Comparison

Classic Bike Guide 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 Bike Guide

Explore classic motorcycles from the post-war era to the late 70s. Discover restoration tips, upgrades, and riding experiences. Purchase individual issues or subscribe for continuous access.

Highlights
  • Post-war to 70s classic bikes
  • Restoration and upgrade guides
  • Riding experiences
  • Purchase current and back issues
  • Subscription options available
  • Cross-platform purchase protection
Features
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Celebrating post war classics to the end of the 70s, Classic Bike Guide encompasses all types, sizes, colours and creeds, plus the technology and the nuts and bolts of restoration, upgrades and of course the riding. ---------------------------------------------- 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 Bike Guide1 screens
Performance VW2 screens

Verdict

The call

Classic Bike Guide and Performance VW both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Classic Bike Guide's written reviews are positive against 75% of Performance VW's. Classic Bike Guide also leads on iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.6). Performance VW's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 4). On price, rating, 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 Bike Guide sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and Performance VW sells 35 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 — 4.8 for Classic Bike Guide against 4.9 for Performance VW. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Performance VW has 35 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Classic Bike Guide's written reviews are positive against 75% of Performance VW's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Classic Bike Guide ships an update every 10 months, Performance VW every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Classic Bike Guide versus Performance VW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassic Bike GuidePerformance VW
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings)4.9 (35 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings435 — 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
Size27 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMortons Media Group LtdKelsey Publishing Group

Customer experience

Classic Bike Guide

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Performance VW

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

In-app purchases

19 purchases

Classic Bike Guide

Subscriptions3
  • Classic Bike Guide auto-renewable subscriptions$4.491 Month
  • Classic Bike Guide auto-renewable subscriptions$19.996 Months
  • Classic Bike Guide auto-renewable subscriptions1 Month trial$37.991 Year
One-time16
  • March 2013 (id:738691)$4.99
  • August 2013 (id:739099)$4.99
  • June 2013 (id:739312)$4.99
Show 13 more
  • April 2013 (id:738071)$4.99
  • September 2015 (id:747035)$4.99
  • April 2024 (pp:1012429)$4.99
  • August 2024 (pp:1012405)$4.99
  • September 2024 (pp:1012399)$4.99
  • October 2023 (id:712962)$4.99
  • 370 - April 2021 (id:773973)$4.99
  • February 2024 (pp:1012441)$4.99
  • May 2024 (pp:1012423)$4.99
  • July 2024 (pp:1012411)$4.99
  • June 2024 (pp:1012417)$4.99
  • FTW! Forever Tw... (id:796205)$5.99
  • Classic Bike Guide 4 back issue bundle subscription$11.99
35 purchases

Performance VW

Subscriptions3
  • Performance VW$4.991 Month
  • Performance VW$22.996 Months
  • Performance VW$39.991 Year
One-time32
  • January 2026 (pp:1136302)$3.99
  • September 17 (id:758226)$4.99
  • Show Special$4.99
Show 29 more
  • January 2019 (id:763393)$4.99
  • March 2019 (id:763387)$4.99
  • June 2020 (id:770547)$4.99
  • Mar-23 (id:779696)$4.99
  • September (pp:1124782)$4.99
  • July (pp:1124778)$4.99
  • August (pp:1124780)$4.99
  • Jun-23 (pp:903728)$4.99
  • December 2019 (id:765607)$4.99
  • Autumn 2022 (id:777963)$4.99
  • May-25 (pp:1021577)$4.99
  • Apr-25 (pp:1021584)$4.99
  • May 2020 (id:770550)$4.99
  • Mar-25 (pp:1021591)$4.99
  • October 2010 (id:758806)$4.99
  • May 2018 (id:763420)$4.99
  • Feb-25 (pp:1021598)$4.99
  • Nov-21 (id:775125)$4.99
  • Jan-25 (pp:1021605)$4.99
  • Autumn 2021 (id:775128)$4.99
  • Nov-23 (id:713974)$4.99
  • Dec-24 (pp:1021612)$4.99
  • September 2019 (id:765619)$4.99
  • Jul-24 (pp:1021647)$4.99
  • July 26 (pp:1143313)$5.99
  • August 2026 (pp:1145249)$5.99
  • February 2026 (pp:1140481)$5.99
  • Ultimate Golf (id:806171)$7.99
  • Complete Your C... (id:817652)$199.99

Questions

Is Classic Bike Guide free?
Classic Bike Guide 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 Bike Guide or Performance VW?
Performance VW is rated higher. Classic Bike Guide averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Performance VW averages 4.9 from 35 ratings.
Do Classic Bike Guide or Performance VW have ads?
Neither Classic Bike Guide nor Performance VW shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Classic Bike Guide or Performance VW?
Classic Bike Guide ships an update every 10 months, and Performance VW every 13 months. Most recently, Classic Bike Guide was updated on August 12, 2026 and Performance VW on September 19, 2026.

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