Comparison

IBEW 46 vs IW 492

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IBEW 46

Stay informed about your union benefits and local news. Access contract updates, training information, and exclusive member discounts. Provide feedback and stay connected on the go.

Highlights
  • General news and updates
  • Contract-specific information
  • Fringe benefits details
  • Training and course listings
  • Union member discounts
  • Membership feedback surveys
Features
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The IBEW 46 mobile app is designed for our Members. This app is to be used as a tool to better understand the benefits available to our Members. Items Included: - General News, Newsletters & Updates from your Local - Contract Specific Updates & Events - Fringe Benefits Information - Training and Course Information - Union Discounts for Our Members - Membership Feedback and Surveys You union intends to use this tool to help Members stay connected while on the go. If you would like to see a feature or tool added to your IBEW 46 App, just let us know.

About

IW 492

This app provides Iron Workers Local 492 members with access to union news, contract updates, and important contact information. It serves as a tool to help members understand their benefits and role within the union.

Highlights
  • General News & Updates
  • Industry & Contract Updates
  • Call Board Integration
  • Contact Information
  • Report Violations
  • Political Action & Organizing
Features
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The Iron Workers 492 mobile app is designed to educate, engage and empower our Members. This app is to be used as a tool to better understand the benefits available to our Members working in the Industry. This app is only available to Iron Workers 492 Members. Items Included: • General News & Updates from Iron Workers 492 • Industry & Contract Specific Updates & Events • Call Board Integration • Contact Information • Report Violations • Political Action & Organizing • & more! We are proud of our Iron Workers 492 Members & intend for this tool to help our Members better understand their role in their Union and the benefits available to them.

Screenshots

IBEW 464 screens
IW 4924 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IW 492 at 100% against IBEW 46's 0%. IW 492 also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0). IBEW 46's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IW 492 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of IBEW 46's written reviews are positive against 100% of IW 492's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IBEW 46 ships an update every 3 months, IW 492 every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
IBEW 46 versus IW 492: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIBEW 46IW 492
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (64 ratings)4.9 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings64 — better32
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB106 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperKarlena AllberyIron Workers Local Union 492

Customer experience

IBEW 46

All ratings64 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral4.7%
Negative20.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

IW 492

All ratings32 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

IBEW 46

No in-app purchases

None

IW 492

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IBEW 46 free?
IBEW 46 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IW 492 free?
IW 492 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IBEW 46 or IW 492?
IW 492 is rated higher. IBEW 46 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while IW 492 averages 4.9 from 32 ratings.
Do IBEW 46 or IW 492 have ads?
Neither IBEW 46 nor IW 492 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IBEW 46 or IW 492?
IBEW 46 ships an update every 3 months, and IW 492 every 5 months. Most recently, IBEW 46 was updated on November 3, 2026 and IW 492 on November 3, 2026.

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