Diecast Collector vs Collector Journal
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
Collector Journal
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Collector Journal is the all-in-one inventory app for serious collectors. Add items with photos and details, then browse by category or search by text — or snap a photo to find matches instantly with visual search. Track estimated values across your entire collection and watch your portfolio grow over time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Set collection goals and follow your progress. Back up your data as CSV or JSON, or share your full catalog with a public link so others can browse what you've built. Earn badges as your collection grows. Sign in with Apple or Google, or browse as a guest. Syncs seamlessly across sessions. Free plan covers the essentials. Plus and Pro unlock advanced features including goals, backup, sharing, and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Diecast Collector at none against Collector Journal's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Diecast Collector sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Collector Journal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Diecast Collector | Collector Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.5.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 164 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Warners Group Publications PLC | Yakup Adakli |
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
- Diecast Collector 6 Issue Bundle$24.99
Collector Journal
- Plus (Monthly)$4.991 Month
- Pro (Monthly)$9.991 Month
- Plus (Yearly)$39.991 Year
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- Pro (Yearly)$79.991 Year
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