Diecast Collector vs Revolution MTB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Diecast Collector
This app is a digital companion for model car enthusiasts, offering the latest news, vintage collectables, and brand-new diecast releases. It provides regular price guides, auction information, and buying tips for a wide range of diecast models.
- Latest diecast news and reviews
- Vintage and new model features
- Regular price guides
- Auction and event listings
- Buying and restoration tips
- Extensive manufacturer coverage
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Diecast Collector is the most popular UK model collecting magazine, featuring both vintage collectables and the brand-new diecast releases. The monthly magazine is written and edited by collectors with a passion for the subject and includes a wide range of in-depth features and supplements on models old and new. • Features from the likes of Corgi Toys, Dinky Toys, Tri-ang Spot-On, Matchbox Superfast and Hot Wheels • Latest news and reviews • Regular price guides so you know what it's worth • Auctions, toyfairs and events. • Buying and restoration tips • The very latest releases from all the major manufacturers in the industry – AUTOart, Aviation 72, Bburago, Best of Show, Britains, Brooklin, CMC, CMF, Conrad, Corgi, Diecast Masters, DNA Collectibles, Ebbro, EFE, Eligor, Esval, Gemini Jets, Greenlight, InFlight, iScale, Ixo, Jada, KK, Maisto, MarGe Models, Matrix, Mini GT, Minichamps, Model Car Group, Norev, Northcord, NZG, Oxford Diecast, Paragon, Premium Classixxs, ROS, Schuco, Solido, Spark, Staples & Vine, Tecnomodel, Tekno, Top Marques, Triple 9, TSM, Universal Hobbies, Weise-Toys, Wiking, WSI, and many 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 issue. -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
Revolution MTB
This app showcases the new face of Australian mountain biking through progressive riding, photography, and expert editorial. It's rider-owned and produced, offering a direct connection to the sport's evolving scene.
- Progressive riding features
- Finest photography
- Passionate editorial
- Dedicated design
- Rider-to-rider communication
- Australian MTB scene documentation
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Since 2004, Revolution has been showcasing the new face of Australian MTB in it’s pages. In a nutshell, the new generation of riding from the riders perspective. 100% rider owned, operated and proudly produced entirely in Australia, [R]evolution is dedicated to documenting this changing face of MTB on these shores. We do this through progressive riding, the finest photography, passionate and expert editorial along with dedicated design, all fused together in a package that speaks from the rider to the rider. One year subscription - $9.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Please visit http://www.magzter.com/ns/privacy-policy.html for our Privacy Policy and http://www.magzter.com/ns/terms_condition.html for our Terms & Conditions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Diecast Collector at free with in-app purchases against Revolution MTB's subscription. Diecast Collector also leads on chart position (#152 vs unranked). Revolution MTB's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 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
Both are free to download. Diecast Collector sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Revolution MTB sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Diecast Collector ships an update every 9 months, Revolution MTB every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Diecast Collector | Revolution MTB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #152 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Warners Group Publications PLC | Magzter Inc. |
Customer experience
Diecast Collector
Revolution MTB
In-app purchases
Diecast Collector
- Diecast Collector Auto-Renewable Subscription$3.991 Month
- Diecast Collector Auto Renewable Subscription$4.991 Month
- Diecast Collector 3M Auto Sub$17.493 Months
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- Diecast Collector Auto-Renewable Subscription1 Month trial$63.991 Year
- The Corgi Story (id:676041)$2.99
- Diecast Models ... (id:706023)$2.99
- Diecast Models ... (id:706026)$2.99
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- April 2013 (id:825640)$6.99
- July 2013 (id:825649)$6.99
- January 2025 (pp:1110416)$6.99
- September 2024 (pp:1000579)$6.99
- Diecast Collector 6 Issue Bundle$24.99
Revolution MTB
- 1 Year Digital Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Revolution MTB - Issue 46$2.99
- Revolution MTB Issue 47$2.99
- Revolution MTB Issue 49$2.99
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- Issue 50$2.99
- Issue 51$2.99
- Issue 59$2.99
- Revolution MTB Issue 70$2.99
- Revolution MTB Issue 722 variants$2.99
- Revolution MTB - Issue 42 Summer 2015/16$3.99
- Revolution MTB - Issue 43 Summer 2015/16$3.99
Questions
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