# Election vs Breaking News

The clearest difference is rating: Breaking News at 4.6 against Election's 3.0. Breaking News also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 37%) and ratings volume (10K vs 190). Election's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Election sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Breaking News sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Breaking News holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Breaking News has 10K ratings behind it against 190, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Election's written reviews are positive against 71% of Breaking News's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Election | Breaking News |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/election/id293904188/reviews) | **[4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breaking-news/id398269756/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 190 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews | **70.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cascade Software Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/293904191) | [Vijay Anand](https://appshunter.io/developer/324758057) |

## What reviewers say

### Election

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/election/id293904188)

Stay informed about the 2024 US presidential election with real-time poll data and election results. Track daily snapshots of the race, catering to diverse political viewpoints. Get timely updates on election day for comprehensive coverage.

**Highlights:** 2024 Election results, Pre-election polls, Daily poll updates, Real-time election day results, Snapshot of presidential election

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Election 2024 | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app, does what it promises
- 👍 Interesting application
- 👍 Well written application
- 👍 Daily poll updates
- 👍 Unique features like commentary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Not current, outdated election info
- 😞 Deceptive title
- 😞 Needs a refresh button
- 😞 Results delayed on election night
- 😞 Slow to update

**Reported bugs**

- Results were about 6 hours behind on election night
- App locks up when refreshing election data
- App did not work on election day
- App was terribly slow in updating information
- No updates since October 25

**Requested features**

- Update with current election information
- Refresh button
- More visual interface, e.g., map of US
- Improve UI to be more in-line with iPhone guidelines


### Breaking News

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breaking-news/id398269756)

Access up-to-the-minute global news updates, sports, finance, and entertainment from trusted sources. Customize your feed and receive real-time push notifications. Enjoy hourly newscasts and podcasts for in-depth coverage.

**Highlights:** Real-time global news updates, Customizable news sources, Push notifications for breaking stories, Hourly newscasts, Podcasts from leading providers, No registration required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad free | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and up-to-date news delivery
- 👍 Customizable news sources
- 🌍 Wide range of news coverage
- 💡 Convenient radio feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notification issues (only showing latest, not stacking)
- 🔍 Lack of local news coverage
- 💰 Paid features behind paywall
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Radio feature not working consistently
- App not updating regularly, long periods of no new content

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize UI (fonts, colors, etc.)
- Improved notification stacking and management
- Better balance of left/right leaning news sources
- More local news options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Election free?

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

### Is Breaking News free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Election or Breaking News?

Breaking News is rated higher. Election averages 3.0 out of 5 from 190 ratings, while Breaking News averages 4.6 from 10K ratings.

### Do Election or Breaking News have ads?

Breaking News shows ads; Election does not.

### Which is updated more often, Election or Breaking News?

Election ships an update every 3 weeks, and Breaking News every 3 weeks. Most recently, Election was updated on November 6, 2026 and Breaking News on November 10, 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.*