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Future plc · News · Japan store
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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$2.8K
Likely $920 to $8.3K
▲ 74.9% in 14 days
New ratings
+2
in 2 days, 1.3K in total
Rating
4.5 of 5
2 ratings in this store
Countries it ranks in
10
was 10 on Oct 17, 2026

Revenue

Estimated from the grossing charts of Oct 24, 2026 in the 53 countries we track, and ratings growth on the App Store.

EST. REVENUE / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$33.1K
No Google Play version found
EST. LIFETIME DOWNLOADS
70 to 200
Estimated from ratings count
WHERE IT EARNS · EST. / MONTH
  • Spain #73 News$887 · 32%
  • Nigeria #77 News$463 · 17%
  • Thailand #99 News$407 · 15%
  • Kuwait #72 News$386 · 14%
  • Indonesia #81 News$281 · 10%
  • Pakistan #63 News$200 · 7%
  • Argentina #70 News$136 · 5%
HOW SURE ARE WE
Small app: combines its grossing ranks with ratings growth (7.1 new ratings a month on average since launch). Tested on 418 apps with verified revenue: typically off by about 2.6 times, so the range is wide. Countries we don't track (and Google Play in China, which doesn't exist) aren't included, and neither are ads or web payments. Gross revenue before store fees.
RATINGS
2
AVG RATING
4.50
PRICE
無料
AGE
15.0y
LAST UPDATE
613d ago
VERSION
7.1.14
SIZE
23 MB
AGE RATING
4+

Last 30 days

From our daily snapshots of every grossing chart and daily ratings counts.

DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
30 / 30
COUNTRIES NOW
10 (was 3)
NEW RATINGS, LAST 2 DAYS
+2
EST. REVENUE A MONTH, DAILY · APP STORE EST
Show daily values
Sep 25, 2026$2.1K a month
Sep 26, 2026$1.2K a month
Sep 27, 2026$1.2K a month
Sep 28, 2026$1.2K a month
Sep 29, 2026$1.2K a month
Sep 30, 2026$1.2K a month
Oct 1, 2026$1.2K a month
Oct 2, 2026$1.2K a month
Oct 3, 2026$1.2K a month
Oct 4, 2026$1.2K a month
Oct 5, 2026$1.2K a month
Oct 6, 2026$1.2K a month
Oct 7, 2026$1.4K a month
Oct 8, 2026$1.4K a month
Oct 9, 2026$1.4K a month
Oct 10, 2026$1.6K a month
Oct 11, 2026$1.6K a month
Oct 12, 2026$1.7K a month
Oct 13, 2026$6.5K a month
Oct 14, 2026$22.8K a month
Oct 15, 2026$15K a month
Oct 16, 2026$13K a month
Oct 17, 2026$10K a month
Oct 18, 2026$15.4K a month
Oct 19, 2026$13.3K a month
Oct 20, 2026$12.4K a month
Oct 21, 2026$12K a month
Oct 22, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 23, 2026$2.8K a month
Oct 24, 2026$2.8K a month
The same estimate as the headline, saved every day. Best rank Sep 25, 2026: #36 News · PH. Now: #63 News · PK.
RATINGS IN THE CORE COUNTRIES, DAILY
Show daily values
Oct 22, 20261.3K ratings
Oct 23, 20261.3K ratings
Oct 24, 20261.3K ratings
1.3K on Oct 22, 2026, 1.3K on Oct 24, 2026. New ratings track new downloads, even outside the charts.

Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
No in-app purchases
Earns from its upfront price, ads or payments outside the store.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
0.1 reviews / week
  • Trendrising
  • Recent reviews average3.2 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share39%
From the latest 72 written reviews, covering 5490 days.
RELEASE CADENCE
0 updates in 90 days
  • Typical gap between releases80 days
From the last 25 versions listed on the App Store.
RATING BREAKDOWN
2 ratings
5★50%
4★50%
3★0%
2★0%
1★0%

What users want

From the latest 72 reviews on the Japan App Store, Oct 13, 2011 to Oct 18, 2026: 39% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Price and subscription36%

10 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I will ask for a refund until these issues are solved.
★★★★★ Library does not show purchases mags, store shows items already purchased, got every error message possible trying to make it work, troubleshooting steps didn't work and to top it off, Apple support says none of the…
★★★★★ How am i supposed to get those issues or my money back?
Worse after an update29%

8 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ This App hasn't been updated since version 5.2.3 over 1 year ago.
★★★★★ The most recent update of this app only displays small and doesn't use the entire screen like previous versions of this app.
★★★★★ Updated 6.6 app is now broken.
Bugs, things not working18%

5 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I use enjoyed the print version content for many years. They did the Newstand version. Now reconnecting with my suscription was slow and complicated. To make things worst the format is as a regular PDF and not anymore…
★★★★★ Library does not show purchases mags, store shows items already purchased, got every error message possible trying to make it work, troubleshooting steps didn't work and to top it off, Apple support says none of the…
★★★★★ Plus support does NOT work.
Lost data, sync, backup18%

5 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ All of my back copies disappeared nothing is showing in my library I had bought some issues of magazines on other topics in the app, they have also disappeared as well.
★★★★★ I am an active subscriber until june 21sr 2016 (i know i paid and this is actually the status on my Apple account) but IT is asking for me to Pay for current magazines issues. Plus support does NOT work. How am i…
★★★★★ I deleted app, rebooted iPad, reinstalled, and restored iTunes purchases per info in app's “Help” section.
No customer support18%

