IBEW 540 vs UA 149
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IBEW 540
This app provides union members with essential updates, benefit details, and job opportunity sign-ups. Stay informed about meetings, events, and union news with push notifications and an integrated calendar.
- Push notifications for announcements
- Union benefit information access
- Job opportunity sign-ups
- Calendar of events and meetings
- Contact directories
- Union news updates
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Welcome to the IBEW Local 540 app, designed to keep our members informed and engaged with important updates and resources. Stay Connected: Receive instant push notifications for urgent announcements, meetings, and events so you never miss a beat. Benefit Information: Access detailed information about your union benefits, including healthcare, retirement plans, and member services. Book Signing: Easily sign up for available job opportunities and book openings right from your phone, ensuring you're always in the loop. Calendar Events: View and RSVP to upcoming union meetings, training sessions, and community events directly through the app. And More: Explore additional features designed to enhance your union experience, including contact directories, union news updates, and resources for staying informed. Join us in strengthening our community and ensuring your voice is heard. Download the IBEW Local 540 app today!
UA 149
This app provides UA 149 members with essential information about their union benefits, industry updates, and union activities. It serves as a tool for members to stay informed and engaged with their union.
- General News & Updates
- Industry & Contract Updates
- Call Board Integration
- Contact Information
- Report Violations
- Political Action & Organizing
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The UA 149 mobile app is designed to educate, engage, and empower our Members. This app is to be used as a tool to better understand the benefits available to our Members working in the Industry. This app is only available to UA 149 Members. Items Included: • General News & Updates from UA 149 • Industry & Contract Specific Updates & Events • Call Board Integration • Contact Information • Report Violations • Political Action & Organizing & more! We are proud of our UA 149 Members & intend for this tool to help our Members better understand their role in their Union and the benefits available to them.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: IBEW 540 at 4.3 against UA 149's 3.5. IBEW 540 also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 2). 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.
IBEW 540 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.
IBEW 540 ships an update every 6 months, UA 149 every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.
| Parameter | IBEW 540 | UA 149 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better | 3.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 117 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | I.B.E.W. Local Union 540 | United Association Of Journeymen And Steamfitters 149 PPF |
Customer experience
IBEW 540
UA 149
In-app purchases
IBEW 540
No in-app purchases
UA 149
No in-app purchases
