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Story vs its rivals

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

Story
This App
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Nemesis
Gossip Bucket Celebrity News
Peer
Tatler Asia
Peer
Architectural Digest India
Peer
Auto Bild España
Peer
India Tribune
New Kid
L'Officiel
New Kid
Core Identity
DeveloperDPG Media ServicesVCCORP Joint Stock CompanyGlassWave LLCTatler Asia LimitedCONDE NAST (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITEDAxel Springer España S.A.Generation NextMJ Marketing LTD.
CategoryMagazines & NewspapersNewsNewsMagazines & NewspapersMagazines & NewspapersNewsNews & MagazinesMagazines & Newspapers
PlatformiOS, AndroidiOSiOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOSAndroidiOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating0.0 / 52.2 / 54.6 / 55.0 / 55.0 / 55.0 / 50.0 / 50.0 / 5
Ratings Count02981422100
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateSep 29, 2015Jul 13, 2013Jun 30, 2011Jun 26, 2025Dec 14, 2021Jun 10, 2012Jun 5, 2025Jun 4, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 5, 2026May 14, 2026Apr 28, 2026Jan 22, 2026Jan 22, 2026Sep 3, 2025Jun 7, 2025Jun 4, 2025
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment---excellentnegative---
Score---90/10025/100---
Praises---
  • Minimalist interface design allows for distraction-free reading of luxury lifestyle content
  • Curated travel and dining recommendations provide high-end lifestyle inspiration for regional travelers
  • Smooth navigation and reliable performance ensure a pleasant browsing experience during daily use
  • General app utility provides satisfaction for users who successfully access the content
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Complaints----
  • Payment confirmation failures prevent users from accessing purchased digital magazine content
  • Invalid credential errors block existing subscribers from accessing their digital accounts
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Requests---
  • Pinch to zoom functionality for images would allow closer inspection of visual content
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • DPG Media identity system enables frictionless access for existing print subscribers
  • Archive access provides long-tail utility for loyal readers
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  • Editorial authority in the luxury media segment
  • Minimalist, ad-free UI drives high user satisfaction
  • Curated content attracts high-intent, affluent demographics
  • Established luxury brand authority in the Indian market
  • AD PRO directory provides unique B2B lead-gen value
  • Rigorous editorial content establishes high authority in the Spanish automotive market
  • Pocketmags account integration provides consistent cross-platform access
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  • Mobile-first architecture provides a cleaner reading experience than legacy digital kiosks.
  • Focused editorial voice tailored specifically for the German market.
Weaknesses
  • Static PDF-based format lacks interactive elements
  • No real-time content updates
  • App relies entirely on weekly publication cycles
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  • No proprietary mobile-reading technology
  • Absence of recurring revenue gates
  • Lack of interactive visual features like image zooming
  • Critical authentication handshake failures
  • Lack of functional support channel
  • 0-rating on Android platform
  • Subscription model lacks a free-tier conversion funnel
  • Static reading experience lacks interactive social features
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  • No subscription gates or recurring revenue model despite premium content focus.
  • Lack of bookmarking features limits long-term user engagement.
Pricingsubscriptionfreefreefreesubscriptionsubscriptionfreefree
MomentumMaintenanceIntense-MaintenanceMaintenanceZombie-Zombie
Update Cadence2 versions, ~11d avg5 versions-2 versions, ~2d avg2 versions, ~0d avg1 versions-2 versions, ~1d avg

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