Comparison

PassageMaker vs Kruger Magazine

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

Head to head
About

PassageMaker

Access a wealth of information for trawler enthusiasts and long-range cruisers. Discover resources for purchasing and building various boat types, and stay informed about the latest in marine technology and events.

Highlights
  • Offline reading of downloaded issues
  • Customizable reading modes (light, dark, sepia)
  • Adjustable font sizes
  • Interactive table of contents
  • Bookmark saved articles
Features
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PASSAGEMAKER is the trusted authority for 30+ years for trawler enthusiasts and long-range cruisers who live to venture beyond the reef. Rely on resources for purchase and building traditional or custom trawlers, plus multihulls, pilothouse, and bluewater motorsailers. Stay updated with the latest in engines, electronics, gear, and events. Site: https://PassageMaker.com FEATURES: -Optimized for Your Device: Enjoy a smooth, browser-friendly experience. -Offline Reading: Download issues to your device browser to read anytime, even without wifi. -Bookmarks: Save articles to revisit later. -Text View: Switch to a responsive reading view for comfort. -Reading Modes: Customize background (light, dark, sepia, gray) and adjust font size. -Interactive Table of Contents: Easily jump between articles. NOTE: When purchasing a subscription or single copy of this title, you agree to the privacy and policy and terms of use which can be viewed at http://Firecrown.com/Privacy-Policy and http://Firecrown.com/Terms-of-Use. PASSAGEMAKER publishes 8 issues a year, but reserves the right to change the number of issues in an annual term, including discontinuing any format and substituting and/or modifying the manner in which the subscription is distributed. Apple iOS Subscriptions: Subscription(s) will automatically renew via your Apple Account prior to the end of your subscription term. You can turn off the Apple auto-renew feature up to 24-hours before the end of your subscription by going into Apple Account Settings. Subscriptions cannot be cancelled during the active subscription period.

About

Kruger Magazine

Explore Africa's Greater Kruger Lowveld through stunning photography and expert journalism. This quarterly magazine celebrates wildlife, nature, culture, and unique visitor experiences in the region.

Highlights
  • Expert journalism and photography
  • Seasonally themed quarterly issues
  • Content for wildlife lovers and travelers
  • Focus on Greater Kruger region
  • Digital magazine format
  • Subscription options available
Features
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Few parts of the world can match the Greater Kruger Lowveld for its wildlife, natural and cultural diversity or the unique customer experience it offers to each visitor to this iconic region. Our targeted content is produced by leading journalists, photographers, videographers and graphic designers. We also draw on resources of a domestic and international network of expert contributors. Seasonally themed quarterly issues offer exciting information and content. The KRUGER MAGAZINE’s impressively broad editorial mix will offer engaging reading and satisfy not only the avid wildlife lover, adventurer, passionate photographer and domestic and international tourist, but also conservationists, researchers, and armchair travellers, amongst others. The KRUGER MAGAZINE offers essential content for anyone with a passion for wildlife who wants to understand and experience Africa’s Greater Kruger – a celebration of Africa’s GREATER KRUGER! By downloading KRUGER MAGAZINE, you can either purchase single issues OR subscribe to the below offer(s): • Single issue: 79.99 ZAR • 1 year subscription (4 issues per year): 219.99 ZAR, automatically renewed until cancelled When purchasing through iTunes your account will be charged at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will auto-renew unless you turn this off 24 hours before the subscription runs out. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings. You can manage your subscription through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Privacy Policy: http://mlpmedia.co.za/privacy-policy.html Terms & Conditions: http://mlpmedia.co.za/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

PassageMaker4 screens
Kruger Magazine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kruger Magazine at 67% against PassageMaker's 7%. Kruger Magazine also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2). PassageMaker's advantage is ratings volume (52 vs 2). 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. PassageMaker sells 47 in-app purchases, starting at $27.00 per year and Kruger Magazine sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kruger Magazine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PassageMaker has 52 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of PassageMaker's written reviews are positive against 67% of Kruger Magazine's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PassageMaker ships an update every 3 months, Kruger Magazine every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PassageMaker versus Kruger Magazine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassageMakerKruger Magazine
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (52 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.7% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings52 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB85 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFlying Media Group, LLCMLP Media Pty Ltd

Customer experience

PassageMaker

All ratings52 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral1.9%
Negative17.3%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive6.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative93.3%

Kruger Magazine

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

47 purchases

PassageMaker

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Year | PassageMaker1 Month trial$27.001 Year
One-time46
  • April 2014 Issue$5.99
  • May/June 2014 Issue$5.99
  • January/February 2018$5.99
Show 43 more
  • 2020 03 Mar/Apr$5.99
  • September 2020$5.99
  • October 2020$5.99
  • January/February 2021$5.99
  • 2021 March$5.99
  • 2021 April$5.99
  • 2022 March$5.99
  • March 2023$5.99
  • July August 2023$5.99
  • 2023 Oct$5.99
  • January February 2024$5.99
  • November December 2023$5.99
  • May June 2023$5.99
  • 2026 March$5.99
  • 2022 April$5.99
  • January/February 2026$5.99
  • 2025 October$5.99
  • 2024 October$5.99
  • 2025 September$5.99
  • 2024 September$5.99
  • 2023 Sept$5.99
  • May/June 2019 issue$5.99
  • July/August 2025$5.99
  • July/August 2022$5.99
  • May/June 2020$5.99
  • July/August 2018 issue$5.99
  • May/June 2018 issue$5.99
  • October 2016 issue$5.99
  • January/February 2027$5.99
  • November/December 2026$5.99
  • July/August 2021$5.99
  • 2026 October$5.99
  • September 2019$5.99
  • January /February 2023$5.99
  • July/August 2017 issue$5.99
  • April 2017 issue$5.99
  • 2026 September$5.99
  • 2026 April$5.99
  • July/August 2024$5.99
  • May/June 2026$5.99
  • 2021 October$5.99
  • November/December 2018$5.99
  • May/Jun 2026$7.99
17 purchases

Kruger Magazine

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Year$19.991 Year
One-time16
  • 2017 Summer$2.99
  • 2018 Summer$2.99
  • 2019 Winter$2.99
Show 13 more
  • 2019 Summer$2.99
  • 2020 Autumn$2.99
  • 2020 Winter$2.99
  • Spring 2020$2.99
  • 2020 Summer$2.99
  • Spring 2021$2.99
  • Autumn 2021$2.99
  • Summer 2022-2023$2.99
  • Winter 2023$2.99
  • Summer 2021$2.99
  • Spring 2023$2.99
  • Autumn 2025$2.99
  • Summer 2024-2025$2.99

Questions

Is PassageMaker free?
PassageMaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kruger Magazine free?
Kruger Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PassageMaker or Kruger Magazine?
Kruger Magazine is rated higher. PassageMaker averages 4.2 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Kruger Magazine averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do PassageMaker or Kruger Magazine have ads?
Neither PassageMaker nor Kruger Magazine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PassageMaker or Kruger Magazine?
PassageMaker ships an update every 3 months, and Kruger Magazine every 4 months. Most recently, PassageMaker was updated on October 24, 2026 and Kruger Magazine on October 27, 2026.

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