Comparison

Current Archaeology vs Airways MagReader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Current Archaeology

Access 50 years of British archaeological research with this digital magazine. Explore discoveries from prehistory to modern times, read opinion pieces, and find book and museum reviews. Sync back issues for offline reading.

Highlights
  • 50 years of archaeological research
  • Monthly issues from archaeologists
  • Covers all historical periods
  • Opinion pieces and debates
  • Book and museum reviews
  • Offline reading of back issues
  • Searchable archive
Features
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Discover everything you need to know about archaeology in Britain with Current Archaeology, the UK's favourite archaeology magazine. A digital subscription to Current Archaeology magazine gives you access to 50 years of the latest ground-breaking archaeological research, at home or on the move, at any time of day or night. Every month you will hear directly from the archaeologists themselves, so you get the full story: why the excavators went there, how they made their discoveries, what they found, why it's important, and, of course, what it all means. But don't take our word for it – through the informative photographs and stunning aerial images you can see the archaeology for yourself. Explore the archaeology of all periods – from Prehistory and ancient human origins, Roman and Anglo-Saxon Britain, and the Middle Ages right through to modern times – Current Archaeology covers it all. Lively opinion pieces keep you informed on all the debates currently taking place within archaeology – and why they matter. Discover the best books to read and which museums you should visit with our discerning review section, and never miss an event with our monthly listings page. During your subscription you can sync back issues to your device. These will remain in place if your subscription expires, unless your device removes them (for example when running low on disk space). Re-downloading issues requires a current subscription. • Swipe or tap the page edges to flip to next/previous page. • Use the animated thumbnail view to flick through the pages. • Pinch or double-tap pages to zoom. • Switch between single or double-page view. • Search the current issue or the archive. • Tap any page links to web sites, email addresses, phone numbers or maps. • Tap contents-page links to jump to a particular article. • Sync back issues to your device for offline reading (requires wi-fi). • Network connection required otherwise. • Bookmark favourite pages or search results to read later. • If your institution has a magazine subscription, you can access it directly from within your registered IP range. Subscribers will receive new issues automatically. Subscriptions are available within the app at the following prices: Monthly £4.49 Annual £54.99 In addition, please note the following standard features of auto-renewable iTunes subscriptions: • Your payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions will renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Apple Account Settings after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. You can find our privacy policy here: https://exacteditions.com/about/privacy and our terms of service here: https://exacteditions.com/about/tos

About

Airways MagReader

Access a curated collection of aviation and travel magazines. Explore airline industry news, historical aviation features, and unique travel experiences for airline employees and enthusiasts. Offers both monthly and annual subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Digital aviation magazines
  • NonRev Traveler content
  • Airways Magazine content
  • Monthly subscriptions
  • Annual subscriptions
  • Auto-renewal management
Features
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Airways MagReader is a digital magazine reader for aviation publications from Airways Publishing, INC. The all-new Magreader includes NonRev Traveler, a monthly magazine for airline employees, their families, and retirees, focused on unique travel experiences around the world. Each issue features the latest airline routes, fare finds, festivals, weekend getaways, longer trips, cruise reviews, hotel reviews, and more. Available in-app purchase options for NonRev Traveler: Monthly subscription: $8.99 Annual subscription: $59.99 The app also includes Airways Magazine, our flagship monthly magazine dedicated to commercial aviation and its history. Each month, it explores the latest developments in the airline industry, reviews airlines and airports, and features interviews with aviation executives. Available in-app purchase options for Airways Magazine: Monthly subscription: $9.99 Annual subscription: $79.99 Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the applicable subscription rate. You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during an active subscription period. For more information, please visit: Privacy Policy: https://airwaysmag.com/privacy-policy/ Terms & Conditions: https://airwaysmag.com/terms-and-conditions/

Screenshots

Current Archaeology4 screens
Airways MagReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Current Archaeology at 5.0 against Airways MagReader's 3.0. Airways MagReader's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Current Archaeology sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month and Airways MagReader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Current Archaeology holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Current Archaeology ships an update every 8 months, Airways MagReader monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Current Archaeology versus Airways MagReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCurrent ArchaeologyAirways MagReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Past LimitedAirways International, Inc.

Customer experience

Current Archaeology

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Airways MagReader

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Current Archaeology

Subscriptions2
  • Current Archaeology Monthly Subscription$5.491 Month
  • Current Archaeology Annual Subscription$58.991 Year
4 purchases

Airways MagReader

Subscriptions4
  • NonRev Traveler Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Airways Magazine Monthly$9.991 Month
  • NonRev Traveler Yearly$59.991 Year
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  • Airways Magazine Yearly$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Current Archaeology free?
Current Archaeology is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Airways MagReader free?
Airways MagReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Current Archaeology or Airways MagReader?
Current Archaeology is rated higher. Current Archaeology averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Airways MagReader averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Current Archaeology or Airways MagReader have ads?
Neither Current Archaeology nor Airways MagReader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Current Archaeology or Airways MagReader?
Current Archaeology ships an update every 8 months, and Airways MagReader monthly. Most recently, Current Archaeology was updated on October 13, 2026 and Airways MagReader on October 9, 2026.

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