# Flipster – Digital Magazines

> News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id797106282](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id797106282)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id797106282`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** EBSCO Publishing
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 2.20 / 5 (215 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.7.3
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-01
- **First published:** 2014-01-31
- **Size:** 16 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/flipster-digital-magazines/id797106282)
- **Website:** [http://flipster.ebsco.com](http://flipster.ebsco.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://support.ebscohost.com/ehost/privacy.html](http://support.ebscohost.com/ehost/privacy.html)

## Description

Flipster is a free digital magazine service provided by libraries. Find libraries near you that offer Flipster, then browse, download, and read magazines offline on your Apple devices.

With Flipster you can locate participating libraries, access a digital table of contents, read articles in text view, tap highlighted areas to jump to related content, and track how much of a magazine you’ve read. If your library does not offer Flipster, encourage them to sign up today.

## Rankings

- #134,227 — Overall

## Review summary

Flipster is praised for its clean, minimal design, ad-free experience, and library-based access with offline download capability. However, it suffers from chronic reliability problems (service unavailable), outdated content, and login issues. Readability is hindered by no text-size controls and blurry text. Support options are unclear or lacking. Overall, the app works when it functions, but persistent stability and content freshness issues significantly impact the user experience.

### Pros

- Clean, simple, minimalist design that is easy to use
- Free to use with no ads
- Ability to download magazines for offline reading
- Library-based access to magazines through public libraries

### Cons

- Frequent reliability problems with frequent 'Service Unavailable' errors and unstable loading
- Magazine content often not current or updated promptly (months behind browser version)
- Login/authentication issues with libraries and getting stuck on login
- Readability/accessibility issues such as no option to change text size and blurry text when zooming
- Lack of accessible support or clear contact information for help

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id797106282)