Comparison

Modellers Reference Library vs MiniCollector

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

Head to head
About

Modellers Reference Library

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
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Whether you are building the Latest Tamiya Model Tank - Plane or simply starting in Radio Controlled Cars ADH Books proudly presents the ultimate reference library & how to build catalogue for Modellers of all types and ages. Covering Hobbies including Plastic Modelling of Military, Aircraft as well as Radio Control Vehicles. ADH Publishing has a publication that suits your needs. Our best selling Guidebooks & Bookazines are now available in digital format for the very first time, so you can order books that are no longer in print. Our reference library is ever expanding week by week so this library is only set to grow exponentially. Ensuring you have the latest books ready to buy at the touch of a button. -------------------- Issues and back issues can be purchased within the app. 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 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

MiniCollector

Features
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MiniCollector helps tabletop collectors identify, value, and organize their miniatures in seconds. Point your camera at a model, upload a photo, or type the unit name. The app builds a collector profile with faction, edition, rarity, points, identifying details, condition notes, estimated market value, and live marketplace listings. Save every result to your personal vault and track your growing collection at a glance. See total collection value, rarity, set progress, grail pieces, and your whole backlog in one place. Features include: AI miniature identification from photos Manual name search when you do not have a photo Faction, unit, edition, load-out, and points details Rarity and authenticity hints Market value estimates by condition Live marketplace listings for buying or selling Personal vault for saved models Collection value and rarity tracking Free limited scans, with Premium for unlimited scans and vault storage Works with miniatures from popular sci-fi and fantasy tabletop wargames. MiniCollector is built for hobbyists, collectors, painters, resellers, and anyone who has ever stared at a mystery sculpt and wondered what it is worth. Disclaimer: MiniCollector is an independent, unofficial collector tool. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any miniature manufacturer. All product names and trademarks belong to their respective owners. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Modellers Reference Library4 screens
MiniCollector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Modellers Reference Library at 3 against MiniCollector's 1. Modellers Reference Library also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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. Modellers Reference Library sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and MiniCollector sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.39 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Modellers Reference Library versus MiniCollector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModellers Reference LibraryMiniCollector
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB15 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDoolittle Media LtdAndres Narvaez

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Modellers Reference Library

One-time10
  • Cold War Aircra... (id:807515)$7.99
  • Tamiya Spitfire... (id:807708)$8.99
  • How to Build th... (id:807832)$8.99
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  • Tamiya 1:32 P-5... (id:809503)$9.99
  • Revell's 1:32 M... (id:809513)$9.99
  • How to Build th... (id:809545)$10.99
  • How to build Ta... (id:809558)$10.99
  • How To Build Ta... (id:809544)$10.99
  • Tamiya 1:32 Mos... (id:809547)$10.99
  • The Modeller’s ... (id:810085)$13.99
4 purchases

MiniCollector

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Subscription$5.391 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$6.291 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$53.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Yearly Subscription$62.901 Year

Questions

Is Modellers Reference Library free?
Modellers Reference Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MiniCollector free?
MiniCollector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Modellers Reference Library or MiniCollector have ads?
Neither Modellers Reference Library nor MiniCollector shows ads.

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