# Plaques vs Britain Magazine

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Plaques at 100% against Britain Magazine's 10%. Plaques also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Britain Magazine's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (29 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Britain Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Plaques asks for nothing beyond the download.

Plaques holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Britain Magazine has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Plaques's written reviews are positive against 10% of Britain Magazine's.

Plaques ships an update every 12 months, Britain Magazine every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plaques | Britain Magazine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plaques/id336598064/reviews)** | [4.1 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/britain-magazine/id488162068/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **29** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 10.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Just About Managing](https://appshunter.io/developer/324840581) | [Chelsea Magazine Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/488153503) |

## What reviewers say

### Plaques

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plaques/id336598064)

Explore the history of the British Isles through a vast database of blue plaques and memorials. Discover nearby historical sites using GPS, build an itinerary, and access detailed information via Wikipedia links. This app serves as a guide to significant historical figures and events.

**Highlights:** Database of over 10,000 plaques, Offline browsing of locations and biographies, GPS to find nearby plaques, Itinerary building, Search by name or address, Links to Wikipedia for more information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Britain Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/britain-magazine/id488162068)

Explore Britain's rich history, from royalty and landmarks to stunning landscapes. Discover travel ideas, places to visit, and where to stay across the British Isles. Perfect for armchair travelers and explorers alike.

**Highlights:** British history and culture articles, Travel destination guides, Accommodation recommendations, Countryside and coastline features, Royal family and historical figures, Digital edition for iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Britain Magazine Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Britain Magazine | $4.99 | per month |
| Britain magazine:  auto renewing subscription | $11.99 | per 6 months |
| Britain Magazine | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| Britain Magazine Subscription | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Britain magazine:  auto renewing subscription | $20.99 | per year |
| Britain Magazine | $20.99 | per year |
| Britain Magazine Subscription | $26.99 | per year |
| Britain magazine: September/October 2011, by PixelMags | $4.99 | one-time |
| Britain magazine: January/February 2012, by PixelMags | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plaques free?

Plaques is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Britain Magazine free?

Britain Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Plaques or Britain Magazine?

Plaques is rated higher. Plaques averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Britain Magazine averages 4.1 from 29 ratings.

### Do Plaques or Britain Magazine have ads?

Plaques shows ads; Britain Magazine does not.

### Which is updated more often, Plaques or Britain Magazine?

Plaques ships an update every 12 months, and Britain Magazine every 4 months. Most recently, Plaques was updated on October 23, 2026 and Britain Magazine on October 23, 2026.

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