# AARP Now vs Spring Ridge

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spring Ridge at none against AARP Now's 6. Spring Ridge also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). AARP Now's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 10 months) and chart position (#95 vs unranked). On price 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. Spring Ridge asks for nothing beyond the download.

AARP Now ships an update every 5 weeks, Spring Ridge every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AARP Now | Spring Ridge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (184K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aarp-now/id394286729/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **184K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#95** | — |
| Size | 186 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AARP](https://appshunter.io/developer/394286732) | [MokoApp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082075735) |

## What reviewers say

### AARP Now

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

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #123 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


### Spring Ridge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spring-ridge/id1565739720)

**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 Spring Ridge free?

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

### Do AARP Now or Spring Ridge have ads?

AARP Now shows ads; Spring Ridge does not.

### Which is updated more often, AARP Now or Spring Ridge?

AARP Now ships an update every 5 weeks, and Spring Ridge every 10 months. Most recently, AARP Now was updated on November 14, 2026 and Spring Ridge on November 7, 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.*