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Woodturning Magazine vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Woodturning Magazine's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Woodturning Magazine
This App
Fine Woodworking Magazine
Nemesis
Wood Magazine
Contender
Shuffles by Pinterest
Peer
Houzz - Home Design & Remodel
Peer
Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand
Peer
Woodworker's Toolbox
New Kid
Core Identity
DeveloperGuild of Master Craftsman Publications LtdTaunton InteractiveMeredith CorporationPinterestHouzz Inc.Pocketmags.comJeffrey Paquette
CategoryReferenceLifestyleLifestyleLifestyleLifestyleNews & MagazinesUtilities
PlatformiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOSiOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating4.7 / 54.3 / 54.7 / 54.8 / 54.8 / 5-5.0 / 5
Ratings Count6983113141,518321,091-4
PriceUSD1.99FreeFreeFreeFreeFree$9.99
Release DateMay 4, 2011Aug 29, 2012May 1, 2014Jul 27, 2022Nov 11, 2010-Feb 18, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2024Jan 26, 2026Feb 21, 2026Mar 20, 2026May 13, 2026-May 7, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentmixedpositive--negative-positive
Score55/10080/100--25/100-85/100
Praises
  • High quality editorial content provides significant value for woodturning enthusiasts globally
  • Professional expertise and depth of content
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  • Extensive library of interior and exterior design imagery provides inspiration for home renovation projects
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Complaints
  • Complex and non-intuitive navigation makes finding and downloading purchased issues difficult
  • Navigation friction in digital replica format
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  • Technical failures prevent users from accessing the app beyond the initial cookie consent dialog
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Requests
  • Direct file download capability to enable easier printing and offline access
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  • Simplified access without mandatory account creation or excessive personal data collection
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Editorial depth creates high-value content for global hobbyists
  • Pocketmags account sync increases platform switching costs
  • 45-year content archive functions as a high-switching-cost barrier
  • Professional contributor network ensures content authority
  • Editorial authority in woodworking plans provides high switching costs for serious hobbyists.
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  • 25 million-photo library sustains discovery velocity
  • B2B SaaS suite creates recurring revenue
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  • 900+ species Janka database functions as a technical barrier to entry
  • Offline-first architecture removes data-privacy friction for workbench users
Weaknesses
  • 0.52 rating gap between iOS and Android platforms
  • High-frequency crash reports in user reviews
  • No direct file download capability for workshop printing
  • Digital replica format creates navigation friction on mobile
  • $34.99/year price point exceeds casual hobbyist willingness to pay
  • Subscription-only access model restricts the user acquisition funnel compared to ad-supported DIY competitors.
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  • Mandatory sign-in drives high churn
  • Technical regressions block basic navigation
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  • Android-iOS rating gap (3.95 vs 5.0) suggests stability issues on the larger Android base
  • One-time purchase model limits recurring revenue compared to subscription-based rivals
Pricingsubscriptionsubscriptionsubscriptionfreefreemiumfreemiumfreemium
MomentumSteadyMaintenanceMaintenanceIntenseMaintenance-Active
Update Cadence5 versions2 versions, ~4d avg5 versions, ~63d avg5 versions5 versions, ~22d avg-4 versions, 3 majors/6mo, ~31d avg

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