# WHO 13 vs IBT 289

The clearest difference is rating: IBT 289 at 5.0 against WHO 13's 4.5. IBT 289 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). WHO 13's advantage is ratings volume (518 vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price 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.

IBT 289 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WHO 13 has 518 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

WHO 13 ships an update every 6 weeks, IBT 289 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WHO 13 | IBT 289 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (518 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/who-13/id324711668/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibt-289/id1496499913/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **518** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 18.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 76 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Local TV LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/318424697) | [TEAMSTERS LOCAL UNION NO 289](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496499912) |

## What reviewers say

### WHO 13

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/who-13/id324711668)

Access local news, breaking stories, and live newscasts from Central Iowa. Get detailed weather forecasts, interactive radar maps, and sports updates. Stay informed with optional breaking news alerts and save stories for later.

**Highlights:** Livestreaming newscasts, Breaking news alerts, Detailed weather forecasts, Interactive radar map, Local news and sports headlines, Save stories for later

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📰 Local news content availability
- 🌦️ Weather updates and alerts
- 📱 Free app with no paywall
- 🎯 Clean and intuitive layout (in recent versions)
- 📡 Live streaming capability (when working)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 📺 Intrusive and excessive advertising
- 🎬 Poor video player performance
- ⚠️ Live stream reliability issues
- 🔄 Accidental ad clicks redirect users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening or loading
- Black screen on startup
- Live video streaming cuts out mid-story
- App freezes while waiting for ads to load
- Video player won't pause or go fullscreen

**Requested features**

- Rewind/scrubbing controls for videos
- Ability to pause or disable autoplay videos
- Separate local and national news sections
- Apple TV app version
- Landscape mode support for iPad


### IBT 289

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibt-289/id1496499913)

This app serves as a resource for Teamsters Local 289 members to access union news, industry updates, and contract information. It facilitates communication, allows for reporting violations, and provides details on political action and organizing efforts.

**Highlights:** General news and updates, Industry and contract updates, Call board integration, Contact information, Report violations, Political action and organizing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WHO 13 free?

WHO 13 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IBT 289 free?

IBT 289 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WHO 13 or IBT 289?

IBT 289 is rated higher. WHO 13 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 518 ratings, while IBT 289 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do WHO 13 or IBT 289 have ads?

WHO 13 shows ads; IBT 289 does not.

### Which is updated more often, WHO 13 or IBT 289?

WHO 13 ships an update every 6 weeks, and IBT 289 every 4 months. Most recently, WHO 13 was updated on November 6, 2026 and IBT 289 on November 3, 2026.

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