CPD Platform vs Phone Friend
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CPD Platform
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We have created a dedicated app to access the IRIS Connect Web Platform, making it even easier to reflect on your practice, collaborate with your peers, receive coaching and mentoring and access our teaching and learning content libraries.
Phone Friend
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Phone Friend is the plain-English guide to your smartphone, designed especially for older adults and anyone who finds technology confusing. No jargon. No complicated menus. Just simple, friendly help when you need it. FEATURES: - Step-by-step guides for everyday phone tasks - Scam awareness and safety tips to keep you safe - Daily AI assistant for your questions - Test Your Knowledge quizzes to build confidence - Track your progress and earn badges - Family leaderboard to share your achievements Whether you want to make a video call, send a photo, or just understand your phone better, Phone Friend is here to help. Download free today and start your journey to phone confidence! Terms of Use: https://phonefriend.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CPD Platform at none against Phone Friend's 3. Phone Friend's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Phone Friend sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. CPD Platform asks for nothing beyond the download.
CPD Platform ships an update every 3 months, Phone Friend daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CPD Platform | Phone Friend |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IRIS Connect Ltd | Dominic Cope |
In-app purchases
CPD Platform
No in-app purchases
Phone Friend
- Phone Friend+7 Days trial$4.991 Year
- Phone Friend+$4.991 Month
- Ad-Free$2.99
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