eGov vs Govlense
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eGov
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Magazine Porta: http://egov.eletsonline.com The eGov magazine enjoys the distinction of being Asia’s first magazine on e-Governance. Founded in 2005, the monthly magazine is published in both print and online formats, and is focussed exclusively on the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for bringing efficiency, accountability and transparency to various citizen and business related initiatives of the government. No other magazine in Asia offers readers such in-depth coverage of new e-Governance models. We cover all aspects of e-Governance – from new technological advances in ICT to the ways in which common citizens benefit when their interactions with government departments are through digital interfaces and the myriad issues involved in implementation of e-Governance initiatives. The eGov magazine’s biggest advantage is its ability to carry the views of all the stakeholders in e-Governance domain – policy makers, experts, industry leaders, administrators and the academia. Our experienced team of editors, researchers, and marketers take a 360-degree approach for creating content – breaking news, feature articles and interviews – that can keep our steadily growing global audience well informed on issues of e-Governance. The who’s who in the industry disseminate their ideas and innovations through the pages of our magazine. eGov aims to be your first stop for what’s new and what’s next in e-Governance. Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. Three months subscription - $1.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Six months subscription - $4.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) One year subscription - $10.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Please visit http://www.magzter.com/ns/privacy-policy.html for our Privacy Policy and http://www.magzter.com/ns/terms_condition.html for our Terms & Conditions
Govlense
This app provides government transparency by making complex public records and policy updates easily understandable. It empowers users to stay informed about decisions impacting them and promotes accountability through accessible data insights.
- Follow policy updates
- Access public records
- Understand government operations
- Promote accountability
- Stay informed on national issues
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This app is not officiated with any official government body or agency and is completely independent. Govlense puts government transparency in your pocket. Explore government data, and stay informed about decisions that impact you—all in one simple, easy-to-use app. Govlense transforms complex public records into clear, accessible insights so anyone can understand how their government operates. With Govlense, you can: - Follow policy updates and decisions - Access public records and open data - Stay informed about national issues - Promote accountability through transparency Whether you're a concerned citizen, journalist, student, or researcher, Govlense helps you stay informed, engaged, and empowered.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Govlense at none against eGov's 10. Govlense also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). eGov's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). 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
Both are free to download. eGov sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Govlense asks for nothing beyond the download.
eGov ships an update every 3 months, Govlense weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eGov | Govlense |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Magzter Inc. | GovLense LLC |
In-app purchases
eGov
- Vol 14 Issue 24$1.99
- Vol 14 Issue 25$1.99
- Jan 2019$1.99
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- Feb 2019$1.99
- Mar 2019$1.99
- Apr 2019$1.99
- May 2019$1.99
- June 2019$1.99
- July 2019$1.99
- Aug 2019$1.99
Govlense
No in-app purchases









