# AARP Now vs Moose Membership

The clearest difference is rating: AARP Now at 4.8 against Moose Membership's 3.4. AARP Now also leads on ratings volume (184K vs 28) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). Moose Membership's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment 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. Moose Membership asks for nothing beyond the download.

AARP Now holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AARP Now has 184K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of AARP Now's written reviews are positive against 21% of Moose Membership's.

AARP Now ships an update every 5 weeks, Moose Membership every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AARP Now | Moose Membership |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (184K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aarp-now/id394286729/reviews)** | [3.4 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moose-membership/id1660975214/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **184K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **27.8% of reviews** | 20.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#100** | — |
| Size | 186 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AARP](https://appshunter.io/developer/394286732) | [Moose International Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468510850) |

## What reviewers say

### AARP Now

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

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #107 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


### Moose Membership

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moose-membership/id1660975214)

Manage your Moose membership with ease. Access your digital membership card, update personal details, locate nearby Lodges, and conveniently pay your dues. Stay connected with your organization on the go.

**Highlights:** Digital membership card, Update membership record, Find Lodges, Pay membership dues, Account login

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AARP Now free?

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

### Is Moose Membership free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AARP Now or Moose Membership?

AARP Now is rated higher. AARP Now averages 4.8 out of 5 from 184K ratings, while Moose Membership averages 3.4 from 28 ratings.

### Do AARP Now or Moose Membership have ads?

AARP Now shows ads; Moose Membership does not.

### Which is updated more often, AARP Now or Moose Membership?

AARP Now ships an update every 5 weeks, and Moose Membership every 4 months. Most recently, AARP Now was updated on November 3, 2026 and Moose Membership on October 24, 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.*