Pastel Journal vs Old Cars Weekly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Coverage for working pastelists
- Content for pastel hobbyists
- Single issue purchases
- Annual subscription option
- Automatic renewal management
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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
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.
- Restoration advice
- Classifieds marketplace
- Historical features
- Antique car price guides
- Show calendars
- Collector car news
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Pastel Journal | Old Cars Weekly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better | 4.4 (9 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 100 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PEAK MEDIA PROPERTIES LLC | Active Interest Media, Inc |
Customer experience
Pastel Journal
Old Cars Weekly
In-app purchases
Pastel Journal
- 1 Month | Pastel Journal$2.991 Month
- 1 Year | Pastel Journal$24.991 Year
- November/December 2018 issue$7.99
- 2019 July August$7.99
- 2019 November December$7.99
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- 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
Old Cars Weekly
- 1 Year$29.991 Year
- 15-Jun-26$2.99
- 15-Apr-26$2.99
- 1-Mar-26$2.99
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- 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
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