FPMA vs The Western
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FPMA
Access comprehensive event details, build a personalized schedule, and connect with other attendees. Discover speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors, and navigate venues with ease. Share updates and photos within the event's social feed.
- Personalized schedule builder
- Attendee networking
- Social feed for messages and photos
- Speaker and sponsor information
- Venue maps and details
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The FPMA events app puts event information at your fingertips. Download the app to: - Build & view your personalized schedule - See who else is attending - Share photos and post messages in the social feed - Learn about speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors - Access venue maps and details - And more!
The Western
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The Western’s new home! The only official mobile platform for The Western Foot and Ankle Conference ~ the go-to meeting for Doctors of Podiatric Medicine, Podiatric Medical Assistants, and other podiatric medical health professionals! Gain access to The Western's Q&A sessions, locate sponsors and exhibitors, and network with your colleagues. You can even complete evaluations all through the app and get a link to download your transcript after the meeting. The brand-new Western app provides you with: o Simplified Navigation – See only what you need to! o Same app in your pocket or on your computer! o Notifications about important events - never miss a scanning session or PICA presentation! o New fun ways to connect with speakers, exhibitors, and attendees o Easy access to Exhibitor listing and booth locations o Evaluations – let us know what you think! o Session schedule – tailor your meeting your way o In-app Question and Answer sessions - ask questions or vote for which questions you want answered! o eHandouts o Speaker information o Fluoroscopy course information for DPMs o Social interaction and more! Not registered for the meeting? No problem! Visit http://thewestern.org for details on how to participate in The Western.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FPMA at 15.1 against The Western's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FPMA ships an update every 3 months, The Western every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | FPMA | The Western |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Florida Podiatry Medical Association | California Podiatric Medical Association |
In-app purchases
FPMA
No in-app purchases
The Western
No in-app purchases








