• Newsstand

    Every new iPad and all iPads running iOS 5 have access to Apple's Newsstand, a special App Store specifically for publications like magazines and newspapers.

    With MagAppZine, you can create a Newsstand app that is not only listed in the Newsstand Store, but also takes advantage of great features like push notifications and automatic background downloads for new issues.

    Links and Multimedia

    MagAppZine gives you the tools to add rich multimedia to your digital issues by incorporating video, audio, and web content.

    Your readers will be more engaged and entertained than ever by being able to tap a link that gives them a whole new experience without ever leaving the page.

  • Video and Audio

    Your PDF issues will come alive with video and audio content.

    You can link any element on the page to a video or audio clip that will play on the spot.

    Your app will support any video or audio format that is mobile-ready including YouTube and Vimeo.

    Web Links

    Your issues can now be infinite by adding web links throughout your content.

    Websites open right in the page and can be any sort of web content that is mobile-ready like photo galleries, polls, mailing list sign ups, contents, and more!

  • Internal Page Links

    Now it is easier than ever for your readers to skip around your issues.

    You can easily add links from page to page using the MAZControl links tool.

    This is great for a table of contents or any time you want to reference another page in the same issue.

    Email Links

    Email links automatically open a blank email in the app addressed to whatever email address you would like.

    Perfect for soliciting feedback, getting letters to the editor, contest entries, or any other reason you might want an email.

  • Tiered App Packages

    You can sign up and try MagAppZine for free, and when you are ready to submit to Apple you will be asked to choose between our Basic App Package and our Premium App Package depending on the needs of your publication.

    See our pricing page for details.

    No Revenue Share

    We have also done away with our revenue share model.

    Instead, you will be charged a flat fee per end user download, and you can charge whatever youʼd like per issue or per subscription.

    See our pricing page for details.

  • Table of Contents Button

    There is now a built-in button in your app that will lead readers back to the table of contents of any issue.

    If there is no table of contents, it will bring them back to the cover.

    This feature is standard for both Basic and Premium packages.

    Faster App Performance

    We have worked hard to improve the performance of our apps.

    Downloads are faster, files are smaller, and the app in general is snappier and more responsive.

    Regular performance updates will continue to be included as part of your app package.

Create your app in minutes.

Welcome to MAZControl.

Our unique MAZControl system is the first of its kind: a full self-service website where you can create and update your app without a developer, new staff, or any training.

Creating your app is simply a matter of entering in the required information and uploading artwork such as your logo, app icon, or custom launch screen. We'll take it from there.

  • No tech skills required.

    If you were able to get to this website, then chances are you will have no trouble creating your app.

    We have streamlined the process to its essentials so that anyone who wants an app can have one.

    Why be dependent on a developer when you can do it yourself?

    We deal with distribution.

    You worry about your content; we'll worry about the distribution.

    We are your liaison to Apple. We publish your app to the App Store without you ever needing to deal with Apple directly.

    We will maintain all your updates over time as well.

  • We'll cut you a check.

    We handle the accounting, statistics, and reporting so you don't have to.

    You can log into our site to see the latest numbers, and when you are making money from your app.

    Users pay Apple for your content. Apple pays us. We pay you.

    Don't be left behind.

    Thousands of publications already have apps available on the App Store.

    Until now there have been a lot of barriers in the way of getting your content on the iPad, but now there is nothing stopping you.

    Don't waste any more time, create your app today!

Add new issues with one click.

Do-it-yourself publishing for your app.

Simply upload a PDF and use the Links Tool to add enriched interactive multimedia content like video, audio, web, and more.

Upload new issues, back issues, or digital-only issues. The sky is the limit as you can add as many issues as you'd like. Just log in to MagControl and go.

Upload new issues as PDFs.
Create links with ease.
Fill out this simple form.

  • The power of the web, while keeping your layout in tact.

    There has never been an easier way to add links to your content. After uploading your PDF, simply drag a rectangle around an area on the page, and put in the URL you want it to link to.

    Imagine an ad linking to the advertiser's website or a story linking to another story. It's the power of the web built on top of your layout.

    Video and audio makes for more than just good reading.

    You can link to video or audio content that loads right in the app without ever leaving the page.

    Add as much multimedia content as you'd like using our incredibly simple Links Tool. The sky is the limit for enriching your content with multimedia.

  • Digital Release Date.

    Every time you add a new issue, you will choose a Digital Release Date so that you can plan for the release of your digital content.

    When that date comes around, the new issue will appear in your app.

    Upload today, but publish later.

    Back Issues.

    You can add any content to your app that you wish, including special digital-only content and back issues.

    Unlike a traditional newsstand, your app can offer every issue you've ever published.

    Won't take up any extra shelf space, so why not?

Stand-alone branded apps.


Your App: Links and Multimedia Demo

Your App: General Demo

  • Your app is a store.

    The app lets your readers pick and choose which issues they want to download.

    They pay easily and securely with their iTunes account through Apple's integrated system without ever leaving the app.

    You can also offer your issues for free.

    The power of the web: Links and Multimedia.

    MagAppZine gives you the tools to add rich multimedia to your digital issues by adding video, audio, and web content.

    Your readers will be more engaged and entertained than ever by being able to tap a link that gives them a whole new experience without ever leaving the page.

  • Pre-Purchase Previews.

    Users can flip through the first 10 pages of any issue at miniature size to get a feel for more than just the cover.

    Sharing is caring.

    Users can share a link to your app via email, Facebook or Twitter, all from within the app. The more friends they tell, the better.

  • Yes, we have subscriptions.

    You can choose the duration and pricing for your subscriptions and even offer multiple subscription options.

    Everything is done through Apple's auto-renewable system using iTunes, all without the user leaving the app.

    You can judge a magazine by its cover.

    It's all about the cover. Other apps only let you see a tiny thumbnail, but our apps let the user see a large version of the cover while browsing the store in Full Cover Mode.

    Swiping through the large covers is your best selling point.

  • A true extension of your brand.

    From the second a user starts the app, the app is branded with your logo, your website, and your content.

    Your app looks and feels like YOUR app.

    Manageable file sizes = less waiting.

    Our issue downloads range in size based on how many pages the issue is, but they are converted for the iPad in the most efficient way possible.

    Apps support simultaneous downloads as well as reading during downloads, so the user is not stuck staring at the progress bar.

The future is here already.

You're running out of excuses.

The iPad has over 90% tablet market share and is the fastest selling electronic device of all time. The most popular activity on the iPad is reading. But unless you have an app, no one will be reading your publication.

The iPad allows for your pages to be viewed in crystal clear perfection. Photos jump off the screen, text is incredibly easy to read, and the interactivity of the iPad will make your content come alive with features like zooming, sharing, and seamless two-page spreads.

Look at some of these staggering statistics:

Don't speak tech? We'll translate.

Technical made practical.

We have a support page with documentation that explains what everything means, why certain things are necessary, how to prepare for creating your app, and what to expect throughout the process.

There are also tips that pop up throughout the process offering advice and instruction.

Screenshot of Help page.
Links help.
Sample of How To guide.