Comparison

Macworld vs PEEQ Entertainment

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

Head to head
About

Macworld

Stay informed about all things Apple with in-depth reviews, tips, and analysis of the latest news. Explore dedicated sections for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and app recommendations. Access exclusive content through monthly magazine subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Apple product reviews
  • Latest news analysis
  • Tips and tricks
  • Mac, iPhone, iPad coverage
  • App recommendations
  • Monthly magazine issues
Features
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Macworld launched with the Mac in 1984 and is still the best place to read about everything Apple's doing, from the Mac to the iPad, iPhone, and iPod. Combining product reviews, valuable tips, and analysis of the latest news developments, every month Macworld magazine provides you with what you need to know about the universe of Apple products. In every issue of Macworld you'll get Mac news and reviews in our MacUser section, discover great Mac apps in our Mac Gems column, read the latest iPhone and iPad news in iOS Central, find the very best of the App Store in our App Gems column, get a shot of productivity in Working Mac, take control of your digital entertainment life with Playlist, make the most of your photos and videos with Create, and get the best tips and tricks in the business from Help Desk (featuring Mac 911 and Mac OS X Hints). Plus, there are timely feature stories and insightful opinion columns. Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. Six months subscription - $10.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) One year subscription - $21.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) 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. Please visit http://www.magzter.com/privacy-policy for our Privacy Policy and http://www.magzter.com/terms-and-conditions for our Terms & Conditions

About

PEEQ Entertainment

Access a vast library of popular magazines and newspapers on your smartphone or tablet. Enjoy a curated selection of news, lifestyle, and entertainment content from around the world. Download titles for offline reading and customize your viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Access to thousands of magazine titles
  • Offline reading capability
  • Customizable reading views
  • Curated content selection
  • Automatic subscription renewal
  • Monthly subscription plans
Features
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Whether you’re a news junkie, celeb spotter, homespun hobbyist, fashion fundi, gadget guru or business leader; Peeq has the content to keep you engaged, entertained and up to date. For a flat monthly subscription fee of $9.99 (US) / R94.99 (ZAR) per month, you can read the world’s best-selling news, lifestyle and entertainment magazine titles using the Peeq app on your smartphone or tablet. The monthly subscription runs as a continuous subscription that is automatically renewed. This is not binding, and you can terminate any time. Peeq offers you close to 2,000 magazines and weeklies, including Vogue, Elle Decoration, BBC Wildlife, Apple Magazine, and more. Read whenever. Read wherever. In South Africa, expect all your local gems including Drum, HuisGenoot, YOU, Taste, and Fair Lady. You can also download your chosen titles to read offline. Perfect for when you’re travelling or out of Wi-Fi range. Peeq is the perfect way to stay informed, explore and escape. It enables you to access specialist titles that are either too difficult or too expensive to buy. Reading is a pleasure with Peeq. Customizable views on the app enable you to enhance the reading experience on your device. A curated selection of fresh, authoritative and entertaining voices from the best-selling magazines in the world means you’re getting news and information you can trust. Welcome to your own digital newsstand. Welcome to Peeq. Subscription Terms Your Peeq subscription will be charged at a flat monthly subscription fee of (US) / R94.99 (ZAR). The monthly subscription will run as a continuous subscription that is automatically renewed. To manage your Peeq subscription, visit the Peeq website. By placing an order your order you agree to the Peeq Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. US: T&Cs: https://www.peeq-entertainment.com/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.peeq-entertainment.com/privacy-policy SA: T&Cs: https://peeq-entertainment.com/za/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.peeq-entertainment.com/za/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Macworld4 screens
PEEQ Entertainment3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PEEQ Entertainment at 5.0 against Macworld's 2.0. Macworld's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. Macworld sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per 6 months and PEEQ Entertainment sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PEEQ Entertainment holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Macworld versus PEEQ Entertainment: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMacworldPEEQ Entertainment
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequency—Every 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB99 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMagzter Inc.CCS OUTSOURCING (PTY) LTD

Customer experience

Macworld

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

PEEQ Entertainment

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Macworld

Subscriptions2
  • Macworld Magazine$10.996 Months
  • Macworld Magazine$21.991 Year
One-time1
  • Macworld$6.99
1 purchases

PEEQ Entertainment

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly subscription$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Macworld free?
Macworld is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PEEQ Entertainment free?
PEEQ Entertainment is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Macworld or PEEQ Entertainment?
PEEQ Entertainment is rated higher. Macworld averages 2.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while PEEQ Entertainment averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Macworld or PEEQ Entertainment have ads?
Neither Macworld nor PEEQ Entertainment shows ads.

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