Pocketmags
UK digital magazine store and Plus+ subscription from London
Summary table
| Company | Jellyfish Connect Ltd |
|---|---|
| Category | Magazine and News Subscription Apps |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - United Kingdom (UK, outside the EU) |
| Data Location | Not stated on the pages we read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Single issues and subscriptions, Pocketmags Plus+, Pocketmags Puzzles, gift vouchers, library across devices, GBP, USD, AUD, CAD and EUR display |
| Pricing | Not shown in the pages we read; the site shows currency choices GBP, USD, AUD, CAD and EUR. |
| Best For | Hobby and special-interest magazine readers in the UK and Europe |
| Replaces | Apple News+ |
Review in detail
The Pocketmags terms say the service is operated from the United Kingdom by Jellyfish Connect Ltd, whose registered office is Floor 22, The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street, London SE1 9SG. The footer shows Jellyfish Connect Ltd as copyright holder for 2011 to 2026.
Pocketmags is a store first: readers buy single issues or subscriptions to named magazines, and an optional Plus+ plan exists. The category list runs from aviation and craft to news and current affairs.
What Pocketmags sells
Pocketmags sorts its catalogue into groups such as Art and Photography, Aviation and Transport, Food and Drink, Health and Fitness and News and Current Affairs. Readers keep purchases in a library that works on any device.
The site also sells gift vouchers (5, 10, 25 and 50 GBP) and has a separate puzzles section.
Legal entity and payment
The terms name Jellyfish Connect Ltd as owner of Pocketmags and of a second magazine site run alongside it. Card payments run through hosted services from MPP Global Solutions Ltd and Stripe Payments UK Ltd.
The terms also contain an arbitration clause under the US Federal Arbitration Act with courts in Baltimore, Maryland. That suggests US-facing terms, and we did not verify any parent company.
What is missing from the pages we read
Pocketmags shows no prices, no title count and no data location in the server-rendered text we read. Those facts need a check on the live site before you commit.
The United Kingdom is outside the EU, and EP counts it as European for contracting entities.
Known limits
The terms include a US arbitration clause, the ownership of Jellyfish Connect Ltd is not stated on the pages we read, and no prices are visible. Pocketmags centres on magazines, with little newspaper coverage compared with Apple News+.
Who Pocketmags fits
Hobby magazine readers, especially in the UK. For a bundle with newspapers, see Readly.
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
- Named UK company with registered office
- Library syncs across devices
- Gift vouchers and puzzles
- Euro display available
- Wide special-interest categories
Cons
- Prices not visible in the pages we read
- US arbitration clause in the terms
- Ownership of the operator not stated
- Magazine-focused, limited newspapers
Pros and Cons
Pros
- UK company with a named registered office
- Library available on several devices
- Gift vouchers and puzzle products
- Prices can be shown in euro
- Many hobby and special-interest categories
Cons
- No visible prices on the pages read
- Terms include US arbitration
- Owner of the operating company not stated
- Focus on magazines, few newspapers
Alternatives to Pocketmags
More European magazine and news subscription apps you can weigh against it:
See all European magazine and news subscription apps or compare them directly against Apple News+ on our alternatives page.
Common questions
Jellyfish Connect Ltd operates Pocketmags from the United Kingdom, with its registered office at Floor 22, The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street, London SE1 9SG.
The pages we read show no price list. Pocketmags offers single issues, subscriptions and a Plus+ plan, so check the live site for current prices.
Pocketmags covers magazines and has a news category, but it sells titles one by one. It has no single bundle of newspapers like Apple News+ in the pages we read.