USO Volunteer Community vs Academy Calendar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
USO Volunteer Community
Manage your volunteer activities with this app. Sign up for shifts, report hours, and stay updated on center news. Designed for active volunteers to connect with the USO community.
- Sign up for volunteer shifts
- Report volunteer hours
- View center news and announcements
- Connect with the volunteer community
- Manage volunteer activity
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Connect with the USO Volunteer Community through our mobile app! From your phone or tablet you can sign up for shifts, report your volunteer hours, see the latest news and announcements from your center, and more. Our 30,000 USO volunteers make it possible for service members and their families to be connected to family, home, and country. Volunteers are the heart of the USO, allowing us to carry out this mission each day at centers around the world. Download the app today to get involved in your USO Volunteer Community! This app is for active volunteers. If you would like to register to become a USO volunteer, please visit www.volunteers.uso.org today to find your nearest center. If you are experiencing issues with the app, please use the link above for assistance.
Academy Calendar
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Review assigned training schedules and daily event details. Check event dates, times, locations, uniform requirements, and duty information. Search the schedule and receive notifications when it changes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: USO Volunteer Community at none against Academy Calendar's shown. Academy Calendar's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
USO Volunteer Community ships an update every 3 months, Academy Calendar every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | USO Volunteer Community | Academy Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | United Service Organizations, Inc. | Sungyeong Hwang |
Bugs and requests
USO Volunteer Community
Reported bugs
3 issues- Check-in process gets stuck loading
- Dependents section not easily visible
- Blank screen after login
Requested features
4 requests- Allow short video uploads
- Improve calendar functionality for shift signup
- Restrict group access to managers/specialists
- Remove email function for volunteers without rights
Academy Calendar
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
USO Volunteer Community
No in-app purchases
Academy Calendar
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is USO Volunteer Community free?
Is Academy Calendar free?
Do USO Volunteer Community or Academy Calendar have ads?
Which is updated more often, USO Volunteer Community or Academy Calendar?
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