# Flying Scale Models vs RC Flight Log and Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RC Flight Log and Timer at 71% against Flying Scale Models's 17%. RC Flight Log and Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 18). Flying Scale Models's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 17 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flying Scale Models sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 6 months. RC Flight Log and Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flying Scale Models holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 9 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of Flying Scale Models's written reviews are positive against 71% of RC Flight Log and Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Flying Scale Models ships an update every 7 months, RC Flight Log and Timer every 17 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flying Scale Models | RC Flight Log and Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flying-scale-models/id489151886/reviews)** | [3.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rc-flight-log-and-timer/id1214714630/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Doolittle Media Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545366363) | [Erik Person](https://appshunter.io/developer/922233122) |

## What reviewers say

### Flying Scale Models

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flying-scale-models/id489151886)

This app offers a monthly publication for enthusiasts of historic scale aircraft replicas. It features model plans, building techniques, product reviews, and community news. Users can purchase individual issues or subscribe for ongoing access.

**Highlights:** Scale model plans for historic aircraft, Building and flying techniques, Product reviews and tests, Aeromodelling community news, Event reports and photographs, Techno Modelling internet features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flying Scale Models Magazine | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Flying Scale Models Magazine | $39.99 | per year |
| June 2012 (id:736439) | $4.99 | one-time |
| July 2012 (id:735317) | $4.99 | one-time |
| August 2012 (id:735405) | $4.99 | one-time |
| September 2012 (id:735817) | $4.99 | one-time |
| October 2012 (id:736440) | $4.99 | one-time |
| May-14 (id:737233) | $4.99 | one-time |
| May 2013 (id:735777) | $4.99 | one-time |
| February 2013 (id:736264) | $4.99 | one-time |
| July 200 (id:749910) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Oct 22 (id:776929) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Oct 203 (id:749916) | $4.99 | one-time |
| September 2013 (id:736170) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Nov 19 (id:768126) | $4.99 | one-time |
| May 20 (id:772438) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Oct 23 (id:702340) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Aug 20 (id:772432) | $4.99 | one-time |


### RC Flight Log and Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rc-flight-log-and-timer/id1214714630)

Track your aircraft's flight history with this app. Log flights live or manually, view past flight times, and manage your aircraft in a digital hangar. See the duration and airframe for each logged flight.

**Highlights:** Live flight timing, Manual flight entry, Flight time charts, Aircraft hangar, Detailed flight log

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flying Scale Models free?

Flying Scale Models is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RC Flight Log and Timer free?

RC Flight Log and Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Flying Scale Models or RC Flight Log and Timer?

Flying Scale Models is rated higher. Flying Scale Models averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while RC Flight Log and Timer averages 3.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do Flying Scale Models or RC Flight Log and Timer have ads?

Neither Flying Scale Models nor RC Flight Log and Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flying Scale Models or RC Flight Log and Timer?

Flying Scale Models ships an update every 7 months, and RC Flight Log and Timer every 17 months. Most recently, Flying Scale Models was updated on October 13, 2026 and RC Flight Log and Timer on October 13, 2026.

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