Comparison

AACP Members vs ARA Members

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

ARA Members

Features
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The official app for the Acupuncture Regulatory Authority (ARA). ARA is the leading stakeholder group for acupuncture professionals in the UK, dedicated to driving a cohesive and collaborative community. Our mission is to ensure the highest level of patient care through shared standards, leading educational support, and robust self-regulation. Whether you are an individual practitioner, a college, or a member organisation, the ARA app keeps you connected to the heartbeat of the UK acupuncture profession.

Screenshots

AACP Members4 screens
ARA Members1 screens

Verdict

The call

AACP Members and ARA Members are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
AACP Members versus ARA Members: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAACP MembersARA Members
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB11 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAcupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP) LtdAssociation of Acupuncture Clinicians Ltd

In-app purchases

None

AACP Members

No in-app purchases

None

ARA Members

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AACP Members free?
AACP Members is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ARA Members free?
ARA Members is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AACP Members or ARA Members have ads?
Neither AACP Members nor ARA Members shows ads.

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