VWt vs Freewinds Magazine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VWt
This app provides a dedicated digital publication for enthusiasts of VW T4 and T5 Transporter vehicles. Users can purchase individual issues or subscribe for ongoing access, with options to manage subscriptions and protect purchases through an account.
- Digital magazine for VW Transporter enthusiasts
- Purchase current and back issues
- Subscription options available
- Auto-renewal management
- Pocketmags account for purchase protection
- Cross-platform browsing of purchases
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VWt is the must-have magazine for all VW T4 and T5 Transporter enthusiast. ---------------------------------------------- This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues. Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest regular issue at the time of purchase. -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. -If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx
Freewinds Magazine
Experience a virtual voyage aboard the Freewinds, a religious retreat ship. Access exclusive articles, videos, and stories about life-changing wins and spiritual journeys. Enhanced for mobile viewing, with bookmarking and notification features.
- Virtual voyage experience
- Exclusive articles and videos
- Bookmark favorite content
- New issue notifications
- Track progress with Ship's Log
- Explore ship accommodations and dining
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A magazine for Scientologists from the Motor Vessel Freewinds, a 440-foot religious retreat. Leave the chaos of the world behind and take a virtual voyage to the Freewinds. It’s a ship awash in life-changing wins. The Caribbean setting, the exclusive services and the soaring success stories are at your fingertips with the Freewinds app. Read now or download for later Freewinds magazine is enhanced and optimized for viewing on your phone or tablet. Bookmark your favorites Save any article or video for viewing anytime. Access exclusive videos You are transported to the sun-splashed decks of the Freewinds with exclusive videos. Passengers rave about the services, the setting and the staff and all the ways their lives have changed thanks to trips aboard the Ship. You’ll be buoyed by their stories. Stay on course Whenever a new issue or new video drops, you’ll be notified. You’re just a tap away from the Freewinds. Your Ship’s Log Get the latest issue of Freewinds magazine with this new feature on the app to chart your progress through Freewinds services. Journey off the crossroads of the world You are virtually on board, immersed in the spiritual atmosphere. Meet passengers who are taking the helm of their lives, gaining competence and leadership and soaring to freedom with Freewinds-exclusive services. Explore the first-class accommodations and get a taste of the fine dining offered on board. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3 1. Download the app 2. Create your Scientology logon to gain access to the magazine 3. Start your virtual voyage aboard the Freewinds Cast off for freedom Get the Freewinds magazine app today
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Freewinds Magazine at 89% against VWt's 0%. Freewinds Magazine also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 16 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. VWt sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Freewinds Magazine asks for nothing beyond the download.
VWt ships an update every 16 months, Freewinds Magazine every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VWt | Freewinds Magazine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (184 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 88.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 184 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kelsey Publishing Group | Church of Scientology International |
Customer experience
VWt
Freewinds Magazine
In-app purchases
VWt
- VWt Magazine$3.491 Month
- VWt Magazine1 Month trial$37.991 Year
- Issue 176 - De... (pp:1137828)$4.99
- Issue 173 - Se... (pp:1137834)$4.99
- Issue 178 - Fe... (pp:1137824)$4.99
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- Issue 175 - No... (pp:1137830)$4.99
- Issue 174 - Oc... (pp:1137832)$4.99
- Issue 171 - Ju... (pp:1137838)$4.99
- Issue 170 - Ju... (pp:1137840)$4.99
- Issue 169 - Ma... (pp:1137842)$4.99
Freewinds Magazine
No in-app purchases
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