# Popular Woodworking Magazine

> Lifestyle

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id731657058](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id731657058)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id731657058`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Active Interest Media, Inc
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (47 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.4.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-23
- **First published:** 2013-11-20
- **Size:** 86 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/popular-woodworking-magazine/id731657058)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.fwmedia.com/privacy](http://www.fwmedia.com/privacy)

## Description

Take Popular Woodworking Magazine wherever you go, with full issues in an easy-to-read and easy-to-use format (with embedded icons accompanying each article to indicate navigation), and interactive elements such as image zoom, scrolling, and links to top hand- and power-tool makers. A free sample issue is included with the app.

The Popular Woodworking Magazine Subscriptions available: 
A single issue for $5.99 (non-subscription) 
1-year subscription for $19.99, automatically renewed until canceled 
Payment for all purchases will be charged to your iTunes account at the confirmation of your purchase.

SUBSCRIBERS’ AUTOMATIC-RENEWAL FEATURE: 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 (another year for annual subscribers, another month for monthly subscribers) unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Please go to http://www.popularwoodworking.com/customerservice for more information.
Privacy policy: https://www.aimmedia.com/privacy-policy/
Terms and conditions: https://www.aimmedia.com/terms-of-service/

## Rankings

- #180,665 — Overall

## Review summary

User reviews show that the Popular Woodworking Magazine app struggles with access and account issues, including login failures, inability to restore purchases after updates, and difficulties downloading or viewing magazines. Many users report unresponsive or slow support and poor communication, with some experiencing loss of years of paid content after upgrades. Despite these problems, the magazine's content is repeatedly described as valuable and high-quality, and, when the system is functioning, back issues and latest issues can be accessed with reasonably fast downloads. Overall, content quality is strong, but the app reliability and customer service require significant improvement.

### Pros

- Valuable, beginner-friendly magazine content that helps readers learn and build knowledge.
- High-quality magazine material and general positive perception of the content.
- When the system functions, the reader can access back issues and the latest issue with reasonably fast downloads.

### Cons

- Login/access problems prevent viewing current issues.
- Inability to restore purchases after updates leads to inaccessible paid content.
- Poor or unresponsive customer support.
- Difficulties downloading magazines or accessing back issues.
- App upgrades causing loss of years of paid content and ongoing restoration failures.

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