Comparison

PPOA vs Ripley’s Maiden

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PPOA

Stay informed about local events, union updates, and political initiatives. Access mental health resources and learn about the organization's history and mission. Receive essential alerts directly to your device.

Highlights
  • Local PPOA information
  • Announcements and events
  • Union update notifications
  • Mental health resources
  • Political initiative updates
Features
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Access important information, stay informed about local events, and receive the latest updates straight to your phone. Key features include: • Local Information: Learn about PPOA, its history, and its mission. • Announcements & Events: Stay up to date with important news and upcoming events. • Push Notifications: alerts on essential union updates and reminders. • Mental Health Resources: Access resources and support for mental wellness. • Political Information: Stay informed on political initiatives and how you can get involved. And More! Disclaimer: This app is provided as a resource to members of the PPOA and does not represent a government entity. All government/political information included in this app is sourced from usa.gov.

About

Ripley’s Maiden

Easily schedule your next haircut or shave at a welcoming barbershop. This app ensures all clients receive the same high level of service, whether they book in advance or walk in.

Highlights
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Barbershop services
  • Client importance
  • Walk-in friendly
  • Haircuts and shaves
Features
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Schedule your appointment for Ripley’s Maiden Haircuts & Shaves here! A friendly barbershop where we treat all clients with or without an appointment with the same amount of importance.

Screenshots

PPOA4 screens
Ripley’s Maiden3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ripley’s Maiden at 5.0 against PPOA's 4.5. PPOA's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (55 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ripley’s Maiden holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PPOA has 55 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PPOA ships an update every 2 months, Ripley’s Maiden every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PPOA versus Ripley’s Maiden: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPPOARipley’s Maiden
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (55 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings55 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 22 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB15 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLos Angeles County Professional Peace Officers AssociationTecwi Engineering GmbH

Customer experience

PPOA

All ratings55 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative9.1%

Ripley’s Maiden

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PPOA

No in-app purchases

None

Ripley’s Maiden

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PPOA free?
PPOA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ripley’s Maiden free?
Ripley’s Maiden is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PPOA or Ripley’s Maiden?
Ripley’s Maiden is rated higher. PPOA averages 4.5 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Ripley’s Maiden averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do PPOA or Ripley’s Maiden have ads?
Neither PPOA nor Ripley’s Maiden shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PPOA or Ripley’s Maiden?
PPOA ships an update every 2 months, and Ripley’s Maiden every 22 months. Most recently, PPOA was updated on November 2, 2026 and Ripley’s Maiden on October 30, 2026.

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