Comparison

Aero Modeller vs Flite Test

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

Head to head
About

Aero Modeller

This app offers a dedicated digital magazine for traditional aero modelling enthusiasts. It features articles on building model aircraft, engine tests, battery tips, and historical content. Users can purchase individual issues or subscribe for access to the latest and back content.

Highlights
  • Traditional aero modelling content
  • Model aircraft building guides
  • Engine tests and battery tips
  • Product reviews
  • Aero modelling history
  • Meeting and club reports
Features
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Welcome to the AeroModeller app. You can download this app for free and included with the app is the very first issue of Aeromodeller published in 1935. On December 13th 2012 we are launching the new Aeromodeller and from that date you will be able to buy issue 1 from within this app, the issue will also include the free 1935 issue. So please enjoy your free look at the past but come back on December 13th for the future of Aeromodelling. Regards The Aeromodeller Team The World’s only dedicated magazine for traditional aero modelling, featuring free flight, control line, RC indoor flying, plans and building articles, meeting and club reports – and whilst respecting the traditional aero modelling disciplines also covering the latest technologies and building methods. Aeromodeller is jam packed with articles on how to build your own model aircraft either from our range of plans or even from your own designs. The team of Editorial experts on Aeromodeller have years of experience and bring their knowledge to you every issue. We also feature engine tests, articles on charging and getting the most from your batteries, electric motor features, product reviews, aero modelling history from the Aeromodeller archives and the latest meeting reports from around the globe. ---------------------------------------------- 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

Flite Test

Engage with a community of RC enthusiasts through challenges, exclusive content, and aircraft registration. Connect with the team and share your passion for flying.

Highlights
  • Complete challenges for badges
  • Watch Flite Test show
  • Listen to the podcast
  • Read articles
  • Register RC aircraft
  • Share memories
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All things Flite Test! - Complete challenges to earn badges - Watch the Flite Test show and listen to the podcast - Read articles from Flite Test and the community - Register your RC aircraft - Share memories with the team at Flite Test

Screenshots

Aero Modeller1 screens
Flite Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Aero Modeller at 4.6 against Flite Test's 4.0. Aero Modeller also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 40%) and ads (none vs shown). Flite Test's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 11 months). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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. Aero Modeller sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Flite Test asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Aero Modeller holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Aero Modeller's written reviews are positive against 40% of Flite Test's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aero Modeller ships an update every 11 months, Flite Test every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Aero Modeller versus Flite Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAero ModellerFlite Test
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (16 ratings) — better4.0 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1620 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDoolittle Media LtdTritium Studios LLC

Customer experience

Aero Modeller

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%

Flite Test

All ratings19 ratings
Positive73.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Aero Modeller

Subscriptions1
  • Aeromodeller Subscription1 Month trial$24.991 Year
One-time9
  • 919 (id:739742)$4.99
  • 920 (id:739519)$4.99
  • 921 (id:738233)$4.99
Show 6 more
  • 922 (id:738871)$4.99
  • 923 (005) (id:738872)$4.99
  • 924 (006) (id:736761)$4.99
  • 926 (008) (id:736762)$4.99
  • 011 (929) (id:740047)$4.99
  • 017 (935) (id:746919)$4.99
None

Flite Test

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aero Modeller free?
Aero Modeller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flite Test free?
Flite Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Aero Modeller or Flite Test?
Aero Modeller is rated higher. Aero Modeller averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Flite Test averages 4.0 from 20 ratings.
Do Aero Modeller or Flite Test have ads?
Flite Test shows ads; Aero Modeller does not.
Which is updated more often, Aero Modeller or Flite Test?
Aero Modeller ships an update every 11 months, and Flite Test every 5 weeks. Most recently, Aero Modeller was updated on September 27, 2026 and Flite Test on October 9, 2026.

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