Comparison

Military Modelling vs Gunpla Log

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

Head to head
About

Military Modelling

This app offers a digital version of a long-standing UK magazine for military model enthusiasts. It features detailed articles on tanks, AFVs, model soldiers, and diorama building, along with techniques for conversion, painting, and weathering. Users can purchase individual issues or subscribe for access to a digital archive.

Highlights
  • Detailed articles on tanks and AFVs
  • Techniques for conversion, painting, and weathering
  • Features on model soldiers and busts
  • Diorama building guides
  • Full-size photo references
  • Digital archive access for subscribers
Features
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Published 13 times a year, Military Modelling magazine is the longest established UK magazine for military modellers and since 1971 has built up a loyal readership that is respected for having a balanced, informative, inspiring and historically accurate content. Inside you’ll find a variety of features on Tanks and AFVs in all the popular model scales. All the techniques you’ll need to know on how to convert, super-detail, paint and weather these models are covered in great detail. Articles are also regularly included on building and painting Model Soldiers and Busts from all periods of military history. Other supporting features take in diorama building, tools and techniques, full-size photo references and show reports. The magazine’s website at www.militarymodelling.com has quickly grown to become a large and very friendly site with over 15,500 members. The site is more than just a forum and has an extensive free library of articles, reviews, a huge gallery plus a digital archive of issues (for subscribers) and much more. ---------------------------------------------- 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

Gunpla Log

Features
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Model Kit Log is a simple, focused app for tracking your model kit builds - from Gunpla to scale models. Ever lost track of which paint you used or couldn't find your build photos in your camera roll? Model Kit Log solves that. Track your build progress, save photos, and keep detailed notes - all in one place. KEY FEATURES: - Beautiful Timeline - Review your entire build journey on a clean vertical timeline. - One-Tap Recording - Capture multiple photos, build stage, notes, and work time in a single entry. - Standard Build Stages - Unboxing > Assembly > Prep > Painting > Decals > Finishing. Add custom stages to fit your workflow. - Smart Reminders - Set reminders for in-progress builds to stay motivated. - PDF Reports - Export photo-rich build reports as PDF documents. - 100% Offline - All data stays on your device. No tracking, no data collection. PERFECT FOR: - Gunpla (Gundam model kits) - Airplane & aircraft models - Tank & military models - Car & vehicle models - Character & figure models - Dioramas & scene builds From your very first kit to complex long-term projects, Model Kit Log helps you document every step of your modeling journey. MODEL LOG PRO SUBSCRIPTION: - Unlimited model registration - Premium themes - PDF export - iCloud backup All core features are free. Subscribe for advanced features. Your privacy matters. All data is stored locally on your device. No personal information is collected or tracked. Download free today and start logging your builds!

Screenshots

Military Modelling1 screens
Gunpla Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gunpla Log at every 4 weeks against Military Modelling's every 10 months. Military Modelling's advantage is iOS requirement (11.2 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Military Modelling sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 3 months and Gunpla Log sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Military Modelling ships an update every 10 months, Gunpla Log every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Military Modelling versus Gunpla Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMilitary ModellingGunpla Log
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.2 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDoolittle Media Ltd发亮 刘

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Military Modelling

Subscriptions3
  • Military Modelling Auto-Renewable Subscriptions$12.993 Months
  • Military Modelling Auto-Renewable Subscriptions$19.996 Months
  • Military Modelling Auto-Renewable Subscriptions1 Month trial$34.991 Year
One-time7
  • 2nd August 2013 (id:739174)$4.99
  • 15th March 2013 (id:736997)$4.99
  • 18th January 2013 (id:738906)$4.99
Show 4 more
  • 7th December 2012 (id:739177)$4.99
  • 19th October 2012 (id:736657)$4.99
  • December 5th 2014 (id:747193)$4.99
  • Vol. 46 No 4 (id:750508)$4.99
2 purchases

Gunpla Log

Subscriptions2
  • モデルログ Pro$1.991 Month
  • モデルログ Pro$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Military Modelling free?
Military Modelling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gunpla Log free?
Gunpla Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Military Modelling or Gunpla Log have ads?
Neither Military Modelling nor Gunpla Log shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Military Modelling or Gunpla Log?
Military Modelling ships an update every 10 months, and Gunpla Log every 4 weeks. Most recently, Military Modelling was updated on November 1, 2026 and Gunpla Log on October 31, 2026.

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