Comparison

ACT NAT vs SCDSPBA

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

Head to head
About

ACT NAT

This official mobile app provides members of the Association of Civilian Technicians with exclusive access to member-only content, benefits information, federal resources, and legislative updates. It also includes a calendar of events and contact information for officers and staff.

Highlights
  • Members Only Content
  • ACT Benefits Information
  • Federal Information Access
  • Legislative Updates
  • Events Calendar
  • Push Notifications
Features
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The official mobile app for the Association of Civilian Technicians. Features include: - Members Only - About Us - ACT Benefits Info - Federal Info - Instructions & Forms - Legislative Info - Member Information - SAD / LEL / Mil Leave - The Technician - Push Notifications MEMBERS ONLY can view: - Member Home - Messaging (Admin Only) - Push Notification Archive - DoD / Guard Links - Furloughs - EDP & HDP - Officers & Staff - LM Reports and DoL - Dues Example Sheet - Events Calendar - Contracts

About

SCDSPBA

This official mobile app provides members of the Suffolk County Deputy Sheriffs Benevolent Association with exclusive access to news, employment, and association resources. Members can view directories, bylaws, classified ads, and participate in online voting and discussions.

Highlights
  • Members Only Content
  • Employment Opportunities
  • Officer Down Memorial
  • Member Directory
  • Constitution & Bylaws
  • Online Voting
  • Push Notifications
Features
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The official mobile app for the Suffolk County Deputy Sheriffs Benevolent Association. Features include: - Members Only - What's New - Headlines - Social Media - Employment Opportunities - Officer Down Memorial - Important Links - Upcoming Events - About Us - Officers & Staff - Photo Gallery - Contact Us - Push Notifications MEMBERS ONLY can view: - Member Home - Messaging (Admin Only) - Push Notification Archive - Member Directory - Downloads - Constitution & Bylaws - Classified Ads - Committees - Online Voting - Events Calendar - Message Board - Blogs - Contracts

Screenshots

ACT NAT2 screens
SCDSPBA3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SCDSPBA at 3.0 against ACT NAT's 2.3. SCDSPBA also leads on update cadence (every 16 months vs every 36 months). ACT NAT's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). 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

SCDSPBA holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ACT NAT ships an update every 36 months, SCDSPBA every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ACT NAT versus SCDSPBA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterACT NATSCDSPBA
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 36 monthsEvery 16 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.314.3
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB8 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperScott TaylorSuffolk County Deputy Sheriffs Benevolent Association

Customer experience

ACT NAT

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

SCDSPBA

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ACT NAT

No in-app purchases

None

SCDSPBA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ACT NAT free?
ACT NAT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SCDSPBA free?
SCDSPBA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ACT NAT or SCDSPBA?
SCDSPBA is rated higher. ACT NAT averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while SCDSPBA averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ACT NAT or SCDSPBA have ads?
Neither ACT NAT nor SCDSPBA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ACT NAT or SCDSPBA?
ACT NAT ships an update every 36 months, and SCDSPBA every 16 months. Most recently, ACT NAT was updated on September 9, 2026 and SCDSPBA on September 16, 2026.

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