Comparison

MIT Technology Review vs EV Builder's Guide

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

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About

MIT Technology Review

Access award-winning journalism and in-depth analysis on emerging technologies shaping our world. Stay informed with daily tech stories, curated newsletters, and news alerts. Unlock unlimited content with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Daily tech stories
  • Curated newsletters
  • News alerts
  • Saved articles
  • Search functionality
  • In-depth reporting
Features
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The MIT Technology Review mobile app helps you stay ahead of what’s next in tech. Unlock cutting-edge insights and unparalleled reporting on the emerging technologies shaping our world—from AI and climate change to biotech, computing, and beyond. Tap into award-winning journalism and in-depth analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Our trusted team of expert reporters will help you uncover emerging trends, understand breakthrough innovations, and see where the future of technology is headed. With a subscription, you’ll unlock unlimited access to our full coverage—anytime, anywhere. App Features Include: Vital Coverage Stay informed and inspired with daily tech stories from our global team of journalists. Essential Newsletters Get curated commentary and trending headlines on a wide range of topics. News Alerts Get push notifications, so you never miss a major tech breakthrough or story. Saved Stories Archive your favorite articles for easy access at any time. Search Explore our technology news and archived stories across a variety of tech topics. All Access Get in-depth reporting in our mobile app and on the web with a monthly or annual subscription. Expand your perspective. Discover what’s next. Download our app today and subscribe for unlimited access.

About

EV Builder's Guide

This publication focuses on the lifestyle and engineering of electric vehicles that have replaced combustion engines. It features in-depth articles, event coverage, and expert insights from certified technicians.

Highlights
  • Electric vehicle lifestyle coverage
  • Engineering explanations
  • Event coverage (e.g., Holley High-Voltage EV fest)
  • Expert insights from certified technicians
  • Purchase current and back issues
  • Subscription options available
Features
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EV Builder's Guide is a publication based solely on the lifestyle surrounding vehicles that have had a combustion engine removed and replaced with an electric motor. Our editorial team has been given the green light to scour the country in search of the highest quality hot rods that burn 0 miles per gallon. We also travelled across the country to experience the first-ever Holley High-Voltage EV fest in California. To add to our journalistic integrity. We have signed up to become official EV certified technicians through the national EV certification network that Legacy EV has established. With this training, our team will have the core knowledge it takes to explain the engineering and document our discoveries. These are exciting times and we’re proud to be at the forefront of electric vehicle journalism. ---------------------------------------------- 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

Screenshots

MIT Technology Review4 screens
EV Builder's Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: EV Builder's Guide at free with in-app purchases against MIT Technology Review's subscription. EV Builder's Guide also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). MIT Technology Review's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. MIT Technology Review sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and EV Builder's Guide sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MIT Technology Review holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MIT Technology Review has 2.8K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MIT Technology Review ships an update every 3 months, EV Builder's Guide every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
MIT Technology Review versus EV Builder's Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMIT Technology ReviewEV Builder's Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.8K ratings) — better4.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.8K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#118 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB75 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTechnology Review, IncorporatedEngaged Media Inc.

Customer experience

MIT Technology Review

All ratings2,696 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral20.2%
Negative36.0%

EV Builder's Guide

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

MIT Technology Review

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App doesn't recognize valid subscription
  • Constant reloading and refreshing issues
  • Login screen not working properly
  • Subscription not carrying over to website

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add search functionality
  • Improve offline reading capabilities
  • Implement font size and theme customization
  • Sync reading progress across devices
  • Introduce text-to-speech or audio playback

EV Builder's Guide

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

MIT Technology Review

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Digital$11.991 Month
  • Annual Digital$79.991 Year
One-time5
  • Mar/Apr$9.99
  • Sep/Oct 2021$9.99
  • Nov/Dec 2021$9.99
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  • Jan/Feb 2022$9.99
  • Technology Review4 variants$9.99
17 purchases

EV Builder's Guide

Subscriptions2
  • EV B. Guide All-Access Sub$11.991 Year
  • EV Builder's Guide1 Month trial$11.991 Year
One-time15
  • Winter 2022 (id:691711)$6.99
  • 2025-94 (EVBG-... (pp:1118073)$6.99
  • 2025-92 (EVBG-... (pp:1118075)$6.99
Show 12 more
  • 2025-96 (EVBG-... (pp:1118071)$6.99
  • 2025-75 (Tesla... (pp:1118049)$6.99
  • 2025-98 (EVBG-... (pp:1118047)$6.99
  • Fall 2022 (id:691710)$6.99
  • EVBG-Spring 23 (id:824521)$6.99
  • EVBG-Summer/Fal... (id:824519)$6.99
  • EVBG-Winter 23 (id:824517)$6.99
  • EVBG-Summer 24 (pp:1039732)$6.99
  • EVBG-Spring 24 (pp:1039736)$6.99
  • EVBG-Fall 24 (pp:1039728)$6.99
  • EVBG-Winter 24 (pp:1039720)$6.99
  • Tesla SIP 24 (pp:1039724)$7.99

Questions

Is MIT Technology Review free?
MIT Technology Review is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EV Builder's Guide free?
EV Builder's Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MIT Technology Review or EV Builder's Guide?
MIT Technology Review is rated higher. MIT Technology Review averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while EV Builder's Guide averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.
Do MIT Technology Review or EV Builder's Guide have ads?
Neither MIT Technology Review nor EV Builder's Guide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MIT Technology Review or EV Builder's Guide?
MIT Technology Review ships an update every 3 months, and EV Builder's Guide every 9 months. Most recently, MIT Technology Review was updated on October 25, 2026 and EV Builder's Guide on October 24, 2026.

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