# App Reviews vs iBeta

The clearest difference is ads: iBeta at none against App Reviews's shown. iBeta also leads on device support (4 vs 2). App Reviews's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. App Reviews sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days and iBeta sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for App Reviews against 4.7 for iBeta. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 77 and 167 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of App Reviews's written reviews are positive against 88% of iBeta's.

App Reviews ships an update weekly, iBeta every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Reviews | iBeta |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-reviews-ios-and-android/id1552567648/reviews) | **[4.7 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibeta-updates-observer/id1577859348/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 77 | **167** |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 87.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Ochmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/512522184) | [Mohammad Alhasson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1189674676) |

## What reviewers say

### App Reviews

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-reviews-ios-and-android/id1552567648)

Monitor user feedback from both the App Store and Google Play in one place. Automatically translate reviews, get notified of new feedback, and use ML analytics to filter suggestions. Share setups and review images for better collaboration and understanding.

**Highlights:** Automatic review translations, App Store & Play Store support, Podcast review monitoring, StandBy widget support, Share setup via App Clip, Image sharing of reviews, ML-based filter suggestions, Notification updates

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $8.99 | per year |
| Tip the Developer | $1.99 | one-time |


### iBeta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibeta-updates-observer/id1577859348)

This app provides real-time notifications and detailed information about all Apple beta software releases across various platforms. It helps users track updates, check device compatibility, and stay informed about the latest developer and public betas.

**Highlights:** Instant beta update notifications, Device compatibility checker, Detailed release notes, Smart device management, Widget support, Multi-language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Support | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Support | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Support | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Support | $9.99 | one-time |
| Huge Support | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is App Reviews free?

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

### Is iBeta free?

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

### Which has better reviews, App Reviews or iBeta?

iBeta is rated higher. App Reviews averages 4.6 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while iBeta averages 4.7 from 167 ratings.

### Do App Reviews or iBeta have ads?

App Reviews shows ads; iBeta does not.

### Which is updated more often, App Reviews or iBeta?

App Reviews ships an update weekly, and iBeta every 2 months. Most recently, App Reviews was updated on November 7, 2026 and iBeta on November 7, 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.*