# QMagazine vs The Beard

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Beard at none against QMagazine's 10. The Beard also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months). QMagazine's advantage is iOS requirement (11.2 vs 13.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QMagazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per 6 months. The Beard asks for nothing beyond the download.

QMagazine ships an update every 9 months, The Beard every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QMagazine | The Beard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sonders and Beach Italy srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/607293386) | [Exagon Plus Sagl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662117136) |

## What reviewers say

### QMagazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qmagazine/id775760692)

This Italian publication explores travel and lifestyle through the lens of social, economic, and cultural sustainability. It covers diverse topics from food to art, all connected by tourism, promoting inclusivity and a sustainable travel culture. The app is free to download and offers in-app purchases for magazine issues and subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Travel and lifestyle content, Focus on sustainability, Inclusive and LGBTQ+ friendly, In-app purchases for issues, Subscription options available, Pocketmags account integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QMagazine Auto-Renewable Subscription | $7.49 | per 6 months |
| QMagazine Auto-Renewable Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| QMagazine Back Bundle 2 Issues | $3.99 | one-time |
| Novembre 2015 (id:815872) | $8.99 | one-time |
| English edition... (id:815910) | $8.99 | one-time |
| English Edition... (id:815870) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Febbraio 2014 (id:815875) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Giugno 2013 (id:815856) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Speciale Spagna... (id:815912) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Edizione Specia... (id:815916) | $8.99 | one-time |


### The Beard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-beard/id1667458740)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QMagazine free?

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

### Is The Beard free?

The Beard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do QMagazine or The Beard have ads?

QMagazine shows ads; The Beard does not.

### Which is updated more often, QMagazine or The Beard?

QMagazine ships an update every 9 months, and The Beard every 6 weeks. Most recently, QMagazine was updated on October 23, 2026 and The Beard on October 19, 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.*