# AARP Now vs Progressive Voices App

The clearest difference is rating: AARP Now at 4.8 against Progressive Voices App's 2.6. AARP Now also leads on ratings volume (184K vs 59) and chart position (#111 vs unranked). Progressive Voices App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, 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. Progressive Voices App asks for nothing beyond the download.

AARP Now holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AARP Now has 184K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 28% and 28% positive.

AARP Now ships an update every 5 weeks, Progressive Voices App monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AARP Now | Progressive Voices App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (184K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aarp-now/id394286729/reviews)** | [2.6 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressive-voices-app/id423409073/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **184K** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | **28.5% of reviews** | 28.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#111** | — |
| Size | 186 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AARP](https://appshunter.io/developer/394286732) | [Progressive Agenda d.b.a. Progressive Voices](https://appshunter.io/developer/423409076) |

## What reviewers say

### AARP Now

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

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #167 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


### Progressive Voices App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressive-voices-app/id423409073)

Access a comprehensive collection of progressive news, opinion, audio, and video content in one place. This app eliminates the need to search multiple sources for your favorite progressive media.

**Highlights:** One-stop-shop for progressive content, News aggregation, Opinion articles, Audio content, Video content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great content
- 👍 Informative and entertaining
- 👍 Progressive voices in one place
- 👍 VoiceOver compatible
- 👍 Works well on occasion

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Endless stream of ads
- ❌ Frequent crashes
- ❌ Unreliable streaming
- ❌ Stops playing in background
- ❌ Audio distortion

**Reported bugs**

- Endless stream of ads
- App constantly crashes
- Unreliable streaming
- Stops playing in background
- Audio distortion

**Requested features**

- Ad-free option
- Fix background audio playback
- Fix app crashes
- Improve stability
- Add sleep timer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AARP Now free?

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

### Is Progressive Voices App free?

Progressive Voices App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AARP Now or Progressive Voices App?

AARP Now is rated higher. AARP Now averages 4.8 out of 5 from 184K ratings, while Progressive Voices App averages 2.6 from 59 ratings.

### Do AARP Now or Progressive Voices App have ads?

AARP Now shows ads; Progressive Voices App does not.

### Which is updated more often, AARP Now or Progressive Voices App?

AARP Now ships an update every 5 weeks, and Progressive Voices App monthly. Most recently, AARP Now was updated on October 24, 2026 and Progressive Voices App on October 23, 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.*