# Exactly

> Lifestyle

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id315268140](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id315268140)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id315268140`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Exact Editions Ltd
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 2.20 / 5 (14 ratings)
- **Version:** 15.0.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-07
- **First published:** 2009-05-25
- **Size:** 2.75 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/exactly/id315268140)
- **Website:** [https://exacteditions.com/](https://exacteditions.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.exacteditions.com/about/privacy](http://www.exacteditions.com/about/privacy)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #390,126 — Overall

## Review summary

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.

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