# OCRegister vs Teamsters 495

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Teamsters 495 at none against OCRegister's 2. Teamsters 495 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). OCRegister's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 4) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OCRegister sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Teamsters 495 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Teamsters 495 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OCRegister has 1.2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

OCRegister ships an update monthly, Teamsters 495 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OCRegister | Teamsters 495 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocregister/id380372599/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teamsters-495/id6468562872/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 19.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#159** | — |
| Size | 189 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MediaNews Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/364357227) | [International Brotherhood Of 495 TCWH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710101725) |

## What reviewers say

### OCRegister

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocregister/id380372599)

**Currently charting:** #159 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Access personalized news content, save articles for later, and receive custom push notifications. Enjoy the digital replica of the newspaper and play included games. Read content offline and navigate seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Personalized news recommendations, Save articles for later, Customizable push notifications, Digital newspaper replica, Offline reading, In-app games

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OC Register Monthly Subs | $14.99 | per month |
| OC Register Annual Subs | $174.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast load times
- 👍 Improved user interface
- 📰 Frequent news updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💤 Outdated and sluggish app
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Inability to access past articles
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Bring back city-specific news sections
- Add search functionality
- Improve photo and article formatting
- Integrate with sports content (OCVarsity)


### Teamsters 495

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teamsters-495/id6468562872)

This app educates and empowers union members by providing access to union news, industry updates, and important contact information. Members can stay informed about benefits, report violations, and engage in political action. It serves as a dedicated resource for Teamsters 495 members.

**Highlights:** General news and updates, Industry and contract-specific information, Call board integration, Contact information access, Violation reporting, Political action and organizing tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OCRegister free?

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

### Is Teamsters 495 free?

Teamsters 495 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OCRegister or Teamsters 495?

Teamsters 495 is rated higher. OCRegister averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Teamsters 495 averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do OCRegister or Teamsters 495 have ads?

OCRegister shows ads; Teamsters 495 does not.

### Which is updated more often, OCRegister or Teamsters 495?

OCRegister ships an update monthly, and Teamsters 495 every 3 months. Most recently, OCRegister was updated on October 29, 2026 and Teamsters 495 on October 24, 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.*