# Stand Down vs VA mPRO

The clearest difference is rating: VA mPRO at 5.0 against Stand Down's 4.2. VA mPRO also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Stand Down's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stand Down sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. VA mPRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

VA mPRO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stand Down has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Stand Down ships an update every 7 months, VA mPRO every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stand Down | VA mPRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stand-down/id1312538743/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/va-mpro/id1489233319/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 88 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.3 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Here and Now Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/688669245) | [Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research](https://appshunter.io/developer/1292950620) |

## What reviewers say

### Stand Down

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stand-down/id1312538743)

This app helps U.S. Veterans cut back on or quit alcohol. It provides tools and accountability for changing drinking habits, offering immediate support and strategies for cravings and high-risk times.

**Highlights:** Track drinking patterns and triggers, Set drinking objectives (stop or moderate), Receive continuous progress feedback, Access immediate tools for temptation, Learn strategies for cravings and moods, Prepare for high-risk drinking events, Schedule alternative activities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StandDown Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |


### VA mPRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/va-mpro/id1489233319)

This application facilitates research and quality improvement surveys for Veterans and their caregivers. Access requires an invitation code from a VA investigator. It prioritizes privacy by not collecting personal information and adheres to accessibility standards.

**Highlights:** Veteran research surveys, Quality improvement surveys, Invitation code access, Privacy-focused data collection, Accessibility compliance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stand Down free?

Stand Down is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VA mPRO free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stand Down or VA mPRO?

VA mPRO is rated higher. Stand Down averages 4.2 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while VA mPRO averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Stand Down or VA mPRO have ads?

Neither Stand Down nor VA mPRO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stand Down or VA mPRO?

Stand Down ships an update every 7 months, and VA mPRO every 5 months. Most recently, Stand Down was updated on June 1, 2026 and VA mPRO on June 4, 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.*