WDET vs SMART Local 292
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WDET
Access local Detroit news and music on the go. Stream live radio, listen to on-demand content like news rundowns and music shows, and catch up on your favorite podcasts. Share your experiences and stay informed about local events and discussions.
- Live radio streaming
- On-demand news rundowns
- Music show playback
- Podcast listening
- Event listings
- Content sharing
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Description Local news and music from Detroit go wherever you go in the new WDET mobile app. Listen live or stream on demand, whenever you want. STREAM • Listen live using a stream that adapts to your signal, making it clearer and more reliable • Navigate between ALPHA, our 24-7 stream of electronic music and progressive soul, and Wayne State University college radio LISTEN ON DEMAND • Stream and read daily local news rundowns • Playback music shows and access recent playlist • Launch the latest segments from WDET’s Detroit Today, Redline & Culture City • A one-stop shop to listen to your favorite podcasts INTERACT • Share your recorded responses and #SceneFromDetroit images using “Upload & Share” • Get the scoop on what events are happening in Detroit • Join the conversation about local news topics on Twitter and Facebook under “Stay Connected” Brought to you by Detroit’s public radio station, WDET 101.9 FM Detroit. The new WDET mobile app is made possible by the supporters of WDET’s Tech Upgrade. For more information visit wdet.org.
SMART Local 292
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SMART Local 292 is the official mobile application of the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, Transportation Local 292. It provides SMART Local 292 members with a tool to connect with their union and stay on top of major events, learn about their rights in the workplace, download their contracts, and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SMART Local 292 at every 8 days against WDET's every 11 months. WDET's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, 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.
WDET ships an update every 11 months, SMART Local 292 every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WDET | SMART Local 292 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wayne State University | Prometheus Labor Communications, Inc. |
In-app purchases
WDET
No in-app purchases
SMART Local 292
No in-app purchases
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