# DL vs Kitplanes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DL at none against Kitplanes's 21. DL also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Kitplanes's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kitplanes sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $35.99 per year. DL asks for nothing beyond the download.

DL ships an update every 3 weeks, Kitplanes every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DL | Kitplanes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitplanes/id6751233097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 185 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Clean Republic Sodo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594761427) | [Flying Media Group, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600548072) |

## What reviewers say

### DL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dl-powerstation/id6744060857)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Kitplanes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitplanes/id6751233097)

Access a wealth of information on building and owning experimental aircraft. Enjoy offline reading, customizable text views, and an interactive table of contents for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Offline reading of downloaded issues, Customizable reading modes (light, dark, sepia, gray), Adjustable font size, Interactive table of contents, Save articles with bookmarks, Responsive text view

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription 1 year | $35.99 | per year |
| Feb-26 | $5.99 | one-time |
| May/June 2026 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Feb-27 | $5.99 | one-time |
| November/December 2026 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Aug-26 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Jul-26 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Apr-26 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Jan-27 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Sep-26 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mar-26 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2025 December | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2025 April | $5.99 | one-time |
| November/Dec 2024 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2024 October | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2024 March | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2025 January | $5.99 | one-time |
| May/June 2024 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2025 February | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2024 July | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2024 April | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DL free?

DL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Kitplanes free?

Kitplanes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do DL or Kitplanes have ads?

Neither DL nor Kitplanes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DL or Kitplanes?

DL ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kitplanes every 2 months. Most recently, DL was updated on October 30, 2026 and Kitplanes on October 30, 2026.

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