Comparison

Kitplanes vs Blade Mag

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

Head to head
About

Kitplanes

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
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KITPLANES Magazine is your Homebuilt Aircraft Authority. We cover topics relevant to anyone who has ever dreamed of building or owning a homebuilt experimental aircraft. Site: https://kitplanes.com/ FEATURES: -Optimized for Your Device: Enjoy a smooth, browser-friendly experience. -Offline Reading: Download issues to your device browser to read anytime, even without wifi. -Bookmarks: Save articles to revisit later. -Text View: Switch to a responsive reading view for comfort. -Reading Modes: Customize background (light, dark, sepia, gray) and adjust font size. -Interactive Table of Contents: Easily jump between articles. NOTE: When purchasing a subscription or single copy of this title, you agree to the privacy and policy and terms of use which can be viewed at http://Firecrown.com/Privacy-Policy and http://Firecrown.com/Terms-of-Use. KITPLANES publishes 10 issues per year, but reserves the right to change the number of issues in an annual term, including discontinuing any format and substituting and/or modifying the manner in which the subscription is distributed. Apple iOS Subscriptions: Subscription(s) will automatically renew via your Apple Account prior to the end of your subscription term. You can turn off the Apple auto-renew feature up to 24-hours before the end of your subscription by going into Apple Account Settings. Subscriptions cannot be cancelled during the active subscription period.

About

Blade Mag

Explore the world of knives with this publication dedicated to knifemaking, collecting, and industry news. Discover collectible knives, event listings, expert tips, and the latest legislation updates. Stay informed about all aspects of the knife community.

Highlights
  • Coverage of handmade knives and values
  • Industry show and event listings
  • Knife collecting tips from experts
  • Up-to-date knife legislation information
  • Subscription includes current and future issues
Features
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BLADE magazine is the world’s #1 knife publication, covering all aspects of the industry: knifemaking, how-to’s, collecting, legislation and knife rights, and much more. Inside each issue you’ll find: Coverage of the hottest and most collectible handmade knives and their values Complete listings of the industry's most important shows and events Knife collecting tips from the experts The most up-to-date knife legislation info ---SUBSCRIPTION WILL AUTO-RENEW--- The subscription will include the current issue if you do not already own it and subsequently published future issues. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. This Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. The cost of the renewal will match the initial subscription price. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. You may turn off auto-renewing subscriptions by going to your user’s Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during your active subscription period. Terms of Use: https://blademag.com/termsofuse Privacy Policy: https://blademag.com/privacy

Screenshots

Kitplanes4 screens
Blade Mag4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kitplanes at 5.0 against Blade Mag's 3.0. Kitplanes also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription). On price, ratings volume, 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. Kitplanes sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $35.99 per year and Blade Mag sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kitplanes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Kitplanes versus Blade Mag: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKitplanesBlade Mag
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB93 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFlying Media Group, LLCCMG West, LLC

Customer experience

Kitplanes

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Blade Mag

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

21 purchases

Kitplanes

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription 1 year$35.991 Year
One-time20
  • Feb-26$5.99
  • May/June 2026$5.99
  • Feb-27$5.99
Show 17 more
  • November/December 2026$5.99
  • Aug-26$5.99
  • Jul-26$5.99
  • Apr-26$5.99
  • Jan-27$5.99
  • Sep-26$5.99
  • Mar-26$5.99
  • 2025 December$5.99
  • 2025 April$5.99
  • November/Dec 2024$5.99
  • 2024 October$5.99
  • 2024 March$5.99
  • 2025 January$5.99
  • May/June 2024$5.99
  • 2025 February$5.99
  • 2024 July$5.99
  • 2024 April$5.99
10 purchases

Blade Mag

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Year Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time9
  • May-20-13$6.99
  • Nov-04-13$6.99
  • Oct-07-13$6.99
Show 6 more
  • Jul-15-13$6.99
  • Oct-21-13$6.99
  • Jun-17-13$6.99
  • Shooters Guide-13$6.99
  • May-06-13$6.99
  • 2026 May$6.99

Questions

Is Kitplanes free?
Kitplanes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blade Mag free?
Blade Mag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kitplanes or Blade Mag?
Kitplanes is rated higher. Kitplanes averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Blade Mag averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Kitplanes or Blade Mag have ads?
Neither Kitplanes nor Blade Mag shows ads.

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