# Radio Control Rotorworld vs Model Engineer

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radio Control Rotorworld | Model Engineer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-control-rotorworld/id391493687/reviews) | **[4.4 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-engineer/id584847270/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.2 | 11.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Doolittle Media Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545366363) | [Mortons Media Group Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/510309961) |

## What reviewers say

### Radio Control Rotorworld

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-control-rotorworld/id391493687)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Radio Control Rotorworld | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Radio Control Rotorworld | $19.99 | per year |
| 64 (id:404219) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 66 (id:404222) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 73 (id:364466) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 80 (id:363520) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 84 (id:363314) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 86 (id:363407) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 87 (id:362493) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 46 (id:729013) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Radio Control Rotorworld 6 back issue bundle | $19.99 | one-time |


### Model Engineer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-engineer/id584847270)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Model Engineer Auto-Renewable Subscriptions | $22.99 | per 3 months |
| Model Engineer Auto-Renewable Subscriptions | $44.99 | per 6 months |
| Model Engineer Auto-Renewable Subscriptions | $51.99 | per year |
| Vol. 209 No. 4438 (id:377458) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 4528 (id:413119) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 4529 (id:413121) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 4536 (id:413135) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 4540 (id:413143) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 4670 (id:493511) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 4527 (id:370106) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 4525 (id:379801) | $3.99 | one-time |
| No. 214 Vol. 4506 (id:403682) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 4582 (id:450649) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 25 Years of Mod... (id:799136) | $6.99 | one-time |
| The Best of Mod... (id:807404) | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*