# Compton vs Beside (M1)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Compton at 100% against Beside (M1)'s 39%. Compton also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). Beside (M1)'s advantage is ratings volume (9.2K vs 3) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beside (M1) sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Compton asks for nothing beyond the download.

Compton holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beside (M1) has 9.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Compton's written reviews are positive against 39% of Beside (M1)'s.

Compton ships an update monthly, Beside (M1) every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compton | Beside (M1) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compton/id1041060412/reviews)** | [4.8 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beside-m1-ai-receptionist/id6453521926/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **9.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 39.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#108** |
| Size | 29 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [City of Compton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1423628166) | [Interface, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699402242) |

## What reviewers say

### Compton

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compton/id1041060412)

Engage with your city by accessing city hall, local businesses, news, and events. Report city issues like potholes and graffiti directly to the correct department and track their resolution. Stay informed and connected with your community through this official city application.

**Highlights:** City Hall access, Local business directory, News and event calendar, Issue reporting and tracking, Contact information and maps, Message local businesses

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Beside (M1)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beside-m1-ai-receptionist/id6453521926)

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app provides a dedicated business phone number, transcribes calls and voicemails, and automatically suggests next steps. It helps reduce administrative tasks, improve focus, and ensures no important conversations are missed. Ideal for professionals managing a high volume of calls.

**Highlights:** Dedicated business phone number, Automatic call transcription, AI-powered call summarization, Suggested action items, Daily recaps, Missed call follow-up

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beside Starter | $19.99 | per month |
| Beside Starter | $19.99 | per month |
| Beside Starter | $19.99 | per month |
| M1 Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Beside Starter | $29.99 | per month |
| Beside Starter | $29.99 | per month |
| Beside Business | $29.99 | per month |
| M1 Pro for Teams | $29.99 | per month |
| Beside Business | $39.99 | per month |
| Beside Business | $49.99 | per month |
| Beside Starter | $139.99 | per year |
| Beside Starter | $139.99 | per year |
| Beside Starter | $139.99 | per year |
| Beside Starter | $199.99 | per year |
| M1 Pro for Teams | $199.99 | per year |
| M1 Pro for Teams | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient AI assistant
- 📝 Detailed call summaries
- 📆 Calendar integration
- 🔍 Searchable call history
- 🤖 Intuitive AI features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Call quality issues
- 🚫 Inability to delete conversations
- 🕰️ Slow chat response
- 🤖 AI limitations (can't make calls, limited knowledge)
- 🔒 Difficulty contacting support

**Reported bugs**

- Calls randomly stopping
- Inability to use app with Verizon
- Account lockouts and number porting issues
- Unreliable outgoing call functionality

**Requested features**

- Allow PDF uploads to increase knowledge base
- Ability to pick up calls directly without calling back
- Business hours and auto attendant features
- Multilingual support
- Download audio recordings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compton free?

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

### Is Beside (M1) free?

Beside (M1) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Compton or Beside (M1)?

Compton is rated higher. Compton averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Beside (M1) averages 4.8 from 9.2K ratings.

### Do Compton or Beside (M1) have ads?

Beside (M1) shows ads; Compton does not.

### Which is updated more often, Compton or Beside (M1)?

Compton ships an update monthly, and Beside (M1) every 8 days. Most recently, Compton was updated on October 8, 2026 and Beside (M1) on October 27, 2026.

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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.*