Comparison

Flying Scale Models vs Skale

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

Skale

This app connects wirelessly to an electronic kitchen scale via Bluetooth, offering quick auto-connection and voice-over assistance. It supports a capacity of up to 2000g with a resolution of 0.1g and allows selection of various weighing units.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth low energy connectivity
  • Quick auto-connection
  • Voice-over assistance
  • 2000g capacity
  • 0.1g resolution
  • Selectable weighing units (g, oz, carat, qian)
Features
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This is a wireless electronic kitchen scale via bluetooth low energy. Features: Quickly auto connection. Voice-over assistance. Capacity up to 2000 g Resolution: 0.1g Selectable weighing units: g, oz, carat, qian 快速自動連線 語音回饋協助 最大量測重量2000公克 精度0.1公克 重量單位:公克、盎司、克拉、台錢

Screenshots

Flying Scale Models1 screens
Skale3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Flying Scale Models at 4.5 against Skale's 2.4. Skale's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price, review sentiment, ads 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 6 months. Skale asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flying Scale Models holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 34 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Flying Scale Models's written reviews are positive against 15% of Skale's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flying Scale Models ships an update every 7 months, Skale every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Flying Scale Models versus Skale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlying Scale ModelsSkale
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better2.4 (34 ratings)
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews — better15.4% of reviews
Number of ratings834 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.2 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDoolittle Media LtdAtomax Inc.

Customer experience

Flying Scale Models

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

Skale

All ratings34 ratings
Positive29.4%
Neutral11.8%
Negative58.8%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral23.1%
Negative61.5%

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
None

Skale

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flying Scale Models free?
Flying Scale Models is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skale free?
Skale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Flying Scale Models or Skale?
Flying Scale Models is rated higher. Flying Scale Models averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Skale averages 2.4 from 34 ratings.
Do Flying Scale Models or Skale have ads?
Neither Flying Scale Models nor Skale shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flying Scale Models or Skale?
Flying Scale Models ships an update every 7 months, and Skale every 3 months. Most recently, Flying Scale Models was updated on November 1, 2026 and Skale on November 1, 2026.

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