# The Tablet vs VWt

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Tablet at 53% against VWt's 0%. The Tablet also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 16 months). VWt's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Tablet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.49 per month and VWt sells 34 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Tablet ships an update every 4 months, VWt every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Tablet | VWt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tablet/id494302492/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **7** | — |
| Positive reviews | **53.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 4 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Tablet Publishing Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465704780) | [Kelsey Publishing Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/551665757) |

## What reviewers say

### The Tablet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tablet/id494302492)

This weekly Catholic journal offers in-depth coverage of religion, politics, arts, and current affairs with global contributors. Access selected pages from the latest issue or subscribe for full access to every page and a searchable archive dating back to 2011.

**Highlights:** International religious and political coverage, In-depth articles and balanced reporting, Global contributor network, Searchable archive of past issues, Offline reading of synced issues, Interactive page navigation and zoom

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Tablet | $9.49 | per month |
| The Tablet | $99.99 | per year |


### VWt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vwt/id1090010599)

This app provides a dedicated digital publication for enthusiasts of VW T4 and T5 Transporter vehicles. Users can purchase individual issues or subscribe for ongoing access, with options to manage subscriptions and protect purchases through an account.

**Highlights:** Digital magazine for VW Transporter enthusiasts, Purchase current and back issues, Subscription options available, Auto-renewal management, Pocketmags account for purchase protection, Cross-platform browsing of purchases

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

**In-app purchases (34)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VWt Magazine | $3.49 | per month |
| VWt Magazine | $37.99 | per year |
| Issue 142 Apr 24 (id:733515) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 134 Aug 23 (id:733531) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 138 Dec 23 (id:733523) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 144 May 24 (id:733511) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 136 Oct 23 (id:733527) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 139 Jan 24 (id:733521) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 141 Mar 24 (id:733517) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 148 Sep 24 (pp:1043678) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 152 Jan 25 (pp:1043654) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 149 Oct 24 (pp:1043672) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 150 Nov 24 (pp:1043666) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 146 Jul 24 (pp:1043690) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 151 Dec 24 (pp:1043660) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 145 Jun 24 (pp:1043696) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 153 Feb 25 (pp:1043648) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 176 - De... (pp:1137828) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 173 - Se... (pp:1137834) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 178 - Fe... (pp:1137824) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 175 - No... (pp:1137830) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 174 - Oc... (pp:1137832) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 171 - Ju... (pp:1137838) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 170 - Ju... (pp:1137840) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 169 - Ma... (pp:1137842) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 156 - Sp... (pp:1110137) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 160 - Au... (pp:1110129) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 158 - Ju... (pp:1110133) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 163 - No... (pp:1110123) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 162 - Oc... (pp:1110125) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 157 - Ma... (pp:1110135) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 161 - Se... (pp:1110127) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 155 - Ap... (pp:1110139) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Complete Your Collection 14 | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Tablet free?

The Tablet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VWt free?

VWt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do The Tablet or VWt have ads?

Neither The Tablet nor VWt shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Tablet or VWt?

The Tablet ships an update every 4 months, and VWt every 16 months. Most recently, The Tablet was updated on October 15, 2026 and VWt on October 4, 2026.

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