# iBeta vs AppJournal

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBeta | AppJournal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (165 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibeta-updates-observer/id1577859348/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appjournal-indie-app-diary/id6476312652/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **165** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 120 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mohammad Alhasson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1189674676) | [Adam Foot](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071261283) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### AppJournal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appjournal-indie-app-diary/id6476312652)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AppJournal Pro (Weekly) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| AppJournal Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| AppJournal Pro (Yearly) | $4.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| AppJournal Pro (Lifetime) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*