Comparison

Meng AIR Modeller vs MLI Plus

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

Head to head
About

Meng AIR Modeller

Explore the world of aircraft modeling with detailed images, step-by-step guides, and expert techniques. Discover the latest kits, accessories, and reviews, covering all periods and types of aircraft. Improve your modeling skills and enjoyment of the hobby.

Highlights
  • Detailed images and step-by-step guides
  • Techniques from award-winning modellers
  • Reviews of latest kits and accessories
  • Coverage of all aircraft periods and types
  • Scratchbuilding and super-detailing projects
  • Finishing and weathering techniques
Features
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The longest established and globally renowned quality publication showcasing the World’s very best aircraft modelling artists presented in a rich, visual format. Highly detailed images, text and step-by-step guides share the techniques of award-winning modellers to improve your own work and enjoyment of the hobby. All of the latest kits, accessories and materials are tried, tested and reviewed along with new modelling and military aviation publications.   - Regularly resided as the best military aircraft modelling magazine - Packed with articles making it great value - Showcasing the latest products from the largest to smallest international manufacturers - All periods and types of aircraft featured - Out of the box builds - Scratchbuilding and super-detailing projects - The latest finishing and weathering techniques explained - Regular walk-around reference features  ---------------------------------------------- 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

MLI Plus

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Brought to you by Key Publishing Ltd, Europe’s Leading Transport Publisher. MLI Plus is a bi-monthly modern traction magazine, dedicated to recording the development, operation and disposal of the UK diesel and electric fleets. First published in June 2008, Modern Locomotives Illustrated covers all modern traction classes of locomotive and multiple unit trains. With the technical follower in mind each issue has a very thorough technical review of the design and the equipment used, with large technical detail lists of measurements, weights and capacities. In addition full numeric detailed illustrations of the class under review are included showing the items of equipment and equipment positions, with specially selected material to show as many differences as possible. Regular features include: • Fleet lists - Detailed rolling stock listings • Technical data - Technology and design behind today’s locomotives • Cab drawings - Driver’s-eye view of our leading modern locomotives • Operational routes - In-depth examination of the routes chosen by the major passeger operators • Preservation - The steps taken to maintain today’s rolling stock. And much more! Please note: Posters, calendars or wall planners, plans, decals etc. may not necessarily be included with this digital issue. Please check the specific issue’s description within the app. Published by Key Publishing Ltd. The entire contents of this title is © copyright. All rights reserved. ---------------------------------------------- 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

Meng AIR Modeller1 screens
MLI Plus1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Meng AIR Modeller at every 7 months against MLI Plus's every 15 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Meng AIR Modeller sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per 6 months and MLI Plus sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 2 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meng AIR Modeller ships an update every 7 months, MLI Plus every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Meng AIR Modeller versus MLI Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeng AIR ModellerMLI Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (99 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings99 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.211.2
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagazinecloner.com US LLCKey Publishing

In-app purchases

23 purchases

Meng AIR Modeller

Subscriptions2
  • AIR Modeller1 Month trial$17.996 Months
  • AIR Modeller1 Month trial$33.991 Year
One-time21
  • AIR MODELLER 37 (id:798918)$6.99
  • AIR MODELLER 38 (id:798919)$6.99
  • AIR MODELLER 44 (id:797464)$6.99
Show 18 more
  • AIR MODELLER 46 (id:797623)$6.99
  • AIR MODELLER 47 (id:797482)$6.99
  • AIR Modeller 50 (id:797463)$6.99
  • AIR MODELLER 52 (id:797596)$6.99
  • AIR Modeller 51 (id:797389)$6.99
  • AIR 113 (id:731851)$6.99
  • AIR124 (pp:1130949)$6.99
  • AIR122 (pp:1116015)$6.99
  • AIR120 (pp:1116019)$6.99
  • AIR MODELLER 31 (id:797527)$6.99
  • AIR MODELLER 54 (id:797526)$6.99
  • AIR117 (pp:1047025)$6.99
  • AIR MODELLER 60 (id:798985)$6.99
  • AIR MODELLER 41 (id:798954)$6.99
  • AIR MODELLER 42 (id:797546)$6.99
  • AIR116 (pp:1047031)$6.99
  • AIR MODELLER 43 (id:797428)$6.99
  • AIR MODELLER 45 (id:797622)$6.99
12 purchases

MLI Plus

Subscriptions3
  • MLI Plus Subscription7 Days trial$7.992 Months
  • MLI Plus Subscription14 Days trial$17.496 Months
  • MLI Plus Subscription1 Month trial$29.991 Year
One-time9
  • Issue 207 (id:744204)$4.99
  • Issue 205 (id:740539)$4.99
  • Issue 204 (id:740981)$4.99
Show 6 more
  • Issue 200 (id:739647)$4.99
  • Issue 185 (id:741496)$4.99
  • Issue 171 (id:740540)$4.99
  • Issue 219 (id:740541)$4.99
  • Issue 214 (id:741397)$4.99
  • Issue 178 (id:739650)$4.99

Questions

Is Meng AIR Modeller free?
Meng AIR Modeller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MLI Plus free?
MLI Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Meng AIR Modeller or MLI Plus have ads?
Neither Meng AIR Modeller nor MLI Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meng AIR Modeller or MLI Plus?
Meng AIR Modeller ships an update every 7 months, and MLI Plus every 15 months. Most recently, Meng AIR Modeller was updated on November 1, 2026 and MLI Plus on October 29, 2026.

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