Comparison

iBeta vs AppJournal

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

Head to head
About

iBeta

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
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Stay Ahead with Every Apple Beta Release iBeta is your essential companion for tracking Apple's latest beta software updates across all platforms. Whether you're a developer, tech enthusiast, or early adopter, iBeta keeps you informed about every iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and Xcode beta release all in one beautifully designed app. NSTANT UPDATE NOTIFICATIONS • Receive push notifications the moment new beta versions are released • Track both developer betas and public beta releases • Never miss a critical update or security patch • Customizable notification preferences COMPREHENSIVE DEVICE COMPATIBILITY • Check if your devices support the latest updates instantly • View compatibility for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV • Add your personal devices for personalized compatibility insights • Filter updates to show only compatible versions for your devices DETAILED UPDATE INFORMATION • Complete release notes and build numbers • Beta version history and timelines • Release dates and signing status • Direct links to official Apple resources POWERFUL FEATURES • Smart device management - track all your Apple devices • Widget support - stay updated from your home screen • Dark mode and beautiful interface design • Multi-language support (English, Arabic, German) • iCloud sync across all your devices • Historical data and support duration insights BETA TRACKING MADE EASY • Track development cycles and release patterns • View average support durations for each OS • Comprehensive timeline charts and statistics • Compare beta vs. public release schedules PERFECT FOR • iOS and macOS developers testing new features • Beta testers wanting to stay current • Tech enthusiasts following Apple's development • IT professionals managing device fleets • Anyone curious about upcoming Apple features PRIVACY FIRST • No account required • Your device data stays on your device • Optional iCloud sync for your convenience • No tracking or analytics Note to users: Beta is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Apple Inc. All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners.

About

AppJournal

A utility for indie app developers to log key milestones, app ideas, and changes. Track featured status, metadata updates, awards, and price adjustments with detailed entries and notes. Supports Siri Shortcuts and iCloud sync across Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Log app milestones and changes
  • Track app ideas with attributes
  • Multiple predefined entry types
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • iCloud sync across Apple devices
  • Universal purchase for multiple platforms
Features
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AppJournal provides indie app developers with a simple utility to record app milestones & changes. Developed for Apple platform developers, you can use AppJournal to track when your app has been featured, changes youʼve made to metadata, awards won, prices changes and much more. Each entry supports multiple fields for recording multiple data types and the ability to set the date and add notes too. AppJournal contains these great features: JOURNAL AppJournal keeps track of your appʼs history by enabling you to create new entries when you make changes or have something to celebrate. APP IDEAS Keep track of all your money-making app ideas in one place. AppJournal makes it easy to store a list of all your app ideas with the ability to add attributes such as priority, difficulty, potential names and any other notes you have about the app. With the power of Apple Intelligence you will be able to generate app names and even ideas themselves. ENTRY TYPES Built-in to AppJournal are multiple entry types which can be complemented with additional metadata, such as which platforms a change was made for, links to an article that the app was featured in and from/to fields so you can see exactly what is different. The entry types included are: - Idea Created - Started Building - Released App - Released Update - Removed from Sale - Updated App Icon - Updated App Icon - Updated Metadata - Updated Platforms - Updated Languages - Updated Regions - Featured - Reached Milestone - Won Award - Price Change - In-App Purchase Price Change - Switched Payment Model SHORTCUTS Create & manage apps, entries & ideas with Siri and the Shortcuts app. SYNC All data is stored securely in iCloud and is available across multiple Apple platforms so you can record & view journal entries from anywhere. UNIVERSAL PURCHASE Get this app across multiple Apple platforms with a single purchase. If you like this app, I’d really appreciate it if you could take the time to leave a positive review! Having issues? Please get in touch: Email: support@adamfoot.dev Website: https://adamfoot.dev Please note some features may require an AppJournal Pro subscription which can be purchased in the app. You can cancel at anytime. Terms: https://adamfoot.dev/terms-of-use

Screenshots

iBeta4 screens
AppJournal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iBeta at 4.7 against AppJournal's 3.0. iBeta also leads on ratings volume (165 vs 2) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). AppJournal's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. iBeta sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and AppJournal sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iBeta holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iBeta has 165 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of iBeta's written reviews are positive against 100% of AppJournal's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iBeta ships an update every 2 months, AppJournal every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iBeta versus AppJournal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBetaAppJournal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (165 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings165 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMohammad AlhassonAdam Foot

Customer experience

iBeta

All ratings160 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.3%

AppJournal

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

iBeta

One-time5
  • Tiny Support$0.99
  • Small Support$1.99
  • Medium Support$4.99
Show 2 more
  • Large Support$9.99
  • Huge Support$14.99
8 purchases

AppJournal

Subscriptions3
  • AppJournal Pro (Weekly)3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • AppJournal Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • AppJournal Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time5
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
Show 2 more
  • AppJournal Pro (Lifetime)$14.99
  • Huge Tip$19.99

Questions

Is iBeta free?
iBeta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AppJournal free?
AppJournal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iBeta or AppJournal?
iBeta is rated higher. iBeta averages 4.7 out of 5 from 165 ratings, while AppJournal averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do iBeta or AppJournal have ads?
Neither iBeta nor AppJournal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iBeta or AppJournal?
iBeta ships an update every 2 months, and AppJournal every 4 weeks. Most recently, iBeta was updated on October 30, 2026 and AppJournal on October 26, 2026.

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