Comparison

iGeneration vs iClarified

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

iClarified

Stay updated with the latest Apple news and receive instant alerts. Access step-by-step tutorials for your Apple devices and find answers from a supportive community. This app helps you maximize your iPhone, iPad, and Mac experience.

Highlights
  • Breaking Apple news alerts
  • Step-by-step tutorials
  • Community Q&A
  • Push notifications
  • Home screen widgets
  • Save articles for later
  • Powerful search
Features
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The official iClarified app is your go-to source for everything Apple. Get instant news alerts, follow clear step-by-step tutorials, and find answers from a trusted community. Whether you’re using iPhone or iPad, in light mode or dark, iClarified makes it easy to stay informed and make the most of your devices. FEATURES ● Breaking Apple news with instant updates ● Clear tutorials for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and more ● Answers community to ask questions and share knowledge ● Push notifications so you never miss an important story ● Widgets in three sizes to display trending and recent posts right on your Home Screen ● Comment on articles and join the conversation ● Save articles to read later ● Powerful search to find the topics that matter to you ● Full support for iPad and Dark Mode Download iClarified today to stay connected with all things Apple.

Screenshots

iGeneration3 screens
iClarified4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iClarified at none against iGeneration's 2. iClarified also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 54) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). iGeneration's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 13 months). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. iClarified 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 4.8 for iClarified. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iClarified has 1.7K ratings behind it against 54, 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 60% of iClarified's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iGeneration ships an update every 4 days, iClarified every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iGeneration versus iClarified: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriGenerationiClarified
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (54 ratings)4.8 (1.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.4% of reviews60.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings541.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 13 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB13 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMacGenerationiClarified

Customer experience

iGeneration

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

iClarified

All ratings1,688 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews228 reviews
Positive60.1%
Neutral10.1%
Negative29.8%

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
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  • 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

iClarified

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

iClarified

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iGeneration free?
iGeneration is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iClarified free?
iClarified is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iGeneration or iClarified?
iClarified is rated higher. iGeneration averages 4.7 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while iClarified averages 4.8 from 1.7K ratings.
Do iGeneration or iClarified have ads?
Both iGeneration and iClarified show ads.
Which is updated more often, iGeneration or iClarified?
iGeneration ships an update every 4 days, and iClarified every 13 months. Most recently, iGeneration was updated on September 22, 2026 and iClarified on September 24, 2026.

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