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ZINIO vs Cosmopolitan Magazine US

ZINIO 4.6★ · Free + IAP 70
Winner ZINIO
Cosmopolitan Magazine US 4.4★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 45

ZINIO offers a wider selection of magazines and generally better customer support, making it the preferred choice despite recent technical issues, while Cosmopolitan Magazine US struggles with consistent app functionality and content access.

Full reviews: ZINIO · Cosmopolitan Magazine US

ZINIO provides a vast array of digital magazines and is praised for its customer service, though recent updates have introduced bugs. Cosmopolitan Magazine US, while loved for its content, faces significant issues with app performance, content loading, and subscription management.

Head to head

Magazine Selection & Content edge: ZINIOR1R2R5R6
ZINIO ZINIO users appreciate the wide selection of magazines available, finding titles not easily found elsewhere and enjoying the variety R2R5R6. However, some users feel the selection is too narrow given all available magazines R1.
Cosmopolitan Magazine US Cosmopolitan Magazine US users love the specific content of Cosmopolitan, finding it informative and enjoyable . However, many are disappointed with the increasing number of advertisements and decreasing readable content, with some finding articles outdated or missing R67R75.
Ease of Use & App Performance tieR3R4R7R9
ZINIO ZINIO users report significant issues with the app crashing, failing to open, or displaying a white screen, especially after recent updates R4R7. Text sizing and dark mode features are also reported as broken R3R12R31. Some users also experience problems with offline reading and library access R9R18R21R24.
Cosmopolitan Magazine US Cosmopolitan Magazine US users frequently complain about the app being slow to load pages and issues . Many report that the app doesn't work at all, with issues like inability to scroll, turn pages, or access articles, making it useless . Some find the interface complicated and not user-friendly R75.
Subscription & Account Management tieR15R23R25R30
ZINIO ZINIO users report difficulties with subscription renewals, not being able to subscribe for multiple years, and issues with auto-renewal R23R30. Some find it hard to cancel subscriptions R25. There are also problems with purchased magazines disappearing or not syncing across devices R15.
Cosmopolitan Magazine US Cosmopolitan Magazine US users frequently experience problems accessing paid subscriptions, with the app not recognizing purchases or requiring payment again . A major complaint is the inability to cancel subscriptions, with users reporting a loop between the app and email support R76R82R86R104.
Customer Support edge: ZINIOR9R11R14R20
ZINIO ZINIO's customer service receives mixed reviews. Some users praise it as top-notch and helpful in resolving issues R11R14R20. Others report no reply from support or unsatisfactory solutions R9.
Cosmopolitan Magazine US Cosmopolitan Magazine US users report poor or non-existent customer service, with emails going unanswered and no help provided for app or subscription issues .
Pick ZINIO if

You want access to a broad range of digital magazines beyond a single title . You value responsive customer support when issues arise R11R14. You are willing to tolerate occasional app glitches and workarounds for offline reading, especially if you have an older iPad R9R27.

Pick Cosmopolitan Magazine US if

You are a dedicated fan of Cosmopolitan magazine and want digital access, especially if you appreciate new interface updates . You are prepared to deal with frequent app performance issues and potential difficulties with subscription access and cancellation R76R82.

Evidence note: ZINIO has a significantly larger number of reviews and a higher lifetime rating, suggesting a more established and generally more satisfying user base despite recent negative feedback regarding updates. Cosmopolitan Magazine US has a lower lifetime rating and a higher proportion of recent negative reviews focusing on core app functionality and subscription issues.

