Comparison

AACP Members vs Julia for CPD

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

Head to head
About

AACP Members

Features
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Unlock your AACP membership with the new and exclusive AACP membership app! Access app-only benefits such as the Acupuncture Point Location Library (an invaluable resource for all acupuncture practitioners), easily view the latest AACP journal and discover your latest membership discounts with the industry’s leading suppliers. Acupuncture Point Location Library A growing bank of short videos each locating their respective acupuncture point with anatomical accuracy and safety tips. Conveniently searchable by body part, condition or by specific point. Journal reading on the go Access the huge back catalogue of AACP journals (Acupuncture in Physiotherapy™) from your mobile device without having to download any documents and use your device’s storage capacity. Acupuncture research at your fingertips You can now access the AACP’s bank of acupuncture-related research, case studies and previous conference presentations, all to aid your continual learning and development. Keep track of your events View all of your upcoming AACP CPD courses and conferences. You’ll also be able to see a record of all previous events that you have attended, helpful for your CPD record. FREE marketing resources Run your own clinic? We’ve got pre-made marketing resources available to download and use on your website or social media accounts. You’ll also find top tips, press releases and how-to guides for marketing. Additionally, you can order printed marketing resources, such as the Acupuncture-Physiotherapy patient information leaflet, all for free… …and there’s even more, download the app to start exploring today.

About

Julia for CPD

Features
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Julia is the hassle-free CPD platform for AHPs. Record, reflect, report - and look forward to that HCPC renewal letter. As an Allied Health Professional, you’re already doing CPD. Julia is your CPD secret weapon and the easiest way to manage it. Julia helps you build a CPD portfolio to be proud of so that you genuinely grow as a professional instead of just ticking boxes. You do CPD every day Maybe it’s an informal chat with a colleague about a patient? Or reading an industry article? Chairing a department meeting? But keeping a record is time-consuming and stressful - you’re busy enough already and continuing professional development just adds to the pressure. Julia takes the stress away You can quickly and securely capture all of your CPD in one place - no more piles of paper, no more emailing yourself, no more fuss. Record - Record evidence quickly, wherever you are - Keep all your evidence in one place - Upload multiple types of evidence in seconds - Record evidence from your phone or computer - Unlimited storage, kept securely in the cloud - Get regular reminders so there are no nasty gaps in your CPD log - Organise your evidence using the HCPC categories Reflect - Follow HCPC standards - Genuinely grow as a professional instead of just ticking boxes - Multiple reflection tools - See what evidence needs reflection and where your gaps are - Reflect from your phone or your computer Report - Stay audit-ready - Highlight gaps in your CPD - Use the CPD profile builder - Choose what evidence is included in your report - Download in a single click Trusted by and built in consultation with over 50 AHPs in the NHS and beyond. How? We asked them what they wanted from a CPD management tool. And then we built it. Are you ready to take control of your CPD? Start a free 14-day trial now, no credit card required. “Since using Julia, I now have an organised up-to-date list of all my CPD activities, which I can reflect on in my own time. I am capturing and recording more of my CPD than ever before.” - Band 7 Dietitian Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AACP Members4 screens
Julia for CPD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AACP Members at none against Julia for CPD's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Julia for CPD sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $10.99 per month. AACP Members asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AACP Members ships an update every 6 months, Julia for CPD every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
AACP Members versus Julia for CPD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAACP MembersJulia for CPD
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB46 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAcupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP) LtdSwitchplane Ltd

In-app purchases

None

AACP Members

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Julia for CPD

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$10.991 Month

Questions

Is AACP Members free?
AACP Members is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Julia for CPD free?
Julia for CPD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AACP Members or Julia for CPD have ads?
Neither AACP Members nor Julia for CPD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AACP Members or Julia for CPD?
AACP Members ships an update every 6 months, and Julia for CPD every 4 months. Most recently, AACP Members was updated on October 7, 2026 and Julia for CPD on October 19, 2026.

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