Comparison

Diecast Collector vs Colorful Screen

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Latest diecast news and reviews
  • Vintage and new model features
  • Regular price guides
  • Auction and event listings
  • Buying and restoration tips
  • Extensive manufacturer coverage
Features
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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

About

Colorful Screen

Create a personalized light show with customizable colors and animation styles. Set your preferred switching intervals and an optional auto-lock countdown for a unique visual experience.

Highlights
  • Choose favorite colors
  • Set switching time interval
  • Set animation style
  • Set auto lock countdown
  • Personalized light show
Features
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STEP: 1. Choose your favorite colors 2. Set the switching time interval 3. Set the animation style 4. Set up auto lock countdown if you want 5. Enjoy it!

Screenshots

Diecast Collector4 screens
Colorful Screen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Diecast Collector at Free against Colorful Screen's $0.99. Colorful Screen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Diecast Collector is free to download; Colorful Screen costs $0.99 up front. Diecast Collector sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Colorful Screen asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Diecast Collector ships an update every 9 months, Colorful Screen every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Diecast Collector versus Colorful Screen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiecast CollectorColorful Screen
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWarners Group Publications PLC瑶 肖

Customer experience

Diecast Collector

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Colorful Screen

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

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Diecast Collector

Subscriptions4
  • 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
One-time6
  • 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
  • Diecast Collector 6 Issue Bundle$24.99
None

Colorful Screen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Diecast Collector free?
Diecast Collector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Colorful Screen free?
Colorful Screen costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Diecast Collector or Colorful Screen have ads?
Neither Diecast Collector nor Colorful Screen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Diecast Collector or Colorful Screen?
Diecast Collector ships an update every 9 months, and Colorful Screen every 4 months. Most recently, Diecast Collector was updated on November 1, 2026 and Colorful Screen on November 11, 2026.

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