Comparison

Radio Control Model Flyer vs The Dead Line

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

Head to head
About

Radio Control Model Flyer

This app provides comprehensive coverage of radio-controlled model aircraft, from jets to rubber-powered planes. It offers reviews of the latest kits and accessories, building tips, and guidance for both beginners and experienced modelers.

Highlights
  • Latest kit and RC equipment reviews
  • Plans to build models
  • Building tips and how-to articles
  • Learning to fly features
  • Show reports and industry news
  • Competitions to win RC items
Features
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Covering every type of model from super fast jet powered models to tiny indoor rubber powered aircraft Model Flyer features the latest kits and accessories from around the world. Whether you are an advance modeller or a first timer Model Flyer can assist and guide you to making your flying more fun and successful, what kits to buy and where from and hints and tips on building and getting started. Regulars each month include: Latest kit reviews RC equipment reviews Plans to build models High quality artwork Building tips How to articles Learning to fly features Show reports from around the world Industry insider news Competitions to win RC stuff If you are a regular RC model flyer or are thinking of buying your first model aircraft then Radio Control Model Flyer is a must read for you. ---------------------------------------------- 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

The Dead Line

This tool translates environmental disturbances into visual and verbal messages displayed on cards. Users can save results to a personal deck for review. Premium features include a live activity monitor, expanded word/image library, session logs, and customizable alerts.

Highlights
  • Visual and verbal message translation
  • Real-time response unfolding
  • Card-based display of results
  • Personal deck for saving and review
  • Live activity monitor (premium)
  • Extensive word and image library (premium)
Features
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DEAD LINE is a simple and unique tool that translates environmental disturbances into visual and verbal messages. Watch responses unfold in real time. Disturbances are processed and displayed as words and images on cards. Your results are saved to a personal deck for sorting and review. Features (available via in-app purchase) Upgrade to DEAD LINE Premium to unlock: Live activity monitor 5,000+ word and image library Session log Customizable alert sounds and voices Subscription Options DEAD LINE Premium (Monthly) Duration: 1 Month (auto-renewing) Price: $9.99 USD/month (prices vary by region) DEAD LINE Premium (Annual) Duration: 1 Year (auto-renewing) Price: $49.99 USD/year (prices vary by region) Subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://thedeadline.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Radio Control Model Flyer1 screens
The Dead Line4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Dead Line at 3.2 against Radio Control Model Flyer's 1.0. The Dead Line also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (18 vs 1). Radio Control Model Flyer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Model Flyer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 6 months and The Dead Line sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Dead Line holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Dead Line has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of Radio Control Model Flyer's written reviews are positive against 25% of The Dead Line's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Radio Control Model Flyer ships an update every 4 months, The Dead Line every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Radio Control Model Flyer versus The Dead Line: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRadio Control Model FlyerThe Dead Line
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.2 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings118 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.2 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB70 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDoolittle Media LtdKaimira Ventures LLC

Customer experience

Radio Control Model Flyer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral18.2%
Negative54.5%

The Dead Line

All ratings14 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Radio Control Model Flyer

Subscriptions2
  • Radio Control Model Flyer$19.996 Months
  • Radio Control Model Flyer1 Month trial$34.991 Year
One-time8
  • May 11 (id:403992)$3.99
  • June 2011 (id:403994)$3.99
  • July 2011 (id:403997)$3.99
Show 5 more
  • September 2011 (id:404000)$3.99
  • October 2011 (id:404002)$3.99
  • May 2012 (id:366043)$3.99
  • May 2013 (id:362756)$3.99
  • 2012 August$4.99
6 purchases

The Dead Line

Subscriptions6
  • The Dead Line Monthly Loyalty Offer$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Loyalty Discount$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Monthly Access$9.991 Month
  • The Dead Line Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Radio Control Model Flyer free?
Radio Control Model Flyer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Dead Line free?
The Dead Line is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Radio Control Model Flyer or The Dead Line?
The Dead Line is rated higher. Radio Control Model Flyer averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while The Dead Line averages 3.2 from 18 ratings.
Do Radio Control Model Flyer or The Dead Line have ads?
The Dead Line shows ads; Radio Control Model Flyer does not.
Which is updated more often, Radio Control Model Flyer or The Dead Line?
Radio Control Model Flyer ships an update every 4 months, and The Dead Line every 8 days. Most recently, Radio Control Model Flyer was updated on November 1, 2026 and The Dead Line on November 5, 2026.

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