Comparison

RCM&E vs Mini Magazine

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

Head to head
About

RCM&E

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
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Catering for all aspects of R/C flying, Radio Control Models and Electronics first appeared in May 1960 and is the biggest and best selling monthly model flying magazine in the United Kingdom with a large overseas readership. RCM&E has brought benchmark levels of writing and photography to the hobby and each issue has extensive reviews, informative features and opinionated columns from a number of well-known contributors. With every Print issue you'll find a high-quality free plan along with an accompanying build article. RCM&E publishes 13 great issues a year. ---------------------------------------------- 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

Mini Magazine

Explore the world of classic Minis with in-depth features on inspirational cars, from originals to custom builds. Get expert technical advice, club news, and event coverage. Access issues and manage subscriptions within the app.

Highlights
  • Inspirational feature cars
  • Technical advice from experts
  • News, clubs, and events coverage
  • Purchase current and back issues
  • Subscription options available
  • Cross-platform purchase protection
Features
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Mini Magazine is the best magazine dedicated to the classic Mini. Each issue is rammed with inspirational feature cars; we feature the broadest range from surviving originals and restored rarities, through to the maddest custom and performance Minis. Our news, clubs and events coverage of the Mini world is second to none, and our technical section is the best there is - lead by the vast knowledge and experience of well-known and respected racer and engine builder, Keith Calver. ---------------------------------------------- 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

RCM&E4 screens
Mini Magazine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RCM&E at 56% against Mini Magazine's 0%. RCM&E also leads on update cadence (every 8 months vs every 19 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. RCM&E sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 3 months and Mini Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RCM&E ships an update every 8 months, Mini Magazine every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RCM&E versus Mini Magazine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRCM&EMini Magazine
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 19 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.211.2
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMortons Media Group LtdKelsey Publishing Group

Customer experience

RCM&E

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative31.3%

Mini Magazine

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

RCM&E

Subscriptions3
  • RCM&E Auto-Renewable Subscription1 Month trial$12.993 Months
  • RCM&E Auto-Renewable Subscription1 Month trial$26.996 Months
  • RCM&E Auto-Renewable Subscription1 Month trial$36.991 Year
One-time8
  • April 2013 (id:738909)$4.99
  • March 2013 (id:736741)$4.99
  • Autumn Special ... (id:739560)$4.99
Show 5 more
  • Model Flying Wo... (id:749308)$4.99
  • February 2025 (pp:1112159)$4.99
  • Oct-16 (id:792353)$5.99
  • Nov-16 (id:792357)$5.99
  • Dec-16 (id:792359)$5.99
10 purchases

Mini Magazine

Subscriptions2
  • Mini Magazine Auto Renewable Subscription$5.491 Month
  • Mini Magazine Auto Renewable Subscription1 Month trial$41.991 Year
One-time8
  • No. 244 Flying ... (id:746827)$4.99
  • No. 242 Special... (id:746823)$4.99
  • No.238 First St... (id:746817)$4.99
Show 5 more
  • No. 249 Wild Card (id:750600)$4.99
  • No. 252- Blown ... (id:758673)$4.99
  • No. 259 Dream M... (id:751984)$4.99
  • No. 265 Home-Bb... (id:756887)$4.99
  • No. 266 Living ... (id:756889)$4.99

Questions

Is RCM&E free?
RCM&E is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mini Magazine free?
Mini Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RCM&E or Mini Magazine have ads?
Neither RCM&E nor Mini Magazine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RCM&E or Mini Magazine?
RCM&E ships an update every 8 months, and Mini Magazine every 19 months. Most recently, RCM&E was updated on October 19, 2026 and Mini Magazine on October 7, 2026.

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