MacFormat Reviews

by TexasShopper

Future Plc makes terrible magazine app. It is almost impossible to get a subscription from them that will work on more than one device (iPhone and iPad). They seem to make you purchase the magazines more than once if you want to read it on your iPhone and iPad. You are better off subscribing to their pdf format...at least with that you can read on a PC and multiple devices.

by Dotnetbrett

I looked at this magazine a long time ago and got one issue liked it and deleted it because it was too expensive. Recently I got an offer from the company, from Mac format to get two free issues and then buy it it I liked it. This sounded like fun. I downloaded the two issues and discovered my credit card had been hit for the full amount of a subscription for the free trial was up. I will never be buying a magazine from this company again. Too bad, as I am an IT professional. This magazine would have been helpful.

by Retired RV'er

Since they removed the ability to change font size, it is all but impossible for me to read on my iPad Air 2. I really enjoyed it in the past in spite of the high price. I won't renew, and the print version here in the US is ridiculous. I don't have this problem reading other magazines I get from Zinio.

by NewburyMass

I see on MacFormat that they are offering for a "Limited Time All Issues Are Half-Priced To Celebrate The Queens Diamond Jubilee"... But when you go to purchase, prices are the same! I like the magazine, and would like to take advantage of this offer but can't because it doesn't give the discounted rate! (Regular price for the individual or subscription rate is outrageously high for a digital magazine!)

by Jason1980

I'll second the occurrence of missing navigation buttons. It wasn't a problem when I first got MacFormat , but then it just happened out of nowhere. Tapping the screen will no longer bring up the navigation buttons required to close out the magazine and go back to the library. The only way to fix is to uninstall and reinstall and redownload all magazines.

by Sheagirl24

I simply love this mag, it's one of the best available but then there is MacFormat . Unfortunately MacFormat stands between the user and the mag! MacFormat is slow with few features. Downloading is painfully slow and the subscription process, tracking and implementation are the worst.

Customer service is not particularly helpful and all this for the most expensive mac mag I've found. Their mags are good everything else makes you feel like you're getting ripped off. To much work and patience required for such an expensive product. When this sub ends I'll go back to Zino for this mag, none of the problems there at least not in my experience. MacFormat is just not very good and makes getting to the mag a painful experience.

by Atomitod

I can't think of another magazine subscription (print or electronic) that's as high as $65 per year. That's WAY too much!! Especially for a digital subscription that isn't any more than a scanned copy of the normal print version. If all you're going to do is duplicate the existing print version through another channel, lower the price and get some sales volume. You're missing out at these prices.

by Classic Dash

All I ever saw was the front cover. By tapping on that, a screen comes up with instructions saying to click the front and back arrows to navigate—but there aren’t any when the issue is full screen—and swiping to turn does nothing. Good magazine, but a poorly implemented app, it seems.

by SirPhyxius

I've been a long time fan of Mac Format, but the new version seems to be too crowded per page. Also, adding a bookmark doesn't seem work. Small things, but enough to make it not enjoyable to read.

by RiverCityJim

I'd like working bookmarks also, and this is my favorite current Mac magazine (not that many left). (I won't get started about a certain other online Mac mag with the infamous auto-start videos... ahem!)

But with this app, the subscriptions (digital or print) are more than I can justify spending that much money, so I skim over issues at a local bookstore, and only if there are enough good/usable topics to warrant the price.

And the price for digital subscriptions is almost as formidable as print prices...!

by JamesWann

I was really surprised to see the vast amounts of information in each issue. I was thinking it would probably be like every other product specific magazine and just praise and glorify everything that Apple does but not so with this publication. If there is a problem issue with a Mac product this Mag will tell you and then tell you the best thing to do fix or go around the problem. Of course, on the other side of the spectrum, they do make issue of the things that are new and worth hearing about that make life a little easier to deal with. My subscription remains on my wish list to my family when it comes time to think of a Christmas, birthday, or Father's Day gift. Keep up the good work!!

by NewGDfan

Excellent content and excellent app. Every issue full of useful information. Great digital format!

by Suyaharleysan1

Awesome Layout and attention to detail! Always spot on with the info! Always enjoy digging through the info monthly!

by IcarasX

Derrr, it's a Newstand Magazine subscription. Too many people expect everything to be free. Don't downrate an app because of your own ignorance.

by FLAMEGP

This is a great mag but the recent FREE New iPad edition has an exit issue. Once you've started reading the mag you can't get back to you other issues. Small problem.

by The Great Goatsby 12

I don't write a lot of reviews, but I pretty much read exclusively on my iPads now. This newest Mac format is just beautiful. By far the best magazine app I have seen and I have about ten various mag subscriptions so I have a lot to compare to. Great work. Should be the model for all to follow.

by Tamanzi

Perhaps a bit slow on the load, but it's worth waiting for – and hopefully load time will be fixed soon. Absolutely fabulous execution of content and interactive presentation. Not only does this mag inform, it does so with elegant style. Well-done, Bravo and Thanks!

by FA1SGL

I stumbled across Mac Format quite by accident on the magazine rack at my grocers. I purchased their guide to my newly acquired Apple iPad Air 2. I downloaded the proffered digital copy.

I can only find fault on one point. For a publication with a global market and outlook the slant is markedly English (British).

The publication should be focused on the technology and be nationality neutral.

by Dbarron8

This really utilizes the medium that it sits on. It is not just a digital version of the printed one, it was designed separately as an interactive piece. I love that I can now enjoy this in the states because I can no longer get the printed one (all the Brick and mortar bookstores are gone). This pub has the best content bar none. I always want to read every word.

by Sydmalicious96

This is my first foray into Mac Magazines and it's beautiful, interactive, and informative. Subscription price is okay-- rather expensive but I'm an Apple news junkie so I pay for it. Great quality. Download and experience an app that has had thought out into it and executed with you in mind.