5 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I have called the Tec support number and am waiting for them to get my issues resolved.
★★★★★ Library does not show purchases mags, store shows items already purchased, got every error message possible trying to make it work, troubleshooting steps didn't work and to top it off, Apple support says none of the…
★★★★★ Plus support does NOT work.
Slow, laggy, battery11%

3 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Digital versions are just not the same as purchasing a tangible, physical magazine that can be read in any situation regardless of your device's battery percentage.
★★★★★ Now reconnecting with my suscription was slow and complicated.
★★★★★ Navigating through the magazine is slow and annoying due to the very rudimentary interface.
Crashes and freezes7%

2 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Other issues seem to load, but newest one wont
★★★★★ Finding that the app freezes then crashes on latest issue.
Wrong or poor results7%

2 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ App is completely useless & unable to read magazine!
★★★★★ Updated 6.6 app is now broken. No landscape mode, can not auto or manual archive issues, view about 70% of screen. Forced to use apple news plus, so most of the advanced features and automation is lost. It's possible…
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • I realize this is just the sign of the times, but I wish they hadn't killed off the print version. 1★, Jan 17, 2024
  • Please make it more user friendly and allow us to enlarge the picture, print and ability to view in portrait mode. 3★, Jan 23, 2022
  • It would be better if it could be viewed on PC and Mac computers easier 3★, Jun 28, 2021
  • All Mac users should have it 5★, Jan 1, 2020
  • App screen shot doesn't fit the screen properly(is shifted to the right, partially off screen), have to scroll to to right to see the whole page and would be nice to have landscape mode as well. 4★, Oct 6, 2019
  • I am missing back issue, one I really need and call plus email to support yields no results. 1★, Apr 3, 2019
  • Please add iPhone X support. 2★, Jun 18, 2018
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS

Nothing stands out.

WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Useful, it helps11%

4 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Useful how-to, good reviews, doesn't suck up to Apple as much.
★★★★★ The content is useful and multi-level.
★★★★★ Clear, helpful, direct, informative.
Easy to use6%

2 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Nice, easy to read and follow Mac and Apple tips and suggestions.
★★★★★ In-magazine navigation is intuitive for the most part, with helpful cues (and the initial help screen is handy), but sometimes there is a sense of too many different ways to reveal another page or section.
Fun, addictive6%

2 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ I enjoy Mac life always learn something new and kept up to date on new items.
★★★★★ The writing is much improved (the grammatical and other mechanical issues prior to his arrival made reading it much less enjoyable) and the content is interesting and varied.

Found by matching words and phrases in the reviews, not read by a person. A review can count toward more than one theme.

What users say

Latest reviews, Japan App Store.

★★★★★Oct 18, 2026
Can’t move subscription from one Apple ID to another

I want to cancel my subscription on my old Apple ID and subscribe on my new Apple ID but the subscription, which went from $8.99 a year to $40 a year ?

★★★★★Aug 30, 2026
Great when it works!

Changed my subscription to annual from monthly but weren't able to download the latest issue. The app insisted I pay the single issue price, go figure? Should I pay hoping they'd refund it to me in the future or sit back and hope they'll let me download the issue before next months comes out.

★★★★★Jul 19, 2026
MacLife

Nice informative reading.Been using since it first debut!

★★★★★Jul 5, 2026
Best Mac reference

Useful how-to, good reviews, doesn’t suck up to Apple as much.

★★★★★Jun 20, 2026
Amazing Information

The best choice to know more about Apple ecosystem in details

★★★★★Jun 18, 2026
MAC Life App iPadOS 13.1.2

After updating all my iPad(s) to iPadOS 13.1.2 only 3/4 of page shows up on the screen. top 1/4 of page is cut off. App is completely useless & unable to read magazine! This App hasn’t been updated since version 5.2.3 over 1 year ago. Please fix this app!

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ASO keywords

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What's new in 7.1.14

We've refreshed the styling of article view and made some improvements to the usability of the app.

Released Oct 13, 2011. Current version shipped Feb 18, 2025.

Store description

Mac|Life is the ultimate magazine about all things Apple. Mac|Life is authoritative, ahead of the curve, and endlessly entertaining. And it’s the only Apple information source whose mission, voice, and visual aesthetic harmonize with the design and direction of Apple products themselves. Written for both new and veteran users, Mac|Life provides exclusive, authoritative information and advice for readers who want to get the most out of their Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple TV, as well as third-party hardware, software, and services. Join thousands of others and download our free app now! ------------------- Once you’ve downloaded our app, you will need to take a free trial or purchase a single issue or subscription to access our in-depth content. We also publish specials and guides - browse our publications, read what interests you most, and get inspired. Back issues, specials, and future issues are available for purchase within the app. Subscriptions are available on various monthly and annual terms, and auto-renew until you decide to cancel it. Check inside the app for current pricing. *** Please Note: Our digital edition is not printable and does not include the covermount items or supplements you would find with the print edition *** • The free trial offer is only available to new subscribers. If you have previously subscribed then payment will be taken immediately. • You can cancel at any time during the free trial period and you will not be charged. Simply turn off auto-renew in your Apple account subscriptions page at least 24 hours before the auto-renew is due. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for that product. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase . • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. This does not affect your statutory rights. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. • We will be collecting information about your use of the app both when you are online and offline. To find out more please see our privacy policy. The subscription will include the current issue if you don't already own it and subsequently published future issues for the duration of your subscription period. ------------------- By purchasing a subscription or downloading an app you agree that you have read and accept Future Publishing Ltd's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: www.futureplc.com/privacy-policy/ www.futureplc.com/terms-conditions/

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