Comparison

Flying Scale Models vs Scale Military Modeller INT

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

Head to head
About

Flying Scale Models

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
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Flying Scale Models Magazine – Scale Aircraft in the Air Launched in 1997, Flying Scale Models magazine is for builders and fliers of historic scale replicas of full size aircraft. Published monthly, there are regular, free full size scale model plans for aircraft from all eras of manned flight, together with a wide range of material on every aspect of scale model research, building and flying. There are also reports on commercial developments within the hobby with expert tests of all the latest products. The magazine’s authoritative editorial reference and its technique based instructional material from a wide base of regular expert contributors; make Flying Scale Models a highly collectible reference journal. Regular features include: •All the latest news and events from the aeromodelling community both in the UK and worldwide •Kit Reviews – detailed build-guides offering full insight into the best modelling techniques. •Full reports and photographs from all the major events and shows •Techno Modelling – The best of aeromodelling on the internet •Letters and feedback on the hottest topics in aeromodelling from readers around the world •Shelf Life - Reviews on the latest models and modelling products •Plus regular special feature sections And much, much more! PLEASE NOTE: the Free full size plans are not available digitally. ---------------------------------------------- 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

Scale Military Modeller INT

This app delivers in-depth military modelling content, featuring the latest kit releases, model builds, and expert analysis. It provides news, reviews, and dedicated sections for figures and warships, all presented with high-quality photography and editorial guidance.

Highlights
  • Latest kit releases and model builds
  • Expert analysis and guidance
  • Military news and updates
  • Figure and warship news
  • Kit and accessory reviews
  • Event coverage
Features
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Scale Military Modeller International is the fastest growing, most innovate and most imaginative military modelling magazine and its unrivalled coverage has made it the world’s No.1 best seller! Covering all the popular scales, SMMI is packed with so many more modelling features and articles than any other title on the market, and this is backed with full-sized references, high quality photography and the best in editorial content and expert guidance from our team of world renowned modellers and writers. SMMI also provides the unique ‘SMMI Centre’ which showcases all the latest information from around the military modelling world, as well as dedicated ‘Military News’, ‘Figure News’ and ‘Warship News ‘sections. SMMI also provides the modeller with a comprehensive ‘Previews’ section where new kits and accessories and analyzed, and an all inclusive ‘Reviews’ section where our team of modellers provide their thoughts as they build the very latest kits. Scale Military Modeller International is the ‘complete package’ and regular features include: The latest kit releases and model builds, Events from around the world and dedicated pages for modelling societies such as MAFVA, IPMS and AMPS. So if you want to the very latest news and the best features presented in a user friendly style, the Scale Military Modeller International has to be your magazine of choice. ---------------------------------------------- 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

Flying Scale Models and Scale Military Modeller INT both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Scale Military Modeller INT's written reviews are positive against 17% of Flying Scale Models's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Flying Scale Models sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 6 months and Scale Military Modeller INT 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

Flying Scale Models holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 13 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of Flying Scale Models's written reviews are positive against 67% of Scale Military Modeller INT's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flying Scale Models ships an update every 7 months, Scale Military Modeller INT every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Flying Scale Models versus Scale Military Modeller INT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlying Scale ModelsScale Military Modeller INT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better4.3 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings813 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.211.2
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB81 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperDoolittle Media LtdMA Publications Limited

Customer experience

Flying Scale Models

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%

Scale Military Modeller INT

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral15.4%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Flying Scale Models

Subscriptions2
  • Flying Scale Models Magazine$24.996 Months
  • Flying Scale Models Magazine1 Month trial$39.991 Year
One-time8
  • June 2012 (id:736439)$4.99
  • July 2012 (id:735317)$4.99
  • August 2012 (id:735405)$4.99
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  • September 2012 (id:735817)$4.99
  • October 2012 (id:736440)$4.99
  • May 2013 (id:735777)$4.99
  • February 2013 (id:736264)$4.99
  • July 200 (id:749910)$4.99
10 purchases

Scale Military Modeller INT

Subscriptions3
  • Scale Military Modeller INT auto-renewable subscriptions$2.991 Month
  • Scale Military Modeller INT auto-renewable subscriptions$22.996 Months
  • Scale Military Modeller INT auto-renewable subscriptions1 Month trial$39.991 Year
One-time7
  • SMMI Vol 42 Iss... (id:375905)$3.99
  • SMMI Vol 42 Iss... (id:377370)$3.99
  • SMMI Vol 44 Iss... (id:369107)$3.99
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  • SMMI Vol 46 Iss... (id:417012)$3.99
  • SMMI Vol 46 Iss... (id:417018)$3.99
  • SMMI Vol 46 Iss... (id:417020)$3.99
  • SMMI Vol 47 Iss... (id:433940)$3.99

Questions

Is Flying Scale Models free?
Flying Scale Models is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scale Military Modeller INT free?
Scale Military Modeller INT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flying Scale Models or Scale Military Modeller INT?
Flying Scale Models is rated higher. Flying Scale Models averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Scale Military Modeller INT averages 4.3 from 13 ratings.
Do Flying Scale Models or Scale Military Modeller INT have ads?
Neither Flying Scale Models nor Scale Military Modeller INT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flying Scale Models or Scale Military Modeller INT?
Flying Scale Models ships an update every 7 months, and Scale Military Modeller INT every 12 months. Most recently, Flying Scale Models was updated on November 1, 2026 and Scale Military Modeller INT on November 6, 2026.

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