# Modellers Reference Library vs Civics Prepper

The clearest difference is rating: Modellers Reference Library at 5.0 against Civics Prepper's 4.3. Modellers Reference Library also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.4). Civics Prepper's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Modellers Reference Library sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Civics Prepper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Modellers Reference Library holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.

Modellers Reference Library ships an update every 8 months, Civics Prepper every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Modellers Reference Library | Civics Prepper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modellers-reference-library/id531146250/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civics-prepper/id6468666521/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Doolittle Media Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545366363) | [Bit Prepper, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710386465) |

## What reviewers say

### Modellers Reference Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modellers-reference-library/id531146250)

Access a vast digital library of model building guides and how-to catalogues for plastic models, military vehicles, aircraft, and radio-controlled cars. Discover books, including out-of-print titles, with new content added weekly. Purchases are protected and accessible across multiple devices via a pocketmags account.

**Highlights:** Digital model building guides, How-to catalogues, Covers plastic, military, aircraft, RC vehicles, Access out-of-print books, Weekly content updates, Cross-platform purchases via pocketmags

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cold War Aircra... (id:807515) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Cold War Aircra... (id:807516) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Tamiya Spitfire... (id:807708) | $8.99 | one-time |
| How to Build th... (id:807832) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Tamiya 1:32 P-5... (id:809503) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Revell's 1:32 M... (id:809513) | $9.99 | one-time |
| B-17 Flying For... (id:809437) | $9.99 | one-time |
| How to Build th... (id:809545) | $10.99 | one-time |
| How to build Ta... (id:809558) | $10.99 | one-time |
| How To Build Ta... (id:809544) | $10.99 | one-time |
| Tamiya 1:32 Mos... (id:809547) | $10.99 | one-time |
| Tamiya Spitfire... (id:809548) | $10.99 | one-time |
| Revised Tamiya ... (id:809606) | $10.99 | one-time |
| PANAVIA TORNADO... (id:810017) | $12.99 | one-time |
| F-104 STARFIGHT... (id:810019) | $12.99 | one-time |
| The Modeller’s ... (id:810085) | $13.99 | one-time |
| Modelling an Ic... (id:810119) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Monogram's Cen... (pp:1001612) | $14.99 | one-time |
| How to Build th... (id:810129) | $14.99 | one-time |
| MCDONNELL F-4 ... (pp:1088169) | $14.99 | one-time |


### Civics Prepper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civics-prepper/id6468666521)

Prepare for the US Citizenship test with study materials, practice tests, and official information. Track your progress, identify challenging questions, and locate your representatives. Works offline and supports English and Spanish.

**Highlights:** Study, browse, and search civics test questions, Multiple choice practice tests with detailed scoring, Track performance with charts and trophies, Identify elected officials and representatives, Question Performance Zones for targeted study, Offline functionality for uninterrupted learning, English and Spanish language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly ($0.99) | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly ($6.99) | $6.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Modellers Reference Library free?

Modellers Reference Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Civics Prepper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Modellers Reference Library or Civics Prepper?

Modellers Reference Library is rated higher. Modellers Reference Library averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Civics Prepper averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Modellers Reference Library or Civics Prepper have ads?

Neither Modellers Reference Library nor Civics Prepper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Modellers Reference Library or Civics Prepper?

Modellers Reference Library ships an update every 8 months, and Civics Prepper every 2 months. Most recently, Modellers Reference Library was updated on September 30, 2026 and Civics Prepper on September 30, 2026.

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