Comparison

(Modell vs DMFV

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

Head to head

(Modell

Free

📡 News

★ 4.510 ratingsView app →

About

(Modell

Access a vast collection of digital magazines and articles focused on model railways and real trains. Enjoy high-quality images and illustrations, with all downloaded content available offline. Discover content from various popular railway publications.

Highlights

Digital railway magazines
High-quality images and illustrations
Offline access to downloaded content
Content from multiple publications
Focus on model and real railways

Features

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Genießen Sie grenzenloses Lesevergnügen zum Thema (Modell-)Eisenbahn! Exzellente Informationen, tolle Bilder und Illustrationen zu vielen Themen aus der abwechslungsreichen Eisenbahn- und Modellbahnwelt. Im (Modell-)Bahn-Kiosk finden Sie auf einen Blick alle digitalen Angebote von: - MIBA - MIBA Spezial - Modelleisenbahner - Bahn Extra - Digitale Modellbahn - Eisenbahn Magazin - Eisenbahn Romantik - N-Bahn Magazin - Straßenbahn Magazin - Lok Magazin Immer alles griffbereit und jederzeit verfügbar: Einmal geladene Magazine stehen Ihnen immer zur Verfügung, auch ohne Online-Verbindung. Jetzt gratis downloaden!

About

DMFV

This app is the official publication of the German Model Flying Association, offering comprehensive information on model aircraft sports. It features test reports, event coverage, building and flying tips, and details on the association's activities. Additionally, it provides access to the "DMFV Wissen" book series.

Highlights

Model flying sports news
Test and technology reports
Event coverage
Building and flying tips
Association information
Access to "DMFV Wissen" books

Features

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Der Modellflieger ist das Verbandsmagazin des Deutschen Modellflieger Verbands (DMFV). Es erscheint sechsmal jährlich als umfassendes Informations-Medium rund um den Modellflugsport. Neben Berichten zu Test & Technik, Veranstaltungen, Bau- und Flugtipps liefert das Magazin alle Infos zu Europas größter Interessenvertretung für Modellflugsportler. Mit der Buch-Reihe „DMFV Wissen“ gibt der Verband zudem regelmäßig Standardwerke von hohem Informations- und Nutzwert zu aktuellen Themen rund um den Modellflugsport heraus. Auch diese sind in der App erhältlich.

Screenshots

(Modell4 screens

DMFV3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: (Modell at every 5 weeks against DMFV's every 6 months. On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. (Modell sells 22 one-off in-app purchases and DMFV sells 30 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

(Modell ships an update every 5 weeks, DMFV every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level

(Modell versus DMFV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	(Modell	DMFV
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.5 (10 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	70.4% of reviews — better	65.0% of reviews
Number of ratings	10 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 5 weeks — better	Every 6 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	Yes
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	14.0	14.0
Further details — not scored
Size	189 MB	160 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	GeraMond Verlag GmbH	Wellhausen & Marquardt Medien