Reviews of Pocketmags Digital Newsstand

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List of user reviews and ratings for Pocketmags Digital Newsstand

Total ratings

4.20 (Rating count: 542)

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Review summary

Users praise a broad magazine catalog, offline library, instant cross‑device access, and strong visuals, but offline reliability, occasional crashes, payment trouble, and unclear pricing reduce consistency. The app is valuable for content and convenience, with room for improving stability and support.

Pros

Extensive catalog and variety of magazines at your fingertips.
Offline reading with a library that you can revisit anytime and back issues available.
Instant access to magazines after purchase and cross-device reading (phone, tablet, computer).
High-quality graphics and editorial presentation.
Flexible purchasing options (buy/download individual issues or subscribe) and overall convenience.

Cons

Offline reliability issues (library can appear empty without internet and purchased issues may be inaccessible offline).
Performance problems like black screens/crashes when opening downloaded issues.
Payment and subscription problems (missing mags after payment, restore purchases errors, and refund/support concerns).
Pricing transparency concerns, including international transaction fees not clearly disclosed.
Customer support responsiveness and account issues can be slow or difficult to contact.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 4.40

All time rating average: 4.20

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24% (13)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-06-28	BB*****	I have thoroughly enjoyed Pocketmags App. I have low vision and this app makes it easy for me to read the mags that I enjoy. Lost of great reads available
I have thoroughly enjoyed Pocketmags App. I have low vision and this app makes it easy for me to read the mags that I enjoy. Lost of great reads available
2026-06-27	F-*****	This is the perfect “Go To” app for my magazine/book zine reading. Excellent selection and price. Highly recommended!
This is the perfect “Go To” app for my magazine/book zine reading. Excellent selection and price. Highly recommended!
2026-06-17	WN*****	After paying standard monthly subscription fee ($10.95) for several months, cancelled due to very little use. I assumed that I would have no access to any future issues and this of course proved to be true. Sadly, what I didn't expect and BUYER BEWARE; I now have NO ACCESS to 'old, outdated' material previously downloaded. KEEP THIS IN MIND BEFORE YOU 'PURCHASE'
After paying standard monthly subscription fee ($10.95) for several months, cancelled due to very little use. I assumed that I would have no access to any future issues and this of course proved to be true. Sadly, what I didn't expect and BUYER BEWARE; I now have NO ACCESS to 'old, outdated' material previously downloaded. KEEP THIS IN MIND BEFORE YOU 'PURCHASE'
2026-06-02	VI*****	Great way to get new information without getting it with all the postal damage
Great way to get new information without getting it with all the postal damage
2026-04-05	Pi*****	I have tried other apps with similar features and this is the best by far. I have found additional content that helps keep me updated. Reasonable price and content. Give it a try!
I have tried other apps with similar features and this is the best by far. I have found additional content that helps keep me updated. Reasonable price and content. Give it a try!
2026-02-24	Je*****	So easy to find magazines that would be unattainable otherwise.
So easy to find magazines that would be unattainable otherwise.
2026-02-23	Ja*****	There are times where I will go to read issues purchased when there is no internet access available and the app shows my library as empty. Why? I ride on airplanes constantly and it’s pretty frustrating when I can’t access a magazine that was already loaded into my library.
There are times where I will go to read issues purchased when there is no internet access available and the app shows my library as empty. Why? I ride on airplanes constantly and it’s pretty frustrating when I can’t access a magazine that was already loaded into my library.
2026-02-20	Jo*****	All the best magazines at your fingertips. Wonderful selection of a variety of interests, hobbies, sport, miniatures, fashion, IT, & so it goes on.
All the best magazines at your fingertips. Wonderful selection of a variety of interests, hobbies, sport, miniatures, fashion, IT, & so it goes on.
2026-02-03	Te*****	Love the ability to get instant access to magazines. They stay in my library so I can revisit any time. I’ve never had any problems with the app.
Love the ability to get instant access to magazines. They stay in my library so I can revisit any time. I’ve never had any problems with the app.
2026-01-30	Te*****	I really enjoy the ability to read the magazines when and were I want. The magazine doesn’t get lost or damaged. They are always there and easy to read and enjoy.
I really enjoy the ability to read the magazines when and were I want. The magazine doesn’t get lost or damaged. They are always there and easy to read and enjoy.