Comparison

Outback Magazine vs Pilot Magazine

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

Head to head
About

Outback Magazine

Explore the diverse landscapes and fascinating people of Australia. Discover stories of tradition, innovation, and the spirit of the bush. This app brings the heart of Australia to your fingertips.

Highlights
  • Explore Australian scenery
  • Discover colorful characters
  • Read about bush traditions
  • Learn about new innovations
  • Access current and back issues
  • Subscription options available
Features
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When you read OUTBACK we introduce you to some of our most colourful characters, and show you some truly amazing scenery along the way; from broad sweeping plains, to vibrant red deserts and soaring mountain ranges … all surrounded, of course, by crystal blue oceans. This is OUTBACK magazine, the inspirational read that takes you beyond the city and deep into the heart of Australia. In our pages you’ll discover a world of fascinating people, some hard at work keeping old traditions alive, others fast discovering new ways to breathe vibrancy and life into an ancient land. Whether it be the forests of Tasmania, the high country of Victoria or the untamed Top End, this is a land of energy, hope and innovation. For more than 10 years OUTBACK magazine has brought the people of the bush together, highlighting in a positive, supportive style of reporting their struggles, successes and triumphs. ---------------------------------------------- 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

Pilot Magazine

Explore the world of aviation with Britain's best-selling general aviation magazine. Discover flight tests, travel articles, news, and gear, all presented with stunning photography. Access a vast archive of past issues and utilize powerful search functionality.

Highlights
  • Preview editions before purchase
  • Access archive of 100 back issues
  • New search functionality
  • Flight tests and travel articles
  • News and technique features
  • Stunning photography
Features
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Pilot is Britain's best-selling general aviation magazine. Whether you are an aeroplane enthusiast, already a pilot or thinking of becoming one, it's a great read. Each issue is packed with flight tests, travel articles, news, technique features and much more to inspire, inform and entertain, including stunning photographs. The Pilot magazine app features… • Preview Editions – Read the first 10 pages of any edition before purchasing. • Huge Archive of Back Issues – Subscribe and receive full access to the latest 100 issues for the duration of your subscription. • New Search Functionality – Quickly and easily search for articles that interest you. ---------------------------------------------- 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

Outback Magazine1 screens
Pilot Magazine4 screens

Verdict

The call

Outback Magazine and Pilot Magazine both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Outback Magazine's written reviews are positive against 10% of Pilot Magazine's. Outback Magazine also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Outback Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 6 months and Pilot Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 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 Outback Magazine against 4.8 for Pilot Magazine. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Outback Magazine's written reviews are positive against 10% of Pilot Magazine's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Outback Magazine ships an update every 4 months, Pilot Magazine every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Outback Magazine versus Pilot Magazine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOutback MagazinePilot Magazine
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better10.0% of reviews
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJellyfish Connect LimitedKey Publishing

Customer experience

Outback Magazine

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pilot Magazine

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Outback Magazine

Subscriptions2
  • Outback Magazine$9.996 Months
  • Outback Magazine1 Month trial$15.991 Year
One-time8
  • Outback Tracks 2011$4.99
  • OUTBACK 85$4.99
  • OUTBACK STATIONS 2012$4.99
Show 5 more
  • OUTBACK TRACKS 2013$4.99
  • Special 4$4.99
  • STATIONS 2016.$4.99
  • STATIONS 2018$4.99
  • OUTBACK 82$4.99
10 purchases

Pilot Magazine

Subscriptions7
  • Pilot Magazine$2.991 Month
  • Pilot Magazine Monthly$3.491 Month
  • Pilot Magazine$8.993 Months
Show 4 more
  • Pilot Magazine 3 Months$8.993 Months
  • Pilot Magazine$17.996 Months
  • Pilot Magazine$26.991 Year
  • Pilot Magazine 1 Year1 Month trial$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • Pilot Magazine August 2013$3.99
  • Pilot Magazine December 2013$3.99
  • Pilot Magazine October 2014$3.99

Questions

Is Outback Magazine free?
Outback Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pilot Magazine free?
Pilot Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Outback Magazine or Pilot Magazine?
Outback Magazine and Pilot Magazine are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Outback Magazine or Pilot Magazine have ads?
Neither Outback Magazine nor Pilot Magazine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Outback Magazine or Pilot Magazine?
Outback Magazine ships an update every 4 months, and Pilot Magazine every 11 months. Most recently, Outback Magazine was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pilot Magazine on November 1, 2026.

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