# Model UN vs PermrApp

The clearest difference is rating: PermrApp at 5.0 against Model UN's 4.6. Model UN's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads 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.

PermrApp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Model UN has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Model UN ships an update every 5 months, PermrApp every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Model UN | PermrApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-un/id359229470/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/permrapp/id978673564/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 96.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 57 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bellwether](https://appshunter.io/developer/349884126) | [iO The Netherlands B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/411676297) |

## What reviewers say

### Model UN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-un/id359229470)

Access comprehensive country and background information, including socio-cultural, infrastructure, and geographic data, offline. Explore alliances, a factbook, NGO details, UN documents, and news updates.

**Highlights:** Offline country and territory factbook, Alliance information, NGO database with details, Resource library of UN documents, UN News Wire updates

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for Model UN
- 👍 Helpful for research
- 👍 Concise information
- 👍 Handy for conferences
- 👍 Good for writing resolutions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 News not loading
- 🐛 App crashes sometimes
- 🐛 Slow loading
- 🐛 Outdated information
- 🐛 Minimal resources

**Reported bugs**

- News won't load
- App crashes sometimes
- App is slow to load
- App not working/stuck on home page
- App crashes before starting

**Requested features**

- Update information and map
- Include sections on how to reference resolutions
- Expand to include UN peacekeeping information
- Improve NGO section (easier to find, tags, descriptions)
- Add paragraphs for UN organizations (UNICEF, UNHCR, etc.)


### PermrApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/permrapp/id978673564)

Connect with fellow United Nations Ambassadors and their predecessors. Access detailed biographies, mission information, and build your professional network.

**Highlights:** Connect with UN Ambassadors, View predecessor information, Access mission details, Look up bios, Build professional network

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Model UN free?

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

### Is PermrApp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Model UN or PermrApp?

PermrApp is rated higher. Model UN averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while PermrApp averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Model UN or PermrApp have ads?

Neither Model UN nor PermrApp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Model UN or PermrApp?

Model UN ships an update every 5 months, and PermrApp every 4 months. Most recently, Model UN was updated on October 13, 2026 and PermrApp on October 3, 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.*