# AARP Now vs Blue Mountain Ecards

AARP Now and Blue Mountain Ecards both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Blue Mountain Ecards's written reviews are positive against 28% of AARP Now's. Blue Mountain Ecards also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AARP Now sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $20.00 per year and Blue Mountain Ecards sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for AARP Now against 4.9 for Blue Mountain Ecards. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 184K and 71K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of AARP Now's written reviews are positive against 82% of Blue Mountain Ecards's.

AARP Now ships an update every 5 weeks, Blue Mountain Ecards monthly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AARP Now | Blue Mountain Ecards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (184K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aarp-now/id394286729/reviews) | **[4.9 (71K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-mountain-ecards/id1571373350/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **184K** | 71K |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews | **82.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#108** | #137 |
| Size | 186 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AARP](https://appshunter.io/developer/394286732) | [AGCM, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/450545327) |

## What reviewers say

### AARP Now

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

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #134 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


### Blue Mountain Ecards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-mountain-ecards/id1571373350)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Send personalized digital greetings for any occasion. Browse thousands of animated ecards, add custom messages with AI assistance, and even include digital gift cards. Schedule delivery or send instantly via email, text, or social media.

**Highlights:** Browse 1,000+ ecards, Personalize with custom messages, AI message generator, Add digital gift cards, Instant or scheduled delivery, Birthday and anniversary reminders

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Ecards Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Ecards Subscription | $35.99 | per year |
| Songfinch Custom Song | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Variety is expanding
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Reasonable cost
- 👍 New cards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No tracking feature
- 🐛 Dump records every year
- 🐛 No way to enter names not listed
- 🐛 Restricted name options
- 🐛 Can't add name

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Standardize name/title list
- Add option to type in a name
- Provide a log to show history of cards and mailings
- Option to type in the correct recipient's name
- Option to put 2 names in cards for anniversaries


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AARP Now free?

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

### Is Blue Mountain Ecards free?

Blue Mountain Ecards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AARP Now or Blue Mountain Ecards?

Blue Mountain Ecards is rated higher. AARP Now averages 4.8 out of 5 from 184K ratings, while Blue Mountain Ecards averages 4.9 from 71K ratings.

### Do AARP Now or Blue Mountain Ecards have ads?

Both AARP Now and Blue Mountain Ecards show ads.

### Which is updated more often, AARP Now or Blue Mountain Ecards?

AARP Now ships an update every 5 weeks, and Blue Mountain Ecards monthly. Most recently, AARP Now was updated on October 30, 2026 and Blue Mountain Ecards on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, AARP Now or Blue Mountain Ecards?

AARP Now currently peaks at #108 in the App Store charts, and Blue Mountain Ecards at #137. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*