Comparison

tkc mag vs Overlander 4x4

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

Head to head
About

tkc mag

This bi-monthly magazine covers kit and specialist sportscars, offering road-tests, news, and technical features for enthusiasts. It caters to owners and aspiring drivers of low-volume, high-octane vehicles.

Highlights
  • Kit and specialist sportscar coverage
  • Road-tests and news
  • Product and technical features
  • Modern and classic vehicle focus
  • Bi-monthly publication schedule
  • Digital issue purchases
Features
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tkc mag is an exciting bi-monthly magazine for enthusiasts of kit and specialist sportscars, old and new, and is the definitive title for devotees of wind in the hair motoring. tkc mag is catering for modern/classic, new/used, foreign/British specialist low volume cars and is carefully targeted at those actively owning, driving and aspiring to a vehicle of this type, and the distinctly different lifestyle that goes with it. tkc mag is the comprehensive and authoritative source, featuring road-tests, news, product reviews, practical and technical features on all sectors of the specialist vehicle marketplace. We also look back at old kitcars. We are a small independent publisher with an editorial team who between them have over 75-years of knowledge and experience in this niche and exciting world of low volume vehicles. Available bi-monthly, tkc mag is jam-packed neatly rounding up the whole specialist scene every eight weeks. The tkc mag team is also behind the fast moving totalkitcar LIVE events. tkc mag is the publication for you if you are interested in LOW VOLUME, HIGH OCTANE MOTORING. After all LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO DRIVE BORING CARS. --------------------------------------- This is a free app download with paid content within. The current issue, back issues and future issues can be purchased within the app. Subscriptions are also available within the application. When a recurring subscription is purchased the latest issue will become available to download immediately. -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 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. Bundles of single issues can be also be bought within the application. To use purchased credits, simply click on the issue price and select ‘use credit’. This allows you to purchase back issues at reduced prices. 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 click the settings cog, then click Settings then Refresh app data. If this also fails to work please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions 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

Overlander 4x4

Explore the world of off-road adventures and overlanding with this digital magazine. Discover inspiring expeditions, practical tips, and in-depth features on 4x4 vehicles and outdoor lifestyles. Perfect for those seeking to escape and embrace the wilderness.

Highlights
  • Off-road and 4x4 adventure content
  • Focus on overlanding expeditions
  • Articles on outdoor lifestyle
  • Digital magazine format
  • Purchase current and back issues
  • Subscription options available
Features
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Since lockdown, there has been a huge growth in the number of people getting into camping, the outdoors and enjoying an off-grid lifestyle. More and more, as a society we want to get away. Away from the relentlessness of a working life that has increasingly invaded our homes; away from the tyranny of always-on electronics and ever-watchful social media; away from the pressure to be busy, to be productive, to be available. When your every waking hour is spent feeling hunted, just disappearing into the countryside for the weekend is a blessed relief. And if you’re in a 4x4, you can disappear further away and deeper into it. Overlander 4x4 reflects Britain’s new-found interest in an outdoor lifestyle. We’re not a magazine about camping, but a magazine about the sort of adventures that involve it. Primarily, we focus on overlanding – showcasing both trip-of-a-lifetime expeditions as well as adventures that are more modest and, for most of us, more attainable. As always with anything four-wheel drive, it’s going to be a journey worth making, so join us for the adventure. ---------------------------------------------- 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

tkc mag1 screens
Overlander 4x44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: tkc mag at 13.0 against Overlander 4x4's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. tkc mag sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 2 months and Overlander 4x4 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

tkc mag ships an update every 19 months, Overlander 4x4 every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
tkc mag versus Overlander 4x4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametertkc magOverlander 4x4
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 14 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCAR PR LTDAssignment Media Ltd

Customer experience

tkc mag

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Overlander 4x4

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

tkc mag

Subscriptions3
  • tkc mag Auto-Renewable Subscription$4.992 Months
  • tkc mag Auto-Renewable Subscription$14.996 Months
  • tkc mag Auto-Renewable Subscription$24.991 Year
One-time7
  • Jan-Feb 2013 (id:377512)$4.99
  • Sep-Oct 2012 (id:377541)$4.99
  • May-June 2013 (id:375068)$4.99
Show 4 more
  • Sept/Oct 2016 (id:420693)$4.99
  • July/August 2017 (id:431985)$4.99
  • Sep/Oct 2019 (id:459435)$4.99
  • TCK Special Ops... (id:786678)$4.99
10 purchases

Overlander 4x4

Subscriptions2
  • Total Off-Road - Auto-Renewable Subscription$2.991 Month
  • 4x4 Magazine1 Month trial$33.991 Year
One-time8
  • September 2013 (id:375690)$3.99
  • January 2016 (id:410553)$3.99
  • February 2018 (id:446768)$3.99
Show 5 more
  • October 2018 (id:446752)$3.99
  • Feb-19 (id:466919)$3.99
  • Jul-19 (id:466909)$3.99
  • January 2017 (id:758567)$4.99
  • Total Off-Road Bundle 3 Issues$9.99

Questions

Is tkc mag free?
tkc mag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Overlander 4x4 free?
Overlander 4x4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do tkc mag or Overlander 4x4 have ads?
Neither tkc mag nor Overlander 4x4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, tkc mag or Overlander 4x4?
tkc mag ships an update every 19 months, and Overlander 4x4 every 14 months. Most recently, tkc mag was updated on October 13, 2026 and Overlander 4x4 on October 11, 2026.

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