Comparison

AFAR Magazine vs Serra Pass

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

Head to head
About

AFAR Magazine

This app offers inspiring travel stories with beautiful photography and fresh design, focusing on connecting with people and understanding cultures. It provides in-depth travel narratives to guide and motivate global explorers.

Highlights
  • Inspiring travel stories
  • Beautiful photography
  • Cultural insights
  • Fresh design
  • Global exploration guidance
Features
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AFAR is a different kind of travel magazine that guides and inspires those who travel the world seeking to connect with its people, experience their cultures, and understand their perspectives. Every issue delivers intriguing travel stories told with beautiful photos and a fresh design. The terms of the subscription are 1 month and 1 year and your subscription will start with the latest available issue. Purchase Options: 1 issue available for USD $6.99* 1 month subscription USD $1.99*, automatically renewed until cancelled. 1 year subscription USD $19.99*, automatically renewed until cancelled. *For non-US app stores, the equivalent currency charges will apply. AFAR is published 6 times a year Note: This digital edition does not include the cover mount items or supplemental you would find with printed copies. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for that product. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. We will be collecting information about your use of the app both when you are online and offline. To find out more please see our privacy policy. By purchasing a subscription or downloading an app you agree that your have read and accepted AFAR Media’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. http://about.afar.com/about/guidelines-and-terms/privacy-policy/ http://about.afar.com/about/guidelines-and-terms/terms-of-service/

About

Serra Pass

Features
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Serra Pass connects you to the best guided tours in Campos do Jordão and the Serra da Mantiqueira region, Brazil. Discover attractions, trails and experiences, book with verified local guides rated by the community, and pay simply and securely: a small booking fee in the app and the rest directly to your guide on the day of the tour. WITH SERRA PASS YOU CAN: • Explore tours, attractions and sights on the city map • Book with verified local guides, backed by real reviews • Pay the booking fee by PIX or card, safely • Check in with a QR code on the day, right with your guide • Collect Serra Passport stamps for every experience • Get itinerary recommendations from our concierge Whether it's a trail, a lookout or a family outing, Serra Pass puts it all in the palm of your hand. Experience Campos do Jordão like a local.

Screenshots

AFAR Magazine4 screens
Serra Pass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Serra Pass at none against AFAR Magazine's 10. Serra Pass also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. AFAR Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Serra Pass asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AFAR Magazine ships an update every 7 months, Serra Pass every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AFAR Magazine versus Serra Pass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAFAR MagazineSerra Pass
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (42 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews4.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings42 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB64 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperAFAR MediaHeosphorus Solucoes em Tecnologia Ltda

In-app purchases

10 purchases

AFAR Magazine

Subscriptions2
  • AFAR Magazine Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • AFAR Magazine1 Month trial$19.991 Year
One-time8
  • AFAR Magazine Jan/Feb 2015$6.99
  • March/April 2015$6.99
  • May 2015$6.99
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  • June/July 2015$6.99
  • August/September 2015$6.99
  • AFAR Magazine Nov/Dec 2015 Issue$6.99
  • January/February 2016$6.99
  • March/April 2016$6.99
None

Serra Pass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AFAR Magazine free?
AFAR Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Serra Pass free?
Serra Pass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AFAR Magazine or Serra Pass have ads?
Neither AFAR Magazine nor Serra Pass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AFAR Magazine or Serra Pass?
AFAR Magazine ships an update every 7 months, and Serra Pass every 3 weeks. Most recently, AFAR Magazine was updated on November 6, 2026 and Serra Pass on November 10, 2026.

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