CTA Guidebook vs VCU Guidebook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CTA Guidebook
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This will provide the current and historical Guidebooks for the Corrections Technology Association Technology Summits.
VCU Guidebook
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Make the most of your VCU Admissions or Orientation event with our official VCU Guidebook app! Keep everything you need right in your pocket — access check-in details, parking info, event schedules, campus maps and other essential resources to help you navigate your day with ease.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VCU Guidebook at every 9 days against CTA Guidebook's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
CTA Guidebook ships an update every 8 months, VCU Guidebook every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CTA Guidebook | VCU Guidebook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Corrections Technology Association, Inc. | Virginia Commonwealth University |
In-app purchases
CTA Guidebook
No in-app purchases
VCU Guidebook
No in-app purchases
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