# GEM2GO vs Krone

The clearest difference is ads: GEM2GO at none against Krone's shown. GEM2GO also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). Krone's advantage is ratings volume (122 vs 7). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for GEM2GO against 4.6 for Krone. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Krone has 122 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of GEM2GO's written reviews are positive against 75% of Krone's.

GEM2GO ships an update every 4 weeks, Krone monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GEM2GO | Krone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem2go-die-gemeinde-app/id547223237/reviews)** | [4.6 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/krone/id633492143/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **122** |
| Positive reviews | **78.2% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 214 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [RIS GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/547223240) | [Krone Multimedia GmbH & Co KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/408661107) |

## What reviewers say

### GEM2GO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem2go-die-gemeinde-app/id547223237)

Stay informed about your local community with real-time news, event updates, and essential services. Connect with local officials, access citizen services, and discover local businesses and activities. Receive push notifications for important alerts and reminders.

**Highlights:** Community news and events, Push notifications for alerts, Müllkalender with reminders, Direct contact to local officials, Citizen services and online forms, Local traffic and transport info, Interactive maps of points of interest

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Krone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/krone/id633492143)

Get 24/7 live news from the Kronen Zeitung newsroom with this fast app. Access top stories, images, videos, and services from Austria and around the world. Stay updated with live tickers, breaking news push notifications, weather, and TV schedules.

**Highlights:** 24/7 Live News, Top Stories, Images, Videos, Live Ticker, Breaking News Push Notifications, Current Weather, TV Program, Apple Watch Integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GEM2GO free?

GEM2GO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Krone free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GEM2GO or Krone?

GEM2GO is rated higher. GEM2GO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Krone averages 4.6 from 122 ratings.

### Do GEM2GO or Krone have ads?

Krone shows ads; GEM2GO does not.

### Which is updated more often, GEM2GO or Krone?

GEM2GO ships an update every 4 weeks, and Krone monthly. Most recently, GEM2GO was updated on September 23, 2026 and Krone on August 29, 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.*