Features & Capabilities

Exactly brings magazines and newspapers to the iPad and iPhone in their original full-colour format. Each page is delivered just as it appeared in the print edition, but with live links to web sites, phone numbers and more. Access free content from over 80 titles, or use your Exact Editions subscription to read the latest issues on the day they're published.

• Swipe pages left and right, or tap the page edges to flip to next/previous page. • Switch between single or double-page layout. • Pinch or double tap pages to zoom. • Use the animated thumbnail view to flick through the pages. • Tap any page links to web sites, email addresses, phone numbers or maps. • Tap contents-page links to jump to a particular article. • Bookmark individual pages or lists of search results. • Tap the star icon to sync for offline reading. • Network connection required otherwise.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Exact Editions Ltd
Rating:
2.20
(14)
Version:
15.0.5 Last updated: 2026-01-07
Version code:
880732216
Creation date:
2009-05-25
Compatible devices:
Size:
2.75MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-14
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Developed by:
Exact Editions Ltd
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/exactly/id315268140
Website:
https://exacteditions.com/

User Reviews

Reviews consistently praise the app's intuitive UI, bookmarking/click-through features, access to back issues, and easy navigation. Major drawbacks include subscription-based access, lack of offline reading, slow rendering, accessibility gaps, and readability issues with scanned text and small type.
Pros
  • Intuitive and easy-to-use interface.
  • Bookmarking and click-through features for quick access to pages, photos, and articles.
  • Access to years of back issues digitally, without the need for physical storage.
  • Easy navigation between issues.
  • Generally good digital reading experience on the iPad.
Cons
  • Content is tied to subscription; losing access if magazine ends or you don't renew.
  • No offline reading or caching; requires internet to read.
  • Slow page rendering and frequent load times.
  • Accessibility issues: unlabeled controls and limited support for visually impaired users.
  • Text is scanned, not resolution-independent; small type can be hard to read when zoomed.
Recent reviews
I subscribe to two magazines that I access digitally and read on my iPad— and I find that I much prefer it to a printed magazine. I find the interface very intuitive and easy to use. I love the click-through function and the fact that I can bookmark pages, photos, and articles for quick retrieval. But the best part is that I have access to years of back issues without having to actually store all that paper! My only frustration is that I cannot seem to find a list of other magazines they host.
by tu*****, 2025-07-11

I really wanted to like this app however, there are too many unlabeled buttons and the navigation for the disabled visually is nonexistent as far as I can tell. I’ll be happy to review the app and give it a much fair rating when it is accessible to all!
by Th*****, 2023-11-28

Be aware that when you “subscribe” to a magazine through this app, your access is 100% tied to your subscription, which means that if the magazine ceases publication, you lose access to any issues you received through this app’s “subscription”. I honestly have no idea why any magazines use this app instead of competitors that allow users to save a copy of any issue received during their subscription.
by st*****, 2023-08-03
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