MilProvider vs 5th Squad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MilProvider
This app allows service providers to access and share vital resources with the military community. Easily browse popular Military OneSource offerings, sort by topic or format, and send resources via email or text.
- Browse Military OneSource resources
- Sort resources by topic
- Sort resources by format
- Share resources via email
- Share resources via text message
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With the MilProvider app, service providers can use their mobile devices to easily find and share important resources with the military community they serve. Download the app to: • Browse a list of popular Military OneSource resources. • Sort by topic or format to discover relevant offerings. • Send resources by email or text message with a quick click. Enjoy the convenience of Military OneSource resources at your fingertips — add MilProvider to your toolbox.
5th Squad
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Built by veterans, for veterans. 5th Squad is a nonprofit organization committed to serving those who served. Our app gives you fast, easy access to essential resources, financial support, and real human connection — all from your phone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 5th Squad at every 6 weeks against MilProvider's every 4 months. 5th Squad also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MilProvider ships an update every 4 months, 5th Squad every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MilProvider | 5th Squad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 387 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Office of the Secretary of Defense, Military Community and Family Policy | 5th Squad |
In-app purchases
MilProvider
No in-app purchases
5th Squad
No in-app purchases
