Best Mobile Magazine Apps
Pugpig alternatives
7 tools scored in the same category. Pugpig currently scores highest in this category at 4.1/5.
Ranked by independent composite score, not by payment. Nobody on this page paid to be here.
Before you switch — what Pugpig does well
- Trusted by major media brands including Condé Nast, Hearst, and The Independent
- Bolt offering with bespoke features and customizable curated cards for stories, audio, and video
- Live content feeds for dynamically presenting breaking news
And where it was marked down
- Pricing structure is not publicly disclosed, requiring direct contact for quotes
- May be geared more toward established publishers, potentially less accessible for smaller or indie publishers
Interactive mobile app creation platform for design-driven digital magazine publishers
Scores 0.3 lower than Pugpig
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 0.3 lower than Pugpig
Convert existing websites into high-performance native iOS and Android mobile applications
Scores 0.3 lower than Pugpig
PDF-to-app digital publishing for magazine publishers - iOS, Android and web apps in 24-48 hours.
Scores 0.4 lower than Pugpig
A premium white-label platform for launching branded digital magazine apps with dedicated business coaching
Scores 0.4 lower than Pugpig
A global digital newsstand offering cross-platform distribution and revenue sharing for magazine publishers
Scores 1.0 lower than Pugpig
Convert PDFs into interactive flipbooks with realistic page-turn effects, lead capture, and advanced analytics.
Scores 1.6 lower than Pugpig
Common questions
What is the best alternative to Pugpig?
On Benchmark Grid's independent scoring, Mag+ is the highest-scoring alternative in Best Mobile Magazine Apps at 3.8/5, against Pugpig at 4.1/5. Which is right for you depends on your publication's size, revenue model and vertical.
Why would a publisher move away from Pugpig?
Our editors flagged: Pricing structure is not publicly disclosed, requiring direct contact for quotes; May be geared more toward established publishers, potentially less accessible for smaller or indie publishers. Whether those matter depends on your setup — many publishers run Pugpig 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.
