Comparison

Tactical World vs TechRadar

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

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About

Tactical World

This app delivers authoritative content on tactical tools, weapons, self-defense, and survival skills. Explore expert tips, buyer's guides, and in-depth features on gear used by law enforcement and military.

Highlights
  • Tactical tools and weapons news
  • Home defense and survival skills
  • Shooting tips and gear reviews
  • Law enforcement and military tactics
  • Buyer's guides for latest gear
  • DIY projects and training drills
Features
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Tactical World is the authoritative magazine on all things tactical. Get the latest news and information on tactical tools & weapons, home defence, self-defence & survival skills, shooting tips, hottest guns and gear used by law enforcement and the military, along with expert tips and buyer’s guides. The Tactical World App delivers all this high-quality content in a digital magazine. Download the free app and sample a few articles before you subscribe. In Tactical World, you will get a look at some of the best tactical training courses available. In-depth features also include the hottest accessories, DIY projects, tactical training drills, body armor, product tests, night vision, law enforcement’s cutting-edge gear and tactics, firearms tests and more. In addition, each issue is packed with buyer’s guides featuring the latest gear, guns and accessories. ---------------------------------- This is a free app download. Free app downloads do not include a free issue unless otherwise stated. The current issue, back issues and future issues can be purchased within the app. Subscriptions are also available within the application. When a recurring subscription is purchased the latest issue will become available to download immediately. Available subscriptions are: 12 months: £8.99 / $8.99 / €9.99 (2 issues) * *This subscription has a free trial period of 3 days. At the end of the 3 days the full price of the subscription will be charged. 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. -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 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. Bundles of single issues can be also be bought within the application. To use purchased credits, simply click on the issue price and select ‘use credit’. This allows you to purchase back issues at reduced prices. 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 click the settings cog, then click Settings then Refresh app data. If this also fails to work please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions 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

TechRadar

Get unbiased advice and expert reviews on the latest technology. Discover the best gear, learn how to use it, and stay updated with product changes. Save articles and personalize your feed for a tailored tech experience.

Highlights
  • Expert technology reviews
  • Product purchasing advice
  • Tips and tricks
  • Save articles for later
  • Personalize your feed
  • Ad-free subscription option
Features
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We are The Technology Experts – and we're here to help you buy, use and enjoy the tech that you live with every day. The world of technology has never been more exciting – and TechRadar helps up to 30 million people around the globe find and use the tech they love every month. Our world-class experts live and breathe the latest technology, and like a trusted friend or advisor, we won't talk down to you or baffle you with jargon, instead offering clear, unbiased advice, plus tips and tricks culled from our rigorous in-depth testing. What you’ll find in the app: - We'll tell you what the greatest gear is and where you can get the best deals - Product purchasing dilemma? We'll advise you what we would buy – and why. At a time where it has become harder than ever to get accurate information online, you can trust us to tell it like it is. - We know that your relationship with tech doesn't end when you've clicked checkout, either. We continue to test, evaluate and monitor the updates and changes that now come regularly from the big brands and can radically alter your smartwatch, headphones or even coffee machine. - Save articles for later by tapping the bookmark icon on any article. - Personalise your feed by selecting the topics you’re most interested in. - Go completely ad-free when you subscribe. Not only does TechRadar help you find the tech you'll love, we're passionate about telling you how to use it, how to make it work with other vital parts of your life and even what apps, games and media you should think about downloading, playing and watching. From entertainment to EVs, smartphones to smart bulbs and Windows to wearables, we're here to be your trusted friend in our complicated tech lives. Auto-renewing subscriptions: - When you purchase a subscription payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user at auto-renewal and may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. - The app may offer a free trial or introductory offer. At the end of the free trial or introductory offer period, the full price of the subscription will be charged thereafter. - For Future Publishing’s Privacy Policy please visit: https://www.futureplc.com/privacy-policy/ - For Future Publishing’s Terms of Use, please visit: https://www.futureplc.com/terms-conditions https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tactical World4 screens
TechRadar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TechRadar at 100% against Tactical World's 53%. TechRadar also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Tactical World's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price, monetization model and device support 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. Tactical World sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. TechRadar asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tactical World ships an update every 4 months, TechRadar every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tactical World versus TechRadar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTactical WorldTechRadar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB85 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEngaged Media Inc.Future plc

Customer experience

Tactical World

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative33.3%

TechRadar

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Tactical World

Subscriptions2
  • Tactical World Auto-Renewable Subscription3 Days trial$8.991 Year
  • Tactical World Renewable Subscription3 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time8
  • Buyer's Guide 2012$4.99
  • Summer 2013$4.99
  • Winter 2013$4.99
Show 5 more
  • August-September 2014$4.99
  • February-March 2014$4.99
  • twwinter2015$4.99
  • Concealed Carry Handguns$4.99
  • Spring 2016$7.99
None

TechRadar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tactical World free?
Tactical World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TechRadar free?
TechRadar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tactical World or TechRadar have ads?
TechRadar shows ads; Tactical World does not.
Which is updated more often, Tactical World or TechRadar?
Tactical World ships an update every 4 months, and TechRadar every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tactical World was updated on October 27, 2026 and TechRadar on October 25, 2026.

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