Assessing Readly: Is It the Top-Notch Application for Magazine Lovers?
Dig into the world of digital reading with Readly, your new BFF for magazines! It's like Spotify, but for mags on your phone or tablet. A single monthly fee gives you access to over 7,000 national and international magazines and newspapers, no more paper waste, and no bulky mags filling up your luggage. Yesss!
Gone are the days of lugging around heavy stacks of magazines. With Readly, you can indulge in your favorite titles anytime, anywhere. Plus, it's better for the environment, and you can read it anywhere, making it perfect for light travelers.
Get the inside scoop on Readly in this review. Let's dive in, shall we?
The Quick Scoop on Readly
Put simply, Readly is an app that lets you read magazines on your smartphone or tablet. Pay one monthly subscription, and you'll have access to their entire catalogue of over 7,000 magazine and newspaper titles, and download your favorites to read offline.
Why I Dig Readly
I've been playing around with the Readly app for this review over the last couple of weeks, and I can tell you, I'm a fan! There are plenty of titles to choose from (more on that below), including some sweet travel titles like Wanderlust.
The Readly app was a lifesaver on my recent trip to Verbier. Before the flight, I downloaded a few recent editions of my favorite magazines, and I was able to flick through them all on the flight and train as I made my way into the mountains.
The app is a breeze to use, making magazines feel a little more interactive. You can zoom in, bookmark pages for easy access later, and skip ahead using the scroll bar at the bottom. And if you turn your phone to landscape, you can switch to double-page mode, so it looks just like the original magazine.
But the best part? Using Readly is good for the planet, cutting down on paper waste. Plus, it means you can read magazines anywhere, on the go, without the need to physically lug them around. Perfect if you're trying to pack light or keep your hand luggage slim.
Pros and Cons
Pros:- Unlimited Access: Readly offers unlimited access to their entire catalogue of titles. If you wanted to, you could read all 7,000+ magazines!- Family Sharing: You can share one account across 5 devices, so the whole family or household can share a subscription.- Offline Reading: Download magazines to read offline, perfect for long flights and journeys.- Eco-Friendly: Say goodbye to paper waste!- Accessibility: Read e-magazines anywhere, anytime.- Easy to Use: The Readly app is user-friendly.- Scrolling: Skip ahead using the scroll bar at the bottom.
Cons:- Screen Size: Phone screens can be a bit small to read on. While you can zoom in or switch to mobile view, I'd recommend using a tablet for longer reading sessions.- Cost: At £9.99, Readly might not be cost-effective if you only read one or two magazines a month. (But if you love magazines, it's a steal!)
What Magazines Are on Readly?
With over 7,000 titles on Readly, there's bound to be something for everyone. At the time of writing, there are over 2,400 UK titles in the magazine section alone, divided into different categories to make finding new magazines to read easy. You can also search for your favorite titles.
The app covers a wide range of topics, from gaming to gardening, fashion to fitness, and everything in between! Major names include Hello!, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Empire, GQ, Time, BBC titles like BBC Gardener's World, BBC Music, and BBC Good Food, and travel magazines like National Geographic Traveller, Wanderlust, and Conde Nast Traveller. You'll even find local papers, national papers like The Independent, Evening Standard, Daily Express, The Guardian, and more!
About the Readly App
How Much Does Readly Cost?
Subscriptions to the Readly app cost £9.99 a month as of January 2024. You can get your first month free using my link[2].
One monthly fee gives you access to the entire catalogue of over 7,000 titles. You can cancel at any time if it's not your thing, and there are no hidden fees.
How Many Devices Can You Use Readly on?
You can use your Readly subscription on up to 5 different devices, so you can share that one £9.99 a month subscription between the whole family or household. Just be sure to download the app on each device you want to use it on, and sign in with your account details.
How to Cancel Readly
If you give Readly a whirl and decide it's not your cup of tea, you can cancel anytime. Simply log in to the Readly website (not the app), go to "My Account," click on "Subscriptions and Payments," and then click "Cancel." Follow all the steps until you see the on-screen confirmation.
In addition to digital reading, Readly has become an essential part of my lifestyle as it seamlessly integrates magazines with my technology. The convenience of accessing thousands of titles, including travel magazines like Wanderlust, whenever and wherever I am, is a game-changer for my finance, eliminating the cost of physical subscriptions and reducing paper waste. Enhancing my travel experience and promoting eco-friendly habits, Readly is truly a valuable asset for light travelers.
