Comparison

MIM vs Cyclotron

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

Head to head
About

MIM

This publication offers high-quality content for military model enthusiasts, featuring expert builds, techniques, and reviews of kits, accessories, and tools. Improve your modeling skills with step-by-step guides and insider industry news.

Highlights
  • Expert model builds
  • Step-by-step techniques
  • Kit and accessory reviews
  • Diorama features
  • Industry news and previews
  • Reference photos
Features
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MI Modeller AFV is the leading high quality publication featuring top models by the very best modellers, high quality photography and detailed builds showing how to improve your modelling The highest quality modelling always features in MI Modeller, along with the very best model builders in the world showing techniques and how to improve skills. Kits from all manufacturers feature and the latest accessories, paints and tools are regularly featured. If you want to improve your skills – MI Modeller AFV 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 Insider industry news Sneak previews of upcoming releases Step-by-step, illustrated model building articles Reference photos and information Colours and markings 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 MI Modeller 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

Cyclotron

Interact with a dynamic particle system by touching the screen. Use multiple fingers to alter particle behavior for a visually stimulating experience. Ideal for entertainment and keeping children engaged.

Highlights
  • Interactive particle simulation
  • Multi-touch particle behavior
  • Visually stimulating
  • Engaging for kids
  • Time-killing entertainment
Features
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Cyclotron is a fun and satisfying particle app. Touch the screen and the particles go wild. Using multiple fingers changes the way the particles behave. Great to mess with when you're bored and have some time to kill, need visual stimulation or want to keep the kids busy.

Screenshots

MIM2 screens
Cyclotron4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MIM at Free against Cyclotron's $1.99. MIM also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 16 months). Cyclotron's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ratings volume (153 vs 20). On ads 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

MIM is free to download; Cyclotron costs $1.99 up front. MIM sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Cyclotron asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MIM holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cyclotron has 153 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of MIM's written reviews are positive against 62% of Cyclotron's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MIM ships an update every 7 months, Cyclotron every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
MIM versus Cyclotron: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMIMCyclotron
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.9 (20 ratings) — better4.6 (153 ratings)
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews — better61.8% of reviews
Number of ratings20153 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.68.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDoolittle Media LtdPDJ Apps

Customer experience

MIM

All ratings20 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative25.0%

Cyclotron

All ratings153 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews173 reviews
Positive61.8%
Neutral12.1%
Negative26.0%

Bugs and requests

MIM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Cyclotron

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Compatibility issues on older devices
  • Inconsistent performance after updates
  • Delayed or unresponsive touch inputs

Requested features

5 requests
  • More customization options
  • Additional visual modes or effects
  • Screenshot/photo capture capability
  • Ability to change movement speed
  • Integration with music playback

In-app purchases

13 purchases

MIM

Subscriptions1
  • MIM AFV1 Month trial$19.991 Year
One-time12
  • 018 (id:406968)$3.99
  • 004 (id:735931)$4.99
  • 010 (id:735619)$4.99
Show 9 more
  • 006 (id:735020)$4.99
  • 012 (id:735378)$4.99
  • 014 (id:735215)$4.99
  • 016 (id:734726)$4.99
  • 020 (id:734875)$4.99
  • 022 (id:735093)$4.99
  • 086 June 2018 (id:756734)$4.99
  • 069 February 2017 (id:756718)$4.99
  • 158 (pp:1082427)$4.99
None

Cyclotron

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MIM free?
MIM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cyclotron free?
Cyclotron costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MIM or Cyclotron?
MIM is rated higher. MIM averages 4.9 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Cyclotron averages 4.6 from 153 ratings.
Do MIM or Cyclotron have ads?
Neither MIM nor Cyclotron shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MIM or Cyclotron?
MIM ships an update every 7 months, and Cyclotron every 16 months. Most recently, MIM was updated on October 23, 2026 and Cyclotron on October 24, 2026.

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