# APOD — user reviews > 72 indexed App Store user reviews of APOD by Australian Partners of Defence. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apod/id1527074785/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apod/id1527074785.md ## Newest reviews (10 of 72) ### 2/5 — Quicker Order Fulfilment *2025-01-25, version 2.7.0* Love the service; however, would love it even more if the purchase of gift cards (i.e. Woolworths) was instant rather than having to wait for the order ‘to be fulfilled’. Sometimes the purchase(s) is (are) instantaneous while on other occasions I’m left waiting… Other than - keep up the good work! ### 1/5 — APOD WAS for veteran *2024-10-02, version 2.3.0* Now they got the veterans they are charging. A common CN and American strategy, now they will be spending the next years trying to figure out how they can profit ### 2/5 — APOD *2024-08-27, version 2.1.1* Unable to access the app, as now only three boxes showing to enter four digit pin. Finding it very frustrating! Current rating, therefore, is low. Was working well till recently. ### 4/5 — I can purchase gift cards again *2024-07-09* After 3 months of not being able to purchase gift cards; the last update seems to have fixed it. **Developer response:** Hi, have you been able to purchase gift cards? ### 5/5 — Excellent *2024-07-01* Cannot think of anything to improve upon. The App is slick, fast, easy to use. We didn’t join the ADF to get benefits, but in saying that, it is nice to see businesses support us all by helping to save us a few bucks here and there l. So thank you to all the businesses that support APOD, and thanks APOD. **Developer response:** Thank you for your rating and kind review. We're glad to be of service and hope you get to enjoy more benefits from using the APOD App. Should you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to email customerservice@apod.com.au. Have a fantastic day! ### 2/5 — How can I turn on Face ID? *2024-06-16, version 1.16.3* I don’t want to use pin ### 1/5 — Great Home Screen *2024-05-15, version 1.15.2* Got told to download this at while at the Keith Payne unit get help for mental health problems. App only shows pictures of what I guess is the Home Screen. Almost like this app was created by DVA!!! Can’t open any thing total garbage. ### 5/5 — Great App *2024-02-25, version 1.11.0* Does what it says on the tin. Only feedback would be to add FaceTime support. ### 5/5 — Great *2023-12-01, version 1.8.1* This is a great app so easy to use, thank you ### 5/5 — Great app *2023-05-14, version 1.3.2* This app really is designed to help the app user. It’s up to date and easy to navigate and isn’t trying to sell me anything. Tick. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Does not work *2025-10-13, version 2.12.4* True to register and fails to allow the keyboard to enter password. Deleted app, not worth the hassle. ### 1/5 — Annual subscription *2025-08-24, version 2.12.2* Having an annual subscription absolutely destroyed this app for me. Maybe still useful for people who use this all the time but for people like me that maybe use this a couple of times a year, it’s not worth it. ### 1/5 — Trash *2025-07-09, version 2.9.7* Just wasted hours trying to get this garbage to work. Done with this nonsense. ### 1/5 — Useless *2025-02-06* Australia the land where you as a veteran have to pay for a membership to receive discounts that should automatically be given to you without having to pay an annual fee. Funny how in America you do not have to pay for these rights as a veteran. Btw I have received more discounts as an australia. Veteran from buying and spending time in America than Australia. Not one place here unless it’s veteran owned will offer a discount of 50% or over. Quite sad that as a veteran you have to pay for discounts that aren’t even that good. In America you get free gym memberships. In Australia you get nothing like that. Oh wait if your police though you sure do get those benefits, police that are full of tyrants and do not make the same sacrifices we have made. Australians don’t care about veterans and this APOD app is proof of that. Why should I have to pay $30 a year for discounts that should automatically be applied to my gold card. Explain how you save $800 on groceries when Woolworths is more expensive that other stores. How about the fuel discounts are at a fast station that is at minimum 12 cents more expensive than most gas stations? Come on stop lying to us veterans. This is an app designed by whamen for whamen not men. **Developer response:** With our funding from DVA ceasing we had to introduce a small annual subscription fee of $29. Many parts of our App still remain free including veteran-owned businesses, and employment and volunteering. The $29 is quick to recoup with our grocery discount $800 per annum, fuel $200+ per annum, streaming service and electrical discounts (easy $200). ### 1/5 — Useless *2025-01-22* Australia the land where you as a veteran have to pay for a membership to receive discounts that should automatically be given to you without having to pay an annual fee. Funny how in America you do not have to pay for these rights as a veteran. Btw I have received more discounts as an australia. Veteran from buying and spending time in America than Australia. Not one place here unless it’s veteran owned will offer a discount of 50% or over. Quite sad that as a veteran you have to pay for discounts that aren’t even that good. In America you get free gym memberships. In Australia you get nothing like that. Oh wait if your police though you sure do get those benefits, police that are full of tyrants and do not make the same sacrifices we have made. Australians don’t care about veterans and this APOD app is proof of that. Why should I have to pay $30 a year for discounts that should automatically be applied to my gold card. **Developer response:** With our funding from DVA ceasing we had to introduce a small annual subscription fee of $29. Many parts of our App still remain free including veteran-owned businesses, and employment and volunteering. The $29 is quick to recoup with our grocery discount $800 per annum, fuel $200+ per