# Classic American vs Auto Express

The clearest difference is rating: Classic American at 5.0 against Auto Express's 4.4. Classic American also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (67% vs 32%). Auto Express's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (16 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Classic American sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 6 months and Auto Express sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $19.49 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Classic American holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Auto Express has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Classic American's written reviews are positive against 32% of Auto Express's.

Classic American ships an update every 14 months, Auto Express every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Classic American | Auto Express |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-american/id567123033/reviews)** | [4.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-express/id577042528/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 32.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 25 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mortons Media Group Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/510309961) | [Carwow Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616700167) |

## What reviewers say

### Classic American

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-american/id567123033)

Explore the world of classic American cars from the 1920s to the 1970s. This app serves as a marketplace for buying and selling vehicles and parts, offering in-depth features and resources for enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Classic American car features (1920s-1970s), Marketplace for cars and parts, In-depth articles, Digital issue purchases, Subscription options, Pocketmags account for purchase protection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Classic American Auto-Renewable Subscriptions | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Classic American Auto-Renewable Subscriptions | $37.99 | per year |
| March 2013 (id:738539) | $4.99 | one-time |
| May 2013 (id:738962) | $4.99 | one-time |
| April 288 (id:747011) | $4.99 | one-time |
| March 2015 (id:746442) | $4.99 | one-time |
| August 2014 (id:736782) | $4.99 | one-time |
| November 295 (id:747461) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 301 May (id:747419) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Classic American 4 Back-Issue Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |


### Auto Express

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-express/id577042528)

Access the UK's top-selling weekly car magazine on your iPhone or iPad. Get the latest car news, in-depth reviews, group tests, and coverage of motoring issues that matter. Stay informed about new models, car verdicts, and transport policy.

**Highlights:** Latest car news and reviews, In-depth car group tests, Ground-breaking features, Product reviews, Motoring issues coverage, New model insights

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Month Subscription | $19.49 | per 3 months |
| Auto Express subscription | $20.99 | per 3 months |
| Auto Express subscription | $129.99 | per year |
| 12 Month Subscription | $129.99 | per year |
| Issue 1449 of Auto Express Magazine Replica | $2.99 | one-time |
| Issue 1432 of Auto Express Magazine Replica | $2.99 | one-time |
| Issue 1425 of Auto Express Magazine Replica | $2.99 | one-time |
| Issue 1423 of Auto Express Magazine Replica | $2.99 | one-time |
| Issue 1422 of Auto Express Magazine Replica | $2.99 | one-time |
| Issue 1421 of Auto Express Magazine Replica | $2.99 | one-time |
| Auto Express Issue 1815 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Auto Express Issue 1867 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Auto Express Issue 1863 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Auto Express Issue 1858 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Auto Express Issue 1860 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Auto Express Issue 1855 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Auto Express Issue 1839 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Auto Express Issue 1836 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Auto Express Issue 1837 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Auto Express Issue 1835 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Auto Express Issue 1833 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Auto Express Issue 1834 | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Classic American free?

Classic American is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Auto Express free?

Auto Express is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Classic American or Auto Express?

Classic American is rated higher. Classic American averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Auto Express averages 4.4 from 16 ratings.

### Do Classic American or Auto Express have ads?

Neither Classic American nor Auto Express shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Classic American or Auto Express?

Classic American ships an update every 14 months, and Auto Express every 2 months. Most recently, Classic American was updated on September 7, 2026 and Auto Express on September 23, 2026.

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