Comparison

Overlander 4x4 vs Wheels Afield

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

Head to head
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

About

Wheels Afield

Explore the world of outdoor adventure with a focus on off-road vehicles, hunting, fishing, camping, and culinary arts. This digital magazine caters to enthusiasts passionate about overlanding and the wilderness.

Highlights
  • Off-road vehicle content
  • Shooting and angling guides
  • Hunting and camping tips
  • Outdoor culinary arts
  • Overlanding features
Features
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Wheels Afield is the premier magazine for outdoor enthusiasts interested in off road vehicles, shooting, angling, hunting, camping, outdoor culinary arts and overlanding.

Screenshots

Overlander 4x44 screens
Wheels Afield4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Wheels Afield at free against Overlander 4x4's free with in-app purchases. 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. Overlander 4x4 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Wheels Afield sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Overlander 4x4 ships an update every 14 months, Wheels Afield every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Overlander 4x4 versus Wheels Afield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOverlander 4x4Wheels Afield
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 12 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB22 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAssignment Media LtdKSE Sportsman Media, Inc

Customer experience

Overlander 4x4

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

Wheels Afield

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

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
15 purchases

Wheels Afield

One-time15
  • HUNS-150024-Wheels Afield 2015$8.99
  • Wheels A Field 2016$8.99
  • Wheels A Field 2016 #2$8.99
Show 12 more
  • Wheels Afield 2017# 1$8.99
  • Wheels Afield Rel #2 2017$8.99
  • Wheels Afield 2018 #1$9.99
  • Wheels Afield 2018 #2$9.99
  • Wheels Afield #1 2019$9.99
  • Wheels Afield #2 2019$9.99
  • Wheels Afield 2020 #2$9.99
  • Spring 2025$9.99
  • Fall 2024$9.99
  • Fall 2023$9.99
  • Spring 2024$9.99
  • Spring 2023$9.99

Questions

Is Overlander 4x4 free?
Overlander 4x4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wheels Afield free?
Wheels Afield is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Overlander 4x4 or Wheels Afield have ads?
Neither Overlander 4x4 nor Wheels Afield shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Overlander 4x4 or Wheels Afield?
Overlander 4x4 ships an update every 14 months, and Wheels Afield every 12 months. Most recently, Overlander 4x4 was updated on August 26, 2026 and Wheels Afield on June 6, 2026.

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