IWLU 495 vs UA 693
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IWLU 495
This app provides union members with access to news, industry updates, and important contact information. It serves as a tool to understand union benefits and roles within the industry. Designed exclusively for IWLU 495 Members.
- General News & Updates
- Industry & Contract Updates
- Call Board Integration
- Contact Information
- Report Violations
- Political Action & Organizing
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The IWLU 495 mobile app is designed to educate, engage and empower our Members. This app is to be used as a tool to better understand the benefits available to our Members working in the Industry. This app is only available to IWLU 495 Members. Items Included: • General News & Updates from Local 495 • Industry & Contract Specific Updates & Events • Call Board Integration • Contact Information • Report Violations • Political Action & Organizing & more! We are proud of our Local 495 Members & intend for this tool to help our Members better understand their role in their Union and the benefits available to them.
UA 693
Stay informed and connected with union resources and updates. Access member benefits, meeting schedules, and direct contact information for representatives. Receive important announcements and instant notifications.
- View member benefits
- Access meeting and event schedules
- Contact union representatives
- Receive announcements
- Get push notifications
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Stay connected with the United Association Local 693 with the official app! Access important resources anytime, anywhere, all at your fingertips. Features include: View benefits offered by Local 693 Stay up-to-date with upcoming meetings and events Contact your union representatives directly Receive the latest announcements Get instant push notifications for important updates And much more! Whether you’re a member or looking to learn more about joining the trade, the UA 693 app keeps you informed, connected, and empowered.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: UA 693 at 5.0 against IWLU 495's 4.8. IWLU 495's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
UA 693 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.
IWLU 495 ships an update every 5 months, UA 693 every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and July 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IWLU 495 | UA 693 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | INTERNAT ASSOC OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL IRON WORKERS LOCAL 495 | United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe |
Customer experience
IWLU 495
UA 693
In-app purchases
IWLU 495
No in-app purchases
UA 693
No in-app purchases
