Comparison

PDA Go vs NASC

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

Head to head
About

PDA Go

Connect with fellow professionals, access the latest industry news, and manage your membership. This app provides a centralized platform for continuing education registration, member directories, and direct communication.

Highlights
  • Pay Dues
  • Member Directory
  • Member Messaging
  • Event Notifications
  • Newsfeed
  • Access Resources
  • Communication Forums
Features
Read full description

PDA Go is your one-stop-shop for all things Pennsylvania Dentistry. PDA knows that your mobile device is a vital business tool. You need information and accessibility at your fingertips. While most of us spend a lot of time on our devices, would you be surprised to know that 85 percent of that is spent in apps alone? PDA is maximizing technology by offering you the opportunity to use PDA Go to help meet your needs as a PDA member. Here, you will communicate with other PDA members; register for continuing education events and other programming; become informed about the latest news in Pennsylvania dentistry; and much more! PDA Go is personalized for each user and provides members with one platform to receive information from and communicate information to the PDA and their colleagues throughout the state. Don’t miss out, download PDA Go today! Features Include: • Pay Your Dues • Member Directory • Member-to-member messaging and group messaging • Events Push notifications to members • Newsfeed • Access to Resources • Communication Forums

About

NASC

Features
Read full description

Enjoy constant access to the best NASC has to offer. Read the latest announcements and articles, quickly locate NASC programs & resources, and connect with your state chamber peers---all in the new NASC App.

Screenshots

PDA Go4 screens
NASC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PDA Go at none against NASC's shown. PDA Go also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDA Go ships an update every 2 months, NASC every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PDA Go versus NASC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDA GoNASC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB55 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPDANational Association of State Chambers, NJ Non-Profit Corporation

In-app purchases

None

PDA Go

No in-app purchases

None

NASC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDA Go free?
PDA Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NASC free?
NASC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PDA Go or NASC have ads?
NASC shows ads; PDA Go does not.
Which is updated more often, PDA Go or NASC?
PDA Go ships an update every 2 months, and NASC every 5 months. Most recently, PDA Go was updated on October 9, 2026 and NASC on October 4, 2026.

Other comparisons