Comparison

Flying Scale Models vs RCM&E

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

RCM&E

This app delivers the latest in radio control flying, featuring in-depth reviews, build articles, and expert columns. Access current and past issues of the leading UK model flying magazine, with free plans included in print editions.

Highlights
  • In-depth reviews of R/C models and electronics
  • Informative features and opinionated columns
  • Free plans with accompanying build articles
  • Access to current and back issues
  • User accounts for purchase protection
  • Multiple subscription options
Features
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Catering for all aspects of R/C flying, Radio Control Models and Electronics first appeared in May 1960 and is the biggest and best selling monthly model flying magazine in the United Kingdom with a large overseas readership. RCM&E has brought benchmark levels of writing and photography to the hobby and each issue has extensive reviews, informative features and opinionated columns from a number of well-known contributors. With every Print issue you'll find a high-quality free plan along with an accompanying build article. RCM&E publishes 13 great issues a year. ---------------------------------------------- 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

Flying Scale Models1 screens
RCM&E4 screens

Verdict

The call

Flying Scale Models and RCM&E both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 56% of RCM&E'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 18 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 6 months and RCM&E sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 3 months. 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 — 4.5 for Flying Scale Models against 4.6 for RCM&E. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 14 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of Flying Scale Models's written reviews are positive against 56% of RCM&E's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flying Scale Models ships an update every 7 months, RCM&E every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Flying Scale Models versus RCM&E: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlying Scale ModelsRCM&E
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings)4.6 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews56.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings814 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 8 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 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDoolittle Media LtdMortons Media Group Ltd

Customer experience

Flying Scale Models

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

RCM&E

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative31.3%

In-app purchases

18 purchases

Flying Scale Models

Subscriptions2
  • Flying Scale Models Magazine$24.996 Months
  • Flying Scale Models Magazine1 Month trial$39.991 Year
One-time16
  • June 2012 (id:736439)$4.99
  • July 2012 (id:735317)$4.99
  • August 2012 (id:735405)$4.99
Show 13 more
  • September 2012 (id:735817)$4.99
  • October 2012 (id:736440)$4.99
  • May-14 (id:737233)$4.99
  • May 2013 (id:735777)$4.99
  • February 2013 (id:736264)$4.99
  • July 200 (id:749910)$4.99
  • Oct 22 (id:776929)$4.99
  • Oct 203 (id:749916)$4.99
  • September 2013 (id:736170)$4.99
  • Nov 19 (id:768126)$4.99
  • May 20 (id:772438)$4.99
  • Oct 23 (id:702340)$4.99
  • Aug 20 (id:772432)$4.99
11 purchases

RCM&E

Subscriptions3
  • RCM&E Auto-Renewable Subscription1 Month trial$12.993 Months
  • RCM&E Auto-Renewable Subscription1 Month trial$26.996 Months
  • RCM&E Auto-Renewable Subscription1 Month trial$36.991 Year
One-time8
  • April 2013 (id:738909)$4.99
  • March 2013 (id:736741)$4.99
  • Autumn Special ... (id:739560)$4.99
Show 5 more
  • Model Flying Wo... (id:749308)$4.99
  • February 2025 (pp:1112159)$4.99
  • Oct-16 (id:792353)$5.99
  • Nov-16 (id:792357)$5.99
  • Dec-16 (id:792359)$5.99

Questions

Is Flying Scale Models free?
Flying Scale Models is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RCM&E free?
RCM&E is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flying Scale Models or RCM&E?
RCM&E is rated higher. Flying Scale Models averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while RCM&E averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.
Do Flying Scale Models or RCM&E have ads?
Neither Flying Scale Models nor RCM&E shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flying Scale Models or RCM&E?
Flying Scale Models ships an update every 7 months, and RCM&E every 8 months. Most recently, Flying Scale Models was updated on September 27, 2026 and RCM&E on September 22, 2026.

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