# MacFormat

> The UK's #1 Mac Magazine

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id451439182](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id451439182)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id451439182`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Future plc
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (87 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.1.14
- **Last updated:** 2025-07-24
- **First published:** 2011-10-12
- **Size:** 24 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/macformat/id451439182)
- **Website:** [https://www.techradar.com/uk/news/computing/macformat-magazine-on-techradar-613108](https://www.techradar.com/uk/news/computing/macformat-magazine-on-techradar-613108)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.futureplc.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.futureplc.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

MacFormat is the UK's best-selling Mac magazine for Apple fans. The extension delivers in-depth reviews of Macs, iPhones, iPads, Apple Watch, and other devices, plus tips, tutorials, and curated app recommendations to help you get more from your kit. Join thousands of readers and download the free app now.

Note: The digital edition excludes print-only inserts; subscription details, trials, auto-renew, and privacy terms are provided inside the app.

## Rankings

- #143,090 — Overall
- #46 — format

## Review summary

Users praise MacFormat for quality Mac-focused content and a well-designed digital format, with long-standing, trusted coverage. The digital edition is valued for easy access and referability. However, price value concerns, bookmarking issues, app reliability problems (crashes/download failures), and navigation/UX quirks (including crowded pages in newer versions) are commonly mentioned drawbacks affecting overall experience.

### Pros

- High-quality, useful Mac-focused content and articles.
- Excellent digital layout/design and a strong digital format.
- Digital subscriptions offer good value and convenient access.
- Long-standing, trusted Mac coverage with in-depth information.

### Cons

- Subscriptions are expensive; price/value concerns for digital/print.
- Bookmarking/highlighting features do not work or are missing.
- App reliability issues including crashes after updates and inconsistent downloads.
- Navigation/UX challenges, including non-working navigation controls and crowded pages in newer versions.

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