Flipster - Digital Magazines
EBSCO Information Services News & Magazines
Flipster is a free digital magazine service provided courtesy of your library.
- Rating
- 2.5
- 396 ratings
- Downloads
- 223K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Oct 16
- 2025 · v3.5.4
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About Flipster - Digital Magazines
Flipster is a free digital magazine service provided courtesy of your library. Find libraries near you that offer Flipster, then explore, download, and read magazines any time on your Android devices.
If you find that your library does not offer Flipster, encourage them to sign up today.
Features:
• Locate participating libraries
• Browse, search, and download popular magazines to read offline
• Access digital table of contents for each magazine
• Read articles in text view
• Tap highlighted areas to jump to articles and related websites
• Track percentage of magazine read
Now it’s time to relax, put your feet up and read your favorite magazines with Flipster!
If you find that your library does not offer Flipster, encourage them to sign up today.
Features:
• Locate participating libraries
• Browse, search, and download popular magazines to read offline
• Access digital table of contents for each magazine
• Read articles in text view
• Tap highlighted areas to jump to articles and related websites
• Track percentage of magazine read
Now it’s time to relax, put your feet up and read your favorite magazines with Flipster!
What’s new
Version 3.5.4 · Updated October 16, 2025
Fixed UI bugs.
User reviews
Has great magazines. Get this app. If you dont like it get Tap color.
Beautifully designed for perusing magazines. Works best on a tablet - the print is a bit small for phones. Love the live links within the magazines.
Tired of low stars user reviews. Hurr durr the app that gives me a bunch of free stuff but can't change the font hurr durr the app isn't catered to my exact needs hurr durr I can't save this or that hurr durr. THE APP IS GREAT. IT PROVIDES YOU EXACTLY WHAT IT DESCRIBES. YOU ARE GETTING FREE MAGAZINES LEGALLY. If you...
App works well, even on a small Pixel 3a. Flipster is a great service if your local library offers it.
Free magazines from my local public library! And I can download them and read them offline on a plane, away from the internet in Timbuktu, etc. Easy to use!
The "open in app" selection on the website does not work in firefox but I was able to use it in opera.
Frequently asked questions
What is Flipster?
Flipster is a free digital magazine service provided by your library, allowing you to browse, download, and read magazines on your Android devices.
How can I access Flipster?
You can access Flipster by finding a library near you that offers the service. Once you have located a participating library, you can explore and download popular magazines to read offline.
Can I read magazines offline?
Yes, you can download magazines from Flipster and read them offline. This allows you to access your favorite magazines anytime, even without an internet connection.
Can I track my progress while reading a magazine?
Yes, Flipster provides a feature that allows you to track the percentage of a magazine you have read. This helps you keep track of your progress and easily resume reading where you left off.
Can I view the table of contents for each magazine?
Yes, Flipster provides a digital table of contents for each magazine. This allows you to easily navigate through the magazine and jump to specific articles that interest you.
Can I read articles in a text view?
Yes, Flipster allows you to read articles in a text view. This can be useful if you prefer a simpler, text-based format for reading articles.
Can I access related websites from within the magazine?
Yes, Flipster allows you to tap on highlighted areas within an article to jump to related websites. This enables you to explore more information or resources related to the article you are reading.
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