# Wheels Afield vs Blade Mag

The clearest difference is rating: Wheels Afield at 4.9 against Blade Mag's 3.0. Wheels Afield also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and ratings volume (13 vs 2). Blade Mag's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wheels Afield sells 15 one-off in-app purchases 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.

Wheels Afield holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wheels Afield has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wheels Afield | Blade Mag |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheels-afield/id985774523/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blade-mag/id6761765478/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 25 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KSE Sportsman Media, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/386234089) | [CMG West, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456167473) |

## 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 |


### Blade Mag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blade-mag/id6761765478)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| May-20-13 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Nov-04-13 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Oct-07-13 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Jul-15-13 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Oct-21-13 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Jun-17-13 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Shooters Guide-13 | $6.99 | one-time |
| May-06-13 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2026 May | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wheels Afield free?

Wheels Afield 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, Wheels Afield or Blade Mag?

Wheels Afield is rated higher. Wheels Afield averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Blade Mag averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Wheels Afield or Blade Mag have ads?

Neither Wheels Afield nor Blade Mag shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*