Comparison

British Archaeology vs Airways MagReader

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

Head to head
About

British Archaeology

Access in-depth articles and commentary on the latest archaeological discoveries and historical insights. Subscribe for full access to current and archived issues, with features for offline reading and easy navigation.

Highlights
  • Selected pages from latest issue
  • Full access to searchable archive
  • Offline reading of back issues
  • Page swipe and thumbnail navigation
  • Zoom and page view options
  • Web link and content page navigation
  • Social media sharing
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British Archaeology is a bi-monthly publication from the Council for British Archaeology – an educational charity working throughout the UK to encourage interest in archaeology and to promote the appreciation and care of our historic environment for the benefit of present and future generations. It is an authoritative, in-depth source of information and comment on what’s new, interesting and important in the world of archaeology. The iPad/iPhone edition brings you selected pages from the latest issue as soon as it is available. You can subscribe within the application for full access, which brings you every page of the issue and a complete searchable archive back to the first issue from February 1995. Issues are not sold individually - for the duration of your subscription you have access to every issue in this archive. During your subscription you can sync back issues to your device. These will remain in place if your subscription expires, unless your device removes them (for example when running low on disk space). Re-downloading issues requires a current subscription. • Swipe or tap the page edges to flip to next/previous page. • Use the animated thumbnail view to flick through the pages. • Pinch or double-tap pages to zoom. • Switch between single or double-page view. • Search the current issue or the archive. • Tap any page links to web sites, email addresses, phone numbers or maps. • Tap contents-page links to jump to a particular article. • Sync back issues to your device for offline reading (requires wi-fi). • Network connection required otherwise. • Social media sharing feature allowing you to share pages with friends. • If your institution has a magazine subscription, you can access it directly from within your registered IP range. We recommend first running the app within a wi-fi area so it can sync the latest issue to your device - after that you can use it anywhere. Subscribers will receive new issues automatically. Subscriptions are available within the app at the following prices: £3.99 per two months £26.99 per year In addition, please note the following standard features of auto-renewable subscriptions: • Your payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions will renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Apple Account Settings after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. You can find our privacy policy here: https://exacteditions.com/about/privacy and our terms of service here: https://exacteditions.com/about/tos

About

Airways MagReader

Access a curated collection of aviation and travel magazines. Explore airline industry news, historical aviation features, and unique travel experiences for airline employees and enthusiasts. Offers both monthly and annual subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Digital aviation magazines
  • NonRev Traveler content
  • Airways Magazine content
  • Monthly subscriptions
  • Annual subscriptions
  • Auto-renewal management
Features
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Airways MagReader is a digital magazine reader for aviation publications from Airways Publishing, INC. The all-new Magreader includes NonRev Traveler, a monthly magazine for airline employees, their families, and retirees, focused on unique travel experiences around the world. Each issue features the latest airline routes, fare finds, festivals, weekend getaways, longer trips, cruise reviews, hotel reviews, and more. Available in-app purchase options for NonRev Traveler: Monthly subscription: $8.99 Annual subscription: $59.99 The app also includes Airways Magazine, our flagship monthly magazine dedicated to commercial aviation and its history. Each month, it explores the latest developments in the airline industry, reviews airlines and airports, and features interviews with aviation executives. Available in-app purchase options for Airways Magazine: Monthly subscription: $9.99 Annual subscription: $79.99 Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the applicable subscription rate. You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during an active subscription period. For more information, please visit: Privacy Policy: https://airwaysmag.com/privacy-policy/ Terms & Conditions: https://airwaysmag.com/terms-and-conditions/

Screenshots

British Archaeology4 screens
Airways MagReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: British Archaeology at 5.0 against Airways MagReader's 3.0. Airways MagReader's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. British Archaeology sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per 2 months and Airways MagReader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

British Archaeology holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

British Archaeology ships an update every 4 months, Airways MagReader monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
British Archaeology versus Airways MagReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBritish ArchaeologyAirways MagReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCouncil for British Archaeology (The)Airways International, Inc.

Customer experience

British Archaeology

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Airways MagReader

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

British Archaeology

Subscriptions3
  • British Archaeology$5.492 Months
  • British Archaeology$20.991 Year
  • British Archaeology$28.991 Year
4 purchases

Airways MagReader

Subscriptions4
  • NonRev Traveler Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Airways Magazine Monthly$9.991 Month
  • NonRev Traveler Yearly$59.991 Year
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  • Airways Magazine Yearly$79.991 Year

Questions

Is British Archaeology free?
British Archaeology is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Airways MagReader free?
Airways MagReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, British Archaeology or Airways MagReader?
British Archaeology is rated higher. British Archaeology averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Airways MagReader averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do British Archaeology or Airways MagReader have ads?
Neither British Archaeology nor Airways MagReader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, British Archaeology or Airways MagReader?
British Archaeology ships an update every 4 months, and Airways MagReader monthly. Most recently, British Archaeology was updated on November 1, 2026 and Airways MagReader on November 5, 2026.

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