Best Mobile Magazine Apps
Mag+ alternatives
6 tools scored in the same category. 3 score higher than Mag+'s 3.7/5.
Ranked by independent composite score, not by payment. Nobody on this page paid to be here.
Before you switch — what Mag+ does well
- User-friendly interface for creating content
- Fast publishing process
- Good customer support
And where it was marked down
- Limited customization options
- Can be expensive for small publishers
- Steep learning curve for advanced features
The world's leading digital publishing platform for media brands to launch and grow mobile apps, sites, and archives.
Scores 0.5 higher than Mag+
Convert existing websites into high-performance native iOS and Android mobile applications
Scores 0.1 higher than Mag+
The leading end-to-end digital publishing platform for magazine conversion, global distribution, and monetization. (Now: Zinio was acquired by Naviga (formerly Newscycle Solutions) in May 2019 and currently operates as Naviga's commerce and distribution arm.)
Scores 0.1 higher than Mag+
A premium white-label platform for launching branded digital magazine apps with dedicated business coaching
Scores 0.2 lower than Mag+
A global digital newsstand offering cross-platform distribution and revenue sharing for magazine publishers
Scores 0.4 lower than Mag+
Convert PDFs into interactive flipbooks with realistic page-turn effects, lead capture, and advanced analytics.
Scores 1.8 lower than Mag+
Common questions
What is the best alternative to Mag+?
On Benchmark Grid's independent scoring, Pugpig is the highest-scoring alternative in Best Mobile Magazine Apps at 4.2/5, against Mag+ at 3.7/5. Which is right for you depends on your publication's size, revenue model and vertical.
Why would a publisher move away from Mag+?
Our editors flagged: Limited customization options; Can be expensive for small publishers; Steep learning curve for advanced features. Whether those matter depends on your setup — many publishers run Mag+ successfully despite them.
Are these alternatives ranked by paid placement?
No. Every tool here is ranked by a composite score set by SODP's editorial team across 12 criteria. Vendors cannot pay for inclusion, for a score, or for a position on this page.
