# op vs Bad Orb

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bad Orb at 100% against op's 45%. Bad Orb also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

op ships an update every 3 weeks, Bad Orb monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | op | Bad Orb |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 45.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 116 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ippen Digital GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/329667368) | [Jolioo Technologies GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474699385) |

## What reviewers say

### op

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/op-onlinede/id368738592)

Stay informed with local and global news, videos, and events. Get real-time updates and share articles with friends. Engage in discussions with other readers and customize your news feed.

**Highlights:** Local and global news updates, Videos and photos, Event information, Push notifications, Bookmark articles, Share articles, Comment section, Homescreen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bad Orb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-orb/id6742244351)

This app serves as a central hub for information and services related to Bad Orb, connecting residents, visitors, and businesses. It provides news, event listings, a local directory, exclusive discounts, and practical city services like a waste calendar and damage reporting.

**Highlights:** Local news and official announcements, Event calendar, Business and club directory, Exclusive local discounts and coupons, Digital waste calendar, Damage reporting tool

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is op free?

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

### Is Bad Orb free?

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

### Do op or Bad Orb have ads?

op shows ads; Bad Orb does not.

### Which is updated more often, op or Bad Orb?

op ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bad Orb monthly. Most recently, op was updated on October 13, 2026 and Bad Orb on October 10, 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.*