Comparison

Buses Magazine vs Overlander 4x4

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

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About

Buses Magazine

This app delivers monthly insights into the bus and coach industry, featuring fleet news, global developments, and preservation updates. It caters to industry professionals and enthusiasts alike, offering in-depth coverage of the UK and international transport scene.

Highlights
  • Fleet News
  • Global Industry Developments
  • London Route & Operator News
  • Manufacturer Updates
  • Preservation News
  • Editor's Personal Stories
Features
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BUSES Magazine Brought to you by Key Publishing Ltd, the Europe’s Leading Transport Publisher. Published monthly, Buses is the longest established, highest circulated and most widely read magazine covering the bus and coach industry in the UK and beyond. It is written and read with passion by people who care about the future of bus and coach travel, reaching an audience that extends from senior industry professionals to lifelong enthusiasts. Regular features include: • Fleet News: Providing unmatched market intelligence of the vehicles registered to bus and coach fleets throughout the British Isles • Global News: The latest developments from the industry • In London: Route changes and operator news from the city • National and international news: The latest developments from manufacturers • Preservation Update: Including rallies and running days • Millar’s Tales: Editor Alan Millar recounts some of his fondest memories from the scene And much more! Please note: Posters, calendars or wall planners, plans, decals etc. may not necessarily be included with this digital issue. Please check the specific issue’s description within the app, to see if it is included with that digital version. Published by Key Publishing Ltd. The entire contents of this title is © copyright. All rights reserved. ---------------------------------------------- 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

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

Buses Magazine1 screens
Overlander 4x44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Buses Magazine at 75% against Overlander 4x4's 50%. Buses Magazine also leads on iOS requirement (11.2 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Buses Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month 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

Buses Magazine ships an update every 10 months, Overlander 4x4 every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Buses Magazine versus Overlander 4x4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuses MagazineOverlander 4x4
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 months — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.2 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKey PublishingAssignment Media Ltd

Customer experience

Buses Magazine

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Overlander 4x4

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

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Buses Magazine

Subscriptions3
  • Buses Magazine Auto-Renewable Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Buses Magazine Auto-Renewable Subscription14 Days trial$26.996 Months
  • Buses Magazine Auto-Renewable Subscription1 Month trial$49.991 Year
One-time7
  • July 2013 (id:737077)$4.99
  • January 2012 (id:736870)$4.99
  • August 2015 (id:739771)$4.99
Show 4 more
  • London Bus Vol 4 (id:800311)$6.99
  • London Bus Vol 1 (id:801185)$6.99
  • Buses Yearbook ... (id:802886)$6.99
  • Buses Yearbook ... (id:804883)$7.99
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 Buses Magazine free?
Buses Magazine 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 Buses Magazine or Overlander 4x4 have ads?
Neither Buses Magazine nor Overlander 4x4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buses Magazine or Overlander 4x4?
Buses Magazine ships an update every 10 months, and Overlander 4x4 every 14 months. Most recently, Buses Magazine was updated on October 21, 2026 and Overlander 4x4 on October 11, 2026.

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