MemberWise Network vs CILIP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MemberWise Network
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The MemberWise App is a free member resource that enables access to a wide range of best practice information and advice (including online networking via our popular online professional community, MemberWise Connect). You can hear about the latest network conferences and events, read thought provoking guest blog articles, watch the latest Insight Interview & Keynote Videos and explore the latest jobs (within the membership and association sector) all whilst out and about. Download the MemberWise Network App today and gain a deeper and more engaging member experience of our growing network!
CILIP
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CILIP - The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals. Read the latest issues of Information Professional Magazine - the magazine for library professionals, information managers, knowledge managers, data managers and all those in related sectors. News, insights, and in-depth analysis from across the library, information and knowledge management sectors. Features the latest jobs from CILIP's Information Professional Jobs board. Also includes access to: Pen&inc. the magazine for diversity, inclusion and representation in children's publishing. CILIP's Annual Buyer's Guide Directory - featuring the latest products and services from library and information management suppliers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MemberWise Network at every 4 months against CILIP's every 10 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.
MemberWise Network ships an update every 4 months, CILIP every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MemberWise Network | CILIP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Memberwise Limited | Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals |
In-app purchases
MemberWise Network
No in-app purchases
CILIP
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MemberWise Network free?
Is CILIP free?
Do MemberWise Network or CILIP have ads?
Which is updated more often, MemberWise Network or CILIP?
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