Radio Control Rotorworld vs Model Engineer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Radio Control Rotorworld
This app provides comprehensive coverage of radio-controlled helicopter modeling, from beginner to expert levels. It features reviews, product tests, building guides, flying lessons, and event reports to enhance your hobby experience.
- Latest reviews and product tests
- Beginner to expert guides
- Building and flying tutorials
- Event reports and dates
- Technical articles and tuning tips
- PC simulator reviews
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Covering models for the beginner right through to the expert with the very latest reviews and product tests, Rotorworld will lead you through which model to buy and from where, to building your model and your first flights right up to becoming an expert pilot. Packed full of hints and tips it will help you improve your knowledge and enjoyment of this amazing hobby. Covering the heli scene from around the World with event reports and dates for meetings you shouldn't miss! Regulars each month include: News and new product info Lastest kit reviews Beginners' flying lessons Technical articles R/C equipment tests Heli tuning tips Event reports PC simulator reviews Scale models Great prize competitions Latest accessories and hop-ups Want to know where to start in R/C helis? Or already into the hobby and want to know the latest info and what's new? Then R/C Rotorworld is a must read. ---------------------------------------------- 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
Model Engineer
Explore the world of mechanical models, from vintage steam locomotives to modern engineering marvels. Access constructional articles, technique guides, and prototype profiles. Published 26 times a year, this app offers current and back issues for purchase.
- Constructional articles
- Technique and tool guides
- Prototype profiles
- Current and back issue purchases
- Digital subscription options
- Cross-platform access via pocketmags account
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Model Engineer is a great way to stay informed of everything to do with working mechanical models. With over 100 years of experience to draw on, Model Engineer covers everything from classic steam locomotives to cutting-edge modern developments in scale engineering. Regular content includes constructional articles, features on the best techniques and tools available and profiles of full-size modelling subject prototypes. Model Engineer magazine publishes 26 great issues a year. ---------------------------------------------- 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Model Engineer at 4.4 against Radio Control Rotorworld's 2.6. Model Engineer also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 40%). Radio Control Rotorworld's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 16 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Radio Control Rotorworld sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 6 months and Model Engineer sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $22.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Model Engineer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Radio Control Rotorworld's written reviews are positive against 50% of Model Engineer's.
Radio Control Rotorworld ships an update every 4 months, Model Engineer every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Radio Control Rotorworld | Model Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (5 ratings) | 4.4 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 16 months |
| 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 | 11.2 | 11.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Doolittle Media Ltd | Mortons Media Group Ltd |
Customer experience
Radio Control Rotorworld
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In-app purchases
Radio Control Rotorworld
- Radio Control Rotorworld$9.996 Months
- Radio Control Rotorworld1 Month trial$19.991 Year
- 64 (id:404219)$3.99
- 66 (id:404222)$3.99
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- 80 (id:363520)$3.99
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- 87 (id:362493)$3.99
- 46 (id:729013)$4.99
- Radio Control Rotorworld 6 back issue bundle$19.99
Model Engineer
- Model Engineer Auto-Renewable Subscriptions1 Month trial$22.993 Months
- Model Engineer Auto-Renewable Subscriptions1 Month trial$44.996 Months
- Model Engineer Auto-Renewable Subscriptions1 Month trial$51.991 Year
- Vol. 209 No. 4438 (id:377458)$3.99
- 4528 (id:413119)$3.99
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- 4536 (id:413135)$3.99
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- 4670 (id:493511)$3.99
- 4527 (id:370106)$3.99
- 4525 (id:379801)$3.99
- No. 214 Vol. 4506 (id:403682)$3.99
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- 25 Years of Mod... (id:799136)$6.99
- The Best of Mod... (id:807404)$7.99
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