ACFAS Mobile vs The Western
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ACFAS Mobile
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Founded in 1942, the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) is dedicated to advancing the art and science of foot, ankle, and lower extremity surgery. Committed to supporting foot and ankle surgeons, ACFAS promotes excellence in patient care, fosters innovation, and elevates educational and surgical standards across the field. Stay connected with the official ACFAS app! Access up-to-date event information, key resources, and important announcementsβall conveniently at your fingertips.
The Western
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The Westernβs 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 β 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 β let us know what you think! o Session schedule β 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 update cadence: The Western at every 6 weeks against ACFAS Mobile's every 6 months. ACFAS Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ACFAS Mobile ships an update every 6 months, The Western every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ACFAS Mobile | The Western |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons | California Podiatric Medical Association |
In-app purchases
ACFAS Mobile
No in-app purchases
The Western
No in-app purchases








