Comparison

iGeneration vs App4Phone.fr

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

Head to head
About

iGeneration

Stay updated with the latest news and information on Apple products, including Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Access content from MacGeneration, iGeneration, and WatchGeneration.

Highlights
  • Apple product news
  • Mac, iPhone, iPad updates
  • Access to multiple news sites
  • Free to use
  • Optional Club iGen subscription
Features
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News about Apple, Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod and other OS. Problem using the application ? Send us an email at iphone@mgig.fr iGeneration gives you access to the news of MacGeneration (macg.co), iGeneration (igen.fr) and WatchGeneration (watchgeneration.fr) This app is totally free to use. You can choose to support iGeneration by upgrading to the Club iGen. If you choose to upgrade to Club iGen your payment can be taken immediately and processed by Apple. Club iGen subscription automatically renews monthly or annually unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You may turn off auto-renewal after purchase by going to your iTunes Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of use: All content in the iGeneration app is copyright MacGeneration. All rights reserved. Terms of use and privacy policy apply when accessing content via the iGeneration app. • Privacy policy: https://ours.macg.co/vie-privee/ • Terms and conditions: https://ours.macg.co/conditions-generales/

About

App4Phone.fr

Discover daily App Store deals and news about Apple products and iPhones. Get tips for using your device and fresh wallpapers every day. This app provides continuous updates and a vast archive of articles.

Highlights
  • Daily App Store deals
  • Apple and iPhone news
  • iPhone usage tips
  • New wallpapers daily
  • Comment section for users
  • Push notifications for updates
  • Article sharing options
Features
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App4Phone.fr a été téléchargée par plus de 1,5 millions d’utilisateurs en France et en Belgique. Sur notre appli, découvrez chaque jour les meilleurs bons plans App Store, choisis par notre équipe d’experts. ▶ MAIS PAS SEULEMENT ● Une actualité quotidienne sur l’univers de Apple et de l’iPhone ● Des astuces pour mieux utiliser votre iPhone ● De nouveaux fonds d’écran chaque jour Avec plus de 11,000 articles publiés et des centaines d’astuces, App4Phone.fr deviendra un véritable compagnon au jour le jour. ▶ CE QU'EN PENSENT NOS LECTEURS « Application dont je ne pourrais me passer dorénavant. Elle informe de ce qu'Apple fait, étudie, va sortir... Bref tout ce qu'il faut pour nous tenir informé de l'avenir de la pomme » « Toujours au courant des bons plans. Découvertes de nouvelles appli » ▶ LES POINTS FORTS ● Une actu quotidienne sur l'univers d'Apple ● Une équipe de rédacteurs passionnés ● 3 nouveaux fonds d’écran "Super Retina" tous les jours ● Des bons plans d’apps gratuites quotidiennement ● Exprimez-vous au travers des commentaires ● Une actualité en continu grâce aux notifications push ● Partage de nos articles via Messages, Messenger, WhatsApp, Email, Facebook et Twitter ● Une boutique de coques et accessoires pour iPhone ● Recherchez parmi plus de 11,000 articles ● La possibilité d’ajouter des articles en favoris ▶ RETROUVEZ-NOUS ÉGALEMENT SUR ● Notre site web : www.app4phone.fr ● Twitter : @app4phonefr ● Facebook : www.facebook.com/App4Phone

Screenshots

iGeneration3 screens
App4Phone.fr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: App4Phone.fr at none against iGeneration's 2. App4Phone.fr also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). iGeneration's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 32 months) and review sentiment (55% vs 29%). On price, rating 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. iGeneration sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. App4Phone.fr asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for iGeneration against 4.6 for App4Phone.fr. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iGeneration has 54 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of iGeneration's written reviews are positive against 29% of App4Phone.fr's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iGeneration ships an update every 4 days, App4Phone.fr every 32 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iGeneration versus App4Phone.fr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriGenerationApp4Phone.fr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (54 ratings) — better4.6 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews55.4% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings54 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 32 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB32 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMacGenerationMediaswapp S.L.

Customer experience

iGeneration

All ratings54 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive55.4%
Neutral10.1%
Negative34.5%

App4Phone.fr

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

Bugs and requests

iGeneration

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Articles not loading on iPad Pro
  • Login issues with subscription
  • Full article list for premium articles not displaying
  • Keynote page not displaying on iPad version
Show 14 more
  • Dark mode settings not saving
  • Comment section issues
  • App freezes or lags
  • Ads not closing properly
  • Widget displaying 'loading impossible'
  • Notifications delayed
  • App crashes when switching apps or locking device
  • Ad banner blocking content
  • Favorite button not working consistently
  • App crashes on iOS 8.4
  • App crashes on iPhone 5
  • App crashes on iOS 8
  • App not updating content
  • Photo section not loading

Requested features

9 requests
  • Option to disable premium content notifications for free users
  • Improved ad blocking or less intrusive ad implementation
  • English version of the app
  • Filter for 'concept' articles
  • More in-depth articles on repairability and environmental impact
Show 4 more
  • Better moderation of comment sections
  • Fix for dark mode settings not persisting
  • Filter for ads in the app
  • Option to mark all as read

App4Phone.fr

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iGeneration

Subscriptions2
  • Subscription 1 month7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Subscription 1 year7 Days trial$46.991 Year
None

App4Phone.fr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iGeneration free?
iGeneration is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App4Phone.fr free?
App4Phone.fr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iGeneration or App4Phone.fr?
iGeneration is rated higher. iGeneration averages 4.7 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while App4Phone.fr averages 4.6 from 10 ratings.
Do iGeneration or App4Phone.fr have ads?
Both iGeneration and App4Phone.fr show ads.
Which is updated more often, iGeneration or App4Phone.fr?
iGeneration ships an update every 4 days, and App4Phone.fr every 32 months. Most recently, iGeneration was updated on October 26, 2026 and App4Phone.fr on October 24, 2026.

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