Frequently asked

Can I read magazines offline with ZINIO?
While ZINIO is intended to support offline reading, many users report bugs where downloaded magazines cannot be opened without an internet connection, or require workarounds like opening each magazine before going into airplane mode R18R21R24R27.
Are there issues with text size in ZINIO?
Yes, several ZINIO users have reported that recent updates have made the reader view text size illegibly small, and the text size slider often no longer works R3R12R31.
Is it difficult to cancel a Cosmopolitan Magazine US subscription?
Yes, many Cosmopolitan Magazine US users find it extremely difficult to cancel subscriptions, reporting a frustrating loop where the app directs them to email support and email support directs them back to the app R76R82R86R104.
Does Cosmopolitan Magazine US app have a lot of ads?
Yes, users frequently complain that the Cosmopolitan Magazine US app contains an excessive amount of advertisements, with some feeling there is more advertising than actual content R67R75.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R1] ZINIO 1/5 · US Not enough magazines to pick from: With all the magazines out there ZINIO has very narrow selection it’s also has no warning when your subscription is almost over
  2. [R2] ZINIO 5/5 · US Hola de Españareseña: Es mi revista favorita gracias
  3. [R5] ZINIO 5/5 · US Marvelous!: Great information!
  4. [R6] ZINIO 3/5 · US Started for school: I started using this to read one of my most coveted magazines that were not really found in stores. Azure Magazine. Well I found other digital magazines in its shelves and decided to download it back in 2011 when I discovered it. Right when iPad was introduced and I was enrolling in school after that. Well it stuck with me for a while then pattered out now I’m back on it catchi
  5. [R3] ZINIO 3/5 · US There’s an issue with the reader view where the text is really small: In a recent update the reader view text size has become illegibly small across multiple magazines. The slider no longer works where you can change text size.
  6. [R4] ZINIO 1/5 · US Terrible app: I stumbled on this app while looking for Apple News alternative, but it was nothing but disappointment. I couldn’t even get to sign up for an account because I kept getting notifications that they’re experiencing technical difficulties. What a lame app!
  7. [R7] ZINIO 1/5 · US Doesn’t work half the time!!!: It would be nice if this actually worked!! I constantly have to use the desktop site to see my magazines. Why don’t you make an app that actually works?!?
  8. [R9] ZINIO 3/5 · US Have to Delete ZINIO Newsstand App and reinstall to get library to open on my IPad: Then I have to download each magazine to have it available in my library to read. Have contacted ZINIO support and the above was their solution. The app is updated to the latest soft ware version. Have been a subscriber for the last 17 years without this problem. Have to down grade to 3 star rating from a consisten
  9. [R15] ZINIO 3/5 · US My paid subscriptions on iPhone don’t work on my computer: I don’t have the same paid subscriptions that are on my iPhone also on my computer
  10. [R23] ZINIO 4/5 · US sale ordering: The only 2 problems I have ever had with Zinio is when they post an email stating that there is a discount or sale, the magazines that I already have subscriptions to won’t let me pick them. I have to call Zinio, and then get a discount code, but always less than the add promised. Somehow, auto renewal was activated without clear notification at the time of subscription. I wil
  11. [R25] ZINIO 1/5 · US Don’t subscribe!!!: Don’t use this app. They make it impossible to cancel a subscription. Every other subscription service through iTunes is super easy to cancel a subscription, but not on ZINIO. Ridiculous! The ZINIO subscription doesn’t even show under my iTunes account even though the billing is through iTunes. Save yourself a nightmare and don’t use this app for magazines.
  12. [R30] ZINIO 3/5 · US Good and Bad: I love the fact that my magazines are electronic and can be found on a single app. I don't like the fact that, 1. I have to wait until my subscription expires until I can renew it. 2. I am not allowed to subscribe multiple years at one time. 3. my preferred magazines don't come up at the front. 4. And there is no way to hide magazine suggestions that are offensive to me.
  13. [R11] ZINIO 5/5 · US Great app: The app is great. Able to read easily. Downloads are speedy. Customer service is top notch as well.
  14. [R14] ZINIO 4/5 · US Cannot access eight years of magazine subscriptions: For the last week I have been emailing support and they were able to fix the problem.
  15. [R20] ZINIO 4/5 · US Problems solved: Updated review problems solved
  16. [R18] ZINIO 3/5 · US Great app to read my magazines but bugs with downloaded ones: The last time I traveled internationally, I downloaded my magazines beforehand so I should not rely on any spotty internet connection to read them but I discovered that I could not open already downloaded unread magazines while onboard with zero wifi. Bummer!
  17. [R21] ZINIO 3/5 · US It Used To Work !: Around late September 2022 though, their update broke The offline reading ability, & They seem very uninterested in fixing it. Me sad.
  18. [R24] ZINIO 3/5 · US Great reading experience: I used to rate the app higher. But on a recent flight it would not open on Iphone, Ipad, or Samsung phone. It needed an Internet connection just to open. All I got was an error message. Zinio to its credit looked into the issue and concluded their app was fine. That is not a very satisfactory conclusion considering the problem appeared on 3 devices, one being an Andr
  19. [R27] ZINIO 3/5 · US Like it, but finicky offline: The app does well enough, but more than once I’ve gotten on a flight and haven’t been able to access my downloaded magazines. There’s come sort of bug so you have to open every magazine up, then go into airplane mode. After that things seem to go ok. I wish I didn’t have to do the workaround though.
  20. [R12] ZINIO 3/5 · US Latest update a bit wonky: I really enjoyed the experience of reading on Zinio until this latest update. Now I cannot reas in dark mode (only the outer edges change but the page/text itself doesn’t) and the other format changes no longer work, such as increasing or decreasing the size of the text. Essentially there is no difference between their “text mode” or as a PDF. Lastly, the app glitches a
  21. [R31] ZINIO 2/5 · US Issues with text sizing: The text resizing works only sometimes, and usually only after a reload of the program. Very poor quality programing
  22. [R76] Cosmopolitan Magazine US 1/5 · US Nope: Pain in the butt to cancel. They make it as difficult as can be. Shouldn’t feel trapped in my subscription.
  23. [R82] Cosmopolitan Magazine US 1/5 · US Scam: This app is a scam. There’s no way to cancel your subscription. When I email them they say I can only cancel it through the app... when you try to cancel it through the app it tells you to email them.
  24. [R86] Cosmopolitan Magazine US 1/5 · US Stuck: I’m not enjoying Cosmopolitan Magazine. I brought a subscription hoping to see the magazine I loved, instead I don’t see it at all . I’m being billed monthly and can’t find a way to cancel. Help me find out what’s wrong or please just unsubscribe me.
  25. [R104] Cosmopolitan Magazine US 1/5 · US How to cancel: How do you cancel you subscription?!?!
  26. [R67] Cosmopolitan Magazine US 1/5 · US Disappointed: This magazine is all about advertisements from various companies. No helpful readable content . Every new issue has more and more ads and less and less content.
  27. [R75] Cosmopolitan Magazine US 3/5 · US More content and better App: The app seems to work fine but very complicated. I just want to click it and read my issue. Or I wish it would automatically download to my iPad. Too much advertising in the magazine, I feel like I read me advertisement than content. The content is really good though!

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store