House Beautiful Magazine US Reviews

by Old Doc

I have an active magazine subscription but apparently can’t access HouseBeautifulMagazineUS . Because of this I went to HouseBeautifulMagazineUS ’s subscription site and bought a year of what I thought was just the digital access. However, when I went to make a new account, the site won’t allow it saying that I am already a subscriber. Go figure. Unfortunately I have no password so can’t get any of the digital magazines and there is no password reset tab. Ridiculous!

by VioletLavender

Didnt download all. Some pages were in there twice.

by Sjmyway

Unlike most other magazines that give you a digital subscription when you already receive a subscription by mail HB will make you purchase content you already receive but in digital format. Ideally I'd prefer to not receive the print version and switch to a digital, however I'm not going to pay the same amount to have the same sub in two different versions. At least offer at a discounted rate for print subscribers.

by Beachblox

I’ve purchased other magazine apps with no issues. This is difficult to access and doesn’t even have the current issue. If you sign in or subscribe using the website, you cannot access the digital subscription from HouseBeautifulMagazineUS . It says “You are already a subscriber,” then proceeds to block you from content. Super frustrating.

by Cuteute

I rarely write reviews, but I thought I may be able to save a few of you 10 bucks.

HouseBeautifulMagazineUS is horrible to navigate, doesn't download new issues automatically, and trying to download the latest issue is a complete joke. I will never buy this again and I've had such a poor experience with it, I don't think I would subscribe at all. Didn't they have someone test out HouseBeautifulMagazineUS before they launched it? Please find a better way of letting me download the latest issue without purchasing it. Boo!

by Debala1

What a waste! Come on House Beautiful..develop this digital edition into something that's worth the cost of the subscription. Look at Canadian House and Home...even Time Magazine digital editions for some inspiration. I am so disappointed. This is simply a digital shot of the magazine. It renders the print too small to even read or to read comfortably...video content that sends the reader to You Tube (really?!?!!). I'm not a print subscriber..but I can't believe you require your print subscribers to pay extra for this junk. For a publication that's supposed to be about artistry, creativity, composition, taste, aesthetics....you should be embarrassed by your digital magazine.

by Browneyesmi68

As a print subscriber, I have been waiting to be able to read HB on my iPad. If I'm traveling, it's nice to have the option to read my magazines online. Many other magazines respect & reward their print subscribers with access through their digital APs at no charge. It's sad that you have chosen not to do that. With many magazine choices out there, this really would have been a chance for you to keep your loyal customers, instead you use this as an opportunity to cause a huge amount of dissatisfaction. I hope you take the feedback to heart, and reverse this enormous mistake you have made. If not, I know you have lost me as a customer, and I'm sure I'm not going to be the only one.

by Dubertalli

Agree with the other reviewers that HB should be encouraging early adoption of the digital format by allowing current, and often long time, subscribers to make the switch. I guess I have to let my paper subscription run out and then start anew digitally. HB should be looking at seamless integration with print and online particularly with mobile adoption skyrocketing. Don't lose out by being slow to convert. Look at digital as a way to bring your beautiful content to life as others have done -- Martha Stewart Living, National Geographic for starters.

by A Stukes

I have missed February’s please

by Mynicknameisfu

This magazine is a joke and a scam. It is sold through multiple layers of fly-by-night 3rd parties and is nearly impossible to cancel. They are completely unresponsive scammers. Moreover, you are paying for a bunch of ads. There’s no journalism or real writing of any sort taking place here.

by Aimeelovesjack

It is great to look at the magazine online, however it is missing so much of the functionality of other magazine apps. It would be nice to have a way to access favorites or reference previous issues without having to search through a stack of magazines. At lease with a paper magazine I can rip out a page. House Beautiful is a favorite of mine - a great mag, but it's time to up their game on HouseBeautifulMagazineUS. They are being left behind by other mags.

by Wind Swepper

I love design magazines but am sick of the stacks of why did I keep this again? Mess. HouseBeautifulMagazineUS. Is easy to use. Gives me the same detail, glossy feel the magazine did. Buuuuut when I find something I love, I can't "rip" out the page and put it in a file. There doesn't seem to be a way to save ( or send someone ) a great idea. Sure it's great to have the magazine on my I pad but what's the point if I can't remember the amazing orange lamp I wanted to use in my sons room? Or send my sister the perfect picture of a vase I know she's been looking for? I would if it was on paper.

by Trac_sea

...Not another disappointed "print subscriber" review. I'm new and wanted digital subscription options. Which they offer here.

The download is fast. Let's you purchase individual issue or annual digital subscriptions. Interface is smooth. Pictures are great! Content is good.

Now for the downsides:
The magazine is displaced as a full shot of actual magazine page on one screen. This leaves the print hard to read. Be prepared to pinch larger often. Not optimized for iPad reading. Does not take advantage of scrolling down for overflow of font to make it easier to read.

Tons of full-page ads. Ever-other-page is an ad. Sigh.

Hoping this great magazine can take this up a few stars. I'm ready to rate it as such should it happen.

by AAWeatherill

While I agree with the other reviewers that paper subscribers should have access, I also understand this is a new technology and will give Hearst the benefit of the doubt (at least for a while).

I am actually switching to digital subscriptions for as many mags as possible. I miss the paper magazines, but I don't miss my piles of magazines that clog up my office.

The thing that disappoints me most about HouseBeautifulMagazineUS is the fact that they aren't taking full advantage of the digital options available; for instance: links to products and sharing options. BHG mag does a much better job at this. In addition, they should take cues from digital mags like Lonny and try to develop something more interactive.

by Pobept

The user interface is a bit clunky, and I can’t get rid of the blue banners at the top and bottom while viewing the content. May be user error.

by I Love HB

The magazine is as beautiful as my print version but there does not seem to be any way to highlight or "favorite" a page. I'm trying to eliminate the magazines all over the house but I am used to coming back to all my dog eared pages with my favorites. HouseBeautifulMagazineUS is disappointing for that reason. My Traditional Home subscription for iPad has all the options needed and I really enjoy that digital subscription.

by Gail Diane

Fabulous way to look at back issues! Love HouseBeautifulMagazineUS & the HOUSE BEAUTIFUL Magazine💕

by Just Want My 'zine

Great magazine, worst app on the internet. Just get it in print form; the headaches otherwise are not worth it

by Elrafei

Thank you for give us 5 minutes for review your beloved Magazine 🌹

by Rockinrhonda Miles

Nice home for my sons and grand baby and friends to call home I miss my family and friends I sure wish I could have Jim he a great guy we meet back in 89 and meet again in 2013.

by Mirm20121

Layout is unfriendly. I have other subscriptions that follow the table of content and vertical or horizontal,position of ipad does not affect
I doubt I will recommend your magazine in this format