# IBEW 58 vs IUOE 12

The clearest difference is ratings volume: IBEW 58 at 326 against IUOE 12's 28. IBEW 58 also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 33%). IUOE 12's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for IBEW 58 against 4.4 for IUOE 12. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IBEW 58 has 326 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of IBEW 58's written reviews are positive against 33% of IUOE 12's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IBEW 58 | IUOE 12 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (326 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibew-58/id1504031070/reviews) | **[4.4 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iuoe-12/id6476594224/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **326** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 114 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nick Chapital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504031069) | [Operating Engineers Funds, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727275410) |

## What reviewers say

### IBEW 58

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibew-58/id1504031070)

This app serves as a resource for IBEW Local 58 members, providing information on benefits, union news, and industry updates. It facilitates engagement with the union and offers tools for members to understand their roles and available resources.

**Highlights:** General News & Updates, Industry & Contract Updates, Call Board Integration, Contact Information, Report Violations, Political Action & Organizing

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Informative content
- 👍 Convenient for local happenings
- 👍 Good start for member communication
- 👍 Robust and helpful information
- 👍 Links are good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Hard to navigate
- 👎 Difficult to find things
- 👎 Jobs calls not working
- 👎 Notification management needed
- 👎 App changes name repeatedly

**Reported bugs**

- Jobs calls not working
- App keeps changing name back
- Profile displays full date of birth

**Requested features**

- Way to stop notifications
- Way to delete old notifications
- Search bar for easier navigation
- One-step process to pay dues
- Access to benefits


### IUOE 12

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iuoe-12/id6476594224)

This app provides members with direct access to union news, contract updates, and essential resources. Stay informed about industry events, political action, and important contact information.

**Highlights:** General News & Updates, Industry & Contract Updates, Contact Information, Push Notifications, Wage Rates, Benefit Information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IBEW 58 free?

IBEW 58 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IUOE 12 free?

IUOE 12 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, IBEW 58 or IUOE 12?

IUOE 12 is rated higher. IBEW 58 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 326 ratings, while IUOE 12 averages 4.4 from 28 ratings.

### Do IBEW 58 or IUOE 12 have ads?

Neither IBEW 58 nor IUOE 12 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IBEW 58 or IUOE 12?

IBEW 58 ships an update every 3 months, and IUOE 12 every 3 months. Most recently, IBEW 58 was updated on November 3, 2026 and IUOE 12 on November 4, 2026.

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