Comparison

Stationary Engine Magazine vs Ustreme

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

Head to head
About

Stationary Engine Magazine

This app is for enthusiasts of stationary engines, offering advice and support for restoration and collecting. It provides access to current and back issues, along with subscription options for continuous content.

Highlights
  • Engine identification and restoration advice
  • Buy and sell engine information
  • Access to current and back issues
  • Subscription options
  • Cross-platform purchase browsing
  • In-app help and FAQs
Features
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You may be looking to enter this fun engineering hobby, looking for an engine to buy, or want help identifying or restoring an engine. This magazine is at the heart of the hobby, helping enthusiasts from around the work get the best advice and support in their endeavours. ---------------------------------------------- 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

Ustreme

Stream live comedy shows, series, and specials from the premier comedy streaming channel. Enjoy exclusive content directly on your device.

Highlights
  • Live comedy shows
  • Comedy series
  • Comedy specials
  • Streaming channel
  • Exclusive content
Features
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The number one comedy streaming channel. Live shows, series and specials. Ustreme Pricing: • Subscription 1 Month - USD [5.99] • Subscription 1 Year - USD [59.99]   * For non-US app stores, the equivalent currency charges will apply.   Please note: App subscriptions do not include access to subscription-only content on our website. Additional Subscription Information: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Privacy Policy - https://bit.ly/2J5Ujfh Terms of Use - https://bit.ly/2J1YZqL • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

Screenshots

Stationary Engine Magazine1 screens
Ustreme4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stationary Engine Magazine at 5.0 against Ustreme's 4.0. Stationary Engine Magazine also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.6). Ustreme's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 29 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Stationary Engine Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and Ustreme sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stationary Engine Magazine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stationary Engine Magazine ships an update every 29 months, Ustreme every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Stationary Engine Magazine versus Ustreme: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStationary Engine MagazineUstreme
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS11.2 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB72 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperKelsey Publishing GroupJR Media Limited

Customer experience

Stationary Engine Magazine

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

Ustreme

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative20.8%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Stationary Engine Magazine

Subscriptions2
  • Stationary Engine Auto-Renewable Subscription$4.491 Month
  • Stationary Engine Auto-Renewable Subscription1 Month trial$35.991 Year
One-time8
  • Stationary Engi... (id:378942)$3.99
  • Stationary Engi... (id:380360)$3.99
  • No. 504 Boulton... (id:409352)$3.99
Show 5 more
  • issue507$3.99
  • April 2021 (pp:1057345)$3.99
  • Stationary Engine Bundle$4.99
  • May-25 (pp:1011370)$4.99
  • Aug-25 (pp:1011352)$4.99
10 purchases

Ustreme

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$79.991 Year
One-time8
  • Freddie Starr Live and$5.99
  • Joe Pasquale - Everything I$5.99
  • JETHRO RULE BRITANNIA$5.99
Show 5 more
  • Jim Davidson - Jim's Silver$5.99
  • A Celebrity Audience with Jimm$5.99
  • Jim Davidson Red White$5.99
  • Jim Davidson & Guests Live$12.99
  • Live Event$12.99

Questions

Is Stationary Engine Magazine free?
Stationary Engine Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ustreme free?
Ustreme is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stationary Engine Magazine or Ustreme?
Stationary Engine Magazine is rated higher. Stationary Engine Magazine averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Ustreme averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Stationary Engine Magazine or Ustreme have ads?
Both Stationary Engine Magazine and Ustreme show ads.
Which is updated more often, Stationary Engine Magazine or Ustreme?
Stationary Engine Magazine ships an update every 29 months, and Ustreme every 3 months. Most recently, Stationary Engine Magazine was updated on November 6, 2026 and Ustreme on November 3, 2026.

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