Comparison

Pastel Journal vs Old Cars Weekly

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

Head to head
About

Pastel Journal

This digital magazine caters to pastel artists, offering insights for professionals and hobbyists alike. Explore techniques and inspiration through single issues or an annual subscription.

Highlights
  • Coverage for working pastelists
  • Content for pastel hobbyists
  • Single issue purchases
  • Annual subscription option
  • Automatic renewal management
Features
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Pastel Journal Magazine covers topics of interest to working pastelists as well as those who work in pastel as an additional medium along with those who are just experimenting with the medium. By downloading Pastel Journal, you can either purchase single issues OR subscribe to the below offer(s): • Single issue: US$7.99 • 1 year subscription (6 issues per year): US$29.99, automatically renewed until cancelled When purchasing through iTunes your account will be charged at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will auto-renew unless you turn this off 24 hours before the subscription runs out. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings. You can manage your subscription through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://goldenpeakmedia.com/privacy-statement-us Terms of Use: https://goldenpeakmedia.com/terms

About

Old Cars Weekly

This app is a comprehensive resource for collectible automobile enthusiasts, offering restoration advice, classifieds, historical features, and antique car price guides. It covers a wide range of classic and muscle cars, providing news, tips, and auction results.

Highlights
  • Restoration advice
  • Classifieds marketplace
  • Historical features
  • Antique car price guides
  • Show calendars
  • Collector car news
Features
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For the collectible automobile enthusiast, Old Cars Weekly is your #1 source for restoration advice, classifieds, historical features, antique car prices, show calendars and more. Covers the field of collectible automobiles-classic touring cars/roadsters of the early 1900s to muscle cars of the '60s and '70s. Contains news on collector cars, restoration tips, auction results, and car shows. Classified marketplace puts sellers of collectible automobiles and hard-to-find parts in touch with car enthusiasts. Also contains thoroughly researched price checks, so you know what vehicle values are on the rise. Download our app for free, and get access to your digital editions via a purchase. Available subscription: • 1 Year Subscription for US $29.99 Or single issues can be purchased for US $2.99 By subscribing, you’ll never miss an issue and each new issue will automatically be available for download to your device as soon as it is released. Please note the following: • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period • You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for that product • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription • The app may offer a free trial. At the end of the free trial period, the full price of the subscription will be charged thereafter • The subscription will include the current issue and subsequently published future issues. The subscription will still include the current issue even if that issue has been purchased separately. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase You can find our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use here: Terms of Use: https://www.aimmedia.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy policy: https://www.aimmedia.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Pastel Journal4 screens
Old Cars Weekly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pastel Journal at 5.0 against Old Cars Weekly's 4.4. On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Pastel Journal sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Old Cars Weekly sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pastel Journal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 9 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pastel Journal ships an update every 6 months, Old Cars Weekly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Pastel Journal versus Old Cars Weekly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPastel JournalOld Cars Weekly
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better4.4 (9 ratings)
Number of ratings89 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPEAK MEDIA PROPERTIES LLCActive Interest Media, Inc

Customer experience

Pastel Journal

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Old Cars Weekly

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

21 purchases

Pastel Journal

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month | Pastel Journal$2.991 Month
  • 1 Year | Pastel Journal$24.991 Year
One-time19
  • November/December 2018 issue$7.99
  • 2019 July August$7.99
  • 2019 November December$7.99
Show 16 more
  • 2021 January February$7.99
  • Spring 2021$7.99
  • March/April 2019 issue$7.99
  • 2020 November December$7.99
  • Summer 2021$7.99
  • 2020 May June$7.99
  • Spring 2022$9.99
  • Summber 2022$9.99
  • Fall 2022$9.99
  • Winter 2023$9.99
  • Winter 2027$9.99
  • Spring 2026$9.99
  • Spring 2023$10.99
  • Summer 2023$10.99
  • Winter 2024$10.99
  • Fall 2023$10.99
26 purchases

Old Cars Weekly

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Year$29.991 Year
One-time25
  • 15-Jun-26$2.99
  • 15-Apr-26$2.99
  • 1-Mar-26$2.99
Show 22 more
  • 15-May-26$2.99
  • 1-May-26$2.99
  • 15-Feb-26$2.99
  • 1-Apr-26$2.99
  • 1-Feb-26$2.99
  • September 15, 2025$2.99
  • November 15, 2025$2.99
  • August 1, 2025$2.99
  • August 15, 2025$2.99
  • October 1, 2025$2.99
  • December 15, 2025$2.99
  • October 15, 2025$2.99
  • September 1, 2025$2.99
  • March 15, 2024$2.99
  • February 15, 2024$2.99
  • May 1, 2024$2.99
  • July 15, 2024$2.99
  • October 15, 2024$2.99
  • December 1, 2024$2.99
  • November 1, 2024$2.99
  • November 15, 2024$2.99
  • January 1, 2025$2.99

Questions

Is Pastel Journal free?
Pastel Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Old Cars Weekly free?
Old Cars Weekly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pastel Journal or Old Cars Weekly?
Pastel Journal is rated higher. Pastel Journal averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Old Cars Weekly averages 4.4 from 9 ratings.
Do Pastel Journal or Old Cars Weekly have ads?
Neither Pastel Journal nor Old Cars Weekly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pastel Journal or Old Cars Weekly?
Pastel Journal ships an update every 6 months, and Old Cars Weekly every 4 months. Most recently, Pastel Journal was updated on September 13, 2026 and Old Cars Weekly on September 21, 2026.

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