Embla vs Akranes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Embla
A voice-activated assistant that understands Icelandic. Get instant answers to questions about weather, traffic, news, and more, sourced from various organizations. It's free, ad-free, and prioritizes user privacy.
- Voice-activated assistance
- Icelandic language support
- Information from various sources
- Weather and traffic updates
- Store opening hours
- Currency exchange rates
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Embla er raddknúið aðstoðarforrit fyrir snjallsíma. Þú getur talað við Emblu á íslensku, spurt hana spurninga og hún svarar um hæl. Embla veitir meðal annars upplýsingar beint úr upplýsingabrunnum ólíkra fyrirtækja, stofnana og samstarfsaðila. Öllu að jöfnu getur Embla veitt upplýsingar um fólk og fyrirbæri, veður, strætósamgöngur, dagsetningar, landafræði, fréttir, sjónvarpsdagskrá, opnunartíma verslana, einföld reikningsdæmi, breytt gengi gjaldmiðla og ýmislegt fleira. Embla er gefin út af íslenska máltæknifyrirtækinu Miðeind ehf. Hún er ókeypis til notkunar, inniheldur engar auglýsingar og safnar ekki persónuupplýsingum. Virkni Emblu er byggð á opna máltæknihugbúnaðinum Greyni.
Akranes
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With the app, users can: - Use a digital punch card for Gáma - Read municipal news and announcements - View upcoming events - Check waste collection schedules - Find opening hours of municipal institutions - Submit tips and feedback directly to the municipality The purpose of the app is to enhance access to municipal services, improve communication with residents, and support a more modern and efficient local administration.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Akranes at every 4 days against Embla's every 3 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Embla ships an update every 3 months, Akranes every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Embla | Akranes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fiseind ehf | Akraneskaupstaður |
In-app purchases
Embla
No in-app purchases
Akranes
No in-app purchases
