Comparison

Classic Motorcycle Mechanics vs Performance VW

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

Head to head
About

Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

Explore classic motorcycles from the 70s and 80s with in-depth road tests, rebuild guides, and reviews. This app offers a technical perspective on maintaining and riding vintage Japanese machines, directly from enthusiasts who rebuild and ride them.

Highlights
  • Road tests
  • Rebuild guides
  • Street Specials reviews
  • News and events
  • Technical guides
  • Rider insights
Features
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Dedicated to the later classics and Japanese machines, Classic Motorcycle Mechanics has it all. Every issue is packed with pages of road tests, rebuild guides, 'Street Specials' reviews, news and events. With more and more enthusiasts wanting to rebuild and maintain their own prized machines, Classic Motorcycle Mechanics is the only magazine that "Buys its own bikes, rebuilds 'em and rides 'em." - giving you a first-hand guide into the world of classics from a technical point of view - as well as the riders! ---------------------------------------------- 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

Performance VW

This publication delivers in-depth content for modified Volkswagen enthusiasts. Explore debuts of fast and fun VAG vehicles, find inspiration from unique daily drivers, and stay updated on the latest in the modified VW scene.

Highlights
  • Hardcore VW content
  • Monthly publication
  • Features fast and fun VAG vehicles
  • Inspiration for unique daily drivers
  • Digital issue purchases
  • Subscription options
Features
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If you're in to modified VWs then you need to be into Performance VW, the only publication that delivers hardcore VW junkies a guaranteed Dub hit on a monthly basis. Performance VW has been at the forefront of modified Volkswagens for over a decade now and has been instrumental in shaping the scene into the most innovative of its kind. It really is the only magazine that caters for true Dub enthusiasts. Whether you're after debuts on the world's fastest, finest and most fun VAG metal, or simply want inspiration from the quirkiest daily drivers, then there is only one place to be: PVW Magazine. ---------------------------------------------- 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

Screenshots

Classic Motorcycle Mechanics1 screens
Performance VW2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Performance VW at 35 against Classic Motorcycle Mechanics's 7. Classic Motorcycle Mechanics's advantage is iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Classic Motorcycle Mechanics sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and Performance VW sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Classic Motorcycle Mechanics against 4.9 for Performance VW. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Performance VW has 35 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Classic Motorcycle Mechanics's written reviews are positive against 75% of Performance VW's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Classic Motorcycle Mechanics ships an update every 10 months, Performance VW every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Classic Motorcycle Mechanics versus Performance VW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassic Motorcycle MechanicsPerformance VW
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better4.9 (35 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings735 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.2 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMortons Media Group LtdKelsey Publishing Group

Customer experience

Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

Performance VW

All ratings35 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

Subscriptions3
  • Classic Motorcycle Mechanics auto-renewable subscriptions$4.491 Month
  • Classic Motorcycle Mechanics$19.996 Months
  • Classic Motorcycle Mechanics auto-renewable subscriptions1 Month trial$38.991 Year
One-time7
  • Restoration Guide$0.99
  • January 2017 (id:738754)$4.99
  • February 2013 (id:737831)$4.99
Show 4 more
  • January 2013 (id:737302)$4.99
  • August 2013 (id:738067)$4.99
  • June 2013 (id:739098)$4.99
  • Classic Motorcycle Mechanics 4 back issue bundle subscription$11.99
10 purchases

Performance VW

Subscriptions3
  • Performance VW$4.991 Month
  • Performance VW$22.996 Months
  • Performance VW$39.991 Year
One-time7
  • September 17 (id:758226)$4.99
  • Show Special$4.99
  • January 2019 (id:763393)$4.99
Show 4 more
  • March 2019 (id:763387)$4.99
  • June 2020 (id:770547)$4.99
  • Ultimate Golf (id:806171)$7.99
  • Complete Your C... (id:817652)$199.99

Questions

Is Classic Motorcycle Mechanics free?
Classic Motorcycle Mechanics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Performance VW free?
Performance VW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Classic Motorcycle Mechanics or Performance VW?
Classic Motorcycle Mechanics is rated higher. Classic Motorcycle Mechanics averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Performance VW averages 4.9 from 35 ratings.
Do Classic Motorcycle Mechanics or Performance VW have ads?
Neither Classic Motorcycle Mechanics nor Performance VW shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Classic Motorcycle Mechanics or Performance VW?
Classic Motorcycle Mechanics ships an update every 10 months, and Performance VW every 13 months. Most recently, Classic Motorcycle Mechanics was updated on November 1, 2026 and Performance VW on November 2, 2026.

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