Comparison

Classic Motorcycle Mechanics vs Computeractive

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

Computeractive

Your friendly guide to PCs, gadgets, and the web. Get regular news updates, project ideas, and expert advice on popular reader queries, anti-virus software, and consumer rights. Learn to get the most out of your computer with clear, plain English explanations.

Highlights
  • News updates
  • Project ideas
  • Help and advice
  • Anti-virus software articles
  • Consumer rights features
  • PC and gadget guides
Features
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Computeractive is the UK’s best-selling computer magazine and your friendly guide to PCs, gadgets and the web! It includes regular news updates, project ideas, help and advice on popular reader queries, articles on anti-virus software, features on consumer rights, and a whole lot more to help you get the very best out of your computer. Get PC advice in plain English today – get Computeractive! All the subscriptions are auto-renewable subscription directly from the App Store. Payment will be charged to your App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. This subscription will automatically renew 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. The cost of the renewal will match the initial subscription price. You can manage your subscriptions through your Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Subscription costs: - 26 issues (1 year) at £29.99 - 13 issues (Every 6 months) at £14.99 - 6 issues (Every 3 months) at £7.99 Please click here to read our Privacy Policy: http://www.dennis.co.uk/privacy and here to read our Terms of Use: http://www.dennis.co.uk/subs/terms

Screenshots

Classic Motorcycle Mechanics1 screens
Computeractive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Classic Motorcycle Mechanics at 5.0 against Computeractive's 4.2. Classic Motorcycle Mechanics also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (71% vs 43%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 18 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and Computeractive sells 48 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Classic Motorcycle Mechanics holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Classic Motorcycle Mechanics's written reviews are positive against 43% of Computeractive's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Classic Motorcycle Mechanics ships an update every 10 months, Computeractive every 16 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Classic Motorcycle Mechanics versus Computeractive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassic Motorcycle MechanicsComputeractive
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better4.2 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better43.1% of reviews
Number of ratings79 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.2 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMortons Media Group LtdFuture plc

Customer experience

Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

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

Computeractive

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive43.1%
Neutral7.8%
Negative49.0%

In-app purchases

18 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-time15
  • Restoration Guide$0.99
  • December 2012 (id:739310)$4.99
  • January 2017 (id:738754)$4.99
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  • February 2013 (id:737831)$4.99
  • January 2013 (id:737302)$4.99
  • August 2013 (id:738067)$4.99
  • June 2013 (id:739098)$4.99
  • 402 - April 2021 (id:773599)$4.99
  • 411 - January 2022 (id:777612)$4.99
  • March 2024 (pp:1012531)$4.99
  • February 2014 CMM (id:738509)$4.99
  • February 2024 (pp:1012537)$4.99
  • June 2017 (id:756968)$4.99
  • May 2018 (id:763178)$4.99
  • Classic Motorcycle Mechanics 4 back issue bundle subscription$11.99
48 purchases

Computeractive

Subscriptions4
  • 3 Month Subscription$9.993 Months
  • 6 Month Subscription$14.996 Months
  • 6 Month Subscription$16.496 Months
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  • 12 Month Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time44
  • Issue 414 of Computeractive Replica App$1.99
  • Issue 405 of Computeractive Replica App$1.99
  • Issue 396 of Computeractive Replica App$1.99
Show 41 more
  • Issue 394 of Computeractive Replica App$1.99
  • Issue 479 of Computeractive Replica App$1.99
  • Issue 477 of Computeractive Replica App$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 670$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 672$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 673$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 674$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 675$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 678$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 679$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 683$1.99
  • Issue 744$1.99
  • Issue 740$1.99
  • Issue 739$1.99
  • Issue 735$1.99
  • Issue 734$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 726$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 722$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 723$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 720$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 718$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 716$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 712$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 710$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 709$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 708$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 707$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 706$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 705$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 704$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 695$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 692$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 693$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 691$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 690$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 689$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 688$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 687$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 684$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 686$1.99
  • Computer Active Issue 685$1.99

Questions

Is Classic Motorcycle Mechanics free?
Classic Motorcycle Mechanics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Computeractive free?
Computeractive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Classic Motorcycle Mechanics or Computeractive?
Classic Motorcycle Mechanics is rated higher. Classic Motorcycle Mechanics averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Computeractive averages 4.2 from 9 ratings.
Do Classic Motorcycle Mechanics or Computeractive have ads?
Neither Classic Motorcycle Mechanics nor Computeractive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Classic Motorcycle Mechanics or Computeractive?
Classic Motorcycle Mechanics ships an update every 10 months, and Computeractive every 16 months. Most recently, Classic Motorcycle Mechanics was updated on October 15, 2026 and Computeractive on October 15, 2026.

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