# IRONWORKERS 229 vs Insulators Local 19

The clearest difference is rating: Insulators Local 19 at 5.0 against IRONWORKERS 229's 4.4. IRONWORKERS 229's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Insulators Local 19 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IRONWORKERS 229 has 27 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

IRONWORKERS 229 ships an update every 3 months, Insulators Local 19 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IRONWORKERS 229 | Insulators Local 19 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ironworkers-229/id1577994538/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insulators-local-19/id1663597381/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 118 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [IRONWORKERS INCORPORATED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562492258) | [Intl Assoc Of Heat And Frost Insulators And Allied Workers Local 19](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663597383) |

## What reviewers say

### IRONWORKERS 229

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ironworkers-229/id1577994538)

Stay informed about union news, local events, and political initiatives. Access mental health resources and receive important alerts directly to your device. This app serves as a resource for union members.

**Highlights:** Local union information, Announcements and events, Push notifications for updates, Mental health resources, Political initiative updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### Insulators Local 19

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insulators-local-19/id1663597381)

This app provides members with essential information about their union benefits, industry updates, and union activities. It serves as a communication tool for news, events, and reporting violations. Access is restricted to Insulators Local 19 members.

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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IRONWORKERS 229 free?

IRONWORKERS 229 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Insulators Local 19 free?

Insulators Local 19 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, IRONWORKERS 229 or Insulators Local 19?

Insulators Local 19 is rated higher. IRONWORKERS 229 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Insulators Local 19 averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do IRONWORKERS 229 or Insulators Local 19 have ads?

Neither IRONWORKERS 229 nor Insulators Local 19 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IRONWORKERS 229 or Insulators Local 19?

IRONWORKERS 229 ships an update every 3 months, and Insulators Local 19 every 4 months. Most recently, IRONWORKERS 229 was updated on October 14, 2026 and Insulators Local 19 on October 19, 2026.

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