Comparison

Constitution for iPhone vs Tamiya Model Magazine

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

Head to head
About

Constitution for iPhone

Access the complete text of the US Constitution directly on your iPhone or iPod Touch. This app provides a portable reference for legal discussions and general knowledge.

Highlights
  • US Constitution text
  • Portable reference
  • Legal debate preparation
  • iPhone and iPod Touch compatible
Features
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The complete U.S. Constitution in your pocket — with biographies of every signer and rich historical context. THE FULL TEXT Read the Preamble, all seven Articles, and all 27 Amendments — including the Bill of Rights — in a clean, easy-to-read format. Each section includes editorial notes covering ratification history, key interpretations, and the context behind each clause. 55 BIOGRAPHIES Explore detailed biographies of every signer of the Constitution. Learn where they were from, the roles they played at the Constitutional Convention, and the offices they held in the new republic. KEYWORD SEARCH Basic search for words or phrases anywhere in the text. Now free for all users — use the search bar at the top of the Document or Signers list. UPGRADE FOR MORE "Constitution Explained" (optional in-app purchase) adds two study tools. “Ask about this” places common questions on every section of the Constitution — tap one to read a clear, plain-language explanation based on research by the Library of Congress. Question Search lets you type a question in your own words, like “Can the president declare war?”, and points you toward the parts your question relates to. Question Search runs entirely on your device and requires iOS 26+ with Apple Intelligence; the section explanations work on any device the app supports.* Nothing you type ever leaves your device, and no account is needed. One purchase covers both tools — no subscription and no recurring charge. Whether you're a student, a history buff, or a citizen who wants to know the law of the land, Constitution puts America's founding document at your fingertips. *Question Search uses on-device AI (Apple Intelligence) to match your question to a relevant section; all responses in this feature are educational information only, not legal advice, and may not reflect every court decision or every state's law.

About

Tamiya Model Magazine

This monthly visual magazine offers unparalleled quality in scale modeling content. It covers all scales and types of modeling, featuring the latest releases, detailed builds, and essential step-by-step techniques to enhance your skills. Discover new models, reference pictures, and reviews for enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • How to build and paint features
  • Latest model kits previewed
  • Model industry releases
  • Accessories and add-ons
  • Competitions
  • Book and DVD reviews
  • Reference artwork
Features
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Tamiya Model Magazine is a monthly modelling visual-feast! The quality of modelling in TMMI is unrivalled and that is why it is the world's No.1 scale modelling magazine. Covering all scales and types of scale modelling and packed with the very latest releases and builds, the reviews feature high quality photography and essential step-by-step stages of the techniques, guiding and helping you to improve your modelling skills. TMMI is the place to see first looks at new models as well as full size reference pictures, book and DVD reviews and everything aimed at the modeller. TMMI regular features include: 'How to build and paint' features The latest model kits previewed Up-and-coming model industry releases The latest accessories and add-ons form around the world Competitions to win modelling stuff Modelling-related book and DVD reviews High quality reference artwork Photo-reference features relevant to model kit subjects Model show reports Tamiya Model Magazine is the ideal magazine for anyone who has ever built a scale model or wants to know how to do it better ---------------------------------------------- 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

Constitution for iPhone4 screens
Tamiya Model Magazine1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tamiya Model Magazine at 4.8 against Constitution for iPhone's 3.8. Tamiya Model Magazine also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Constitution for iPhone sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Tamiya Model Magazine sells 30 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tamiya Model Magazine holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 127 and 93 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Constitution for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 61% of Tamiya Model Magazine's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Constitution for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, Tamiya Model Magazine every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Constitution for iPhone versus Tamiya Model Magazine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstitution for iPhoneTamiya Model Magazine
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (127 ratings)4.8 (93 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.9% of reviews — better61.0% of reviews
Number of ratings127 — better93
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClint Bagwell ConsultingDoolittle Media Ltd

Customer experience

Constitution for iPhone

All ratings126 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative27.8%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive64.9%
Neutral12.4%
Negative22.7%

Tamiya Model Magazine

All ratings93 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive61.0%
Neutral3.7%
Negative35.4%

Bugs and requests

Constitution for iPhone

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Search feature returns no results for known words
  • App crashes when attempting in-app purchases
  • App incompatible with iOS 12 and newer versions
  • Crashes when returning from Proposed Amendments section
  • Will not run on iPad 3
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  • Support website form non-functional
  • Restore purchase button does not work
  • Black screen when viewing Constitution signing image
  • Text display issues on narrow screens due to justified spacing
  • App crashes after paid upgrade

Requested features

10 requests
  • Working search functionality
  • Copy and paste capability
  • Scanned images of original Constitution document
  • Audio narration of text
  • Improved accessibility features for screen readers
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  • Additional documents (Declaration of Independence, Gettysburg Address)
  • Landscape mode support
  • Dark mode option
  • Better text formatting (ragged right instead of justified)
  • Updated UI for modern device screen sizes

Tamiya Model Magazine

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Constitution for iPhone

One-time2
  • Constitution for iPhone Upgrade$1.99
  • Constitution Explained$2.99
30 purchases

Tamiya Model Magazine

Subscriptions2
  • Tamiya Model Magazine$19.996 Months
  • Tamiya Model Magazine1 Month trial$34.991 Year
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Questions

Is Constitution for iPhone free?
Constitution for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tamiya Model Magazine free?
Tamiya Model Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Constitution for iPhone or Tamiya Model Magazine?
Tamiya Model Magazine is rated higher. Constitution for iPhone averages 3.8 out of 5 from 127 ratings, while Tamiya Model Magazine averages 4.8 from 93 ratings.
Do Constitution for iPhone or Tamiya Model Magazine have ads?
Neither Constitution for iPhone nor Tamiya Model Magazine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Constitution for iPhone or Tamiya Model Magazine?
Constitution for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, and Tamiya Model Magazine every 6 months. Most recently, Constitution for iPhone was updated on October 23, 2026 and Tamiya Model Magazine on October 29, 2026.

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