# NABP vs Course Counter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NABP at none against Course Counter's 4. NABP also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (658 vs 4). Course Counter's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (33% vs 21%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Course Counter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. NABP asks for nothing beyond the download.

NABP holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NABP has 658 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of NABP's written reviews are positive against 33% of Course Counter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NABP ships an update every 5 weeks, Course Counter every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NABP | Course Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (658 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nabp/id1269767354/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/course-counter-ce-tracker/id1661831705/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **658** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 21.2% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 159 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NABP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1269767353) | [Carl Wills](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600381345) |

## What reviewers say

### NABP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nabp/id1269767354)

Manage your pharmacy career efficiently. Access your e-Profile, track continuing education, and stay informed on regulations and news. Simplify compliance and foster career growth.

**Highlights:** Access e-Profile, Track continuing pharmacy education (CPE), Verify license information, Monitor CPE credit requirements, Export CPE transcripts, View NABP Verify credentials

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Consolidates multiple state CE requirements into one system
- 📱 Helpful for tracking CE credits and deadlines
- 🔗 Connected to NABP for automation
- 📤 Ability to upload non-ACPE activities
- 🔔 Sends notifications for requirement completion

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes and freezes
- 🔐 Login functionality broken after recent updates
- 🆔 Face ID and Touch ID features not working
- 💰 Premium features require $30/year subscription
- 📱 Poor iPad and landscape mode support

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on login screen after recent updates
- Login credentials not recognized despite password reset
- Face ID won't enter password
- App randomly closes when tapping
- FaceID settings don't enable upon login

**Requested features**

- Save default date range view per user
- Retain renewal period dates and CE requirements
- Universal iPad support and landscape mode
- Ability to save user information without constant re-entry
- Simplified transcript search on website


### Course Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/course-counter-ce-tracker/id1661831705)

This app helps licensed professionals track continuing education credits, manage multiple licenses, and meet renewal deadlines. It allows users to log hours, store certificates, and generate reports to stay organized and audit-ready.

**Highlights:** Track CE credits, Manage multiple licenses, Renewal deadline reminders, Secure certificate storage, Generate reports, Log continuing education hours

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| My CE Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Course Counter PRO (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| My CE Pro (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Course Counter PRO (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NABP free?

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

### Is Course Counter free?

Course Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NABP or Course Counter?

NABP is rated higher. NABP averages 4.5 out of 5 from 658 ratings, while Course Counter averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do NABP or Course Counter have ads?

Neither NABP nor Course Counter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NABP or Course Counter?

NABP ships an update every 5 weeks, and Course Counter every 11 days. Most recently, NABP was updated on October 24, 2026 and Course Counter on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*