Comparison

Outback Magazine 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

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

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

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Outback Magazine at none against MLI Plus's shown. Outback Magazine also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 15 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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

Outback Magazine ships an update every 4 months, MLI Plus every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Outback Magazine versus MLI Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOutback MagazineMLI Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.211.2
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJellyfish Connect LimitedKey Publishing

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Outback Magazine

Subscriptions2
  • Outback Magazine$9.996 Months
  • Outback Magazine1 Month trial$15.991 Year
One-time10
  • Outback Tracks 2011$4.99
  • OUTBACK 81$4.99
  • OUTBACK DINING 2012$4.99
Show 7 more
  • OUTBACK 85$4.99
  • OUTBACK STATIONS 2012$4.99
  • OUTBACK TRACKS 2013$4.99
  • Special 4$4.99
  • STATIONS 2016.$4.99
  • STATIONS 2018$4.99
  • OUTBACK Travel 2020$4.99
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 Outback Magazine free?
Outback Magazine 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 Outback Magazine or MLI Plus have ads?
MLI Plus shows ads; Outback Magazine does not.
Which is updated more often, Outback Magazine or MLI Plus?
Outback Magazine ships an update every 4 months, and MLI Plus every 15 months. Most recently, Outback Magazine was updated on September 8, 2026 and MLI Plus on September 10, 2026.

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