# AARP Now vs TCWW

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TCWW at 100% against AARP Now's 28%. TCWW also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). AARP Now's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (184K vs 17). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AARP Now sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $20.00 per year. TCWW asks for nothing beyond the download.

AARP Now holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AARP Now has 184K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of AARP Now's written reviews are positive against 100% of TCWW's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

AARP Now ships an update every 5 weeks, TCWW every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AARP Now | TCWW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (184K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aarp-now/id394286729/reviews)** | [4.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcww/id1292767231/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **184K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 28.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#140** | — |
| Size | 186 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AARP](https://appshunter.io/developer/394286732) | [The Church Without Walls](https://appshunter.io/developer/1328118419) |

## What reviewers say

### AARP Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aarp-now/id394286729)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #162 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Access personalized news, events, and member benefits on the go. This app provides a mobile gateway to your membership, offering curated content, digital publications, and local event listings. Easily manage your account and discover exclusive savings.

**Highlights:** Personalized news and alerts, Digital editions of AARP publications, Local and virtual event listings, Member discounts and nearby benefits, Digital membership card, Save articles and events for later, Access to AARP games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Membership Subscription | $20.00 | per year |
| AARP Membership 1 Year | $20.00 | one-time |
| AARP Membership 3 Years | $55.00 | one-time |
| AARP Renew Membership 3 Years | $55.00 | one-time |
| AARP Membership 5 Years | $79.00 | one-time |
| AARP Renew Membership 5 Years | $79.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Informative articles and content
- 👍 Useful for seniors and retirees
- 💡 Variety of features (games, workouts, community)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🤯 Clunky and frustrating user interface
- 💸 Ads despite paid membership
- 🤔 Inconsistent app behavior across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and repeated sign-ins required
- Rewards system not functioning properly
- Video/quiz content not loading or working as expected
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to save/bookmark articles
- Improve navigation and flow between app and browser
- Optimize app for tablet/iPad usage
- Enhance rewards program and make it more reliable


### TCWW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcww/id1292767231)

Stay connected with a vibrant church community. Access live streams, register for Bible studies, submit prayer requests, and manage donations directly from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Live streaming services, Prayer request submission, Small group Bible study registration, Mobile giving, Church event updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AARP Now free?

AARP Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TCWW free?

TCWW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AARP Now or TCWW?

AARP Now is rated higher. AARP Now averages 4.8 out of 5 from 184K ratings, while TCWW averages 4.4 from 17 ratings.

### Do AARP Now or TCWW have ads?

AARP Now shows ads; TCWW does not.

### Which is updated more often, AARP Now or TCWW?

AARP Now ships an update every 5 weeks, and TCWW every 3 weeks. Most recently, AARP Now was updated on October 21, 2026 and TCWW on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*