# MagCMS vs New Philosopher

The clearest difference is rating: MagCMS at 5.0 against New Philosopher's 2.0. MagCMS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 17) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). New Philosopher's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. New Philosopher sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per 3 months. MagCMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

MagCMS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

MagCMS ships an update every 10 months, New Philosopher every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MagCMS | New Philosopher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magcms/id897099635/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-philosopher/id1101636040/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magzter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406791755) | [Zinio Pro](https://appshunter.io/developer/451100089) |

## What reviewers say

### MagCMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magcms/id897099635)

This app allows publishers to preview their digital magazines before publishing them on the Magzter platform. Ensure interactive content and functionality are exactly as intended for readers.

**Highlights:** Preview digital magazines, Check interactive content, Verify functionality, Publish to Magzter platform, Publisher registration required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### New Philosopher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-philosopher/id1101636040)

Explore philosophical ideas from past and present thinkers to find solutions for fundamental human problems and live a more fulfilling life. This app delves into contemporary societal challenges and offers insights for personal growth.

**Highlights:** Explores philosophical ideas, Addresses fundamental human problems, Seeks solutions to contemporary issues, Offers insights for a fulfilling life, Content from past and present thinkers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Month | $15.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Issue 49 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Issue 40 - June/August 2023 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Dec 2021 / Feb 2022 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Sept - Nov 2021 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Issue 44 - June/August 2024 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Issue 43 - March/May 2024 | $14.99 | one-time |
| August 2016 | $15.99 | one-time |
| February 2017 | $15.99 | one-time |
| May 2017 | $15.99 | one-time |
| November 2017 | $15.99 | one-time |
| February - April 2016 | $15.99 | one-time |
| February 2018 | $15.99 | one-time |
| August 2018 | $15.99 | one-time |
| November 2018 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Issue 23 - No.1/2019 | $15.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MagCMS free?

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

### Is New Philosopher free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MagCMS or New Philosopher?

MagCMS is rated higher. MagCMS averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while New Philosopher averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do MagCMS or New Philosopher have ads?

Neither MagCMS nor New Philosopher shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MagCMS or New Philosopher?

MagCMS ships an update every 10 months, and New Philosopher every 5 months. Most recently, MagCMS was updated on October 2, 2026 and New Philosopher on October 8, 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.*