Comparison

Classic Car Weekly Newspaper vs Old Cars Weekly

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

Head to head
About

Classic Car Weekly Newspaper

Access the latest news, analysis, and auction information for classic car owners. Read or listen to articles, browse current and past issues, and search for specific topics. Features buyer's guides and event reports from industry experts.

Highlights
  • Read or listen to articles
  • Browse current & past issues
  • Access free articles
  • Content search
  • Save articles for later
  • Switch between digital and magazine views
Features
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Classic Car Weekly: the ultimate classic car newspaper Discover the very latest news affecting classic car owners with the Classic Car Weekly app. Each issue contains the latest classic news, auction information, reports from the latest events, and inspiring features written by the nation's classic car experts. And now you can get all of this right at your fingertips in Classic Car Weekly’s new and improved app! What’s inside the app: Read or listen to articles: choose from four different voices to listen to articles on the go Browse current & past issues: access every issue, current and archived Free articles: non-subscribers can enjoy a selection of free articles Content search: find articles on topics that matter most to you Save for later: bookmark articles to read or listen to at your convenience Digital or magazine view: switch views for the best reading experience. Every week our team of expert classic car journalists cover the latest news from the classic car industry, plus: • Market news, analysis and expert commentary • The latest trends in the classic car world • Event reports • Fully up-to-date buyer’s guides • Road tests and so much more! We're confident you'll find more news and analysis on and about the classic car market in Classic Car Weekly than you will in any other weekly magazine or newspaper. Don’t miss out! Download the app today and stay on top of everything classic cars. PLEASE NOTE: This app is optimised for iOS 14 and higher If you're using an iPad 1 or 2, iPad Mini 1 or iPhone 5 (or before) you may struggle to run this app smoothly. Your subscription will automatically renew each billing period, and you will be charged through your iTunes account within 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings up until 24-hours before the end of the current period, but refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Please visit our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for more information: Terms of Use https://www.bauerlegal.co.uk/app-terms-of-use-03032025 Privacy Policy https://www.bauerlegal.co.uk/privacy-policy

About

Old Cars Weekly

This app is a comprehensive resource for collectible automobile enthusiasts, offering restoration advice, classifieds, historical features, and antique car price guides. It covers a wide range of classic and muscle cars, providing news, tips, and auction results.

Highlights
  • Restoration advice
  • Classifieds marketplace
  • Historical features
  • Antique car price guides
  • Show calendars
  • Collector car news
Features
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For the collectible automobile enthusiast, Old Cars Weekly is your #1 source for restoration advice, classifieds, historical features, antique car prices, show calendars and more. Covers the field of collectible automobiles-classic touring cars/roadsters of the early 1900s to muscle cars of the '60s and '70s. Contains news on collector cars, restoration tips, auction results, and car shows. Classified marketplace puts sellers of collectible automobiles and hard-to-find parts in touch with car enthusiasts. Also contains thoroughly researched price checks, so you know what vehicle values are on the rise. Download our app for free, and get access to your digital editions via a purchase. Available subscription: • 1 Year Subscription for US $29.99 Or single issues can be purchased for US $2.99 By subscribing, you’ll never miss an issue and each new issue will automatically be available for download to your device as soon as it is released. Please note the following: • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period • You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for that product • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription • The app may offer a free trial. At the end of the free trial period, the full price of the subscription will be charged thereafter • The subscription will include the current issue and subsequently published future issues. The subscription will still include the current issue even if that issue has been purchased separately. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase You can find our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use here: Terms of Use: https://www.aimmedia.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy policy: https://www.aimmedia.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Classic Car Weekly Newspaper4 screens
Old Cars Weekly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Classic Car Weekly Newspaper at 36 against Old Cars Weekly's 9. Old Cars Weekly's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Classic Car Weekly Newspaper sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Old Cars Weekly sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Classic Car Weekly Newspaper against 4.4 for Old Cars Weekly. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 9 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Classic Car Weekly Newspaper ships an update every 5 months, Old Cars Weekly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Classic Car Weekly Newspaper versus Old Cars Weekly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassic Car Weekly NewspaperOld Cars Weekly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (36 ratings)4.4 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings36 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBauer Media (Publishing)Active Interest Media, Inc

Customer experience

Classic Car Weekly Newspaper

All ratings36 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Old Cars Weekly

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Classic Car Weekly Newspaper

Subscriptions7
  • Classic Car Weekly$6.991 Month
  • Classic Car Weekly subscription$8.991 Month
  • Monthly - First Month Free1 Month trial$8.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Classic Car Weekly subscription$27.993 Months
  • Annual 50%off ALWAYS$46.991 Year
  • Classic Car Weekly subscription$49.996 Months
  • Classic Car Weekly subscription1 Month trial$99.001 Year
One-time4
  • Classic Car Weekly Magazine 18 May 2016$1.99
  • Classic Car Weekly Magazine 3 Aug 2016$1.99
  • Classic Car Weekly Magazine 14 Dec 2016$1.99
Show 1 more
  • Classic Car Weekly 4 Jan 2017$1.99
26 purchases

Old Cars Weekly

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Year$29.991 Year
One-time25
  • 15-Jun-26$2.99
  • 15-Apr-26$2.99
  • 1-Mar-26$2.99
Show 22 more
  • 15-May-26$2.99
  • 1-May-26$2.99
  • 15-Feb-26$2.99
  • 1-Apr-26$2.99
  • 1-Feb-26$2.99
  • September 15, 2025$2.99
  • November 15, 2025$2.99
  • August 1, 2025$2.99
  • August 15, 2025$2.99
  • October 1, 2025$2.99
  • December 15, 2025$2.99
  • October 15, 2025$2.99
  • September 1, 2025$2.99
  • March 15, 2024$2.99
  • February 15, 2024$2.99
  • May 1, 2024$2.99
  • July 15, 2024$2.99
  • October 15, 2024$2.99
  • December 1, 2024$2.99
  • November 1, 2024$2.99
  • November 15, 2024$2.99
  • January 1, 2025$2.99

Questions

Is Classic Car Weekly Newspaper free?
Classic Car Weekly Newspaper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Old Cars Weekly free?
Old Cars Weekly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Classic Car Weekly Newspaper or Old Cars Weekly?
Classic Car Weekly Newspaper and Old Cars Weekly are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 36 and 9 ratings respectively.
Do Classic Car Weekly Newspaper or Old Cars Weekly have ads?
Neither Classic Car Weekly Newspaper nor Old Cars Weekly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Classic Car Weekly Newspaper or Old Cars Weekly?
Classic Car Weekly Newspaper ships an update every 5 months, and Old Cars Weekly every 4 months. Most recently, Classic Car Weekly Newspaper was updated on September 17, 2026 and Old Cars Weekly on September 21, 2026.

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