Comparison

iStat vs First Derivative

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iStat

Features
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Discover what's happening in the world right now with iStat, the app that shows global statistics in real-time. REAL-TIME STATISTICS Every statistic updates continuously, showing you today's numbers from midnight. Watch the counters rise in real-time as the world evolves before your eyes. COMPLETE CATEGORIES • Population: births, deaths, and global demographic growth • Environment: CO₂ emissions, forest loss, plastic produced, extinct species, electronic waste, ice melted • Technology: cars, bicycles, computers, and smartphones produced every day • Resources: food produced, water consumed, energy used • Society: books published, movies produced, emails sent, Google searches, online spending, flights, cybercrimes, cigarettes smoked, sleep lost, hacker attacks, photos taken • Social Media: YouTube videos watched, tweets sent, WhatsApp messages, TikTok videos created, Instagram posts published • Resources & Energy: oil consumed, waste produced, trees planted, electric vehicles sold, Bitcoin mined MODERN INTERFACE Elegant design with glass effects and smooth animations. Each statistic has its distinctive color and a pulse proportional to the update speed. COMPLETE DETAILS Tap any statistic to discover interesting information, context, and curiosities. Each card contains surprising facts and data that will help you better understand the world around us. PERFECT FOR • World curious and statistics lovers • Students and teachers looking for updated data • Professionals who want to stay informed • Anyone interested in better understanding our planet MAIN FEATURES • Real-time updates every 0.1 seconds • Over 40 different statistics to explore • Intuitive and modern interface • Detailed information for each statistic • Design optimized for iOS 18 • Support for Italian and English Download iStat today and stay connected with the world's numbers!

About

First Derivative

This app analyzes global events and situations across geopolitics, markets, and risk. It models over 2,000 events daily from 100,000 articles to provide structured, forward-looking analysis with probable outcomes. Designed for decision-makers seeking context over noise.

Highlights
  • Daily event modeling from 100,000 articles
  • Structured analysis of situations
  • Forward-looking scenarios with probabilities
  • System dynamics modeling
  • Global risk radar
  • 14-day free trial
Features
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The world doesn't move in headlines. It moves in situations. First Derivative tracks 100,000 articles daily, models 2,000+ events, and surfaces the situations that actually matter — with structured analysis of what's happening, why, and what comes next. HOW IT WORKS — 100,000 articles → 2,000+ events modelled → 20+ situations tracked — Every situation built from structured events, not summarised headlines — Every event broken down: what, who, when, where, why WHAT YOU GET — Live situational feed across geopolitics, markets, and risk — Forward-looking scenarios with probability-weighted outcomes — System dynamics modeling of cause and effect — Global risk radar: momentum, instability, surprise, system pressure — 14-day free trial, no account required Powered by Karma-32B, a Large Event Model built for structured intelligence. Built for investors, analysts, and decision-makers who need context, not noise. No account. No tracking. No noise. Privacy Policy: https://firstderivative.news/privacy Terms of Use: https://firstderivative.news/terms

Screenshots

iStat4 screens
First Derivative4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iStat at none against First Derivative's 9. iStat also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). First Derivative's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. First Derivative sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. iStat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iStat ships an update daily, First Derivative every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
iStat versus First Derivative: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriStatFirst Derivative
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB72 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCanalino SoftwareEdvard Bjarnason

In-app purchases

None

iStat

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

First Derivative

Subscriptions6
  • Ad-Free$1.991 Month
  • Analytics14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Ad-free + Analytics$4.991 Month
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  • Ad-free$19.991 Year
  • Analytics14 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Ad-free + Analytics$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • Credits 20$9.99
  • Credits 50$19.99
  • Credits 100$34.99

Questions

Is iStat free?
iStat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is First Derivative free?
First Derivative is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iStat or First Derivative have ads?
Neither iStat nor First Derivative shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iStat or First Derivative?
iStat ships an update daily, and First Derivative every 2 weeks. Most recently, iStat was updated on October 29, 2026 and First Derivative on October 28, 2026.

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