# RCM&E vs Buses Magazine

The clearest difference is rating: Buses Magazine at 5.0 against RCM&E's 4.6. Buses Magazine also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 56%). RCM&E's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RCM&E sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 3 months and Buses Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Buses Magazine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RCM&E has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of RCM&E's written reviews are positive against 75% of Buses Magazine's.

RCM&E ships an update every 8 months, Buses Magazine every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RCM&E | Buses Magazine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rcm-and-e/id583373859/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buses-magazine/id641505962/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.2 | 11.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mortons Media Group Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/510309961) | [Key Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/780595569) |

## What reviewers say

### RCM&E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rcm-and-e/id583373859)

This app delivers the latest in radio control flying, featuring in-depth reviews, build articles, and expert columns. Access current and past issues of the leading UK model flying magazine, with free plans included in print editions.

**Highlights:** In-depth reviews of R/C models and electronics, Informative features and opinionated columns, Free plans with accompanying build articles, Access to current and back issues, User accounts for purchase protection, Multiple subscription options

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RCM&E Auto-Renewable Subscription | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| RCM&E Auto-Renewable Subscription | $26.99 | per 6 months |
| RCM&E Auto-Renewable Subscription | $36.99 | per year |
| April 2013 (id:738909) | $4.99 | one-time |
| March 2013 (id:736741) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Autumn Special ... (id:739560) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Model Flying Wo... (id:749308) | $4.99 | one-time |
| February 2025 (pp:1112159) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Oct-16 (id:792353) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Nov-16 (id:792357) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Dec-16 (id:792359) | $5.99 | one-time |


### Buses Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buses-magazine/id641505962)

This app delivers monthly insights into the bus and coach industry, featuring fleet news, global developments, and preservation updates. It caters to industry professionals and enthusiasts alike, offering in-depth coverage of the UK and international transport scene.

**Highlights:** Fleet News, Global Industry Developments, London Route & Operator News, Manufacturer Updates, Preservation News, Editor's Personal Stories

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buses Magazine Auto-Renewable Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Buses Magazine Auto-Renewable Subscription | $26.99 | per 6 months |
| Buses Magazine Auto-Renewable Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| July 2013 (id:737077) | $4.99 | one-time |
| January 2012 (id:736870) | $4.99 | one-time |
| August 2015 (id:739771) | $4.99 | one-time |
| London Bus Vol 4 (id:800311) | $6.99 | one-time |
| London Bus Vol 1 (id:801185) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Buses Yearbook ... (id:802886) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Buses Yearbook ... (id:804883) | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RCM&E free?

RCM&E is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Buses Magazine free?

Buses Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RCM&E or Buses Magazine?

Buses Magazine is rated higher. RCM&E averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Buses Magazine averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RCM&E or Buses Magazine have ads?

Neither RCM&E nor Buses Magazine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RCM&E or Buses Magazine?

RCM&E ships an update every 8 months, and Buses Magazine every 10 months. Most recently, RCM&E was updated on October 19, 2026 and Buses Magazine on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*