# Forbes vs The Democrat App

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Democrat App at none against Forbes's 2. The Democrat App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Forbes's advantage is ratings volume (170 vs 2) and chart position (#123 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forbes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. The Democrat App asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Democrat App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forbes has 170 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Forbes ships an update every 3 weeks, The Democrat App monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forbes | The Democrat App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forbes/id1638757310/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-democrat-app/id6793277607/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **170** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#123** | — |
| Size | 98 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Forbes Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/310628793) | [MATTHEW MILAD ALIBAKHSH](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793277609) |

## What reviewers say

### Forbes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forbes/id1638757310)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Access actionable business news, in-depth reporting, and market insights across entrepreneurship, investing, and technology. Stay informed with breaking news, curated content, and powerful search tools to navigate a rapidly evolving world.

**Highlights:** Actionable business news, In-depth reporting, Market-moving insights, Breaking news alerts, Tabbed content channels, Enhanced search functionality, Article saving

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Annual | $89.00 | per year |


### The Democrat App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-democrat-app/id6793277607)

Discover Democratic candidates and officials on your ballot. Take a political match quiz to see which candidates align with your values and stay informed on the latest political news. Get involved by tracking civic tasks and registering to vote.

**Highlights:** Find candidates on your ballot, Political match quiz, Compare candidate positions, Watch independent and mainstream media, Stay updated on political headlines, Civic checklist and voter registration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forbes free?

Forbes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Democrat App free?

The Democrat App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Forbes or The Democrat App?

The Democrat App is rated higher. Forbes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while The Democrat App averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Forbes or The Democrat App have ads?

Forbes shows ads; The Democrat App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Forbes or The Democrat App?

Forbes ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Democrat App monthly. Most recently, Forbes was updated on October 15, 2026 and The Democrat App on October 14, 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.*