Fine Woodworking Magazine App Reviews

I have been a reader and subscriber since the beginning of the magazine. Probably not the first issue but certainly shortly there after. The content far exceeded any other publication. I have read several negative reviews about the apt. I have never had any issues it has worked without any problems and I am on my fourth iPad. I highly recommend both the magazine and the apt.

This app is good for reading the online version of the magazine. Branching into the web page from a magazine article is weak because the web page is not design for mobile use. It is crowded with ads and information. Searches are slow on the website that accompanies issue of the magazine

Useless

Having only recently subscribed to FWWM, theres so much content to take in its overwhelming. Fortunately, their website is set up very well and makes viewing articles simple and intuitive, however the app needs some work. If all you want to read are recent issues, then youre fine, but when you start working back to older issues and purchasing those, it becomes more difficult. as another reviewer said, navigating issues is tough because you can only view the cover of one issue at a time and you must swipe to navigate. say you want to view something 20 issues ago, you have to swipe 20 times before you reach it. a compact list view of all issues, search functionality, and sorting (standard issue, special issue, etc) are small changes that would drastically improve the users experience of this app. for those reasons, I have to rate the app a 3 (not the content, which is easily a 5).

A good magazine reader. Top notch content as well.

Im really dissatisfied with this app! You are under the impression that you are a member of fine woodworking. Well your not really. You have no online video, plans, or past issues. If an issue does look interesting, you cant preview it to see if its worth $9.99 or higher for ONE issue. As a "member" thats the least they could do, if not give your u a discounted price for past issues. Ive found that being an "online" member is a totally separate entity. And of course additional price too. Go to wwgoa.com if you really want true "member" benefits! They only reason I even gave it 2 stars is because the pages have hotspots, and the quality of the magazine is very nice and crisp.

I am both a print and Internet subscriber. I find that the app does not perform smoothly. Once you purchase something there should be an area it will go - instead of having to flip through multiple old issues to get to what you want. Also the app has trouble recognizing the subscription status. Its in their instruction that when you purchase the electronic subscription that once you log in all back issues will be available to you. WRONG NOT WITH THIS APP.

Works great on my iPad. I like all the links to the stories, ease of browsing, and detailed builds. Thanks FWW!

I enjoy using this app. It is one of the best magazine apps I use.

Great magazine for the intermediate to professional woodworker. Some nice plans that will test your skills or inspire you to create your own design. Keep up the good work.

Would that I had more thumbs to put in the "up" position... Nothing but quality publishing from cover to cover, providing the latest information on tools, new methods of construction and finishing, all well-documented for ease of understanding using brilliant photography work and clear diagrams. I cannot cut a piece of wood straight (but am quite proficient when it comes to finger/hand injuries) so I pay for this publication simply for the joy of reading it. A somewhat high price, yes, but given the fact that I read each magazine over and over again over the years it is a price well worth it.