# SmartApfel vs Informed

The clearest difference is rating: Informed at 5.0 against SmartApfel's 4.0. Informed also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 65%). SmartApfel's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartApfel sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Informed sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Informed holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of SmartApfel's written reviews are positive against 100% of Informed's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartApfel | Informed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartapfel/id1056322079/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/informed-congress-tracker/id6776409152/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [acasa Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/974663980) | [Skybridge Labs, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776409154) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartApfel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartapfel/id1056322079)

Stay updated on Apple HomeKit and Matter smart home technology. Get the latest news, device information, automation ideas, and warnings about problematic firmware updates. Perfect for both beginners and experienced users.

**Highlights:** Latest news on HomeKit & Matter, Device overview, Automation examples, Firmware update warnings, Beginner-friendly information

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small coffee (monthly) | $1.49 | per month |
| Large coffee (monthly) | $3.49 | per month |
| Espresso | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cup of coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pot of coffee | $3.99 | one-time |


### Informed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/informed-congress-tracker/id6776409152)

This app provides a daily brief of congressional activities, including bills, votes, and hearings, explained in plain English. It allows users to track legislation, view member voting records, and receive push notifications for updates. An AI feature offers plain-language summaries and context for legislative content.

**Highlights:** Daily congressional activity brief, Bill tracking and status updates, Member voting records and contact info, AI-powered legislative summaries, Live and on-demand committee hearings, Personalized watchlist and push notifications

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small token pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium token pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Large token pack | $26.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartApfel free?

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

### Is Informed free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SmartApfel or Informed?

Informed is rated higher. SmartApfel averages 4.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Informed averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do SmartApfel or Informed have ads?

Neither SmartApfel nor Informed 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.*