Acorn LMS vs myFDCA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Acorn LMS
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The Acorn LMS app helps you access courses anytime, anywhere and on any device. Browse your content catalogue even when offline, out of office and away from your desktop. Just log in like you do on the Acorn site and return to training where you left off. With the Acorn LMS app you can: Submit assignments (learners) & grade submissions (admin). Sync completed coursework between the app and your site. Send and receive instant messages. Upload images, video & audio files straight from your device. Enrol in courses while offline. Please note this app is only available if the Mobile Access feature has been turned on in your Acorn site. The app requires the following permissions: Record audio: To upload audio as part of a submission. Read and modify the contents of your SD card: So you can see content downloaded to your SD card offline. Network access: To be able to connect to your site, check your connection, and switch to offline mode. Questions? Get in touch at support@acornlms.com.
myFDCA
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With the FDCA App, you’ll receive real-time notifications from families looking to place their children in family daycare. You’ll have 24/7 access to enquiries from FDCA’s Family Day Care Locator, the FDCA Learning Hub, the latest editions of JiGSAW and much more. With over 35 online modules available on the FDCA Learning Hub, the FDCA app will allow you to meet your professional development needs at the click of a button! Access a range of free customisable resources that you can use to promote your family day care business. Including posters, postcards, flyers, and brochures; you can even order your custom family daycare logo! Get live notifications about your membership, the latest news, resources and FDCA releases via the FDCA App.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: myFDCA at every 9 days against Acorn LMS's every 4 months. Acorn LMS's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). 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.
Acorn LMS ships an update every 4 months, myFDCA every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Acorn LMS | myFDCA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PURSUIT TECHNOLOGY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | Complete Business Online Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
Acorn LMS
No in-app purchases
myFDCA
No in-app purchases
Questions
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