Comparison

SPH Mag vs Aaro Ananda

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

Head to head
About

SPH Mag

Access a wide selection of popular Asian magazines covering fashion, lifestyle, and business. Subscribe to your favorite titles for digital delivery and manage your subscriptions easily.

Highlights
  • Access to popular Asian magazines
  • Fashion, lifestyle, and business titles
  • Magazine subscriptions available
  • Automatic renewal options
  • Subscription management via account settings
Features
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The SPH Magazines App features popular titles from the Asian region including flagship titles such as Her World Singapore, Nuyou Singapore,Home & Decor Singapore, HWM Singapore,The Peak Singapore, ICON Singapore amongst others; each a leader in their respective categories. Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. One year subscription (automatically renewed until cancelled) 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. If you have any questions or feedback on the new The SPH Magazines App, do email us at magazines@sph.com.sg. Privacy Policy .  :  http://www.magzter.com/ns/privacy-policy.html Terms & Conditions : http://www.magzter.com/ns/terms_condition.html

About

Aaro Ananda

Explore the richness of Bengali culture through literature, music, movies, and more. Access Pujabarshiki editions and popular Bengali magazines covering entertainment, women's interests, literature, and children's content. Discover engaging sections with games, photos, news, and historical archives.

Highlights
  • Pujabarshiki editions
  • Bengali magazines (Anandalok, Sananda, Desh, Anandamela)
  • Literature and news
  • Entertainment and current affairs
  • Games and photo galleries
  • Science updates and knowledge snippets
  • Historical archives
Features
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Aaro Ananda (আরও আনন্দ), an initiative from the ABP Group, is the ultimate digital destination for Bengali culture, literature, news, and entertainment. Access iconic Bengali magazines, exclusive Pujabarshiki editions, gripping audio stories, serialized novels, and daily cultural updates—all in one place. Explore Iconic Bengali Magazines & Pujabarshiki: Desh (দেশ): Thought-provoking literature, essays, contemporary culture, and in-depth socio-political analysis. Sananda (সানন্দা): The definitive voice on Bengali lifestyle, women's wellness, fashion, relationships, and recipes. Anandalok (আনন্দলোক): Exclusive celebrity interviews, Tollywood/Bollywood scoops, film reviews, and entertainment news. Anandamela (আনন্দমেলা): Timeless comics, science fiction, detective mysteries, and adventure stories for young readers and nostalgic minds. 6 Sharadiya Pujabarshiki Editions: Digital access to classic and current Durga Puja annuals packed with novels, short stories, and poems. What You’ll Love on Aaro Ananda: Exclusive Bengali Literature: Serialized novels, thrillers, romance, and classic reprints from renowned authors. Audio Stories & Podcasts: Immersive audio dramas and detective mysteries (including Byomkesh Bakshi). Lifestyle & Bengali Cuisine: Authentic recipes, regional travelogues, and cultural guides. Archival Treasures: Historic front pages and centennial collections from Anandabazar Patrika. Seamless Reading Experience: Offline saving, customizable fonts, and crisp digital rendering for mobile and tablet. Celebrate the essence of Bengal anytime, anywhere. Download Aaro Ananda today! Privacy policy: https://www.aaroananda.com/privacy-policy Terms of use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SPH Mag4 screens
Aaro Ananda4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Aaro Ananda at 30% against SPH Mag's 0%. Aaro Ananda also leads on ratings volume (112 vs 1). SPH Mag's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). 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. SPH Mag sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year and Aaro Ananda sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SPH Mag holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aaro Ananda has 112 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of SPH Mag's written reviews are positive against 30% of Aaro Ananda's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SPH Mag ships an update every 3 weeks, Aaro Ananda every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SPH Mag versus Aaro Ananda: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPH MagAaro Ananda
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (112 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews29.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1112 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagzter Inc.ABP PRIVATE LIMITED

Customer experience

SPH Mag

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative93.8%

Aaro Ananda

All ratings108 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive29.7%
Neutral10.8%
Negative59.5%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

SPH Mag

Subscriptions5
  • World Of Watches Indonesia$8.991 Year
  • GlobeAsia 1 Year$21.991 Year
  • Majalah Investor 1 Year$33.991 Year
Show 2 more
  • Investor Daily 1 Year$69.991 Year
  • The Peak Indonesia 1 Year$199.991 Year
One-time5
  • Digital Magazine Issue$0.99
  • Digital Magazine Issue$1.99
  • Digital Magazine Issue$2.99
Show 2 more
  • Digital Magazine Issue$3.99
  • Digital Magazine Issue$5.99
8 purchases

Aaro Ananda

Subscriptions8
  • Starter Plan$0.991 Month
  • Economi$0.991 Month
  • Silver$1.493 Months
Show 5 more
  • Gold$2.496 Months
  • Silver$2.993 Months
  • Platinum$4.491 Year
  • Gold$4.496 Months
  • Platinum$7.491 Year

Questions

Is SPH Mag free?
SPH Mag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aaro Ananda free?
Aaro Ananda is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SPH Mag or Aaro Ananda?
SPH Mag is rated higher. SPH Mag averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Aaro Ananda averages 4.8 from 112 ratings.
Do SPH Mag or Aaro Ananda have ads?
Neither SPH Mag nor Aaro Ananda shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SPH Mag or Aaro Ananda?
SPH Mag ships an update every 3 weeks, and Aaro Ananda every 5 weeks. Most recently, SPH Mag was updated on October 18, 2026 and Aaro Ananda on October 25, 2026.

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