# What's covered vs AARP Staying Sharp

The clearest difference is rating: AARP Staying Sharp at 4.7 against What's covered's 3.2. AARP Staying Sharp also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 13%) and ratings volume (3K vs 352). What's covered's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AARP Staying Sharp sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $20.00 per year. What's covered asks for nothing beyond the download.

AARP Staying Sharp holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AARP Staying Sharp has 3K ratings behind it against 352, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of What's covered's written reviews are positive against 52% of AARP Staying Sharp's.

What's covered ships an update every 3 weeks, AARP Staying Sharp every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | What's covered | AARP Staying Sharp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (352 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whats-covered/id1444143600/reviews) | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aarp-staying-sharp/id1583055598/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 352 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 13.2% of reviews | **52.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/667537863) | [AARP](https://appshunter.io/developer/394286732) |

## What reviewers say

### What's covered

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whats-covered/id1444143600)

This official government app simplifies understanding your Original Medicare coverage. It provides detailed information on what healthcare services and items are covered under Part A and Part B, including costs and preventive care options. Easily find answers to your Medicare coverage questions.

**Highlights:** Understand Original Medicare Part A & B, Information on covered items & services, Details about your healthcare costs, Browse free preventive services, Answers to Medicare coverage questions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful quick reference
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 📚 Excellent information
- 💡 Helpful for checking coverage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited search functionality
- 🤔 Unclear or vague information
- 🙅‍♀️ Doesn't link to personal account
- 🤷‍♂️ Doesn't cover many procedures
- 🤯 Confusing to navigate

**Reported bugs**

- Search field hidden by notch
- Blank/crashing on launch
- Inconsistent/incorrect information

**Requested features**

- Ability to save/favorite pages
- Integration with Medicare account
- More comprehensive coverage information
- Improved search with natural language
- Layman's terms for procedures


### AARP Staying Sharp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aarp-staying-sharp/id1583055598)

This app offers science-based challenges and expert advice to improve brain health, focusing on memory, focus, and digital well-being. It provides interactive tools and exercises to help users build lasting, brain-healthy habits.

**Highlights:** Science-based brain health challenges, Expert advice on memory and focus, Digital decluttering strategies, Interactive tools and exercises, Progress saving across devices, Earn AARP Rewards points

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AARP Membership | $20.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful and practical exercises
- 🧠 Effective for improving mental sharpness
- 🎮 Fun and engaging games
- 🔍 Useful for monitoring brain health
- 💡 Recommended by healthcare professionals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recurring login issues
- 🚫 Limited game selection
- 🔁 Endless login loops
- 🤯 Confusing user experience
- 🚫 Inaccessible games

**Reported bugs**

- Games not launching properly
- App freezing or crashing
- Inability to access core features

**Requested features**

- Expand game library
- Improve login and navigation experience
- Add more accessibility features
- Provide clearer instructions and guidance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is What's covered free?

What's covered is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AARP Staying Sharp free?

AARP Staying Sharp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, What's covered or AARP Staying Sharp?

AARP Staying Sharp is rated higher. What's covered averages 3.2 out of 5 from 352 ratings, while AARP Staying Sharp averages 4.7 from 3K ratings.

### Do What's covered or AARP Staying Sharp have ads?

AARP Staying Sharp shows ads; What's covered does not.

### Which is updated more often, What's covered or AARP Staying Sharp?

What's covered ships an update every 3 weeks, and AARP Staying Sharp every 5 weeks. Most recently, What's covered was updated on August 31, 2026 and AARP Staying Sharp on September 25, 2026.

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