# Civil Engineering Construction vs Tread Magazine

The clearest difference is monetization model: Tread Magazine at free with in-app purchases against Civil Engineering Construction's subscription. Tread Magazine also leads on ratings volume (69 vs 2). Civil Engineering Construction's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Civil Engineering Construction sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year and Tread Magazine sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 2 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Civil Engineering Construction holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tread Magazine has 69 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Civil Engineering Construction ships an update every 12 months, Tread Magazine every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Civil Engineering Construction | Tread Magazine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civil-engineering-construction/id1103099484/reviews)** | [4.7 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tread-magazine/id1245539005/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **69** |
| Positive reviews | — | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 23 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magzter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406791755) | [Engaged Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456235175) |

## What reviewers say

### Civil Engineering Construction

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civil-engineering-construction/id1103099484)

This app provides access to India's oldest construction infrastructure magazine, covering the latest developments and technologies for professionals in the field. It offers monthly issues with award-winning content and unmatched global coverage.

**Highlights:** Latest construction developments, Industry technologies, Global construction coverage, Award-winning content, Monthly issues, Professional insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Civil Engineering & Constructi | $6.99 | per year |
| Civil Engineering & Construction Review January 2016 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Civil Engineering & Construction Review February 2016 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Civil Engineering & Construction Review - March 2016 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Civil Engineering & Construction Review - April 2016 | $2.99 | one-time |


### Tread Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tread-magazine/id1245539005)

Explore the intersection of the natural world and modern mechanics. This app offers a blend of automotive adventure and outdoor lifestyle content. Access current and back issues, with subscription options available.

**Highlights:** Automotive adventure content, Outdoor lifestyle features, Purchase current issues, Purchase back issues, Subscription options, Cross-platform access via pocketmags account

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 Month All-Access Sub | $2.99 | per 2 months |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| 6 Months Subscription | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Tread All-Access Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| July/August 2017 | $6.99 | one-time |
| September/October 2017 | $6.99 | one-time |
| November/December 2017 | $6.99 | one-time |
| March/April 2018 | $6.99 | one-time |
| May/June 2018 | $6.99 | one-time |
| May/June 2017 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Tread Nov/Dec. | $6.99 | one-time |
| YOTA Win 22(ID:662447) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Tread Nov/Dec 23 (id:725351) | $6.99 | one-time |
| YOTA Spring 23 (pp:916355) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Tread Jan/Feb 24 (id:725349) | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2025-06 (Tread... (pp:1118061) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Tread Nov/Dec 24 (pp:1029125) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Tread Sep/Oct 24 (pp:1029133) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Tread May/Jun. | $6.99 | one-time |
| Tread Jul/Aug 24 (pp:1029137) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Tread May/Jun 24 (pp:1029141) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Yota 2024 (pp:1086807) | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2025-90 (Tread... (pp:1118092) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bronco 23 (id:725353) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Civil Engineering Construction free?

Civil Engineering Construction is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tread Magazine free?

Tread Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Civil Engineering Construction or Tread Magazine?

Civil Engineering Construction is rated higher. Civil Engineering Construction averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Tread Magazine averages 4.7 from 69 ratings.

### Do Civil Engineering Construction or Tread Magazine have ads?

Neither Civil Engineering Construction nor Tread Magazine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Civil Engineering Construction or Tread Magazine?

Civil Engineering Construction ships an update every 12 months, and Tread Magazine every 6 months. Most recently, Civil Engineering Construction was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tread Magazine on October 29, 2026.

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