Comparison

Radio Control Rotorworld vs Model Engineer

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Constructional articles
  • Technique and tool guides
  • Prototype profiles
  • Current and back issue purchases
  • Digital subscription options
  • Cross-platform access via pocketmags account
Features
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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

Screenshots

Radio Control Rotorworld1 screens
Model Engineer1 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Radio Control Rotorworld versus Model Engineer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRadio Control RotorworldModel Engineer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (5 ratings)4.4 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings512 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.211.2
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDoolittle Media LtdMortons Media Group Ltd

Customer experience

Radio Control Rotorworld

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Model Engineer

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Radio Control Rotorworld

Subscriptions2
  • Radio Control Rotorworld$9.996 Months
  • Radio Control Rotorworld1 Month trial$19.991 Year
One-time9
  • 64 (id:404219)$3.99
  • 66 (id:404222)$3.99
  • 73 (id:364466)$3.99
Show 6 more
  • 80 (id:363520)$3.99
  • 84 (id:363314)$3.99
  • 86 (id:363407)$3.99
  • 87 (id:362493)$3.99
  • 46 (id:729013)$4.99
  • Radio Control Rotorworld 6 back issue bundle$19.99
15 purchases

Model Engineer

Subscriptions3
  • 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
One-time12
  • Vol. 209 No. 4438 (id:377458)$3.99
  • 4528 (id:413119)$3.99
  • 4529 (id:413121)$3.99
Show 9 more
  • 4536 (id:413135)$3.99
  • 4540 (id:413143)$3.99
  • 4670 (id:493511)$3.99
  • 4527 (id:370106)$3.99
  • 4525 (id:379801)$3.99
  • No. 214 Vol. 4506 (id:403682)$3.99
  • 4582 (id:450649)$3.99
  • 25 Years of Mod... (id:799136)$6.99
  • The Best of Mod... (id:807404)$7.99

Questions

Is Radio Control Rotorworld free?
Radio Control Rotorworld is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Model Engineer free?
Model Engineer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Radio Control Rotorworld or Model Engineer?
Model Engineer is rated higher. Radio Control Rotorworld averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Model Engineer averages 4.4 from 12 ratings.
Do Radio Control Rotorworld or Model Engineer have ads?
Neither Radio Control Rotorworld nor Model Engineer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Radio Control Rotorworld or Model Engineer?
Radio Control Rotorworld ships an update every 4 months, and Model Engineer every 16 months. Most recently, Radio Control Rotorworld was updated on September 1, 2026 and Model Engineer on September 4, 2026.

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