US TECH vs IPBES
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
US TECH
Stay informed about the latest innovations and business trends in the global electronics industry. This publication covers components, manufacturing, renewable energy, and regulatory issues for professionals.
- Component innovations
- PCB design and manufacturing
- Electronic contract assembly
- Test equipment and services
- Renewable energy news
- Business and regulatory issues
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U.S. Tech is an international hi-tech electronics publication, reaching over 350,000 engineers, buyers, product specifiers and corporate managers each month, on the web and in print combined. The newspaper focuses on new innovations in components, distribution, PCB design and manufacturing, electronic contract assembly, test equipment and services, renewable energy, as well as the business and regulatory issues facing the electronics manufacturing and distribution sectors.
IPBES
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The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) is an independent intergovernmental body established by States to strengthen the science-policy interface for biodiversity and ecosystem services for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, long-term human well-being and sustainable development The IPBES mobile events app will provide participants with real-time updates, access to essential information, and a seamless way to connect with fellows during the IPBES events.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: IPBES at 13.0 against US TECH's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
US TECH ships an update every 6 months, IPBES every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | US TECH | IPBES |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | U.S. Tech | UNEP |
In-app purchases
US TECH
No in-app purchases
IPBES
No in-app purchases
