# Wheels Afield vs Tread Magazine

The clearest difference is monetization model: Wheels Afield at free against Tread Magazine's free with in-app purchases. Wheels Afield also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Tread Magazine's advantage is ratings volume (69 vs 13) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wheels Afield sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Tread Magazine sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 2 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wheels Afield holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tread Magazine has 69 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Wheels Afield ships an update every 12 months, Tread Magazine every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wheels Afield | Tread Magazine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheels-afield/id985774523/reviews)** | [4.7 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tread-magazine/id1245539005/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **69** |
| Positive reviews | — | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KSE Sportsman Media, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/386234089) | [Engaged Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456235175) |

## What reviewers say

### Wheels Afield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheels-afield/id985774523)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HUNS-150024-Wheels Afield 2015 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Wheels A Field 2016 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Wheels A Field 2016 #2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Wheels Afield 2017# 1 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Wheels Afield Rel #2 2017 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Wheels Afield 2018 #1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Wheels Afield 2018 #2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Wheels Afield #1 2019 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Wheels Afield #2 2019 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Wheels Afield 2020 #2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spring 2025 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fall 2024 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fall 2023 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spring 2024 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spring 2023 | $9.99 | one-time |


### Tread Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tread-magazine/id1245539005)

Explore the intersection of the natural world and modern mechanics. This app offers a blend of automotive adventure and outdoor lifestyle content. Access current and back issues, with subscription options available.

**Highlights:** Automotive adventure content, Outdoor lifestyle features, Purchase current issues, Purchase back issues, Subscription options, Cross-platform access via pocketmags account

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

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 Month All-Access Sub | $2.99 | per 2 months |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| 6 Months Subscription | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| July/August 2017 | $6.99 | one-time |
| September/October 2017 | $6.99 | one-time |
| November/December 2017 | $6.99 | one-time |
| March/April 2018 | $6.99 | one-time |
| May/June 2018 | $6.99 | one-time |
| May/June 2017 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Tread Nov/Dec. | $6.99 | one-time |
| YOTA Win 22(ID:662447) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Tread Nov/Dec 23 (id:725351) | $6.99 | one-time |
| YOTA Spring 23 (pp:916355) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Tread Jan/Feb 24 (id:725349) | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2025-06 (Tread... (pp:1118061) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Tread Nov/Dec 24 (pp:1029125) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Tread Sep/Oct 24 (pp:1029133) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Tread May/Jun. | $6.99 | one-time |
| Tread Jul/Aug 24 (pp:1029137) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Tread May/Jun 24 (pp:1029141) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Yota 2024 (pp:1086807) | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2025-90 (Tread... (pp:1118092) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bronco 23 (id:725353) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wheels Afield free?

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

### Is Tread Magazine free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wheels Afield or Tread Magazine?

Wheels Afield is rated higher. Wheels Afield averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Tread Magazine averages 4.7 from 69 ratings.

### Do Wheels Afield or Tread Magazine have ads?

Neither Wheels Afield nor Tread Magazine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wheels Afield or Tread Magazine?

Wheels Afield ships an update every 12 months, and Tread Magazine every 6 months. Most recently, Wheels Afield was updated on October 13, 2026 and Tread Magazine on September 29, 2026.

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