# Tamiya Model Magazine vs Model Engineer & Workshop

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tamiya Model Magazine at 61% against Model Engineer & Workshop's 45%. Tamiya Model Magazine also leads on ratings volume (93 vs 15). Model Engineer & Workshop's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tamiya Model Magazine sells 30 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 6 months and Model Engineer & Workshop sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Model Engineer & Workshop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tamiya Model Magazine has 93 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Tamiya Model Magazine's written reviews are positive against 45% of Model Engineer & Workshop's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tamiya Model Magazine ships an update every 6 months, Model Engineer & Workshop every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tamiya Model Magazine | Model Engineer & Workshop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tamiya-model-magazine/id393858519/reviews) | **[5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-engineer-and-workshop/id584861274/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **93** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **61.0% of reviews** | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **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

### Tamiya Model Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tamiya-model-magazine/id393858519)

This monthly visual magazine offers unparalleled quality in scale modeling content. It covers all scales and types of modeling, featuring the latest releases, detailed builds, and essential step-by-step techniques to enhance your skills. Discover new models, reference pictures, and reviews for enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** How to build and paint features, Latest model kits previewed, Model industry releases, Accessories and add-ons, Competitions, Book and DVD reviews, Reference artwork

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

**In-app purchases (30)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tamiya Model Magazine | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Tamiya Model Magazine | $34.99 | per year |
| 249 (id:411101) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 184 (id:363502) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 196 (id:363151) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 200 (id:364199) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 203 (id:362937) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 207 (id:362700) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 215 (id:363257) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 213 (id:363706) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 253 (id:411109) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 338 (pp:994390) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 339 (pp:994384) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 197 (id:363563) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 370 (pp:1138086) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 199 (id:364476) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 172 (id:363149) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 217 (id:363647) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 369 (pp:1138088) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 368 (pp:1138090) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 198 (id:363534) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 308 (id:494925) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 352 (pp:1057863) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 350 (pp:1057875) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 349 (pp:1057881) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 348 (pp:1057887) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 168 (id:363802) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 347 (pp:1057893) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 346 (pp:994342) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 345 (pp:994348) | $4.99 | one-time |


### Model Engineer & Workshop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-engineer-and-workshop/id584861274)

This app serves as a comprehensive guide for hobby engineers, focusing on tools, techniques, and restoration of equipment. It features reader tips, workshop equipment reviews, and insights into new technologies and materials for makers and customizers.

**Highlights:** Tool and technique spotlight, Restoration articles, Customizer insights, Workshop equipment reviews, Reader tips, New technologies and materials

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Model Engineers Workshop Auto-Renewable Subscriptions | $13.99 | per 3 months |
| Model Engineers Workshop Auto-Renewable Subscriptions | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| Model Engineers Workshop Auto-Renewable Subscriptions | $54.99 | per year |
| December 2012 (id:739873) | $4.99 | one-time |
| November 2012 (id:736663) | $4.99 | one-time |
| September 2012 (id:739326) | $4.99 | one-time |
| August 2012 (id:739582) | $4.99 | one-time |
| July 2016 (id:750436) | $4.99 | one-time |
| March 2016 (id:750428) | $4.99 | one-time |
| April 2016 (id:750430) | $4.99 | one-time |
| January 2015 (id:740290) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300 Years of th... (id:739620) | $4.99 | one-time |
| February 2014 (id:740353) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 25 Years of Mod... (id:799138) | $6.99 | one-time |
| The Best of Mod... (id:807413) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Trains at War (id:807737) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tamiya Model Magazine free?

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

### Is Model Engineer & Workshop free?

Model Engineer & Workshop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tamiya Model Magazine or Model Engineer & Workshop?

Model Engineer & Workshop is rated higher. Tamiya Model Magazine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while Model Engineer & Workshop averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.

### Do Tamiya Model Magazine or Model Engineer & Workshop have ads?

Neither Tamiya Model Magazine nor Model Engineer & Workshop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tamiya Model Magazine or Model Engineer & Workshop?

Tamiya Model Magazine ships an update every 6 months, and Model Engineer & Workshop every 11 months. Most recently, Tamiya Model Magazine was updated on October 15, 2026 and Model Engineer & Workshop on October 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.*