# SILive.com vs 1199SEIU

The clearest difference is rating: SILive.com at 4.6 against 1199SEIU's 2.8. SILive.com also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (6.6K vs 9). 1199SEIU's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SILive.com sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 1199SEIU asks for nothing beyond the download.

SILive.com holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SILive.com has 6.6K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of SILive.com's written reviews are positive against 25% of 1199SEIU's.

SILive.com ships an update every 3 weeks, 1199SEIU every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SILive.com | 1199SEIU |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silivecom/id421906731/reviews)** | [2.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1199seiu/id1473630274/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.6K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **44.1% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#154** | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SILive.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/421906734) | [1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570698525) |

## What reviewers say

### SILive.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silivecom/id421906731)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Stay informed with local news, sports, and weather impacting your community. Get timely and reliable reporting from journalists who live and work in your area, covering everything from local events to politics and culture.

**Highlights:** Local news reporting, Sports coverage, Weather updates, Community events, Politics and business news, Dining and culture

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscriber Exclusive Content | $1.99 | per month |
| Subscriber Exclusive Content | $2.99 | per month |
| All Access to Sports Insider | $7.99 | per month |
| Digital Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Subscriber Exclusive Content | $9.99 | per month |
| Subscriber Exclusive Content | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access | $11.00 | per month |
| All Access to SILive.com | $11.99 | per month |
| All Access to Staten Island Live | $15.00 | per month |
| All Access to SILive.com | $75.00 | per year |
| All Access to Sports Insider | $79.99 | per year |
| All Access to SILive.com | $99.99 | per year |
| Subscriber Exclusive Content | $99.99 | per year |
| Subscriber Exclusive Content | $99.99 | per year |
| Annual Access | $100.00 | per year |
| All Access to SILive.com | $119.99 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription | $119.99 | per month |
| All Access to Staten Island Live | $150.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent source of local news and information
- 🚀 Timely updates and notifications
- 💡 Good coverage of Staten Island community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 💰 Excessive ads and paywalls
- 🤔 Perceived political bias in reporting
- 🔍 Poor search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when opening certain articles
- Notification links often lead to wrong stories
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Improved article navigation and scrolling
- Ability to customize font size and layout
- Restore classic app version with better functionality


### 1199SEIU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1199seiu/id1473630274)

This app provides union members with access to job information, delegate details, and benefits. Stay updated on the latest news and events specific to your region, and easily find contact information for union offices and officials.

**Highlights:** Member profile login, Job information access, Elected delegates directory, Benefits and discounts, Regional news and events, Contact information

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SILive.com free?

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

### Is 1199SEIU free?

1199SEIU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SILive.com or 1199SEIU?

SILive.com is rated higher. SILive.com averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while 1199SEIU averages 2.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do SILive.com or 1199SEIU have ads?

SILive.com shows ads; 1199SEIU does not.

### Which is updated more often, SILive.com or 1199SEIU?

SILive.com ships an update every 3 weeks, and 1199SEIU every 8 months. Most recently, SILive.com was updated on October 16, 2026 and 1199SEIU on October 8, 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.*