annum, streaming service and electrical discounts (easy $200). ### 1/5 — pay to apply *2024-11-25, version 2.6.1* making defence members pay for defence discounts it’s scummy ### 1/5 — Subscription based now *2024-10-23* Used to be free for all defence members and their families. Now is a subscription based service, if you spend a lot at the stores they offer you may make your money back, however issue is you can not see how much of a discount is on offer until you subscribe. Better price savings could likely be found just by speaking to the sales person and seeing if they offer a defence discount ### 1/5 — Now a paid app? *2024-10-18, version 2.4.0* Didn’t this app used to be free for current serving and veterans? ### 1/5 — Broken app *2024-10-04, version 2.3.0* App is broken. Stuck on multiple screens (updating personal information and favourite categories) Cannot get past either of these as the app freezes or the buttons are not working. Have reinstalled multiple times and tried wiping my profile. Please fix this as it is completely unusable for me. ### 1/5 — No longer works *2024-10-04, version 2.3.0* The app no longer works. It opens, and allows you to enter your pin, but then the home screen is non-responsive. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Why wouldn't you? *2026-03-03, version 2.14.8* If you're eligible then this membership and subscription is a no-brainer. The savings available for new vehicles and appliances are truly worth it. ### 5/5 — Great discounts, next level customer service. *2026-01-09, version 2.13.8* This app is great for getting discounts on many things - I mainly use the gift cards. Recently a discount code was not working for Garmin so I contacted customer service for the first time. Overnight they provided me with a new code that worked straight away. Shout out to Wesley - the code you provided worked perfectly and saved me $380 off my new Fenix 8!! Many Thanks. ### 5/5 — Honest and helpful *2025-12-29, version 2.13.8* I’ve saved a lot of money using APOD. Any issues I’ve had have been promptly and efficiently handled by the help team. ### 5/5 — Honest Review *2025-12-19* I have been using the APOD App since 2020 and have saved hundreds, if not thousands of dollars. I have never had a negative experience with APOD and highly recommend it to all friends, family and work colleagues. The cost of an annual subscription literally pays for itself and more every year with options that save members even more on already low prices at all the big brand companies, including some online stores. The benefits don’t stop with simple savings, there are opportunities for many veterans to find new jobs, outreach programs and so much more. Every year APOD hold a massive giveaway competition with a bunch of big brand companies that only subscribing members can enter and it’s completely free. I am a happy recipient of one of these major prizes and can attest to all of the great work they do there at APOD. It provides both a great platform for veteran families to gain access to helpful services and provides much needed financial relief for those buying both Birthday and / or Christmas presents. I am not affiliated with APOD in anyway and assure you that everything listed is from first hand experience using this powerful app. For people that love great savings and services, this app is for you. Thank you APOD for keeping a great service accessible to veterans everywhere. **Developer response:** Hi there, thank you for taking the time to rate our app and for sharing such thoughtful feedback. We’re delighted to hear your positive comments and are always happy to support our members. Thanks again, and please feel free to spread the word about APOD so we can help even more families like yours. Happy shopping! ### 5/5 — Thanks for the savings *2025-11-20* Thanks for the latest update APOD Team, loving that the App is faster. Credit to you guys for helping us save money at so many places. I was happy to subscribe and got my money back in the first month. **Developer response:** Thanks for your 5-star rating and review. We hope you keep using our services. Here's to more great savings and benefits to you! ### 5/5 — Thankyou APOD! *2025-11-13, version 2.13.2* Go #TeamAPOD! Love the recent updates to the App. I’ve been a long time user - love all the features that support our family. We’ve saved thousands and the broader wellbeing features are fantastic. Keep up the great work. ### 5/5 — ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exceptional Savings and Support for Defence Families! *2024-11-27* The APOD platform has been an absolute game-changer for our family. The range of discounts and offers available is incredible, from everyday essentials like fuel (our personal favourite!) to larger purchases that save us hundreds of dollars. The app is user-friendly, and the variety of businesses supporting defence families is impressive. Beyond the savings, it’s heartwarming to see a program so dedicated to recognising and supporting those connected to the Defence community. Thank you, APOD, for providing such a valuable service, we couldn’t recommend it highly enough! ### 5/5 — Good savings and easy to use *2024-11-27, version 2.6.2* Love what you guys do. Have saved myself a couple of hundred $ this year alone. App is simple to use, and appreciate that it is supporting defence families. Keep up the great work! ### 5/5 — Could this app GET any better *2024-10-11* APOD is an amazing app everything works as it should and whenever a new update is released there is alway a couple of new features making this app incredibly easy to navigate, and the deals and offers are amazing, I think this has to be my favourite app at the moment. My opinion is that all veterans and current serving ADF members should definitely download APOD. Thanks APOD for all the amazing deals. Keep up the astonishing work. **Developer response:** Thanks for taking out time to leave us a 5-star rating and a great review. We hope you keep enjoying the service, as well as the App. ### 5/5 — APOD *2024-09-16, version 2.2.2* Great app, fantastic company! Highly recommend --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-19.*