# iGeneration vs Frandroid

The clearest difference is rating: iGeneration at 4.7 against Frandroid's 4.0. iGeneration also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (54 vs 1). Frandroid's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iGeneration sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Frandroid asks for nothing beyond the download.

iGeneration holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iGeneration has 54 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of iGeneration's written reviews are positive against 51% of Frandroid's.

iGeneration ships an update every 4 days, Frandroid every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iGeneration | Frandroid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igeneration/id346175650/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frandroid/id1545105120/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **55.4% of reviews** | 50.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 23 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MacGeneration](https://appshunter.io/developer/346175653) | [Humanoid](https://appshunter.io/developer/535572652) |

## What reviewers say

### iGeneration

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igeneration/id346175650)

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:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription 1 month | $5.99 | per month |
| Subscription 1 year | $46.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📰 Excellent content quality
- 📱 Intuitive and pleasant interface
- 👍 Well-written articles
- 💡 In-depth analysis and tech articles
- 💰 Affordable subscription option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Overwhelming and intrusive ads
- 🚫 Ads interrupt music playback
- 💸 Expensive subscription for some
- 😠 Aggressive advertising tactics
- 👎 Ads make the app unusable

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Frandroid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frandroid/id1545105120)

Stay updated with the latest tech news and deals. Get AI-powered answers to your tech questions and personalized content feeds. Discover the best prices on tested high-tech products.

**Highlights:** AI-powered Q&A, Verified tech deals, Personalized news feed, Product guides and comparisons, Save articles to favorites, Home screen widgets

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iGeneration free?

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

### Is Frandroid free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iGeneration or Frandroid?

iGeneration is rated higher. iGeneration averages 4.7 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Frandroid averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iGeneration or Frandroid have ads?

Both iGeneration and Frandroid show ads.

### Which is updated more often, iGeneration or Frandroid?

iGeneration ships an update every 4 days, and Frandroid every 6 weeks. Most recently, iGeneration was updated on September 22, 2026 and Frandroid on September 21, 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.*