# AARP Now vs MileagePlus X

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MileagePlus X at none against AARP Now's 6. MileagePlus X also leads on ads (none vs shown). AARP Now's advantage is chart position (#100 vs unranked) and ratings volume (184K vs 21K). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. MileagePlus X asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for AARP Now against 4.8 for MileagePlus X. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AARP Now has 184K ratings behind it against 21K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of AARP Now's written reviews are positive against 22% of MileagePlus X's.

AARP Now ships an update every 5 weeks, MileagePlus X monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AARP Now | MileagePlus X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (184K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aarp-now/id394286729/reviews)** | [4.8 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mileageplus-x/id928624751/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **184K** | 21K |
| Positive reviews | **27.8% of reviews** | 21.7% 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 | **#100** | — |
| Size | 186 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AARP](https://appshunter.io/developer/394286732) | [UAL](https://appshunter.io/developer/928624750) |

## 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


### MileagePlus X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mileageplus-x/id928624751)

Earn United MileagePlus award miles on everyday purchases. Discover nearby merchants, buy eGift cards, and browse curated deals. Track your miles as they post directly to your account with a refreshed, intuitive design.

**Highlights:** Earn award miles on purchases, Discover nearby merchants, Buy eGift cards, Browse curated deals, Track miles earned, Intuitive design

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Earn miles on everyday purchases
- 🛒 Easy way to earn United miles
- 🛫 Useful for earning miles for travel
- 🤑 Free miles for shopping

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Unreliable app with frequent issues
- 🚫 Transactions often declined for no reason
- 🕰️ Slow and frustrating purchase process
- 🗣️ Poor customer service and lack of support
- 🔒 Security concerns and account issues

**Reported bugs**

- Recurring transaction decline issues
- Inconsistent tracking of earned miles
- Glitches with gift card purchases

**Requested features**

- Improve search and location functionality
- Enhance user experience and app stability
- Provide better customer support channels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AARP Now free?

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

### Is MileagePlus X free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AARP Now or MileagePlus X?

AARP Now is rated higher. AARP Now averages 4.8 out of 5 from 184K ratings, while MileagePlus X averages 4.8 from 21K ratings.

### Do AARP Now or MileagePlus X have ads?

AARP Now shows ads; MileagePlus X does not.

### Which is updated more often, AARP Now or MileagePlus X?

AARP Now ships an update every 5 weeks, and MileagePlus X monthly. Most recently, AARP Now was updated on November 3, 2026 and MileagePlus X on November 3, 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.*