Magazine's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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. AppleMagazine sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month and Stuff Magazine sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AppleMagazine ships an update every 5 weeks, Stuff Magazine every 49 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AppleMagazine versus Stuff Magazine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppleMagazineStuff Magazine
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (104 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings104 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 49 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPublishChannel LLCMagzter Inc.

Customer experience

AppleMagazine

All ratings102 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.7%

Stuff Magazine

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AppleMagazine

Subscriptions1
  • AppleMagazine monthly1 Month trial$7.991 Month
11 purchases

Stuff Magazine

Subscriptions2
  • Stuff Magazine 30$7.991 Year
  • Stuff Magazine 1 Year$9.991 Year
One-time9
  • Issue 81$1.99
  • Issue 82$1.99
  • Dec 2018$1.99
Show 6 more
  • Jan 2019$1.99
  • Mar 2019$1.99
  • Stuff Magazine Dec 2021$1.99
  • Stuff Magazine Feb Mar 2022$1.99
  • Stuff Magazine June July 2022$1.99
  • Stuff Magazine Feb Mar 2023$1.99

Questions

Is AppleMagazine free?
AppleMagazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stuff Magazine free?
Stuff Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AppleMagazine or Stuff Magazine have ads?
Neither AppleMagazine nor Stuff Magazine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AppleMagazine or Stuff Magazine?
AppleMagazine ships an update every 5 weeks, and Stuff Magazine every 49 months. Most recently, AppleMagazine was updated on October 29, 2026 and Stuff Magazine on October 10, 2026.

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