Comparison

Macworld vs Numismatic News

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

Numismatic News

Stay informed about the coin collecting world with this publication. Access industry news, market trends, expert advice, and fascinating facts about rare coins. Get digital editions through subscriptions or single issue purchases.

Highlights
  • Coin collecting industry news
  • Market trend reports
  • Valuable coin facts
  • Expert advice
  • Digital editions
  • Automatic new issue delivery
Features
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Every issue of Numismatic News brings you vital information about coin collecting. From the latest industry news to fascinating facts about rare and valuable coins, the industry's No. 1 coin publication helps you stay current. Features reports on market trends, prices and presents practical advice from experts in the field. Download our app for free, and get access to your digital editions via a purchase. Available subscription: • 1 Year Subscription for US $24.99 Or single issues can be purchased for US $2.99 By subscribing, you’ll never miss an issue and each new issue will automatically be available for download to your device as soon as it is released. Please note the following: • 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 • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription • The app may offer a free trial. At the end of the free trial period, the full price of the subscription will be charged thereafter • The subscription will include the current issue and subsequently published future issues. The subscription will still include the current issue even if that issue has been purchased separately. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase You can find our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use here: Terms of Use: https://www.aimmedia.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy policy: https://www.aimmedia.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Macworld4 screens
Numismatic News4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Numismatic News at 4.6 against Macworld's 2.0. Numismatic News also leads on ratings volume (19 vs 5). Macworld's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Numismatic News sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Numismatic News holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 19 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Macworld versus Numismatic News: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMacworldNumismatic News
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (5 ratings)4.6 (19 ratings) — better
Number of ratings519 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagzter Inc.Active Interest Media, Inc

Customer experience

Macworld

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

Numismatic News

All ratings19 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Macworld

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

Numismatic News

Subscriptions1
  • 1 year$24.991 Year
One-time23
  • 21-Apr-26$2.99
  • 14-Apr-26$2.99
  • 13-Jan-26$2.99
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  • 28-Apr-26$2.99
  • 3-Feb-26$2.99
  • January 27 ,2026$2.99
  • October 7, 2025$2.99
  • December 30, 2025$2.99
  • July 29, 2025$2.99
  • August 19, 2025$2.99
  • November 25, 2025$2.99
  • October 21, 2025$2.99
  • October 28, 2025$2.99
  • November 4, 2025$2.99
  • November 19, 2024$2.99
  • November 26, 2024$2.99
  • October 8, 2024$2.99
  • October 29, 2024$2.99
  • July 30, 2024$2.99
  • August 6, 2024$2.99
  • September 24, 2024$2.99
  • August 27, 2024$2.99
  • December 10, 2024$2.99

Questions

Is Macworld free?
Macworld is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Numismatic News free?
Numismatic News is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Macworld or Numismatic News?
Numismatic News is rated higher. Macworld averages 2.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Numismatic News averages 4.6 from 19 ratings.
Do Macworld or Numismatic News have ads?
Neither Macworld nor Numismatic News shows ads.

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