Comparison

Ironworkers 89 vs IW 8

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

Head to head
About

Ironworkers 89

This app empowers union members by providing access to essential information about their benefits, industry news, and union activities. It serves as a dedicated communication channel for members to stay informed and engaged with their local chapter.

Highlights
  • General News & Updates
  • Industry & Contract Updates
  • Call Board Integration
  • Contact Information
  • Report Violations
  • Political Action & Organizing
Features
Read full description

The Ironworkers 89 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 Ironworkers 89 Members. Items Included: • General News & Updates from Ironworkers 89 • Industry & Contract Specific Updates & Events • Call Board Integration • Contact Information • Report Violations • Political Action & Organizing & more! We are proud of our Ironworkers 89 Members & intend for this tool to help our Members better understand their role in their Union and the benefits available to them.

About

IW 8

This app provides union members with news, updates, and resources related to their industry and contract. It offers features like a call board, contact information, and the ability to report violations, aiming to empower members with knowledge about their union and benefits.

Highlights
  • General News & Updates
  • Industry & Contract Updates
  • Call Board Integration
  • Contact Information
  • Report Violations
  • Political Action & Organizing
Features
Read full description

The IW 8 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 IW 8 Members. Items Included: • General News & Updates from Local 8 • Industry & Contract Specific Updates & Events • Call Board Integration • Contact Information • Report Violations • Political Action & Organizing & more! We are proud of our Local 8 Members & intend for this tool to help our Members better understand their role in their Union and the benefits available to them.

Screenshots

Ironworkers 894 screens
IW 84 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ironworkers 89 at 4.9 against IW 8's 4.3. IW 8's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ironworkers 89 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ironworkers 89 ships an update every 3 months, IW 8 every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Ironworkers 89 versus IW 8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIronworkers 89IW 8
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Number of ratings7 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB116 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperIron Workers Union No 89 A F L C I OIron Workers Local 8

Customer experience

Ironworkers 89

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

IW 8

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

Ironworkers 89

No in-app purchases

None

IW 8

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ironworkers 89 free?
Ironworkers 89 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IW 8 free?
IW 8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ironworkers 89 or IW 8?
Ironworkers 89 is rated higher. Ironworkers 89 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while IW 8 averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Ironworkers 89 or IW 8 have ads?
Neither Ironworkers 89 nor IW 8 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ironworkers 89 or IW 8?
Ironworkers 89 ships an update every 3 months, and IW 8 every 4 months. Most recently, Ironworkers 89 was updated on November 3, 2026 and IW 8 on November 3, 2026.

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