# ARIM vs Ascend Dispensary

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ascend Dispensary at every 2 weeks against ARIM's every 43 months. Ascend Dispensary also leads on ratings volume (4.6K vs 2). ARIM's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ARIM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ascend Dispensary has 4.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ARIM ships an update every 43 months, Ascend Dispensary every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARIM | Ascend Dispensary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arim/id1138058735/reviews)** | [4.8 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascend-dispensary/id6502286963/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4.6K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 51.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 43 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Anointed Remnant International Ministries, Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501582998) | [ASCEND WELLNESS HOLDINGS, INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744907950) |

## What reviewers say

### ARIM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arim/id1138058735)

Access live sermons, a monthly calendar, and donation options within a dedicated community. Stay connected with updates and resources from the ministry.

**Highlights:** Live sermons, Monthly calendar, Donation options, Community engagement, Fast access to resources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ascend Dispensary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascend-dispensary/id6502286963)

Browse local dispensary menus and order cannabis products for pickup or delivery in select states. Discover top brands, exclusive deals, and earn loyalty rewards through the Ascenders Club.

**Highlights:** Browse real-time dispensary menus, Order for pickup or delivery, Shop top cannabis brands, Track and redeem loyalty rewards, Get in-stock and sale alerts, Product recommendations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great customer service
- 👍 Friendly staff
- 👍 Good prices/deals
- 👍 Love the app
- 👍 Easy ordering

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App glitches/bugs
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Points lost/not working
- 🐛 Out of stock issues
- 🐛 App crashes

**Reported bugs**

- App says user is located outside legal state
- Cannot place orders
- Cart not visible
- Location services not working
- App keeps saying 'I’m located outside state where cannabis is legal'

**Requested features**

- Allow users to select delivery time
- Inform customers about reward redemption deadlines
- Clarify loyalty points vs. dollars
- Allow users to decide which points to use
- Improve filtering and sorting on the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ARIM free?

ARIM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ascend Dispensary free?

Ascend Dispensary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ARIM or Ascend Dispensary?

ARIM is rated higher. ARIM averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Ascend Dispensary averages 4.8 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do ARIM or Ascend Dispensary have ads?

Neither ARIM nor Ascend Dispensary shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ARIM or Ascend Dispensary?

ARIM ships an update every 43 months, and Ascend Dispensary every 2 weeks. Most recently, ARIM was updated on November 6, 2026 and Ascend Dispensary on November 8, 2026.

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