Comparison

Flying Scale Models vs Roll Call

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

Roll Call

Features
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Roll Call is the collection tracker built specifically for action figure collectors. Track every figure and vehicle in your collection with the detail you actually care about — variant names, sub-lines, condition, acquisition date, and personal notes. Photograph what you own. See what comparable items sell for. Watch your collection's value grow. — FEATURES — Comprehensive catalog Browse over 800 figures and 50+ vehicles spanning A Real American Hero (1982-1994) and Classified Series (2020-present). Search by name, year, variant, accessories, or character. Personal collection tracking Mark items you own. Track condition (Mint on Card, Loose Complete, Loose Incomplete). Add quantities, acquisition dates, prices paid, and notes for each piece. Photo uploads Take or upload photos of your figures directly within the app. Build a visual record of your collection. Live eBay pricing See current market values pulled from active eBay listings, refreshed regularly. Know what your collection is worth, what's selling, and what to look for. Vehicles too Tanks, jeeps, aircraft, motorcycles — track them alongside your figures. See which figures came pack-in with which vehicles. Private by default Your collection is yours. No one else can see what you own. We don't sell your data, share your photos, or use your information for advertising. — ROLL CALL PRO — The free tier tracks up to 10 items. Roll Call Pro unlocks unlimited collection tracking, plus continued access to photos, eBay pricing, and the full collection dashboard. Roll Call Pro is offered as a monthly ($2.99) or yearly ($19.99) subscription. The yearly plan starts with a 7-day free trial. — MADE BY A FAN, FOR FANS — Roll Call is an independent app built by a longtime collector. It's not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Hasbro, Inc. or any of its subsidiaries. All trademarks and product names referenced are the property of their respective owners. Found a missing figure or an error in our data? We want to know. Send corrections, suggestions, or feedback to cansteydev@gmail.com. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ansteys.github.io/aht-support/privacy.html

Screenshots

Flying Scale Models1 screens
Roll Call4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Roll Call at every 4 days against Flying Scale Models's every 7 months. Flying Scale Models's advantage is iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Roll Call sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flying Scale Models ships an update every 7 months, Roll Call every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Flying Scale Models versus Roll Call: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlying Scale ModelsRoll Call
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.2 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDoolittle Media LtdCLIFFORD VINCENT ANSTEY

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
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  • 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
2 purchases

Roll Call

Subscriptions2
  • Roll Call Pro$2.991 Month
  • Roll Call Pro$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Flying Scale Models free?
Flying Scale Models is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Roll Call free?
Roll Call is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flying Scale Models or Roll Call have ads?
Neither Flying Scale Models nor Roll Call shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flying Scale Models or Roll Call?
Flying Scale Models ships an update every 7 months, and Roll Call every 4 days. Most recently, Flying Scale Models was updated on November 1, 2026 and Roll Call on October 25, 2026.

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