Comparison

Meng AFV Modeller vs Octane Magazine

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

Head to head
About

Meng AFV Modeller

This publication showcases the world's best armor modeling artists with detailed images and step-by-step guides. It features reviews of the latest kits, accessories, and materials, covering all periods and types of military vehicles.

Highlights
  • Detailed images and step-by-step guides
  • Reviews of kits, accessories, and materials
  • Features on all military vehicle types and periods
  • Diorama and figure modeling
  • Scratchbuilding and super-detailing projects
  • Finishing and weathering techniques
  • Walk-around reference features
Features
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The longest established and globally renowned quality publication showcasing the World’s very best armour 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 publications.   - Regularly resided as the best military vehicle 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 military vehicles featured - Diorama features including figures - 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

Octane Magazine

Explore the world of classic cars with expert insights and exclusive content. Discover top events, browse thousands of vehicles for sale, and build your collection of past issues. Share your passion for automotive history.

Highlights
  • Expert insights into classic cars
  • Exclusive content from contributors
  • Information on top classic car events
  • Thousands of classic cars for sale
  • Bookmark favorite articles
  • Searchable content
  • Build a collection of past issues
Features
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Octane is the authoritative guide to the best classic cars the world has to offer. Each issue gives you an exclusive insight into the world of classic cars from our experienced and expert contributors, and also our celebrity columnists such as Jay Leno and Nick Mason. Octane also brings you the top events plus offers thousands of classic cars for sale to help you find your dream car! With Octane Magazine Replica, you can bookmark your favourite articles, easily search for your favourite content and build a collection of past issues. Share your passion for classic cars with Octane today. All the subscriptions are auto-renewable subscription directly from the App Store. Payment will be charged to your App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. This subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost of the renewal will match the initial subscription price. You can manage your subscriptions through your Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Subscription costs: 12 month subscription at £45.99 Please click here to read our Privacy Policy: http://www.dennis.co.uk/privacy and here to read our Terms of Use: http://www.dennis.co.uk/subs/terms

Screenshots

Meng AFV Modeller1 screens
Octane Magazine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Meng AFV Modeller at free with in-app purchases against Octane Magazine's subscription. Meng AFV Modeller also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 26%) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 AFV Modeller sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $33.99 per year and Octane Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $44.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Meng AFV Modeller against 4.8 for Octane Magazine. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 80 and 213 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Meng AFV Modeller's written reviews are positive against 26% of Octane Magazine's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meng AFV Modeller ships an update every 6 months, Octane Magazine every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Meng AFV Modeller versus Octane Magazine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeng AFV ModellerOctane Magazine
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (80 ratings) — better4.8 (213 ratings)
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews — better26.5% of reviews
Number of ratings80213 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.2 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagazinecloner.com US LLCHothouse Publishing

Customer experience

Meng AFV Modeller

All ratings80 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral9.5%
Negative33.3%

Octane Magazine

All ratings213 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral0.5%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive26.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative67.6%

Bugs and requests

Meng AFV Modeller

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Octane Magazine

Reported bugs

29 issues
  • App not working on iOS 17
  • Auto-renewal issues
  • No delivery for subscribed issues
  • App denied access to new issues
  • Downloads with no content
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  • Slow magazine release
  • Strained eyes reading text on mobile
  • Top 1/3 of page hidden by menu bar
  • Past issues gone
  • Unstable product
  • No access to issues over 12 months old
  • Old issues disappeared
  • Paid issues no longer readable
  • Only current year issues viewable
  • New app is worse than old
  • Photos split across pages in landscape
  • Lost old issues with new app
  • Previous purchases not carried over
  • Login required frequently
  • Purchases disappear
  • Customer service silent/nonexistent
  • Charged but no access
  • Confused by subscription carry-over
  • No easy way to carry over subscription
  • Lost interactivity from original app
  • Double pages split photos
  • App crashes immediately
  • Not an interactive magazine
  • Subscription doesn't include digital version

Requested features

8 requests
  • Showcase the Honda S2000
  • Improve app for laptop viewing
  • Restore access to older issues
  • Improve landscape view for photos
  • Make app interactive like original version
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  • Add back original interactive features
  • Fix app crashes
  • Include digital version with print subscription

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Meng AFV Modeller

Subscriptions1
  • AFV Modeller1 Month trial$33.991 Year
One-time9
  • AFV59 (id:798928)$6.99
  • AFV60 (id:798930)$6.99
  • AFV63 (id:797481)$6.99
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  • AFV64 (id:797587)$6.99
  • AFV65 (id:797598)$6.99
  • AFV66 (id:797368)$6.99
  • AFV68 (id:797524)$6.99
  • AFV76 (id:797588)$6.99
  • 3 back issue bundle$17.99
10 purchases

Octane Magazine

Subscriptions2
  • Octane: Auto Renewing Subscription$44.991 Year
  • 12 Month Subscription$49.991 Year
One-time8
  • Octane Magazine: December 2012$4.99
  • Octane Magazine: September 2013$4.99
  • August 2016 of Octane Magazine Replica$4.99
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  • November 2016 of Octane Magazine Replica$4.99
  • October 2016 of Octane Magazine Replica$4.99
  • July 2016 of Octane Magazine Replica$4.99
  • May 2016 of Octane Magazine Replica$4.99
  • April 2016 of Octane Magazine Replica$4.99

Questions

Is Meng AFV Modeller free?
Meng AFV Modeller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Octane Magazine free?
Octane Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Meng AFV Modeller or Octane Magazine?
Meng AFV Modeller is rated higher. Meng AFV Modeller averages 4.8 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while Octane Magazine averages 4.8 from 213 ratings.
Do Meng AFV Modeller or Octane Magazine have ads?
Neither Meng AFV Modeller nor Octane Magazine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meng AFV Modeller or Octane Magazine?
Meng AFV Modeller ships an update every 6 months, and Octane Magazine every 3 months. Most recently, Meng AFV Modeller was updated on November 6, 2026 and Octane Magazine on November 6, 2026.

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