Comparison

Model Military International vs Model Engineer & Workshop

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

Head to head
About

Model Military International

This app offers in-depth articles and visual guides for model builders of all skill levels. Discover the latest kit reviews, building techniques, painting tips, and industry news from experts.

Highlights
  • Latest kit reviews
  • Step-by-step building guides
  • Painting and tool tips
  • Accessory and paint features
  • Diorama building articles
  • Industry news and previews
Features
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The highest quality modelling always features in Model Military, along with the very best model builders in the world showing techniques and how to improve skills has made this title the world’s favourite. All the very latest kits hit the pages first in Model Military and the step by step photography and descriptions are un-rivalled. Kits from all manufacturers feature and the latest accessories, paints and tools are regularly featured. If you want to improve your skills – Model Military reveals the secrets and tips from the experts with clear step by step photography. Regulars include: Latest kit reviews Book and DVD reviews Painting and building tips Accessories and add-on reviews Diorama building and features Show reports Insider industry news Sneak previews of upcoming releases Step-by-step, illustrated model building articles Reference photos and information Colours and markings Competitions to win free Model stuff Wanting to know the latest news on kit reviews and improve your modelling skills? Add this to the best models on show and a leading Editorial team and Model Military 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 & Workshop

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
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Model Engineers' Workshop is the ideal workshop companion for all hobby engineers. Model Engineers' Workshop shines a spotlight on the tools and techniques used by model makers, light engineers, restorers and customisers and those who like making and modding their own tools. You'll find readers' tips, reviews of workshop equipment as well as articles on restoring old tools and making your own as well as the latest new technologies, techniques and materials. Model Engineers' Workshop magazine publishes 13 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

Model Military International1 screens
Model Engineer & Workshop2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Model Engineer & Workshop at 5.0 against Model Military International's 4.6. Model Engineer & Workshop also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 23%) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Model Military International sells 15 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Model Engineer & Workshop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Model Military International's written reviews are positive against 45% of Model Engineer & Workshop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Model Military International ships an update every 6 months, Model Engineer & Workshop every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Model Military International versus Model Engineer & Workshop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModel Military InternationalModel Engineer & Workshop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (21 ratings)5.0 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.7% of reviews45.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDoolittle Media LtdMortons Media Group Ltd

Customer experience

Model Military International

All ratings21 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive22.7%
Neutral27.3%
Negative50.0%

Model Engineer & Workshop

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative54.5%

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Model Military International

Subscriptions2
  • Model Military International$19.996 Months
  • Model Military International1 Month trial$34.991 Year
One-time13
  • 61 (id:363165)$3.99
  • 62 (id:404158)$3.99
  • 64 (id:404162)$3.99
Show 10 more
  • 69 (id:404172)$3.99
  • 71 (id:363528)$3.99
  • 77 (id:369273)$3.99
  • 81 (id:363221)$3.99
  • 84 (id:362751)$3.99
  • 117 (id:410999)$3.99
  • 217 (pp:992553)$4.99
  • 227 (pp:1083351)$4.99
  • 224 (pp:1083355)$4.99
  • 220 (pp:992535)$4.99
16 purchases

Model Engineer & Workshop

Subscriptions3
  • Model Engineers Workshop Auto-Renewable Subscriptions1 Month trial$13.993 Months
  • Model Engineers Workshop Auto-Renewable Subscriptions1 Month trial$28.996 Months
  • Model Engineers Workshop Auto-Renewable Subscriptions1 Month trial$54.991 Year
One-time13
  • December 2012 (id:739873)$4.99
  • November 2012 (id:736663)$4.99
  • September 2012 (id:739326)$4.99
Show 10 more
  • August 2012 (id:739582)$4.99
  • July 2016 (id:750436)$4.99
  • March 2016 (id:750428)$4.99
  • April 2016 (id:750430)$4.99
  • January 2015 (id:740290)$4.99
  • 300 Years of th... (id:739620)$4.99
  • February 2014 (id:740353)$4.99
  • 25 Years of Mod... (id:799138)$6.99
  • The Best of Mod... (id:807413)$7.99
  • Trains at War (id:807737)$9.99

Questions

Is Model Military International free?
Model Military International 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, Model Military International or Model Engineer & Workshop?
Model Engineer & Workshop is rated higher. Model Military International averages 4.6 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Model Engineer & Workshop averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.
Do Model Military International or Model Engineer & Workshop have ads?
Neither Model Military International nor Model Engineer & Workshop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Model Military International or Model Engineer & Workshop?
Model Military International ships an update every 6 months, and Model Engineer & Workshop every 11 months. Most recently, Model Military International was updated on October 27, 2026 and Model Engineer & Workshop on October 29, 2026.

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